Whether globetrotting or commuting, these great gifts will ensure your favorite traveler is stylish and comfortable. 1.Kaehler 1920 The Palmer Duffel: Featuring Horween Leather accents, this duffle, beautifully crafted in Chicago, is the perfect gift for the sophisticated voyager. $1,195, Kaehler Luggage, various locations 2. D. Porthault Blue Trefles Trio Zippered Cases: Keep things organized in your luggage […]
‘Tis the season to find your family’s favorite way to play, have fun and create warm holiday memories. You’ve probably done Christkindlmarket and Macy’s windows — so start some new traditions with these great holiday activities in Chicago and beyond. Ready? Set? Do. And re-do year after year! See Holiday Lights From New Heights Chicago […]
When you need to escape the holiday madness (enough with the shopping and over-scheduling), look to the Chicago Botanic Garden. At the Lake Cook Road entrance, you’ll see tall trees wrapped in holiday lights (more than 750,000 LEDs are used in our seasonal displays). And when you look across the North Lake, you’ll see glowing, […]
Traveling for the holidays is rarely trouble-free. Some snafus are unavoidable (thanks, Chicago weather), but you can at least ensure you’ve dressed comfortably and are carrying the right luggage and accessories to make your trip as smooth as possible. Shop For Good has several items that will help set you up for travel success, plus you’re giving back every time […]
Amelia Island is one of the best islands in the U.S., according to Condé Nast Traveler’s 2015 Readers’ Choice Awards. This beautiful, history-filled family destination was also recommended by Travel Channel host Samantha Brown in Make It Better’s popular article on hot new vacation destinations. If you’ve been craving a warm-weather getaway that’s close to […]
Chicago’s Michigan Avenue is best known as a shopping destination. The stretch of Michigan Avenue north of the Chicago River is known as the Magnificent Mile. Indeed, great shopping can be found on this famous street – and so much more to delight tourists, suburbanites and city dwellers alike! Dylan’s Candy Bar and Ghirardelli Right […]
Shedd Aquarium’s new special exhibit, Amphibians, offers an adventure the whole family can jump into. The 3,000-square-foot exhibit brings together more than 40 species of frogs, toads, salamanders, newts and rarely-seen caecilians from around the world in a colorful panorama of life, changing. From tadpole to adult, from season to season, and from rainforests and […]
Memorial Day through Labor Day—summer is here! You may be staring down 12 weeks of open space on the calendar, but trust us, it’s going to go fast. Fill it up with fun! We’ve got great guides to get you going, tons of things to do and places to go, and as always, recommendations […]
Located just over an hour from Chicago, Michigan’s Harbor Country is an ideal spot for a weekend getaway or a fun-filled week for the whole family. The quaint string of lakeside towns from New Buffalo to St. Joe features miles of pristine beaches, charming wineries, art galleries and enough antique shops to occupy the most […]
School’s out, you’ve hit all the Chicago hot spots, the beach is overcrowded, and you need new scenery. It’s time to revisit our cultural cousin to the north—Milwaukee, Wis. Long known for culinary wonders like beer, brats and frozen custard, the city is also a thriving arts and entertainment hub. It’s quietly becoming a nationally […]
