“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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
AAA Travel Agency invites you to celebrate the coming of spring and the Easter holiday aboard the Oasis of the Seas.
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 […]
Just who do you think you are? That’s a question lots of people are asking — about themselves. A genealogy craze has led to the popularity of Internet sites like ancestry.com, which now has more than 2 million registered users. Travel is another great way to feed this fascination with family, and to explore your […]
Is that a long weekend coming up on your calendar? There are several chances to make a quick escape during fall and early winter—make the most of it with a trip to Washington, D.C. Why D.C.? Why not? It makes for a great family experience, offers living history lessons for you and the kids, is […]
Is there anything more special than a vacation with your daughter, especially one in Paris? Made all the sweeter by a shared love of shopping, gallery hopping and good food, it’s the trip we wish for all of our readers. Some things you should know: You are unlikely to find bad food in Paris. […]
Rock climbing, camping, hiking—close-by Wisconsin has all of these great outdoor fall activities. Devil’s Lake This state park is about 3 1/2 hours from most of the North Shore, so it’s not a one-day destination, but it’s a great weekend trip. If you’re a hiker or rock climber, it’s really the only nearby location that […]
