Blarney Castle, Ireland

In this Travel Bug Robert episode, Robert travels to the world famous Blarney Castle, just outside of Cork, Ireland. The attraction is much more than just kissing the Blarney Stone. Sure, the top reason people visit this place is to kiss the Blarney stone, but there’s Blarney Castle itself, which … Read more

Glencairn, Ireland B & B

In this Travel Bug Robert episode, Robert travels to the Glencairn B&B, a charming Bed and Breakfast just outside of Cork, Ireland. With the garden, great hospitality, full Irish breakfast, and scenic views of the Irish countryside, this is a top place to stay in Cork. Don’t be like everyone … Read more

Arenal Nayara: La Fortuna, Costa Rica

During his time in Costa Rica David travels to the region of La Fortuna, known for being the home of the Arenal volcano it also houses one of Latin America’s best boutique hotels the Hotel Arenal Nayara. Opened in 2007 the Hotel Arenal Nayara is the areas newest hotel, and … Read more

Napa Restaurant Week

This January, Napa Valley will be surprising us with much more than its world-renowned wine. As it gets ready for its second annual restaurant month, Napa Valley is rolling out the red carpet in preparation to treat us to their best. They’ve got Michelin stars and super attractive lodging packages … Read more

Niagara Falls, Canada & NY

Everyone has a wish list of places that they want to see and Niagara Falls was always on mine. After way too many years of just considering it, my husband and I finally decided to just do it.  Situated about 400 miles from New York and approximately a 7 hour … Read more

Hyatt House

Have you ever felt so at home in a hotel that you didn’t want to leave? Did your accommodations have a state of the art kitchen, a glass encased game room, an oversized lounging area, and a backyard?  Yeah, we didn’t think so. These revolutionary features are part of Hyatt’s … Read more

Florida Palm Beach Chic in St.Pete

  The Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club, one of Florida’s most beloved hotels has just undergone a spectacular lobby renovation. Overlooking Tampa Bay in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, the hotel recently completed renovations on a new lounge like lobby decorated with colors reflecting the city’s vibrant atmosphere. Designed by … Read more

Chiapas, Mexico – More than a Beach

With contributions by Victoria Markus On a map it’s easy to see that Mexico is hugged by the Pacific Ocean and the warm waters of the Gulf where stunning beaches line the coastline. Coupled with a temperate climate and steady sunshine, tourists and vacationers alike flock to those sandy shores. … Read more

Get Your Euro-Groove On!

If you’ve ever felt like getting away to Paris but only had a weekend to do it, consider a trip to her North American cousin in Quebec, Canada … Montreal. If the city is only on your radar and not on your checklist, it’s time to take action. Montreal defines … Read more

No More Meticulous Packing

The holiday season is just around the corner and like 38.4 million other Americans I’ll be traveling for Thanksgiving. And like most boarding an airplane, I’ll be figuring out a way to put all my stuff in a carry on so that I’m not required to pay those insidious baggage … Read more

Gay Comfort Certified

At TravelSquire we believe you should know before you go what to expect when traveling. Have you ever visited somewhere new expecting people to be friendly and receptive—then for some reason, just weren’t? It puts a damper on the whole trip, even if the experience itself was OK. This scenario … Read more

Jack Daniel’s Honey

A Buzz Story Photo credits:  All Black and White archival photos: Courtesy Las Vegas News Bureau   Are you a friend of Jack, the way Frank Sinatra was? Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey was his #1 booze. Frank was a trendsetter; today, Jack Daniels is the world’s #1 top-selling whiskey brand. … Read more

Have Helicopter Will Travel

Nothing says ‘luxury travel’ like a private helicopter (except possibly a Lear jet but we’ll get to that another time). For the super rich and time poor, helicopters are the new taxis. So hop a chopper and descend in style onto the roof of your favourite five star city bolt-hole. … Read more

Kauai, Hawaii

  Once in a while everyone needs to get away from the everyday grind and all the responsibilities that go with it but it’s rare that we actually go “off the grid” and just get lost. Part of the problem with taking a true vacation is that there is a … Read more