Portland is one of the world’s great towns for beer, weirdness, craft food, funky neighborhoods, forest hikes and much more. It’s endlessly entertaining and intriguing, easy to walk or explore by bike and most locals will tell you the frequent rain is merely a bonus. Did I mention that Oregon wine country is less than […]
Tucked behind Highland Park, Highwood is a small, but vibrant town, replete with ethnic eateries, groceries, antique shopping and festivals. Featuring a convenient train stop, bicycle paths in neighboring Fort Sheridan, and colorful storefronts that might make you think you’ve arrived in Italy or Mexico, Highwood is well worth a day trip. La Casa de Isaac Feel […]
It finally feels like spring, so get outside and enjoy these events. Start your St. Patrick’s Day celebration this weekend with the dyeing of the Chicago River and a parade, or stop by a fun fest at the Irish American Heritage Center. You can also enjoy beautiful blooms at the Chicago Flower & Garden Show or […]
Let’s be honest: More often than not, we’re working for the weekend. So, when Friday rolls around, make sure you’re ready to make the most of your days off. Whether you’re looking for something new to do with family or friends or simply want to find the best deals in town, these apps are ready […]
Start your weekend off right with a wine and beer tasting in Winnetka that has a little something for everyone. Then, spend your Saturday at Westfield Old Orchard discovering the hottest looks for spring or prom. On Sunday, stop by a community fair that’s all about going green before seeing a new adaptation of “The […]
Congratulations! You survived another February in Chicago—with record-breaking snowfall. If you’re like us, a winter warm-up is exactly what you need right about now. Looking for a Caribbean escape that is slightly off the beaten path? Check out one of these lesser travelled, but oh-so-blissful, Caribbean islands. Scrub Island They call it Scrub Island. You’ll […]
Chicago’s newest and buzziest hotel is a renovated 250-room operation in the neoclassical Old Dearborn Bank Building, which was constructed in the 1920s. Stylishly functional rooms include thoughtful touches, like a makeup vanity and shower bench for shaving your legs that will be much appreciated by Virgin’s target market—female business travelers. A couple of rooms […]
Say goodbye to February and hello to March this weekend with these events. Begin by exploring the skies at Heller Nature Center before visiting the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum for a day of discovery. You can also visit another favorite Chicago museum for a murder mystery scavenger hunt. Looking for a nice evening out? Don’t […]
Daydreaming about an escape from the frigid cold and in need of some vacation inspiration? We caught up with travel experts, including Pauline Frommer, at the Travel and Adventure Show in January—and they gave us the scoop on hot spots to visit in 2015. Here are their favorite up-and-coming destinations and why you need to […]
There’s a long history of European and Asian fusion in this former Portuguese colony off the Southern coast of China. Macau is the biggest gambling center in the world, with seven times the gambling revenue of Las Vegas. But look past the casinos, and you’ll find that Macau is not just materially wealthy but rich […]
