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Blow Her Away in the Windy City: Valentine Romance in Chicago

Friday, January 18th, 2008

Chi-Town

Discover romance against the sparkling city skyline. Chicago, the third largest city in the nation, is an exciting backdrop for a truly memorable Valentine’s weekend get-away. A cultural explosion, this Illinois city lies on the massive shore of Lake Michigan, offering the finest in soul, jazz, blues and gospel music, mouth-watering deep-dish pizza, champion sporting events and the city’s famous Chicago hot dog.

Transportation is easy in the nation’s hub, whether you arrive by air, rail or auto. Quickly and cost-efficiently move from Point A to Point B via Chicago’s extensive metro, known locally as The L. You can also make use of airport shuttles, city busses or Chicago’s historic and broad-reaching highway system.

When you visit, set aside a day to explore non-stop art attractions and shopping in and around the business district. At Armitage, you’ll find prestigious shops and million-dollar historical homes. Enjoy a more modern experience in the Wicker Park and Bucktown neighborhoods, where you can grab a bite to eat and order a drink at a local bar.

For a low, fixed price, Chicago’s CityPass provides a steep discount on, and front-of-the-line entrance to, five popular tourist attractions including Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum, Hancock Observatory, Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, and Shedd Aquarium. Plus, don’t forget the unbeatable shopping opportunities that captivate you at Chicago’s Watertower Place, Michigan Avenue strip and Chicago Place where you’ll find Bloomingdales, Macy’s Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Lacoste, Movado, Tiffany’s and countless one-of-a-kind boutique shops.

For the true sports fan, this city is an unbeatable haven. In 2006, The Sporting News named Chicago, home of 16 professional sports teams, the best sports city in the nation. Visitors can plan to spend an action-packed day at Soldier Field, Wrigley Field, US Cellular Field or United Center cheering on champion teams like the Chicago Bulls, Cubs, Bears or White Sox or Blackhawks. Chicago is also home to incredible indoor soccer, hockey, lacrosse and rugby. Pick your event, book in advance and experience the excitement. The day is guaranteed to be a winner.

For dinner, Chicago is renowned for it’s eclectic dining choices ranging from All-American to Korean, Italian and Mexican cuisine. Whether you prefer a posh, upscale establishment or the trendy Hard Rock Café, you’ll find the hardest part is choosing just one. Add icing to the cake by giving your sweet a devilish fresh-baked cinnamon roll covered draped in sugary goodness from Ann Sather or specialty pastries from some of the nation’s most incredible bakeries.

The evening is rich with shows and entertainment. Spend an afternoon finding the ideal attire then leisurely enjoy a delicious dinner. Then sit back and enjoy an night filled with laughter and relaxation. Some options, requiring reservations, include The Blue Man Group, an artistic multimedia performance, or rotating shows at the Steppenwolf Theater, Goldman Theater, Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Symphony Center. If you’re in the mood for something a bit more casual, visit B.L.U.E.S on Halsted or Rosa’s Lounge on Armitage, two unbeatable local blues bars, The Hideout on Wabansia, an alternative folk and bluegrass bar, The Velvet Lounge, offering an incredible jazz atmosphere, or Green Mill on N. Broadway, former hangout for notorious gangster Al Capone, presenting an intense weekly poetry slam and jazz music.

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Airline Inspections Gone Awry, Tips on Tipping Abroad and Affordable Hawaii

Tuesday, September 12th, 2006

Lapses and thwarted inspections at Mississippi’s Jackson airport have prompted national attention. Considered “truly disturbing” by Homeland Security Committee’s Rep. Bennie Thompson, investigations have been launched into practices to determine if security workers were, in fact, steered in the wrong direction. Meanwhile lawmakers continue to push the month-long ban on carrying liquids and American Airlines talks of legal action following the air of ABC’s docudrama ‘Path to 9/11’.

If you’re traveling abroad this fall or winter, you’ll be happy to know that America in an anomaly when it comes to gratuities. Get tips on tipping this week on CNN’s travel warriors. You’ll also want to read some travel tips that make the most of airline bumping. – best read via WiFi at your local airport terminal.

The New York Times offers useful insight into family vacations, with a remedy for travel with two, very different generations.

Finally, take a peak at some crafty ways to experience the splendor of Hawaii on a frugal budget . Get the scoop on where to stay, what to see and where to go.

New England Foliage, Highway Culinary and Lost Luggage Survival Tips

Wednesday, September 6th, 2006

Early September is the perfect time to book your Fall vacation so you can enjoy the brilliant New England foliage at its peak. For those of you unsure where to go, when leaves begin to change and when they’ve all fallen, the Chicago Sun-Times published a complete synopsis guiding you to all the answers. Learn about walking and driving trails, boat tours and peak timing tips.

Fall’s a great time to hit the open road just about anywhere in America. One thing a road warrior knows well is that good eats are hard to find. MSN Travel this week published an interesting piece on highway culinary. Give it a quick read before fueling up.

Whether you fly frequently or sporadically, it might be in your best interest to check out Money Magazine’s ‘5 dirty secrets of airfares’. Did you know that mixing and matching fares can sometimes get better deals, or that different travel websites have different information and deals?

Those looking for a unique, romantic get-away can find some inspiration on News.com.au this week. Find out a few more unique vacation ideas like the Nirvana Roemah Floating Villa and Vomo Island, Fiji.

Finally, if you’ve ever been victim to lost luggage, you know how inconvenient and stressful this can be. CNN.com’s Travel Advisor offers great tips on ways to prevent and survive the lost luggage dilemma.