The dramatic landscape of the Amalfi Coast is seductive and mystical — cloud-peaked mountains plunge into the impossibly clear blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea while vibrant architecture stacks along the foliage. The sights and smells linger in a memory like a dream for years as a place that is … Read more
Who doesn’t love eating, drinking and making new friends? At the New York City Wine & Food Festival you’ll be doing just that. The festival runs from Thursday, October 11th through Sunday, October 14th. It’s four decadent days of sipping, swirling and savoring world-class cuisine, wine and spirits all while … Read more
The Serengeti is world famous for the wonderful wildlife, and in particular, the annual migration of the animals, specifically millions of wildebeest and zebras crossing the Mara river with crocodiles and other predators ready to pounce on the opportunity to catch abundant prey. An Adventurous Journey To get to this … Read more
Arguably Germany’s most famous federal state, Bavaria’s image is that of men in Lederhosen, cowbells, fairytale castles, and picture-perfect mountain scenery. Yet, this is only a tiny snippet and travelers who care to go beyond the cliché will discover so much more. Bavaria is made up of four distinct regions, … Read more
When I told my friends that I was planning to visit Colombia, the question I kept getting was “Why?” Most asked if it was safe enough and one or two reacted with a ”How interesting.” Had I said Rio or Buenos Aires, I think the reaction would not have been … Read more
Travel not only enriches lives and cultures, it can also fundamentally change you. You book a ticket, depart on a flight and a world of possibilities opens before you. You don’t know exactly what to expect or who you’ll meet. But sometimes, expectations are exceeded, and you feel something altered … Read more
They say St. Lucia is shaped like a mango, and certainly it is ripe with natural riches. Two majestic peaks, Gros Piton and Petit Piton (Big Point and Little Point), tower over the lush landscape on the southern end of the island, rising out of the ocean like natural sentries. … Read more
A big fig tree standing dead center leads the way into the dining room of OFA. It’s a connection to nature, so important in Brazilian culture. Hanging ferns and a lush garden patio out back reminds you that in Miami it’s all about the outdoors. But indoors tactile surfaces abound … Read more
I remember my father waking me late at night and driving me to Bradford Reservoir—the darkest place he could find in Bucks County, Pennsylvania—to try to show off the Perseid meteor showers to a 7-year-old me in the early 90s. He tried again each August and, as exciting as it … Read more
With jaw-dropping Camelback Mountain as a backdrop and an artistic community that rivals Santa Fe, Phoenix is the quintessential desert hub. America’s fifth-largest city still has cowboys and red-rock buttes and the kind of cactus most people see only in cartoons. This is the heart of the Sonoran Desert where … Read more
Some destinations are worth the trouble of getting there. Named for the vast curve of the Rio Grande River in the far…far…far southwest of Texas, Big Bend is one of those. While all the National Parks are amazing, Big Bend brings something special to the table. It’s not just the … Read more
Traveling for food is a new passion point with global travelers on the move. In a hats off gesture to the kings and queens of cuisine around the world, who inspire us to eat with adventure no matter where we are, TravelSquire brings you CHEF TALK, sponsored by Le Cordon … Read more
Surprisingly, perfectly nestled in an Allegheny Mountain range, one can find the best place to experience Virginia’s dichotomy of history and natural beauty. The Omni Homestead Resort and Spa is a towering and commanding brick structure that seems to rise out of a valley that’s surrounded by mountains. The historic … Read more
What is it about summer that makes us want to board a plane, hop a train or drive for hours on a crowded road? It’s no secret that wanderlust rears its head when the days grow longer, and temperatures rise. If you’re like me and thoughts of beautiful beaches and … Read more
At first glance on a visit to Quebec City most eyes spy a towering cliff, Cap Diamant (the promontory overlooking the St-Lawrence River on which the town sits) and the very top of it where history sits. Enter the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, an icon, a landmark, a beacon on … Read more