Our travel may be temporarily interrupted, but we can still dream and plan. We’re here to bring you travel inspiration for the trips you’ll take when life returns to normal. – TravelSquire Editors Tucked away from the winding cobblestone streets and alleys of Seville in the old Jewish quarter of … Read more
“In the 1960s, we held wrestling matches here.” Those weren’t the words I expected to hear as I stood in the luxurious interior of The Chase Park Plaza Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. Did they wrestle beneath the chandeliers? Somehow, I can’t picture that in these fanciful surroundings, but for … Read more
With a cosmopolitan flair reminiscent of Golden Age Hollywood, a clientele who demands luxury, and an international guest list that includes a who’s who of public figures, Country Club Lima Hotel serves as a reminder that classical elegance and modern luxury can form a perfect union. After 2 years of … Read more
Just two hours outside of New York City at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, a country home awaits. Set in an 18th-century Dutch Colonial mansion in the charming hamlet of Stone Ridge, Hasbrouck House offers an idyllic escape from everyday life. A standout among Hudson Valley boutique hotels, Hasbrouck … Read more
When it comes to dreamy vacations, it’s hard to compete with sailing on a chartered yacht. And the Croatian coastline offers a course that’s ripe for discovery. Home to more than 1,000 islands, islets and reefs strewn like sparkling jewels off its coast, Croatia provides an Adriatic paradise for adventures … Read more
An $8,000 a year wine club, complimentary Audi electric cars to drive in town, and helicopter rides to the private fly fishing ranch. Aspen, Colorado’s Little Nell Hotel is anything but little. Big on luxury and conveniently located at the base of Aspen Mountain next to the Aspen Silver Queen … Read more
Sometimes, the perfect resort literally drifts your way. Like Fred and Ginger and Champagne and caviar, it’s a match made in heaven. Ambergris Cay is a new and exclusive private island resort that hits the tropical sweet spot, balancing luxury amenities and pristine natural beauty in perfect proportion. This tiny … Read more
The Piña Colada, the national cocktail of Puerto Rico, was invented at San Juan’s Caribe Hilton Hotel in 1954 when bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero perfected a mix of rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. The drink, served at the central Caribar, is emblematic of the tropical ambience of the hotel … Read more
Think about going to St. Petersburg in the summer for White Nights—a season that boasts up to 21 hours of daylight. Petrograd St. Petersburg was so named by Tsar Peter the Great, after his patron saint, who is traditionally pictured holding the keys to heaven. I wanted to get there … Read more
“All aboard,” announces the service manager, and we’re off from Vancouver. Making our way within Canada, there are two options – the Rocky Mountaineer and VIA Rail – each a nostalgic adventure, each distinctively different. So, join me on the rails for the inside scoop on the maple leaf nation’s … Read more
“Gstaad is the last paradise in a crazy world.” These words from the lovely and talented Julie Andrews capture the essence of this charming Swiss village in the heart of the Bernese Oberland in southwest Switzerland. Gstaad is one of 10 unique villages that make up the district known as … Read more
Our imaginations were on fire as we sailed out of Sydney Harbour bound for New Zealand on the incomparable Queen Mary 2. Captain Peter Philpott slowly steered the ship out to sea with the help of three tiny red tugboats as the sun’s golden rays bounced off the white tiles … Read more
Sensational Sydney If you want to explore Australia and experience both the cultural and natural wonders of this enormous country, the Queen Mary 2 is the way to do it. During this year’s “World Voyage” the QM2 cruised into eight ports from Sydney to Perth, including Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Margaret … Read more
July 4th conjures up images of picnics and fireworks. But my husband and I gladly traded those traditions for five-star luxury and Old-World ambience aboard the Queen Mary 2, one of the world’s most iconic ocean liners and the largest of Cunard’s fleet. Not only would we celebrate July 4th … Read more
Boasting more five-star awards than any other resort property worldwide, I was looking forward to a stay at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs and checking out their spa. When the Broadmoor opened in 1918, it offered one of the nation’s first spas and continues to be a forerunner in health … Read more