Portland is one of the world’s great towns for beer, weirdness, craft food, funky neighborhoods, forest hikes and much more. It’s endlessly entertaining and intriguing, easy to walk or explore by bike and most locals will tell you the frequent rain is merely a bonus. Did I mention that Oregon wine country is less than […]
Tucked behind Highland Park, Highwood is a small, but vibrant town, replete with ethnic eateries, groceries, antique shopping and festivals. Featuring a convenient train stop, bicycle paths in neighboring Fort Sheridan, and colorful storefronts that might make you think you’ve arrived in Italy or Mexico, Highwood is well worth a day trip. La Casa de Isaac Feel […]
Congratulations! You survived another February in Chicago—with record-breaking snowfall. If you’re like us, a winter warm-up is exactly what you need right about now. Looking for a Caribbean escape that is slightly off the beaten path? Check out one of these lesser travelled, but oh-so-blissful, Caribbean islands. Scrub Island They call it Scrub Island. You’ll […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As Midwesterners we’re no strangers to layering up on clothes and trekking in knee-deep snow. It’s made us tougher in the winter and more appreciative in the summer. But we’ll admit, those frigid months from November to (let’s be honest) April, can wear us down. So what should you do to avoid those dreary winter […]
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 […]
Experience adventure and travel in style on the legendary Venice Simplon-Orient-Express. A work of art in itself and a true Art Deco icon, the train offers one of the most celebrated and romantic journeys in the world. Delightful vintage cabins, gastronomic cuisine and lively onboard entertainment make travel on this luxury train one of the […]
Love is in the air. Why not treat your special someone to a romantic getaway this Valentine’s Day? Whether you and your partner love skiing or lounging by a pool, a hike in the woods or an arts adventure, these five destinations are perfect for romance. For Foodies: Elkhart, Wisc. Does your idea of the perfect […]
