The Christkind with her homey, Santa

Chicago is always reliable for excellent holiday scenes. Freezing temps and frost-covered streets are what the Windy City is all about. On top of this, Chi-town boasts many Christmas traditions that will add to the good cheer (if you don’t turn into an icicle first).  The most charming tradition is the annual Christkindl Market at Daley Plaza. Read More »

Myrtle Beach Sky Wheel

Myrtle Beach, SC gets lots of attention for being a sunny family destination brimming with beaches, water parks and Southern hospitality. The fun has increased considerably with the opening of the SkyWheel attraction on Myrtle Beach’s new boardwalk. Flying into the airport, you’ll spot the slowing turning wheel, especially at night, when there’s a light show.  But once you get up close, you realize that it’s much more than a fancy ferris wheel. Read More »

Orange Hill Inn

Nassau, Bahamas is a beach lover’s paradise with pristine, uncrowded shores and pearly sand. But if you can tear yourself away, there’s more to this island than just sun and surf. One of the hallmarks of the local culture is the weekend fish fry on West Bay Street in New Providence.  It offers not just an endless variety of seafood possibilities but an lively connection to local music and customs. Read More »

The Snow Village

Unpack the sweaters and haul out the snow boots, winter is on it’s way. That means lots of  outdoor holiday activities but if you’re headed to Montreal, it also means the opening of the Snow Village.  Prepare for glacial glamour at the ice hotel, snow igloos, ice restaurant and bar and of course for snow-covered nuptials, an ice chapel. Read More »