Posts Tagged ‘Chicago’

Nov

21

The best Thanksgiving parades in the U.S.

BY Jamie Pearson of travelsavvymom.com

The best Thanksgiving parades in the U.S.

Nothing says Thanksgiving like getting up at 4am to put the turkey in the oven, diving back into bed for a couple of hours, and then dragging yourself to an upright position to watch a Thanksgiving Day parade.  If you can go in person (and leave the cooking to someone else), so much the better.

Here are some of the best holiday parades in the United States.

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CATEGORY: Destination

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Oct

18

Top 5 Irish pubs in the U.S.

BY Scott Carmichael of gadling.com

Top 5 Irish pubs in the U.S.

Oktoberfest may put you in the mood for German beer and pretzels, but when touring the U.S. in search of a great pub, you’ll have a better chance finding a good Irish tavern.

So, here are five of the best Irish pubs in the country where you’ll find the right atmosphere and the best beer and authentic food.

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CATEGORY: Destination

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Aug

09

Best U.S. airports for long layovers

BY Grant Martin of gadling.com

Best U.S. airports for long layovers

Multi-leg flights are an unfortunate product of air travel. Whether you’re headed to Sydney, Stockholm or Saskatoon, chances are that you’re going to end up making a connection somewhere along the way, and if you’re really unlucky then that layover could be for hours.

Not all connections translate to misery, however (unless you’re flying through Newark). In fact, many airports around the world are actually quite conducive towards spending a few hours on the ground, whether it’s because of the amenities within or the proximity to the city. At SuiteTrip headquarters we’ve been compiling our favorite layover spots for the last four years, and this month we finally took the time to distill our favorite out spots for your enjoyment.

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CATEGORY: Travel tip

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Jun

20

Go Fish: A Look at the Nation’s Best Aquariums

BY Grant Martin of gadling.com

Go Fish: A Look at the Nation’s Best Aquariums

Aquariums are a national pastime in these United States.  Stacked along side baseball games, barbecue and road trips there’s nothing more American than spending a long weekend afternoon among the myriad of species and creatures tucked into the halls of a giant, indoor fish tank. It’s calming in a way, and educational and fun in a dozen other ways. Check out some of our favorite aquariums in the nation to get some more inspiration.
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CATEGORY: Destination

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