The holidays were hectic, so when my husband suggested getting away for a weekend to celebrate our recent wedding anniversary, I quickly agreed. It would be wonderful to spend some time together. Our criteria–The getaway location had to be less than three hours drive from Evanston, a place where we could cross-country ski in […]
Here’s a prescription for post-holiday stress disorder: Take two friends, drink lots of fluids and head out for a spa holiday. You pick your remedy! Total pampering and catering Adrenaline thrill seeking Reconnect with friends, relatives or yourself Get in touch with nature Whatever your pleasure, there’s a spa just right for you. Get ready. […]
The Midwest’s “mountains” can fuel any case of coastal insecurity.
You sprint down Michigan Avenue, dodging wheelie totes, tourists and toddlers. The race is on. It’s you against the officer in blue, both of you aiming for your car with 1 minute left before rush-hour parking enforcement goes into effect. Panting and near collapse, you reach your car—only to find a flash of orange on […]
Faster than you can slalom a black-diamond slope at Wilmot, I blurt out “Steamboat Springs” when asked about an ultimate ski vacation destination. There are so many reasons to give this Colorado resort an “ultimate” crown. First, of course, is the town’s natural beauty and the resort’s ski essentials: trails for every ski level, […]
If we’re talking about great skiing destinations, I want to weigh in! Here are four of my faves:
Going somewhere that no one in the family has ever been before is a surefire way to make a parent’s 60th, 70th, 80th—or whatever milestone birthday—unforgettable. Leslie Wilde, of Valerie Wilson Travel, Inc., in Winnetka, says that you should start planning your trip by talking in detail about everyone’s expectations. This is especially true if […]
Lake Michigan is one of the North Shore’s most treasured assets—and with summer in full swing, it’s time to get ready to hit the beach and really enjoy it! Here’s a rundown of the best local beaches and what you can expect to enjoy at each one. Glencoe Beach Hazel and Park Ave., Glencoe Info: […]
You have amazing women friends, but when was the last time you made time just for them? Children, work, spouse, volunteer obligations, exercise—they can keep you busy 24/7 if you let them. But friends make our lives richer, deeper and better. They remind us that we’re beautiful, important (not just because we drive a minivan), […]
Most homeowners might buff out unseemly scuffs on wood-planked floors. Not here, at the former clubhouse and caddy shack of the legendary Mill Road Farm in Lake Forest. Here they venerate the subtle cleat marks left by countless golf legends. You would too if the likes of Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Babe Didrickson had […]
