Baby, it’s cold outside. But when the weather outside is frightful, your kids don’t need to be frozen out of fun. After the coldest December in decades, and then a record-breaking January, moms and dads may get the chills over how to entertain the kids on another day of canceled school or a weekend of […]
The Polar Vortex may be gone, but we are still in the thick of winter. Why complain about the weather when you can enjoy it? Take advantage of the cold and snow by making tracks for a ski resort. Here’s a look at a few favorites, near and far, to fit every budget. Close to […]
Amy Kaplan wanted something different for her family’s most recent vacation. The Riverwoods resident, her husband and three daughters had helped out at local soup kitchens during prior holidays, but for their winter break she sought a service trip that was culturally and physically immersive. “I wanted my girls (ages 13, 11 and 7) to […]
You don’t need to book a cruise or a week at Club Med to give your kids a holiday adventure. In fact, a memorable holiday weekend is just a short car ride away. Here are four family venues just perfect for jumpstarting your holiday season with activities for all ages—snow or no snow. Starved Rock […]
The only thing more overwhelming than planning a trip to a foreign country is navigating the area once you get there. Whether you’re heading out of the country for a family trip or you have a college student studying abroad this spring, these travel apps will make your life on the go worlds easier. You […]
People tend to have strong feelings about cruising. Some love that you can sample a variety of destinations and get your feet wet, rather than diving right into one place. Others get a sinking feeling about crowds, claustrophobia and constant buffets. If the thought of casinos and wacky shipboard activities makes you want to steer […]
Ever dream of overnighting in a castle? You can, while visiting the castle hotels of Europe. Germany has more castle hotels than anywhere in Europe. Not surprisingly, the land of the autobahn, where the auto was actually invented, is a great place to take a road trip. Combine Germany’s rich history and beautiful scenery with […]
Vacations shouldn’t be that much work, right? Planning that perfect getaway—a little adventure and a lot of relaxation—can be a challenge, especially when it’s for a family full of different interests. Our advice? Drive just two hours north, where there’s something for everyone in Kohler and Sheboygan. Family fun at The American Club Kohler has […]
Whether you’re struggling to stay under the 50-pound checked-item limit, or the increasingly common 15-pound carry-on limit, every ounce counts! The TravellingLight™ series by Sea to Summit offers maximum durability with minimal weight. What we love about this line: It’s feather light, yet outdoor trekker durable, thanks to Ultra-Sil™ fabric made from freakishly strong Cordura® […]
Oak Park shares tree-lined streets with the North Shore, but where we got the lake, they got Frank. That would be Frank Lloyd Wright, arguably the world’s most famous architect, who lived and worked in Oak Park from the beginning of his career until 1909. Signs of Wright’s influence are everywhere—starting with his own home […]
