Step inside Arizona’s Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, and you’ll be surprised to meet the newest member of the hotel staff. Bixby, a yellow lab, is the resort’s dog ambassador, greeting guests as they enter the lobby. Some might say this resort has gone to the dogs! The luxurious Fairmont brand, in recognition of the fact that […]
The Esther and Tempel Smith family have every reason to be proud of their Lipizzan horse heritage. Consequently, the rest of us have many good reasons to visit Tempel Farms in Wadsworth, Illinois, and enjoy the fruits of their labors. The farm offers classical dressage performances and, currently, a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the end […]
Make It Better’s Best of 2015 drew more than 105,000 verified votes across 10 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #MIBBestof2015. Weekend Getaway—Tie Lake Geneva Less than an hour outside of Chicago, Lake Geneva is the perfect place to relax and spend time outdoors with family. You can swim, […]
Make It Better’s Best of 2015 drew more than 105,000 verified votes across 10 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #MIBBestof2015. Live Music Venue Ravinia (North Shore) This winner came as no surprise: You’ve chosen this outdoor music venue every year since 2012. 200 Ravinia Park Road, Highland Park, 847-266-5000 […]
Singapore Singapore can seem idyllic. There are no hurricanes, typhoons or earthquakes, and the favorable conditions make it the busiest port in the world. No family is homeless and unemployment is less than two percent. The country is far from self-sufficient, though. A lack of natural resources means most everything, even water, is imported. The […]
Ah, the great outdoors. Fresh air, swimming in pristine lakes, sleeping under the stars, waking with the birds. Sound serene…or intimidating? If you’re not a camping pro, here’s what you need to know to make sure your epic adventure doesn’t turn into an epic fail. Gearing Up for Adventure Go to an outdoor equipment store […]
Leave the husbands and kids at home! There’s nothing like a getaway to spend some bonding time with your girlfriends while discovering a new city. These weekends create unforgettable memories and also give you a much-needed recharge from the daily grind. It wasn’t easy to choose, but here are five of our favorite American destinations […]
Leave the husbands and kids at home! There’s nothing like a getaway to spend some bonding time with your girlfriends while discovering a new city. These weekends create unforgettable memories and also give you a much-needed recharge from the daily grind. It wasn’t easy to choose, but here are five of our favorite American destinations […]
With a nickname like “Music City,” Nashville is clearly a mecca for music and the breeding ground for many of the music industry’s brightest stars. It’s also home to incredible cuisine from Southern fare to BBQ, as well as some of the country’s best emerging chefs. Grab your cowboy hat and consider a weekend getaway […]
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 […]
