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River cruising: American Duchess paddle wheeler departs from old-fashioned steamboat decor
Mar 23, 2019 7:30 AM - Launched in August 2017 by the American Queen Steamboat Co., the bright and airy American Duchess more closely resembles a contemporary boutique hotel than an antebellum steamboat. See for yourself on a cruise of the Lower Mississippi River. -
'Our anxiety level was high': Flyers glad Max 8 jets are grounded
Mar 13, 2019 7:27 PM - Grounding Boeing 737 Max 8 jets brought relief rather than angst to one suburbanite. As the feds probe two Max 8 crashes, pressure mounts to find a cause as airlines rebook. -
WTTW's Geoffrey Baer takes suburbanites back to classic vacation destinations
Mar 4, 2019 6:44 PM - TV host Geoffrey Baer racked up more than 7,000 miles traveling to the places Chicagoans and suburbanites would retreat to when they wanted to get away from home for his new 90-minute WTTW special called "Chicago On Vacation With Geoffrey Baer." -
Should you move abroad for health care?
Mar 4, 2019 6:30 AM - Low-cost, quality health care usually isn't the main reason people move abroad. But reduced medical expenses are part of the lower living costs that prompt many Americans to relocate. -
New Disney area to immerse parkgoers in a Star Wars story
Feb 28, 2019 7:00 AM - Personal droids, custom lightsabers, space duels in the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon are just some of the wonders parkgoers can expect at new Disney Star Wars land Galaxy's Edge
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Why snowbirds are trading vacation homes for winters at five-star resorts
Feb 24, 2019 6:00 AM - This twist on the snowbird lifestyle -- which trades seasonal vacation homes for no-expenses-spared resort stays -- is becoming increasingly popular among the retirement jet set, according to industry insiders.
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8 training and equipment tips to stay injury-free this ski season
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How long is the airport security wait? We test the apps that tell us the time.
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After Bulgaria trip, Elk Grove closer to getting new Sister City
Feb 1, 2019 6:03 PM - Two Elk Grove Village officials who returned this week from Bulgaria brought back a few souvenirs and mementos, and even a couple bottles of wine. But they also have lifelong memories and new friendships that could lead to a more formalized Sister Cities arrangement between towns. -
Luxury concierges offer 'bespoke experiences' in fight for the ultra-rich
Jan 27, 2019 6:00 AM - With mobile apps that can make you a dinner reservation, find a taxi, a dog walker or even arrange your dry cleaning, who needs a personal assistant-let alone a luxury concierge? The very, very wealthy. That's who.
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