Tweet River and ocean cruise line Viking is heading for the Great Lakes. As it announced details of its new ‘Viking Expeditions’ ships, the line said it will begin Great lakes itineraries from 2022. The Viking Octantis is currently under … Continue reading →
Tweet As we kick off a new decade, the Illinois Office of Tourism is excited to highlight new experiences, exhibits, attractions and events coming to Illinois in 2020. “As we celebrate a new decade, cities and towns across Illinois will … Continue reading →
TweetChicago’s Classic Lady Growing tourism in Chicago has led to expansion plans for Chicago’s First Lady Cruises. The newest addition to its custom luxury fleet will be Chicago’s Emerald Lady, a 250-passenger vessel set to arrive in May 2020. U.S.-made steel vessel … Continue reading →
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Tweet Chicago was recently named the “Best Large City in the U.S.” by Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards for the third consecutive year. Discover Chicago’s unique architectural legacy at the Chicago Architectural Biennial or marvel at early works by Andy Warhol at the … Continue reading →
TweetNorwegian Air is launching nonstop flights from Chicago to Paris and Rome and from Denver to Rome starting from only $209 one-way next year. According to the Chicago Tribune, the Norway-based low-cost carrier, which already operates flights from Chicago’s O’Hare International … Continue reading →
TweetLow-cost carrier Allegiant Air announced it would be adding five new nonstop routes, including two flights to the Gulf Coast and three flights to Nashville. To celebrate the twice-weekly nonstop routes, Allegiant is offering one-way fares for as low as … Continue reading →
Tweet Redesigned Hotel To Replace the Magnolia Hotel Park Cities Convexity Properties, a Chicago-based real estate investor, is excited to announce its plans for the extensive renovation and rebranding of the Magnolia Hotel Park Cities, which will anchor a newly-formed … Continue reading →
TweetTRANSPORTATION The Amtrak-funded $22 million project to renovate Amtrak Chicago’s Union Station Great Hall will be completed in January 2019. With work conducted by Berglund Construction, architect Goettsch Partners devised a creative solution to maintain usage of the Great Hall by using … Continue reading →
Tweet The first-ever Brick Safari is coming to Brookfield Zoo in Summer 2019. Beginning May 11, 2019 and continuing through September 29, 2019, more than 40 life-size animal sculptures will be swimming, stampeding and flying into Brookfield Zoo. Gaze upon wildlife sculptures created from … Continue reading →
Tweet THE LANGHAM, CHICAGO OFFERS BABYMOON PACKAGE TO CELEBRATE EVERY ROYAL BIRTH In celebration of the first American Royal Baby, The Langham, Chicago, encourages expectant couples to channel their inner Meghan and Harry with their Royal Babymoon offer … Continue reading →
TweetVictory Cruise Lines, committed to small-ship cruising on the North American and Canadian coasts, is highlighting the line’s first two itineraries since joining American Queen Steamboat Company. Operated by the leader in U.S. river cruising, the sailings on the 202-guest M/V Victory … Continue reading →
Tweet The “Grand” as it is called on the island, is a historic coastal resort with a spectacular 660-foot long, three-story high porch. Below this covered veranda is a manicured lawn sloping down to a formal flower garden where 10,000 … Continue reading →
TweetChicago’s Essex Inn, which first opened in 1961, will reopen in Spring 2019 after a $240 million restoration as Hotel Essex Chicago, a luxury lifestyle hotel. With a classic name that denotes a definitive homage to traditional ideas of quality service … Continue reading →
TweetUnited Airlines has announced a big network expansion with 11 new routes launching in the summer. The lion’s share will go to United’s Chicago O’Hare which sees seven new services. It kicks off with a year-round flight to Eugene, Oregon … Continue reading →
Tweet The energy in Cleveland continues to rise with new developments, distinct events and intriguing exhibitions throughout the area. From all-star sports experiences to world-class arts and culture (without a hint of world-class ego), visitors can experience the passion, creativity … Continue reading →
TweetThe first ever tri-brand Hilton, which combines a Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Innand Home2 Suites, joined The Collection at McCormick Square complex on August 8, 2018, conveniently connecting to McCormick Place via a sky bridge. The Collection at McCormick Square is a complex that includes … Continue reading →
TweetThe former Atlantic Bank Building, originally built in 1912 by iconic Chicago architect Benjamin Marshall, reopened as the Hotel Julian on October 1, 2018. With its iconic terracotta façade restored and enhanced by Hirsch Associates, LLC, the new hotel from Oxford Capital … Continue reading →
Tweet Air New Zealand lands at O’Hare International Airport Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight between Chicago and Auckland landed at O’ Today hare AIRPORT TERMINAL. Flight NZ26 departed at 5:01PM local amount of time in Auckland and landed in Chicago … Continue reading →
Tweet weekly from Chicago TAP Air Portugal will commence five round-trip flights; On June 1 hare and Lisbon, 2019, on June 16 and add five weekly round-trips between Washington-Dulles and Lisbon. TAP is expanding with one of these two new … Continue reading →
