Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, easily the most highly anticipated theme park expansion of all time, is now open at Disneyland, and will open Aug. 29 at Walt Disney World. The 14-acre Star Wars-themed land has long promised to be the most epic, immersive theme park experience ever offered. I attended the media preview and star-studded […]
Three perfect days on three shores.
When you reminisce about your happiest childhood memories, you probably recall the time you spent with your family — the camping trips, the new cities or countries you explored, the animal encounters, the beaches and lakes you swam in, and the people you met along the way. Traveling together gives us wonderful opportunities to engage […]
When you reminisce about your happiest childhood memories, you probably recall the time you spent with your family — the camping trips, the new cities or countries you explored, the animal encounters, the beaches and lakes you swam in, and the people you met along the way. Traveling together gives us wonderful opportunities to engage […]
This August, I rode the morning Metra from Glencoe into the city for work and assumed my usual spot in the upper half of the train so I wouldn’t have to share a seat or conversation. As I opened my laptop, a man in a nearby seat leaned in my direction and said, “Do you […]
Charming cobblestone streets. Dreamy river vistas. A metropolis with a happening arts, culture, and festival scene. Zip line-friendly waterfalls. Idyllic farmlands for miles. Turns out, all the elements from this summer vacation fantasy list exist in one location: Quebec City, the 400-year-old birthplace of French North America. Plan a summer getaway to Quebec’s bilingual-speaking (French/English) […]
Just north of Chicago is a gem of a tourism destination: Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. That’s Lake Geneva, as in the city, with Geneva Lake, the recreation centerpiece, right in the city center. Now, why a gem? Because it looks and feels like one of those storied resort communities on the east coast, with comparisons regularly […]
Package includes: A one night “Upgrade Your Style” stay at Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel *The Upgrade Your Style package includes overnight accommodation in a stylish guestroom, a Fashion Outlet Savings Pass (*up to $800 in savings), a $50 gift card, complimentary breakfast at The Ashburn, and complimentary self-parking for one vehicle (you will receive a […]
When my mom and I arrived in Positano, an excursion early on our cruise itinerary, I beelined it past the shops, scurrying down to Italy’s Instagram-famous beach. Pastel buildings cascading down the craggy cliffs combined with the umbrella-studded beach are undoubtedly picturesque. I felt compelled to capture my own Amalfi Coast snapshot before the destination […]
Just a short drive or train ride from the city is Rosemont, an entertainment, dining, and fashion mecca. With world-class restaurants, summer concerts, sports, luxury shopping, and more, the options can be overwhelming. What do you do first? Lucky for you, we took the liberty of planning the ultimate Rosemont staycation. Even better, there is […]
