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Nicky Hilton following in her father's footsteps?

By Paul Johnson on Jun 08, 2006 in Accommodation, California, Celebrities, Florida, Hotels, Illinois, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA

Not wishing to have sister Paris steal all the limelight, Nicky Hilton has supposedly expressed an interest in going into the hotel industry with her own line of boutique hotels. Her manager Paul Fisher recently told the NY Daily News that she is exploring possible locations in Miami, Chicago and San Francisco.

Chicago bans foie gras

By Paul Johnson on May 07, 2006 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Illinois, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, USA

The City Council in Chicago has voted to ban the sale of foie gras by retailers and restaurants in the city. The ban comes into play in 90 days and a fine of $500 faces anyone who violates the regulations. Reservations have been expressed by restaurant owners, unsurprisingly, but also by Richard Daley, the

Top skylines in the world

By Paul Johnson on May 06, 2006 in Asia, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, Germany, Hong Kong, Illinois, Japan, Malaysia, Middle East, New York, North America, Oceania, Pennsylvania, Regions, Singapore, South America, South Korea, Texas, United Arab Emirates, USA, Washington, Western Europe

According to diserio.com, the best skyline in the world is that of Hong Kong, pictured right. Personally, 15th-placed Seattle gets my vote, thanks to the beautiful backdrop of Mount Rainier. The article sums up the top 18 skylines in the world as: 1. Hong Kong (China) 2. Chicago (USA) 3. Shanghai (China) 4. New York

LimoJet from ExoticCoach Limosuites of Chicago

By Paul Johnson on Apr 27, 2006 in Clubs, Going Out, Illinois, North America, Regions, USA

A Chicago-based company, ExoticCoach Limosuites of Chicago, is converting old Lear Jets into limousines (or learmousines as they like to call them!). The vehicles can accommodate 16-18 passengers and will be in service in summer of this year. The LimoJets come complete with 42″ plasma screen, theatre surround sound and even a disco ball.

Sofitel sells 6 hotels

By Paul Johnson on Mar 07, 2006 in Accommodation, California, Florida, Hotels, Illinois, Minnesota, North America, Regions, USA, Washington DC

A portfolio of six Sofitel hotels has been sold for $370 million. Accor sold the six hotels to a joint venture comprised of GEM Realty Capital and Whitehall Street Global Real Estate Limited Partnership 2005, but will maintain a 25% stake. The hotels included in the deal are located in Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, San

More travel goodies in the Oscars swagbag

By Paul Johnson on Mar 05, 2006 in Accessories, Accommodation, California, Celebrities, Hotels, Illinois, North America, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany, USA

I blogged yesterday on the contents of this evening’s Oscars swagbag, given to presenters at this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. In addition to the travel goodies already mentioned, I’ve since discovered there’s more, including a $1,495 leather-trimmed cashmere travel blanket from Frette, the famous Italian linen house, $1,500 exclusive dinner party in Morton’s Private Boardroom

Ritz-Carlton residential tower in Chicago

By Paul Johnson on Mar 03, 2006 in Accommodation, Illinois, North America, Real Estate, Regions, USA

Chicago-based Prism Development Company will construct a 40-story, 360,000-square-foot, Ritz-Carlton-managed residential tower on a prime site in Chicago, at North Michigan Avenue and Erie Street in the heart of the ‘Magnificent Mile’. The site was previously occupied by The Terra Museum of American Art which closed in October 2004. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Chicago, Magnificent Mile

Stay in a Chicago landmark

By Paul Johnson on Feb 26, 2006 in Accommodation, Going Out, Hotels, Illinois, North America, Regions, Restaurants, USA

Step back to the roaring Twenties with a stay at the glorious InterContinental Chicago. One of the city’s Art Deco landmarks, it’s a fabulous place from which to explore the majestic architecture, superb shopping and vibrant nightlife of this scintillating city. The newly designed Zest Restaurant, together with innovative cuisine, takes fine dining to another

Best family American art museums

By Paul Johnson on Jan 29, 2006 in Attractions, California, Family Travel, Going Out, Illinois, New York, North America, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

According to the latest issue of Child magazine, the top 5 American art museums for children are as follows: Art Institute of Chicago, IL Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City, NY Dayton Art Institute, Dayton, OH De Young Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, CA Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, PA

Spirit of Chicago

By Paul Johnson on Jan 08, 2006 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Illinois, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, USA

Join 500 passengers aboard the Spirit of Chicago‘s lunch and dinner cruises, which include entertainment and views of the famed skyline. The 192-foot-long luxury ship has three dining decks and two dance floors. If you’re looking for the ultimate private party, charter a deck for 100 – 350 guests.

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