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4 Sep 2024

Three Great Chicago Hotels: 5 Star to Budget Friendly

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Illinois, Stay, United States | 0

Chicago is famous for its architecture, music, and rich history. There’s luxury shopping on the Magnificent Mile, trendy independent boutiques in over 75 neighborhoods, and don’t get me started on the dining options. You can read about them in a … Continued

4 Sep 2024

No Guidebook? No Problem! See Chicago with local tips on Reddit

by Debra Smith | Posted in: Illinois, United States | 0

There are so many online sources for trip planning these days that guidebooks are quickly becoming a thing of the past. For our recent trip to Chicago I did a deep dive into Reddit and found that people were ready … Continued

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