Step 1: Actually book a vacation! Americans forfeit more than 400 million paid vacation days each year, according to Cait DeBaun, spokeswoman for Project: Time Off, an organization working to change the way the U.S. workforce thinks about vacation. “America’s vacation problem stems from a work martyr complex among employees and a culture of silence […]
Summer camp can be one of the most exciting experiences for kids. Nowadays, there are summer camps for every interest — sports, theater, music, tech, and even camps for the whole family. Here are some of our tips to help your kids get the most out of camp and advice for parents on the fence […]
Updated March 19, 2018 Air travel from Chicago is always unpredictable. Winter snowstorms and summer thunderstorms mean you never know when you could be stranded on the runway for hours, making even a quick flight feel like an eternity. Don’t risk resorting to the pre-fab in-flight snack boxes; be sure to grab-and-go something yummy on […]
Who’s ready for spring break? We certainly are! Here are four looks that will take you from the plane to the beach to painting the town. Pack your bag and take off in this spring’s hottest fashions. Nautical stripes were all over the Spring 2016 runways. Pair with a pop of color and chic yet comfy […]
Spain, a breathtaking country with a fascinating history and rich food culture, is a wonderful European destination to visit with kids. An integral part of Spanish life, children are adored and welcomed just about everywhere — including restaurants. Experiencing Spanish meals like a local, however, will likely require some adjustments for American families, especially those […]
This year, Rosemont celebrates its 60th anniversary. This village has transformed from a destination for business travelers into a true entertainment district full of restaurants, shopping and activities for all ages. Activity Hub Get your live music fix in Rosemont at the Allstate Arena, ranked by Pollstar magazine as the third-best concert venue in the […]
With interactive ski schools, kid-friendly restaurants and fun activities off the slopes, these destinations are our top picks for families with kids of all ages this ski season. Ogden, Utah Snowbasin Resort has a dinosaur-themed snow sports school and ski school for children divided by age groups (4-6 and 7-12 years old). The all-day lessons include […]
The best part about Chicago winter is escaping it. For the lucky vacation-bound, here are eight picks that look fabulous, travel well and work for almost any time of day. Bon voyage. Lounge in style with this cover-up from Londo Mondo Boutique in Winnetka. The bright tribal print will make your faux sun-kissed glow pop (since […]
Now that we’re firmly entrenched in another Chicago winter, a getaway to a sunny island sounds pretty good right about now. With its lush, green, hilly landscape and warm, blue waters, St. Lucia is a picturesque Caribbean island. While there’s no shortage of romance for couples and adventure for groups of friends, St. Lucia is […]
Cool adventures await at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The sign is unmistakable. Naturally framed by the freshly fallen snow — and in picturesque harmony with the land around it — the words “Grand Geneva” adorn a sizable stone bastion. Yes, it is the name of the resort. But it […]
