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The best free attractions in the US

ByMatthew Coe November 20, 2014

You don’t have to spend a fortune to see some of America’s best sights and sounds. There is a…

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Photograph of the week: The Cloud Gate, Downtown Chicago

ByPaul Johnson September 10, 2014June 11, 2014

The Cloud Gate, better know locally and affectionately as The Bean, is a surreal, giant reflective structure in downtown…

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The 9 best bacon festivals across the US

ByBreanna Wilson August 9, 2014

Pure bacon madness. Bacon Sundaes, Miso Bacon Steamed Buns, Chicken Bacon Apple Sausage Sliders and Thai Style Curried Coconut…

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12 luxury hotel openings to be excited about this year

ByDaniel Moran July 16, 2014August 14, 2014

Every year sees a great many new hotels open and 2014 is no different. The major hotel brands are…

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The top 10 places to visit in 2014

ByPaul Johnson November 13, 2013

Lonely Planet’s “travel experts” have come up with three lists for where to visit in 2014.  The top 10…

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Top 5 North American road trips

ByAlison Crabb November 6, 2013November 6, 2013

North America is the home of the road trip. Whether you’re sitting on a Greyhound bus, riding pillion on…

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The world’s best botanical gardens

ByMatthew Coe October 16, 2013October 20, 2013

The world is a beautiful place, filled with a myriad of natural wonders which botanical gardens magnificently display throughout…

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Top 10 US cities for families to visit

ByPaul Johnson August 7, 2013

Ever wondered where to take the family on your next trip to the United States? Assessing various US cities…

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8 great reasons to visit the Great Lakes region this Summer

ByPaul Johnson March 29, 2013

This year is set to be an exciting year for the Great Lakes region. From major anniversaries that will…

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Photograph of the week: Millennium Park, Chicago

ByPaul Johnson February 13, 2013January 8, 2013

Located in the heart of Chicago, Millennium Park offers plenty to see and do whether you are by yourself…

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Highlights of the Condé Nast Traveler 25th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards

ByPaul Johnson October 18, 2012November 25, 2012

The results are in for the Condé Nast Traveler 25th Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards rank the best…

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The top 25 luxury hotels in the world

ByPaul Johnson January 23, 2012

Tripadvisor has once again published its Travellers’ Choice awards – this time for 2012.   The top 25 hotels…

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The results of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2011 are in…

ByPaul Johnson October 11, 2011

Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise…

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Pampered Pets Getaway Package at Swissôtel Chicago

ByPaul Johnson October 13, 2009

Guests travelling with pets may from now on offer their little friends a very important pet getaway at the…

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Multiple openings for aloft in October

ByPaul Johnson October 3, 2009

aloft is gaining momentum this month with plans to open one hotel each week in North America – double…

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America’s tallest building to get a new ‘green’ luxury hotel

ByPaul Johnson June 30, 2009

America’s tallest building – Sears Tower in Chicago – will get a $350 million facelift and a  new luxury…

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