Five of the Quirkiest Towns in the USA on TravelSquire

Five of the Quirkiest Towns in America

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 If “Off-the-Beaten-Track” is the clarion call of the more adventurous traveler, then “quirky” must be the flashier … Read more

Coronavirus sanity tips on TravelSquire

Keeping Sane Right Now

At the moment we’re being bombarded day and night with bad news and there seems there’s no light yet at the end of the tunnel. After alternating between curling up on the couch with a blanket over my head and being glued to the internet and social media, I made … Read more

The Alpina Gstaad: Alpine Charm with a Shot of Luxury

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 Madonna stayed here. Those were the only words my husband needed to hear to spend a few … Read more

Otavalo Market, Ecuador

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 (& the markets you’ll want to visit!) when life returns to normal. – TravelSquire Editors Snuggled in the Andean Highlands of Ecuador two hours north … Read more

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“Culture-ific” Lima, Peru

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 TravelSquire named Machu Pichu and Cusco, Peru to our Top 28 Destinations for 2020 for good reason. … Read more

Travel: Stalled for Now, but Not Forever

Flights are canceled. Cruise ships are docked. Borders have closed. Nothing’s happening in Vegas. Last call happened days ago. Even Disney’s magic has ceased. As an unprecedented pandemic stretches across the globe, life as we know it has temporarily come to a halt. As a lifelong traveler who continuously looks … Read more

Gnocco in New York on TravelSquire

Gnocco

Our travel may be temporarily interrupted & restaurants may be closed, 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 “Oh, make way for the press; we have a big important press … Read more

Spring skiing in Vermont on TravelSquire

Spring Skiing in Vermont

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 Sugarbush Resort is in the scenic Mad River Valley of Vermont, and averages 250 inches of snow … Read more

Aspen experiences

Hidden Aspen

Aspen is one of those wonderfully wintery destinations that came from modest mining-town beginnings to jumping the shark and beguiling the rich and famous.  Beneath the veneer, the town has managed to retain the soul, vision and passion of its early champions.  Chicago businessman Walter Paepcke was one of those … Read more

Catskills Spa on TravelSquire

The Emerson Resort & Spa: A Poetic Retreat in The Catskills

Set amidst majestic mountains, flowing rivers and the natural beauty of New York’s Catskills, The Emerson Resort & Spa offers a great escape just two hours from NYC. Inspired by the location as well as its namesake, American poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, the 20-acre boutique hotel features a luxury destination … Read more

NoMad News on TravelSquire

NoMad Welcomes Marilyn

New York City’s NoMad (“North of Madison Square Park”) neighborhood welcomed two beloved Marilyns in February. First, HGU New York Hotel is hosting “The Red Party,” a pop-up exhibition of Bert Stern’s limited-edition photographs of Marilyn Monroe, displayed in the hotel’s public spaces through April 13. Presented through an exclusive … Read more

Things to do in Dontonbori

Osaka, Japan’s Dotonburi District: Get Squished, Eat, Play, Repeat

The hottest trend fueling psychology circles right now is the revival of the Enneagram, nine personality categories that help you better understand yourself and others. I am a #Seven, the consummate Enthusiast, who possesses an insatiable zeal for life. We Sevens yearn for one big, fat adventure after another. If … Read more

Naples Wine Festival

A Weekend for the Oenophile’s Bucket List

I was surprised when I learned that Naples, Florida was home to a prestigious international wine festival. Traditional grape varietals, such as Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, don’t grow well in the warm, humid climate, so it’s not exactly Bordeaux or Tuscany. But what this sunny seaside city does have is … Read more

Little Havana Highlights on TravelSquire

Cuban Cigars, Coffee & Unwavering Culture

On any given day, the scent of hand rolled Cuban cigars and strong coffee fills the air of the streets of Little Havana. Located just minutes from the gleaming high rises and international banking center of downtown Miami and the Brickell Corridor, this humble yet vibrant neighborhood is home to … Read more

things to do in Madeira on TravelSquire

Discovering Portugal’s Exotic Frontier

The dramatic sunrise on the volcanic island of Madeira is one of those memories that will stay with me forever. After waiting for what seems forever, the quiet is suddenly interrupted by birds chirping, accompanied by a dramatic color change in the sky from black to orange against a calm … Read more