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  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by Thom Meintel

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Zuka Where the Art of Grilling is Turned Upside Down I recently learned that when it comes to eating out in Rio, it pays to get off the beaten path.  Although everyone knows it’s the Squire’s destination of choice, for as many times as we’ve visited, we never seemed to venture further beyond touristy Copacabana and Ipanema, great standards for visitors to this tropical paradise but not exactly cutting edge. …



    in Taste of the Town

  • Distinguished Hotels Opens The Regency Suites, Budapest by Lula Brown

    In August 2010, Distinguished International Hotels opened its first eastern European member hotel in the heart of Budapest, The Regency Suites.  The hotel’s prime location, a stone’s throw from the city’s cultural center, restaurants, boutiques and nightlife is a big plus.   With a contemporary modern décor, the hotel features 42 sprawling suites spread out over 7 floors with prime views.  These suites are the largest in Budapest and DH president,…



    in Inside Scoop

  • A Weekend for Literature Lovers on the Caribbean’s Emerald Isle, Montserrat by Lula Brown

    Whether you are well-established or an up and coming writer or literary enthusiast, the Alliouagana Festival of the Word in Montserrat is the perfect opportunity to expand your knowledge in a magical location.  Montserrat is a vibrant, mountainous island in the Eastern Caribbean, known as the Emerald Isle of the region. From November 12-14, 2010, the island of Montserrat will be holding its second annual literary festival, with the theme…



    in Inside Scoop

  • Kauai, Hawaii by Thom Meintel

    Kauai, Hawaii Mahalo Kauai! Relax.  Yes, there is a way to recreate those memorable Mai Tai’s when you’re back from your splendid days spent on Kauai, Hawaii’s own self-described “garden island.” OK I admit, I had relegated Mai Tai’s to Elvis in Blue Hawaii and the land of Hawaii of 5-0 but with the series’ much talked about re-release this month it’s a cinch you’ll be invited to Hawaii themed parties and…



    in The Ultimate Takeaway

  • Baja Kayak/Yoga Trip w/ Sea Kayak Adventures by Travel Squire

    Pre-Thanksgiving plans made now can yield an unforgettable encounter with nature and connection with body, mind and spirit in the turquoise blue waters of the Sea of Cortez, neaer Loreto, Mexico, on the Baja Peninsula. For $1095, outdoor enthusiasts can travel with highly regarded Sea Kayak Adventures and TravelSquire’s very own eco-adventure editor, Julie Zimmermann on an incredible 5 day trip to what National Geographic Traveller Magazine named one of…



    in Inside Scoop

  • Cool Coats by Patty Hodapp

    Get excited!  Sweaty, summer days are almost over and a crisp fall breeze lingers just around the corner. And—drumroll please—guess what that means…? NO, not football season. … jackets and coats, naturally. Ok, so we know most guys aren’t turned on by coats. But, it’s a wardrobe rule of thumb that everyone should own a quality jacket, just like everyone should own good shoes. Even you, guys. A 2010 fashion-forward,…



    in In the Bag

  • Silent Flight by Akanke Small

    Cell phone use on flights has become a hot topic of debate lately. Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Communications Commission currently ban their use on flights.  They believe they jeopardize air travel safety in that they emit radio signals that can aversely affect aircraft communications, navigation, flight management and ground networks. Another argument supporting this is that it is  a matter of decorum: often, people talking on…



    in Got You Covered

  • You Can Do Anything From Facebook – Even Book Your Flights! by Akanke Small

    Delta Air Lines recently announced the opening of its “social media ticket window.” Essentially, anyone logged on to Facebook can visit Delta’s page and book a flight directly from there. When asked for an explanation as to why the airline came up with this idea, Delta’s vice president of eCommerce, Bob Kupbens, stated, “Our customers are spending more time online and are looking for new ways to connect with us.…



    in Got You Covered

  • Hollywood, California by Jeff Greif

    Hollywood, California  The W Hollywood A Return to Glamour Hollywood always loves a return.  That is why everyone in Los Angeles is excited about the opening there of new restaurants, stores and hotels that are revitalizing the neighborhood and bringing it back to life.  Hollywood Boulevard between La Brea and Vine, once the heart of tinseltown, fell into a spiraling decline in the eighties and nineties bringing in low income housing…



    in En Suite

  • Musical Chairs by Kristen Caggiano

    When booking a trip, most people just buy the cheapest air fare they find. They figure they’ll be on the plane for, most likely, an uncomfortable amount of time but they’ll eventually get through it. Seatplans.com strives to help you find the best seat on the plane that fits your needs. You can do this by entering your travel information on the homepage or by comparing stats and ratings for…



    in Mixed Media

  • Performance Space by Kristen Caggiano

    Performance Space The Lights that Hypnotize Electricity is in the air as I approach the Theater of Living Arts in downtown Philadelphia. TLA as it’s more commonly known to the locals, is right on South Street, a hip strip of artsy boutiques, galleries, restaurants, bars and even a condom palace. A former old fashioned single screen movie theater and smaller than most high school auditoriums, TLA was well known in the 70’s…



    in Performance Space

  • New Delhi’s Pledge to Ensure Foreigners’ Safety by Akanke Small

    In light of the 2010 Commonwealth Games scheduled for this October in New Delhi, the police department in India’s capital city will be expanding their services. Plans are to employ a special station within the city for the purpose of protecting foreign tourists. This new station will be operably based in Paharganj, an area that is a hotbed of tourist activity. This unit promises to be far more effective than…



    in Got You Covered

  • Affordable ANGUILLA? by Thom Meintel

    Caribbean vacationers probably think they have to win the lottery before they can afford to visit Anguilla.  Not so anymore!  The new Anacaona Boutique Hotel, opening October 15, will offer 27 rooms and suites from just $150 a night double for most of the year. The rooms feature verandas with ocean or garden views and have the kind of style normally found in hotels charging twice as much.  Formerly the…



    in Inside Scoop

  • Honolulu, Hawaii by Sabrina Canfield

    Honolulu, Hawaii Duc’s Bistro In 2008, Duc’s Bistro revamped its French-Vietnamese menu with the vision of improving upon what had always been delectable cuisine. The shared vision of the husband and wife restaurateur duo, Duc Nguyen and Ming Nga Vu, was to combine the “effortless beauty of Vietnamese food with the refinements of western methods and presentations.”  Thirty-three years of owning restaurants lead them to wonder if it was possible to combine…



    in Taste of the Town

  • Aruba Says “No” to Hurricanes and Offers Special Programs During Atlantic Hurricane Season by Sarah Hull

    Aruba Says “No” to Hurricanes and Offers Special Programs During Atlantic Hurricane Season Need weather reassurance? Aruba has it! While the Caribbean is bracing for the Atlantic hurricane season, which usually occurs from the summer through the end of November, Aruba guarantees a no-hurricane season year after year. The Holiday Inn Aruba has recently announced that it has reinstated its “Risk-Free SunSpree” hurricane guarantee for the 2010 season.  In the…



    in Inside Scoop

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