It’s summer, which means that along with the overbearing heat, the streets of New York City are teeming with people. While I usually don’t mind bumping shoulders with strangers, sometimes we all need a break from the chaos. Instead of holing up at home or in your hotel room, let … Read more
Celebrate America’s favorite pastime this summer with a home run deal at the Omni Hotel San Diego. Located in the heart of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter, The Omni Hotel offers guests unparalleled views of the San Diego Bay and skyline as well as proximity to the city’s best attractions: The … Read more
If Lisbon is one of those places lower on your list of “must see in Europe,” re-think your rankings. Portugal’s capital city is a lively urban center chock full of attractions from medieval to modern. Whether you’re a history buff, a gastronome, a power shopper, or all three, you’ll … Read more
Summer just doesn’t make sense without food trucks, outdoor concerts, free performances, and hoards of travelers looking for a place to camp out. Whether you depart with a backpack or arrive first class, there’s a festival out there for you this summer, and here’s just a few of the best … Read more
For the most part, when I want an out-of the box dining experience, I end up with a spectacle of flame eaters or samurai cooks, resulting in a high-stress meal. While they do have their own charm, sometimes we all seek a little relaxation. Enter: the Napa Valley Wine Tours … Read more
Can you ever really say “that’s the best steak I’ve ever had”? After sampling Chef Dave Jones’ Grilled Filet of New York with grilled onions, a sherry-green peppercorn sauce and marrow butter you most certainly can! Offered at Log Haven, Margo Provost’s idyllic dining destination in Salt Lake City, you’ll … Read more
There is only one possible word to describe Cannes, France — and that is ‘glamorous’. The sparkling Mediterranean Sea, haute boutiques and opulent hotels are only some of the reasons why this city on the Côte d’Azur is considered to be a playground for the rich and famous. Cannes’ biggest … Read more
TravelSquire goes from the Coliseum to the Forum to the Piazza Navona and Spanish Steps to the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy.
The Anacaona Hotel photo credits Susan Croft Photography A Caribbean vacation doesn’t often come cheap, especially when it’s the island of Anguilla. With over 35 beaches spanning 12 miles of glistening white sand and crystal blue waters, Anguilla, in the British West Indies is definitively highbrow. So, figure on blowing … Read more
From the lobby’s marble floor to the top floor’s panoramic views, The Peninsula Tokyo is, in its entirety, refined through and through. As Tokyo’s landmark hotel, this location of The Peninsula Group doesn’t lack for opulence. The fusion of traditional Japanese culture, the latest technology, sublime service and a prime … Read more
If you’ve been to Flanders—Belgium’s northern reaches—chances are you’ve explored Brussels, from its gourmet restaurants and chocolate shops to its Manneken Pis, or Petit Julien, one of the world’s most beloved statues. Possibly, you’ve toured Bruges, where mists rise moodily over canals plied by flat bottomed barges and lined with … Read more
It’s not 2008 anymore: gone are the days of the “staycation”. This year’s travelers have got big plans in all corners of the globe. The summer of 2012 will mean the Olympics, and exotic locations that have undergone significant changes. Here are our top predictions for what savvy tourists have … Read more
The music at the pool bar is in a deep eighties groove. From David Bowie to the Thompson Twins, Alpha Ville to Bananarama, the sounds of the era of excess are taking center stage at the Aressana Hotel’s pool, that is, along with a gurgling waterfall and the occasional clink … Read more
I was afraid. Not of being beheaded by drug lords like the media warned me nor of being kidnapped as soon as I crossed the Mexican border. Instead, I was afraid my mother and I weren’t headed for a spa but a cult compound. On the chartered motor coach of … Read more
The Fringe Pop-Up Club The Olympics is on everybody’s summer itinerary. If you’re heading to London for the mega event and want to escape the throngs, pay close attention. The Fringe is a pop-up members club and entertainment space in London that is providing additional options just for the Olympics. … Read more