Vacations Blog
An Honest Take on Great Vacations
Posts by: Rosalind Cummings-Yeates
A Myrtle Beach Ripley’s Experience
Nov 19, 2009; 4 CommentsIron Maiden torture chamber at Ripley's Believe It or Not! I loved the Ripley’s Believe It or Not! cartoon as a kid. Learning about Robert Ripley’s weird and wacky discoveries around the world was always intriguing. So there was... Read more »
Visit DuSable Museum of Chicago
Nov 17, 2009; No CommentEntrance of the Du Sable Museum Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood has gained lots of visibility as the home of President Barack Obama but he’s not the only exciting aspect of the area. This stately south side neighborhood is also home to... Read more »
Witness The Ultimate Blues Battle At The Chicago Blues Challenge Finals
Nov 12, 2009; 2 CommentsBuddy Guy on stage at his club, Legends Catch the excitement of live Chicago blues bands competing to win the International Blues Challenge at Buddy Guy’s Legends on November 15. Over the last few months, local acts have belted out their best... Read more »
Sample Diverse Treats on Taste of Harlem Food Tour
Nov 11, 2009; No CommentA Harlem brownstone Dig into an enticing array of gastric delights during the Taste of Harlem Food and Cultural tour. There’s no more memorable way to experience New York than to eat your way through it and this tour provides a detailed exploration... Read more »
Uncover Artistic Treasures at Artcrawl Harlem
Nov 06, 2009; No CommentA painting featured during ArtCrawl Harlem Soho and Chelsea may grab all the attention when it comes to New York’s art scene but Harlem boasts a vibrant array of galleries and museums, minus the crowds. Artcrawl Harlem rounds up some of these... Read more »
Partying With Parrot Heads at Margaritaville, Myrtle Beach
Nov 03, 2009; No CommentSwirling Hurricane at Margaritaville You don’t have to be a Jimmy Buffett fan to be captured by the zaniness of Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in Myrtle Beach, SC. Personally, I’ve never been a fan of Jimmy’s pseudo-tropical,... Read more »
Chillin’ In Cozumel, Mexico
Oct 23, 2009; 2 CommentsThatched roofs of the Park Royal Hotel The name Cozumel means “land of the swallows” but it should mean “land of the laid back vibe.” The tiny island is just 30 miles wide and 10 miles long but it’s filled with a quiet... Read more »
Apple Picking at County Line Orchard
Oct 22, 2009; 3 CommentsCounty Line Orchard Grab some fall family fun with a day of apple picking at County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana. Apple picking is a Midwest fall tradition, with orchards offering sweet delights in Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana. For Chicago families... Read more »
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