Travel
A Lincolnshire Marriott Resort Staycation
We have always loved seeing performances at the Marriott Theatre and this visit we combined it with a staycation at the resort! It was so fun to wake up and walk down to the show after a delicious and scenic breakfast buffet at Three Embers! Following the incredible...
Alohilani Resort: Hawaii for Families
Chelsea Thornton of South OC Moms shares her family’s recent trip.
Spring in New York: Ideas and Itineraries
The concierge team from the Loews Regency New York Hotel gives recommendations for a visit to the Big Apple.
Travel Chats with Lara and Grand Luxe Destinations
Get to know Lara, a local Travel Agent specializing in Disney, Universal and Hawaii vacations. She shares with us what inspired her to follow her passion, her favorite trips, what it’s like to work with Grand Luxe Destinations, and of course her pro tips! Follow Travel Chats with Lara for inspirations to plan your next adventure!
4 Tips to Stay Healthy While Traveling by North Shore Pro-Active Health
Check out these easy tips to stay healthy while traveling from our partner, North Shore Pro-Active Health! They can also easily be incorporated in your day to day life.
Wanderlust Travel Stories: Niagara-on-the-Lake
Learn all about Laura’s favorite things about Niagara-on-the-Lake!
An Update From Lara Jens: Disney & Universal Parks Travel Agent
Read an update from Lara Jens Travel and start dreaming about your next travel plans!
Winter in Walworth County
Walworth County is just a short drive from our community and offers so much to do and see outdoors in this winter paradise! Read all about the area, sledding, skiing, snow tubing, dining, Ice Castles, Winterfest and much more!
Meet A Mom: Jen
I’m so excited to introduce you to one of my closest friends! Jen and I were co-workers almost 20 years ago right out of college at JPMorgan Chase and she’s been one of my best friends ever since. They live in Lincoln Park but come to visit us here often and enjoy going to Mickey Finn’s, Lifetime Fitness and Great Wolf Lodge. Their favorite spots in the city are Lincoln Park Zoo, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pools, Chicago Park District, Ricardo’s, Summer House and Green Tea Sushi. When I met Jen decades ago her boyfriend was moving here to live near her and start a business. They flipped one condo, had an amazing destination wedding in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica that I attended, and the rest is history! Years later and her husband Mike is a builder and real estate developer in Chicago with an event space and they recently built a luxury Villa in – you guessed it – Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica! Read our interview to learn more about Jen, her family and their businesses! The travel industry is expected to bounce right back so start dreaming of a family trip, corporate trip, or women’s wellness retreat at this villa with stunning ocean and jungle views including a view of the renowned National Park of Manuel Antonio!
A Girls Trip to New Orleans – Cheers to 40 Years
Travel has always been one of my favorite things. I love learning about other cultures, parts of the world, and our country. Wanderlust has always sparked something inside of me. Just getting outside of the normal routine is good for the mind and body. Plus, who doesn’t benefit from perspective, new things and new people? I hope you enjoy hearing about my first time in New Orleans. The big easy is a way of life and their music, cuisine, architecture, dialect and love for celebrations and festivals is fun to get to know.