Nestled deep in Waikiki off Kalakaua Avenue (the famous shopping street) and close to the Aloai Canal, you’ll find the Surfjack Hotel and Swim Club, considered one of the best hotels in Oahu. It’s a refreshing find in Honolulu where vintage 1960’s kitsch meets 2020 cool. The hotel celebrates Hawaiian … Read more
It was a special moment. In a scene out of a fairytale, gingerbread house-like stalls adorned with twinkle lights filled the square in front of St. Stephens Cathedral in Passau, Germany. Handmade ornaments, one of a kind local treasures and delectable confections on display beckoned. As I wandered around, the … Read more
When visiting a foreign country, it’s best to have an open mind … and that’s even more important when visiting China. So, leave all the government rhetoric about tariffs and trade wars behind, and focus on the historical sites, the fresh food, how life has progressed, and the eager acceptance … Read more
When scientist and humanitarian Dr. Albert Schweitzer made his one and only visit to the US in 1949, where did he go? It was a place with an elevation so high that the revered Nobel Prize winner said it was “just below heaven.” Welcome to Aspen, Colorado. Formerly a silver … Read more
We recently announced our Top 28 destinations for 2020 zeroing in on unique destinations with intriguing sites and experiences. Our list breaks down into four categories, both domestic and international, with the complete list here. We’ve already shared our Newsworthy Destinations and our picks for Nature & Culture. This week … Read more
There’s a Christmas tree made out of moss, one made out of roses and another made out of CANDY! If there was a reason to visit Longwood Gardens, that last one should be at the top. Conceived as a Gilded Age estate by industrial magnate Pierre Samuel du Pont, Longwood … 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
The TravelSquire editorial team recently announced our Top 28 destinations for 2020 zeroing in on unique destinations with intriguing sites and experiences. The list is divided into four categories, both domestic and international, and the complete list here. We’ve shared our newsworthy destinations first and you’ll find those here. This … Read more
Three U.S. chefs will be showing off their French gourmet training at the International Pâté en Croûte Competition on December 2, in Lyon, France. Chef Christian Welch of Kingbird in Washington D.C. took top honors at the North American competition this year. He’ll be joined by Laetitia Rouabah of Benoit … Read more
Virginia’s Hunt & Wine Country is just an hour outside of Washington, D.C., though it feels a million miles away from the Beltway’s hustle. The pastoral landscape of Loudoun and Fauquier Counties is defined by rolling hills, stately horse farms and picturesque vineyards. The area is home to numerous small … Read more
I meander along the streets of Verona, Italy’s fourth most-visited city, in search of Juliet’s house. My GPS leads me down quiet streets (clearly not the location I’m looking for), and the famed balcony where a forlorn young teenaged girl welcomed her Romeo. I’m amused that the GPS takes me … Read more
When thinking of Panama, the Panama Canal is probably what automatically comes to mind. Yet this Central American country has much more in addition to this incredible engineering marvel. Panama has both a buzzing capital city and a diverse eco-system. It’s also a producer of coffee, chocolate and craft beer; … Read more
A few puffs on a Marlboro and a damn good thrashing with some herbs – apparently that’s all it takes to stop a child from having nightmares. Or so the limpea healers in Quito’s San Francisco Market tell me. I show my polite, but not convinced face. Moments earlier I … Read more
