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Winter Vacations Extended Six Weeks! You probably woke up this morning thinking that spring was on your doorstep and it was time to start planning vacations accordingly (ah, spring break). Well, guess what, winter isn’t going anywhere. Punxsutawney Phil, the world’s cutest weather forecaster, has seen his shadow and as such six weeks of winter has been added to the [...]

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Beaches Turks & Caicos Upgrades the Family... When I was a kid, our family vacations usually consisted of long car rides and gas station food serving as bookends for a holiday spent with grandparents. In really good years, we got to add state parks or a visit to the regional amusement park to the mix. I was just happy to be out [...]

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Spring Training in the Valley of the Sun Although it’s still football season here in New England (go Pats!), I’m excited for baseball season to start. While my beloved Red Sox don’t play in the Cactus League, many other great teams do. If you are looking for a March getaway, and want to catch some great spring training games, consider visiting the greater [...]

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Super Bowl 46 or Bust! This Sunday, February 5, is Super Bowl Sunday. It’s like a holiday. The big game will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana at the Lucas Oil Stadium, which is a fantastic piece of kinetic architecture (that means it has moving parts). Indianapolis is second only to Washington, D.C. in the number of monuments within the city, [...]

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Floating With Jellies at Chicago’s Shedd... Although their bodies are composed of 95 percent water, jellyfish remain some of the most fascinating and diverse sea creatures. They also prose real creative challenges for researchers, which is why the elaborate exhibit, “Jellies” at the Shedd Aquarium through May 28, provides such a rare glimpse into the world of these see-through sea animals. [...]

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And the Sign Said… Maid-Rite drive-ins have been feeding the Midwest since 1926. That’s a lot of sandwiches. The restaurant chain is headquartered in Iowa, but has additional locations in Nebraska, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Ohio. Carry out beer is not available in all stores, but it should be. There’s nothing better than good food on a family road [...]

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Valentine’s Day Family Getaways Sure, Valentine’s Day is more about romance of the couples variety — and it’s on a Tuesday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use the excuse of a candy-filled holiday to take a mini-vacation. Am I right? Personally, I’m a fan of the family theme park outing. Disneyland and Walt Disney World (dinner at Victoria [...]

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Disney Cruise Line Introduces Fantasy – Video! Have you ever seen a cruise ship revealed for the first time? It’s pretty amazing. Disney Cruise Line held its official “Float Out” for the Disney Fantasy in Germany, and the beautiful ship will be carrying passengers within three months! I’ve never been on a cruise (I know, weird), let alone a Disney Cruise, but [...]

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Chicago Originals Restaurant Week If you’re ever visited a big city and got herded into the nearest tourist trap when you found yourself hungry, you know that these are never the places that locals inhabit. Whether it’s an “authentic” version of the local cuisine or a gimmicky landmark filled with overpriced dishes, you recognize when a place is a genuine hangout [...]

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial (And Really... With all of the presidential campaigning and primary hoopla, I thought it appropriate to ask some former presidents their opinion. So far, no comment. Mount Rushmore National Memorial is located near Keystone, South Dakota and features some of America’s greatest presidential hits. Mount Rushmore is an amazing place to visit and should be included on [...]

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