Spend your Day with Knights at Bristol Renaissance Faire
It’s time to get medieval.
Experiencing “Little India” on West Devon Avenue
Years ago, West Devon Avenue in West Rogers Park was a mainly Jewish community. Today, this bustling neighborhood, known as “Little India” is a destination for South Asian families, tourists, and fans of Indian culture—and it’s all a short drive away. Great food Hungry? Little India has restaurants for almost any flavor of Indian food. […]
Off the Beaten Track: Sonoma, California’s Stunning Wine Country
Sonoma County’s Healdsburg is a village of 11,000 people, centered around a 19th century town square — the ideal home base for your Sonoma adventure. To truly stay off the beaten track, travel to Healdsburg on a weekday and avoid the crush of day trippers from San Francisco. Suzan von Lengerke of Lake Shore Travel […]
The Northern Suburbs: What We Love
We love our neighborhoods! Make It Better asked our readers what you love most about the place you live, and we received answers from Lincolnshire to Lake Forest; Evanston to Barrington. Here is what makes our towns and villages amazing places to live, make friends, raise children, enjoy nature and connect with culture and […]
Wisconsin vs. Michigan
Wolverines or Badgers?
A Girlfriend’s Guide to Six Flags Great America
“But it’s the X-Flight! Please, please take me with you! I have to go to Great America!” It’s been a while since I’ve made the trek to Great America. The family vacation to Walt Disney World raised the bar, and it was going to take the promise of a revolutionary coaster—the X-Flight—and a couple of […]
Best Weekend Summer Trips for Couples and Families
C’mon, admit it—you’re counting the days until summer vacation. Now you’re staring down the calendar, trying to find time for a trip. No problem—whether it’s a couples getaway or packing the kids into the minivan, Fodor’s Travel Executive Editorial Director Arabella Bowen has several great suggestions for in-town excitement and weekend getaways that don’t involve […]
Destination Clubs: Comparing Programs
A destination club is a hybrid of owning a second home and investing in a timeshare. By joining, you get access to luxury homes and villas at multiple locations, assistance planning the trip and on-site services. Here’s a comparison of the bigger players in the market today and an analysis of what your membership buys […]
Summer Arts Camp Traditions in Michigan: Interlochen and Blue Lake
Now’s the time of year to start making summer camp plans for your children. Many Chicagoans have a long tradition of sending their youngsters to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in central-west Michigan and Interlochen Center for the Arts in northwest Michigan. Here are some reasons why these camps might be places to consider for […]
9 Chicago Hotels for Winter Romance
You need a shot of romance this winter, and there are lots of hotels in Chicago that are romance-ready. The trick is finding the perfect one. We figure you already know (or have stayed at) the Four Seasons and the Ritz Carlton, and as lovely as they are, we wanted to give you a few […]
