Packing for at trip, whether 2 days or two weeks, is almost as stressful as trying to get through the TSA screening. To help you de-stress, TravelSquire presents a new column, In the Bag, dedicated to giving you tips from the travel pros. Each month, Patricia Honeycutt Cantor—TravelSquire’s Executive Editor, … Read more
Picture this: you’re stretched out on white sand beach in the Caribbean. The sun is shining, music’s playing and powder blue waves are lapping at the shoreline. Life is good. Real good. Your needing another piña colada and oh, yes, sunscreen. I’ve got good news, the hottest sunscreen … Read more
Get excited! Sweaty, summer days are almost over and a crisp fall breeze lingers just around the corner. And—drumroll please—guess what that means…? NO, not football season. … jackets and coats, naturally. Ok, so we know most guys aren’t turned on by coats. But, it’s a wardrobe rule of thumb … Read more
Packing for a tropical vacation sounds simple. But, it’s not. Hot weather may mean fewer clothes on your body, but it doesn’t mean fewer clothes in your bag. Especially when it comes to bathing cover-ups. Girls, dressing up a swimsuit with a hand me down cover-up isn’t going to … Read more
Island Fever Picture this: it’s summer and you’re leaning on the railing of a ferry charging through the sapphire blue Aegean and you can feel the mist on your cheeks from the chop as an island comes into view. Not just any island – the one where your handsome … Read more
Packing for a Destination Wedding in Ireland So, you’re off to Ireland. One of your mates is planning to tie the knot on the Emerald Isle (lucky bugger!) swapping a Caribbean beach affair to walk down the aisle of the little church in her fiance’s village. Ay. So romantic. Do … Read more
Imagine having your favorite massage therapist available anytime you board a plane: someone to rub your swollen feet and ankles with the same intensity as a selfless lover. Sound ridiculous? I thought so, too, until I tried compression socks by FUTURO. I know what you’re thinking. Socks? Really? Well, the … Read more
In Albuquerque, 84-Year Old Historic Doors Re-Open at Hotel Parq Central The carefully restored doors at Hotel Parq Central will open on September 29 from the site of the original 1926 Santa Fe Hospital. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Hotel Parq Central contains old-world details like the … Read more
Have you been looking for an excuse to head down to the popular Turk & Caicos Islands? On February 17th, 2011, Jet Blue will begin daily direct service from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Providenciales, as well as a weekly service from Boston Logan International. If you plan on … Read more
Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Margaret McKeane told Mr. and Mrs. Walz, “Kevin will be an artist or a designer. He has no choice in the matter.” Ever since, Kevin Walz has been straddling the disciplines of art and design in New York and Rome. Now, Walz’s designs, which have made it … Read more
This fall, Barbados will see several facelifts at popular hotels including the new Tamarind and The Fairmont Royal Pavilion offering state-of-the-art accommodations on the island. Travelers from the West and Midwest will also have easier and more convenient access to the island this winter, with the addition of a new … Read more
Dreaming of Thanksgiving turkey with an ocean view? Westin St. John Resort & Villas is revolutionizing the upcoming holiday by offering 20 percent off room rates and a delicious roast turkey lunch on one of the world’s most breathtaking beaches, St. John’s Trunk Bay. Guests can indulge in holiday savings … Read more
Have you been searching for the perfect spa getaway for yourself and your friends, one that is luxurious yet reasonably priced? If so, head down to Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, Merida to be exact, for a unique, rustic spa experience in the Mayan countryside. Hacienda Petac, a 17th century private estate … Read more
Honua Kai Resort and Spa, Maui’s newest luxury resort, is extending special offers over the holidays and into spring 2011, making Maui the perfect destination for a winter or spring getaway. Honua rests on 38 oceanfront acres of Kaanapali’s pristine North Beach, and is housed in two buildings with ocean … Read more
With Christmas right around the corner, the Squire thinks it’s a good idea to make your holiday cozy and bright. Historic Ashford Castle, dating to 1228 and set on 350 acres in County Mayo, Western Ireland, is offering guests a three-night Christmas package highlighting the best of Irish cuisine, music … Read more