The lobby of the Drake Hotel

Chicago might not come to mind when you think of popular romantic comedies but the folks at Time Out Chicago Magazine have come up with a walking tour to turn that notion around. The Windy City has hosted scads of silly chick flicks, from My Best Friend’s Wedding  to The Break Up and thanks to Time Out, you can trace key movie scenes with an hour and a half walking tour that will lead you through about three miles of the downtown and Gold Coast areas. Read More »

I ate chocolate for breakfast this morning. I really, really, planned to eat a healthy morning meal but alas, my chocolate tour of Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood was scheduled for 10:45 AM.  So I was forced to down vast amounts of gourmet chocolates all morning and into the afternoon.  Although it may sound like an easy time, the two and half hour tour is not for the faint of  heart. Read More »

A Maria Pinto design at Fashion Focus Chicago

Chicago may be known as the city of big shoulders but thanks to Michelle Obama, it’s also known for toned and stylish shoulders draped with fashion forward apparel.   Chicago Fashion Week, also called Fashion Focus 2010, celebrates local style setters and designers with fashion shows, shopping events and a big runway show tonight in Millennium Park. ‘The Art of Fashion 2010 Runway Show” will showcase the Spring 2011 collections of Chicago’s trendiest designers. Read More »

Girlfriend Getaway in Orlando

Want to win a 3 night vacation to Orlando with your girlfriends?

Read this post and act quickly, because the contest deadline is September 14th.

(Sorry, I just heard about it on Twitter!)

The Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau and Casey Wohl, official “Getaway Girl” and author of Girls Getaway Guide to Orlando are giving away a fabulous weekend trip.  The package includes:

• Roundtrip flights for you and two girlfriends
• Full size rental car
• Deluxe accommodations at the new Waldorf Astoria Orlando (you want to go to here.  Trust me.)
• Private poolside cabana
• Individual treatments and a group experience at the Waldorf Astoria Spa by Guerlain®
• VIP tickets to La Nouba by Cirque du Soleil, and a meet and greet with an artist
• Taste of CRAVE at the Chef’s table for a memorable dining experience (also want.  Yes.  You do.)
• Personal luxury shopping experience at the Mall at Millenia
• Thrilling indoor skydiving experience at iFLY Orlando
• and more!

As I said, the contest deadline is September 14th, and they don’t give a time on September 14th so I’d go ahead and act ASAP.  Lucky for you, entering is easy.  You just need to upload a picture of you and your two girlfriends and tell the Orange County CVB why traveling would be good for your friendship.

Ready?

GO HERE TO ENTER

Photo by Britt Reints