Stay to Play: 5 Staycations in Downtown Chicago

When the stress that comes with summer travel (scheduling flights, booking rental cars, etc.) seems too daunting, take advantage of the beauty and luxury here in the wonderful city of Chicago with these fun staycations! Gold Coast Girlfriend Getaway The Ritz Carlton 160 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611 Old world elegance and smashing fun […]

Inside Chicago’s New Virgin Hotel

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 […]

The Hottest New Vacation Destinations

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 […]

Macau Marvels: An Enchanting Island Off China’s Southern Coast

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 […]

Texas Two-Nighter: Heat Up Chilly Evenings with a Weekend Getaway to Dallas

You can probably still hum the theme song to the 1980s hit show “Dallas.” And who can forget the ultimate cliffhanger—who shot JR? But if you think Dallas is just ten-gallon hats, rodeo-ing cowboys and feuding oil families, think again. It’s not Jock Ewing’s Dallas anymore. Dallas is a hip, fun, vibrant and contemporary city—with tons going on. We recently […]

5 Multi-Generational Vacations the Whole Family Will Enjoy

Plenty of families are deciding that lasting memories matter more than the latest gadget, jewelry or fashion accessory. They’re opting to give the gift of a great adventure instead of a pile of presents. With family often scattered across the country, or the world, gathering your gang for a vacation can seem daunting. Here are […]

Say Aloha to Spring Break in Hawaii

They say Maui is for lovers, but it can also be a luxurious getaway for family and friends. While there’s plenty of romance on this island, fresh food and fun times can be had by all. Where to Stay The newly opened Montage Kapalua Bay is an oceanfront paradise. Each residential-style suite has a full […]

10 Things to Pack for Your Winter Break Escape

Whether you’ll be skiing in the mountains or soaking up sunshine on a beach, bring along one of these chic resort pieces that will travel well and can easily take you from day to night. 1. The ultimate breezy maxi dress will take you from the beach and then to dinner. This one comes in […]

Packing Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel

Visiting faraway family and friends for the holidays is wonderful. Packing for the whole family and navigating airports on the busiest travel days of the year? Not so much. Here are some ways you can improve your travel prep to make things easier on you and your family or travel partners. Packing Pack heaviest to […]

Hipster for a Weekend: A Beginner's Guide to Brooklyn

Brooklyn is the new trendy borough that everyone’s talking about, but it can seem big and foreign if you’re accustomed to spending your time in Manhattan. There’s a good reason for this: Brooklyn is roughly three times the size of Manhattan—it’s the city’s second largest borough, after Queens, and the most populous. You could easily […]