Frank Lloyd Wright

The Frank Lloyd Wright Destinations

Traveling across a broad swath of America to view the works of Frank Lloyd Wright, we stayed true to the artistic theme by staying at three unique Hilton hotels, each in their own way complementing the themes underlining Wright’s work—an art-world beacon in Indianapolis, the eponymous hotel of a historical … Read more

A Guide to Global Christmas Markets

Tis the season for twinkling lights, choirs caroling, warm mulled wine, decadent sweets and plenty of holiday cheer. And there’s no better way to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the season than with a visit to a Christmas market. While Germany is renowned for its markets and totally … Read more

A Road Trip, Part 3

  KANSAS TO ARIZONA and BACK HOME Taliesin West Scottsdale, AZ 1938   After a 3-month break, I (sadly) ended my road trip solo with a visit to Taliesin West in Arizona, where Wright died at the age of 91. For relief from the desert heat, I took the road … Read more

A Road Trip, Part 2

More than a few notable people besides Frank Lloyd Wright have called the Chicago suburb of Oak Park home, namely Ernest Hemingway and Betty White. It’s easily accessible from downtown Chicago and contains no less than three historic districts for the historic homes there: Ridgeland, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Seward … Read more

Frank Lloyd Wright

A Road Trip, Part 1

I needed to get away but a drive clear across the US was not what I was thinking about. So, as I embarked on what turned into a 3,700-mile road trip I had no idea it would be just what the doctor ordered. Flashback to my last road trip with … Read more

25 Perfect Gift Ideas For The Hard-To-Please Traveler

The clock is ticking, and you’re still searching for that perfect travel-centric gift. Fear not!  The following 25 are lust-worthy gift ideas, fitting every type of traveler on your shopping list. The only hard part is you may want to keep them for yourself. Mark and Graham Leather Tech Envelope … Read more

New on Your Radar

We recently chose our top destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list is divided into 4 segments and includes something for every travel style – from urban destinations to cultural and foodie hotspots, to places ripe for exploration and adventure, and locations that are maybe new on your … Read more

Ottawa Canada Le Cordon Bleu

Ottawa with Le Cordon Bleu’s Chef Herve Chabert

The fourth largest city in Canada and the second largest urban market in Ontario, Ottawa is home to the first Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute outside of Europe. Ottawa’s thriving food scene, with its local and international chefs and its multicultural and multilingual sensibility (you will hear English and … Read more

top 28 exploration and adventure destinations

Exploration and Adventure Destinations

We just announced our picks for the most intriguing destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list—which we’ve divided into 4 segments—includes something for every travel style. From urban destinations to cultural and foodie hotspots, and from destinations ripe for exploration and adventure to others that are probably new … Read more

Le Cordon Bleu My City Ottawa

A Gem in the Canadian Culinary Crown

In 1988, after having been in business in Ottawa for more than eight years, Eleanor’s Cuisine Française Inc. was sold to M. André Cointreau — president of Europe’s esteemed Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute — to become the organization’s first campus outside of Europe. “We were all wondering, ‘Why … Read more

Seattle Washington

Seattle: A Local’s Guide to the Rainy City

There’s no easier way to spot a tourist in Seattle than the mushroom top of an umbrella bobbing down Pike’s Place. Take it from a local: invest in a raincoat. Seattle and rain go together like farm-to-table and rusticity, hiking and sweat, coffee and bitterness—it’s what characterizes the experience (and what … Read more

top 9 in-flight beauty tips

Top In-flight Beauty tips

A long-haul flight during the busy holiday season can easily wreak havoc on you physically.  Whether you’re in business class or bearing it in coach, these beauty tips and must-haves will add serious mileage to looking refreshed when you arrive at your destination. The best part is they come in … Read more

cultural and foodie destinations

Cultural and Foodie Destinations

We’ve just announced our top destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list is divided into 4 segments and includes something for every travel style – from urban destinations to cultural and foodie hotspots, to places ripe for exploration and adventure, and locations that are maybe new on your … Read more

Philadelphia

Urban Destinations

We’ve just announced our top destinations for the upcoming year in travel. The list is divided into 4 segments and includes something for every travel style – from urban destinations, to cultural and foodie hotspots, to places ripe for exploration and adventure and others that are maybe new on your … Read more

Top 28 Travel Destinations 2018

We’ve talked about it and debated it and now the TravelSquire’s team of editors has finally decided. We’ve chosen the most intriguing travel destinations for the upcoming year, not an easy task. Our 2018 choices cover a diverse geographic wish list stretching around the globe and our criteria is unbiased. … Read more