Plan Your Girls' Getaway Weekend
Plan a Last-Minute Spring Break Escape
There are only a few short weeks before Spring Break hits the North Shore, and airports are packed with everyone in hot pursuit of sun, sand and escape from months of winter’s cold and gloom. No plans yet? Don’t panic! Local travel agents assure us that all hope may not be lost, as long as […]
Living La Dolce Vita Along Italy's Amalfi Coast
The Amalfi Coast is a dramatic 28-mile stretch of coastline in southern Italy. Known for its romantic Italian villages, stunning panoramas and sandy coves, the Amalfi Coast is home of la dolce vita. Driving along the coast is not for the faint at heart. Often, the road is so narrow that two cars cannot pass […]
Daytripper: Memorable McHenry
Nestled along the Fox River, McHenry cherishes the past with its treasure trove of antique and vintage shops lining the historic downtown’s three block stretch. Yet McHenry looks to the future with many new retail boutiques, many of them independent, women-owned businesses. So grab the girls and head just 35 miles northwest of Chicago where […]
Best Wildlife Adventure Trips
“Warning,” cautions the diamond-shaped yellow sign, “Bear crossing.” I can see the excitement in my 12-year-old son Charlie’s eyes as we continue our hike. We’re in Alaska, in a state of wonder. Being scenery-starved Chicagoans, we love answering the call of the wild on our vacations. Here are some spots where wildlife is the main […]
Daytripper: Lively Libertyville
A jewel of Lake County, Libertyville is a great example of an all-American town. With a bustling main street lined with independent retailers and terrific restaurants, you’ll fill the day with food and flair. Here are some of our favorites. Libertyville Sports Complex Start by dropping off the kids. At nearly 170,000 square […]
Spring Break in the Cayman Islands
Spring break is fast approaching, and if you’re done with winter and need a beach getaway, there are few places more stunning than the Cayman Islands. Three islands make up the Caymans: Grand, aptly named because it’s the biggest and has the most to do; Cayman Brac, a much smaller island with bluffs, caves and […]
Weekender in the Northwoods
Winter is made for long weekends—and while gently lapping waves on a tropical shore can be appealing when your windows are frosted over, the distance can be hard to cover. Instead, why not embrace the season and all that entails? Head north to Minocqua, Wis. Why Minocqua? It’s about a 6-hour drive from Chicago’s northern […]
Western Caribbean Spring Break Cruise
AAA Travel Agency invites you to celebrate the coming of spring and the Easter holiday aboard the Oasis of the Seas.
Traveling with Teens: Keep 'Em Happy
Planning your family’s spring break? Got teens? As any parent knows, an unhappy teen can be the difference between an epic adventure and a vacation that’s an epic fail. Teens can be some of the toughest travelers to satisfy: too old for kids’ clubs, too young to be left on their own. Hotels are finally […]
