Chicago is home to some of the greatest museums and cultural institutions in the world. Ready to start exploring? Whatever your interest, there’s a place on this list guaranteed to open your mind and engage your senses. The Big 10 Field Museum 1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, 312-922-9410 Housing over 40 million artifacts, the museum […]
The polar vortex left many of us feeling permanently chilled to the bone, so we don’t blame you if you feel like you need more than just a winter warm-up. It’s time to completely thaw out! While not all of these escapes are to warm-weather destinations, they do all go above and beyond to bring […]
If you live in a cold-weather clime like I do, it’s understood that death and taxes are not our only certainties. The weather, or lack of enjoyable weather, weighs heavily on our collective psyche once the calendar turns to a new year. Will this year produce an early spring, or just a few teaser days […]
Have you made plans for Valentine’s Day yet? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a foolproof guide to the most romantic things to do, see, taste, and indulge in around Chicago with your significant other this Feb. 14. For a Romantic Meal… Yūgen Chicago’s first contemporary Japanese fine-dining restaurant, Yūgen is a rarified breed […]
Instead of fleeing the cold weather, travel to a winter wonderland for a vacation that completely embraces the joys that come with colder weather. While winter vacations often involve skiing, you don’t have to hurtle yourself down a mountain to have a great time. If hitting the slopes isn’t your thing, there are some fabulous […]
Celebrate the winter season at Lake Geneva’s annual Winterfest, which will take place Saturday, Jan. 26 to Sunday, Feb. 3. This nine-day celebration offers more than two dozen exciting events and activities for all ages. There is more to do and more to discover every day you come. Tour an ice castle; featuring ice-carved slides, tunnels, […]
If you’ve ever considered booking a Disney Cruise but said “no way” after seeing those prices, the sticker shock is real. Our diehard Disney family (seriously—we do a park trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland four times a year) had always dreamed of taking our Disney love to the high seas, but any time […]
This winter, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, has the perfect getaway for quality couple time. With the Spa & Ski Package, you’ll enjoy a day on the slopes at The Mountain Top, followed by a relaxing couples massage at WELL Spa + Salon. The package includes overnight accommodations (with main lodge, […]
If you love both cooking and travel, why not combine your two passions with a cooking school vacation in an exotic locale? Here are three excursions where learning to cook is as much fun as sampling the final product: Food. Mouthwatering, scrumptious, heavenly food. It triggers the senses to evoke emotions, memories and, most especially, […]
As the weather cools, our wanderlust heats up. Whatever kind of vacation you’re in the mood for, here are five alternative destinations you probably haven’t considered. For a spa and wine escape… Instead of Napa Valley, relax on Vancouver Island It might not be warm and sunny, but you’ll still need your bathing suit for […]
