Recently celebrating its 100th anniversary, Tel Aviv has grown by leaps and bounds as a popular tourist destination. No longer just a launch pad for a pilgrimage to Jerusalem or an adventure in the Negev desert, Tel Aviv’s history, culture and nightlife together create a kind of hybrid travel experience … Read more
When Italians came to San Francisco in the 1800’s, they brought with them their talent for combining fresh local ingredients in their food, creating new specialties. In this northern California coastal city, one of these was a seafood stew called Cioppino (after Ciuppin a soup from Genoa), perfected by mixing … Read more
Could there possibly be a better reason to travel than for chocolate? Is there a better reason to do anything than for chocolate? (For me, the answer to both is no.) When your sweet tooth and wanderlust strike all at once, it’s time to plan a vacation to one of … Read more
Seduction is inevitable at this gilded age estate in the South, where pampering is a birthright and romance comes with the territory. After a few nights in Charleston’s historic postbellum era Wentworth Mansion (circa 1886), you may feel like you were born in the wrong century. Francis S. Rodgers sure … Read more
It’s exciting to see what the big gun hotel groups do in a resort destination, especially one with a pedigree like Miami. Enter the InterContinental Hotel and Toro Toro, a daring new concept in hotel restaurants by Richard Sandoval. The hotel is visible before even setting foot inside, the monolithic … Read more
If you’ve ever been stuck with a nasty layover, there’s a good chance you’re familiar with one of these five airports – they’re the busiest in the world! But instead of schlepping around the airport or sitting in a Starbucks for hours, why not turn your down time into an … Read more
Crystal chandeliers, faux wrought iron flourishes, low lights over the bar and a beautiful view onto Berzcy Park with a fully illuminated fountain set the stage for Lucien, an offbeat nouveau bistro in downtown Toronto with aspirations of epicurean greatness. It won’t be hard for them to reach that with … Read more
It was 8:30 on the Saturday night of White Party weekend and my partner still had nothing white to wear to the crown jewel of White Party Week in Miami, the White Party itself. I’d waited 28 years to get to the biggest and the best gay party on … Read more
The Squire loves a good guidebook both for planning a trip as well as when he’s on the road. Usually, he never has less than two when travelling. Some guidebooks are great for finding out what to see and do, while others give you sound bites on hotels and restaurants … Read more
When I announced my plans to visit Door County, I was asked two questions. Where, then, why? To answer the first – Door County is situated at the northern tip of Wisconsin’s mid-state peninsula jutting northward and is bordered by the waters of Green Bay to the west and Lake … Read more
The deeply indented Cornish coastline, jutting out into the rough waters of the Atlantic Ocean on the southwestern tip of the U.K., is Southern England’s resort playground. With its crashing blue surf and epic landscapes of rolling green hills, its rugged natural beauty has been the stuff of history both … Read more
Standing on the terrace of the Stift Goettweig monastery complex, you see the entire Wachau Valley unfolding beneath you. The Danube River wends its way through the valley where lush forests and vibrant fields lead to the river’s edge with the prized wine producing hills beyond. Just an hour’s … Read more
When one thinks of visiting a family owned resort, what first comes to mind is an intimate, cozy weekend escape with personalized touches and time-honored traditions. Mohonk Mountain House in upstate New York, a National Historic Landmark owned and operated by the aptly named Smiley family for over 140 years, … Read more
Before leaving Paris I knew I would purchase some perfume and wanted something unusual that didn’t smell like every other woman’s scent. I wanted a fragrance that would forever remind me of my time there, and after a whiff, I’d instantly be transported back. I found it at Frederick Malle. … Read more
With 2013 around the corner it’s time to start thinking about what destination is on your bucket list but also what’s not on your bucket list and should be. How about washing away the winter blues in Acapulco, the queen of Mexico’s beach resorts? Acapulco, once the destination du jour … Read more