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
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
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
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
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
Just as Champagne only comes from France’s Champagne region, Cognac only comes from Cognac, an area in the country’s scenic southwest corner. And one of the main producers of this famed French brandy is Hennessy, in operation since 1765. Not knowing much about Cognac and always being intrigued by vineyards … Read more
Want to know what happened during Miami Art week 2011. This is your pre-planning guide for 2012.
If the end of the summer marks the end of beach and bikini dieting, fall is the season to ramp up your carbs and dive into the pasta. For the full month of October on Florida’s Historic Coast, home to 42 miles of unspoiled Atlantic beaches and St. Augustine, the … Read more
Anne Kazel-Wilcox belongs to a large group of divers that swoon over the richness of Bonaire’s reefs, and on a recent visit to the island she decided to broaden her horizons and spend as much time topside as down under.
Fall for Santa Fe What makes fall in Santa Fe so special? It’s a glorious season showcasing the high desert at its best. For me, it’s the heady aroma of roasting green chiles and burning piñon in the air. The weather is still warm, but there’s a crisp chill in … Read more
Traveling can be arduous. Flight delays, airplane food, and screaming kids can take their toll on even the most seasoned traveler. On a good day you make your flight with time to spare and realize that you’ve got enough frequent flier miles to upgrade. Typically, I pull all nighters before … Read more
It’s not too late to take a Caribbean vacation—low season lasts until December 15th, which means prices are super affordable until then. If you haven’t booked a vacation yet, take this chance to try out one of these luxury resorts available at a fraction of their winter season price. While … Read more
When our plane from Madrid took off for its 45 minute flight to Ibiza, I had no idea what to expect when I arrived at my destination. Touching down at the tiny Ibiza airport I couldn’t help but wonder if Ibiza would be everything I’d heard about: the lavish all … Read more
Crabs don’t have ears, so they haven’t heard the news: October 15-May 15 is Florida’s annual Crab Stone Season, where fans from all over flock to Florida to enjoy the stone crabs that arrive daily in Florida. Stone crabs are not like any other. For starters, they’re huge! A stone … Read more
If you crave being in the vortex of the SoBe (South Beach) scene when you’re weekending in Miami, then head to Quattro. Don’t even think about what came primero (first), segundo (second) and terzo (third), Quattro, although 4th in name should be first in mind. Quattro, the restaurant of “gastronomia … Read more