Even when travelling to a nearby city, some locations can feel like a whole different world. In Chicago, for example, which is a short drive for many living in cities throughout the Midwest, people do things differently than in other cities and towns. To blend in with the locals during your Chicago getaway, heed the […]
Hot child in the Windy City: Running wild and looking pretty during Labor Day weekend in Chicago
If you’re looking for a great time and place to close out the summer in style, there’s no better option than Chicago – and no better time than Labor Day weekend. This year, the Windy City boasts a full schedule of fun events to keep you busy and help you forget that the warm season […]
Top 5 Awesome Boutique Hotels
According to travel writer Jaillan Yehia, a ‘boutique hotel’ is a hotel that’s quirky, intimate and luxurious. Most are decorated in a very specific style and all focus on providing guests with a truly personal service and experience. This makes them quite rare – the vast majority of hotels are chain owned and prioritise efficiency […]
More than shopping and pizza: Three trip-worthy Chicago hotels
Sometimes, hotels offer just enough comfort to let you sleep at night. But destination hotels offer so much more than good enough accommodations; they’re an important part of the travel experience themselves. Absolutely, everyone should visit Chicago for the shopping, the museums or the sports venues. Plenty of happy travelers visit just for the pizza! But if […]
Summertime in the Windy City
Whether sunbathing on the shores of Lake Michigan, reaching for a foul ball at Wrigley Field, or browsing antiques at a vintage flea market, there’s no shortage of things to do in Chicago when the sun starts to shine. With the proper planning, a summer day in the Windy City offers a variety of activities […]
Off the Beaten Path: Experience the Real Chicago
We’ve all heard of the Shedd Aquarium, the Field Museum and the Navy Pier. And, while those attractions are great for a few visits, if you go to Chicago often, you’re more than ready for a less toursit-centered experience. The real Chicago lies beneath they typical sites and is far more spectacular than just another […]
