You may know Nikki Beach from your last weekend trip to Miami, but did you know that there’s a little bit of South Beach headed to Vegas? The Tropicana Las Vegas Resort Hotel and Casino has begun the first phase of its $180 million transformation, scheduled for completion this May. … Read more
Slip Away to Bliss Italy has often been the setting for romance, spontaneous adventures, and unforgettable moments. With the cool blue sea lapping wide rocky beaches, endless vistas round winding curves, and the sheer dizziness of its vertical towns, the enchanting Amalfi Coast has lured many of the rich and … Read more
Cleveland Independents, the largest group of independently-owned restaurantsin the country, is celebrating its sixth annual Cleveland Restaurant Weeknow through November 14. Ninety of the organization’s restaurants areoffering three course, $30 prix fixe menus. Although the event’s format mayseem similar to that of other major metropolitan areas, ClevelandIndependents’ members see it … Read more
The Squire knows you love good food but are you nuts for skiing, too? Wanna do both? Don’t worry, I don’t mean at the same time, but if you enjoy fine wine and cuisine on the slopes, then you’ll definitely like what’s on the menu at The Little Nell, Aspen’s … Read more
Opening the Blade The famous Blade Sushi is back at the Fontainebleau in Miami Beach. The restaurant closed about a year ago, but it’s back in full swing. It now shares the large dining room with Vida, a classy American restaurant with a “modern brasserie menu,” but it definitely asserts … Read more
Ville Lahtinen Santatie 2 Welcome to our first installment of one of Travel Squire’s new columns – The Ultimate Takeaway. Each month, we will find the best takeaway from a different destination. Whether it’s a bottle of hot sauce you can only find in Mexico, the perfect vintage purse from … Read more
Strolling in the French Quarter a few months back, I had my eye out for an object that would serve as the ultimate takeaway from a trip to New Orleans. What sort of item would sum up this spirited city? I didn’t have anything specific in mind, but shopping for … Read more
If upon departing from your next trip out of Miami International Airport, you realize you bought one too few “Sunshine State” visors, or decide the “Miami Beach Bum” t-shirt may not be appropriate for Aunt Myrtle after all, stop by La Carreta restaurant, located by Gates D37 and D21 … Read more
Cubist Cocktails With the sun setting over South Beach, I ambled into Wish in The Hotel, where a certain energy was in the air. Shaded by canopies, the happy hour crowd of glamorous locals and tourists were buzzing about the day’s decadent details – enviable shopping sprees, spa treatments, … Read more
A Gardener’s Tale Want to savor your last vacation in Puerto Vallarta? Lucky are the guests of the Marriott CasaMagna Resort and Spa who can literally taste their trip back home. One of the few resorts in the world with its own brand of tequila, CasaMagna grows its blue … Read more
Skip the Acidophilus. Amsterdam provides its own kind of active culture. Enjoy a takeaway that will leave you wobbling in your wooden shoes. Lucas Bols, the oldest distilled spirit brand in the world, has been cultivating the taste of Amsterdam since 1575. Perhaps best known for creating Genever, a … Read more
Simi, Dodecanese Islands If you’re reading this issue of Travel Squire you have Greece on the brain and probably, quite soon, Greece on your itinerary. I advise you to pack lightly for carefree island hopping, and leave a corner of your carry-on for a few sponges. Don’t worry about overweight, … Read more
Shop In Ireland as if You Were There Trying to stay warm this winter? Here in the Big Apple we’ve been hunkering down for months but if that’s not the case for you, then the Squire is green with envy. And speaking of green and staying warm, we think we’re … Read more
Find the Luxury of a Florence Perfume Shop Without Leaving the US Many travelers who have visited Florence, Italy are familiar with the Farmacia Santa Maria Novella, an amazing perfume shop and former apothecary selling traditional products using top quality raw materials. Although often a stop on a Florence itinerary, … Read more