Midwest travel: Mother's Day 2015 hotel packages to the rescue
Chicago
Mother and child reunion
The Biggest Loser Resort's Mother's Day package beckons moms and their kids to sample the results-oriented Biggest Loser Resort program. The resort's Mother's Day package includes two full days in The Biggest Loser Resort fitness program, a $50 spa credit per person, room accommodations with two queen beds, three meals a day and a snack, lectures, and workout sessions with certified trainers and counselors. May 8-10 at the Biggest Loser Resort, 250 W. Schick Road, Bloomingdale. The Mother's Day Package starts at $1,250. (844) 450-7696 or biggestloserresort.com.
Pushing pedals
Hotel Monaco Chicago offers bonuses for pedal pushers. The downtown property's “Pedal Your Selfie to Perks” package, in honor of National Bike Month, works like this: when you book a room and check out one of their bikes, you'll get an exclusive bike route map and Selfie Stick to use. Pedal along the mapped route, snap a selfie at one of the highlighted location stops and upload to Instagram with @monacochicago and #bikeselfie. Upon returning, show the front desk agent your Instagram post for free perks, such as two local beers or sodas; 2 p.m. late checkout; free in-room movie; and 10 percent off your next stay at Hotel Monaco. Through May 31 at Hotel Monaco, 225 N. Wabash Ave. (312) 960-8500 or monaco-chicago.com.
Suite dreams are made of this
Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park is offering a “Suite Home Chicago” package that nabs you a welcome gift of iconic Chicago goodies including Garrett Popcorn Chicago Mix and Goose Island's Root Beer. The package also includes breakfast buffet for two in Aria Restaurant and an upgrade to a suite based on availability at check-in. Get ready for stunning views, and based on availability, the possibility to enjoy one of the Grand Suites, like the Lincoln Park, Grant Park and Presidential Suite. Maggie Daley Park, adjacent to the hotel, has a Play Garden for children and is steps away from Magnificent Mile shopping and the Art Institute. Through May 31 at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park, 200 N. Columbus Drive. Packages start at $191 and are based on availability. (312) 565-8000 or themillenniumparkhotel.com/special-offers.
Midwest
Mother's little helper
The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa on Lake Geneva makes it easy for you to treat mom like the queen bee she is with brunch, activities and spa specials all weekend for resort guests and visitors. There will be a full Mother's Day brunch spread with complimentary sparkling wine and mimosas at 240° West on Sunday, May 10. Brunch and resort guests are invited to enjoy time together as a family with games, crafts and kid-friendly activities such as face painting, lawn games, giant bubble wands and a petting zoo. Look into the Mother's Day Spa Special (May 7-11) and overnight stays with family-friendly activities planned. May 7-11 at The Abbey Resort and Avani Spa in Fontana, Wisconsin. (800) 709-1323 or theabbeyresort.com.
Kenosha gets crafty
Kenosha celebrates its own local craft beer scene during Kenosha Craft Beer Week with a barrel full of special events at various restaurants and bars. Evening events co-hosted by local establishments will include a food/beer pairing dinner, informational opportunities, tap takeovers, craft beer samplings, live music, raffles and prizes. Kenosha's two craft breweries, PUBLIC Craft Brewing Co. and Rustic Road Brewing Co., will be releasing their second collaborative brew, which will be on tap at each designated establishment of the night. May 11-17 throughout Kenosha, Wisconsin. KenoshaCraftBeerWeek.com.
That's amore
Festa Italiana, Milwaukee's largest Italian ethnic festival, will offer a $7 for 7 Days Spring Fever Ticket Deal online only in May and June. Enjoy Italian food, entertainment, culture and more at Milwaukee's Festa July 17-19 and pay just $7 for admission when you take advantage of this promotion during the designated dates. Among the many new additions to the festival are the Trevi Fountain replica from Rome and a free carnival. Entertainment includes Henry Prego Sings Frank Sinatra; the Bronx Wanderers; Stayin' Alive — The World's #1 Tribute to the Bee Gees; Louis Prima Jr.; and Tony Spavone. Go online May 18-24 and June 15-21 to purchase admission tickets for $7 to Festa Italiana at the Henry W. Maier Festival Park (Summerfest grounds) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. festaitaliana.com.