Travel
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Bordeaux river cruise indulges passions for wine, castles and medieval villagesNov 22, 2019 5:00 am - We stood on the cobblestone square looking up at the bell tower, its cupola splitting the sun into shards of light. The guide on our river cruise had suggested we climb ...
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Even this close to Thanksgiving, there are travel deals to be foundNov 18, 2019 4:30 am - With a blockbuster Thanksgiving travel season approaching, it's time to pat yourself on the back for buying those tickets months ahead of the pack. What's that, you say?...
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Lights, cameras, interaction: Exploring Chicago's Instagrammable Wndr museumNov 17, 2019 6:29 am - "Do you know anything about the Wndr museum?" I ask my nephews, as we're driving to Chicago's West Loop for our reserved 4:30 p.m. time slot. "Nope. I've never even hear...
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Des Plaines safari photographer to show documentaryNov 08, 2019 12:00 am - Safari photographer Todd Gustafson of Des Plaines will discuss and present a PBS documentary that showcases his work Sunday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran Church. Gustafs...
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Visit McHenry County aims to entice tech-savvy visitorsOct 24, 2019 11:00 pm - From coordinating blogger tours to placing a powerful itinerary-builder at visitors' fingertips, Visit McHenry County is meeting increasingly tech-savvy consumers where ...
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United targets big spenders with first class in small cities
Oct 24, 2019 1:00 am - It's not often that an airline decides to design its own airplane. On Sunday, United Airlines Holdings Inc. will fly customers on a new regional jet crafted to its exact...
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Get tips on vacations with God at Benedictine monasteries at Oct. 25 programOct 15, 2019 11:00 pm - Women interested in just such a wonderful time of quiet reflection and prayer will want to attend "Vacationing With God: Staying at Benedictine Monasteries," a program t...
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Two new hotels planned where old one demolished in Elk Grove VillageOct 13, 2019 11:00 pm - Two new hotels and two restaurants are proposed to stand at a busy corner in Elk Grove Village where a shuttered motel recently was demolished. Sunrise Retail Developmen...
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'That's when the riots broke out': Passengers protest aboard Norwegian Spirit cruise ship
Oct 10, 2019 1:00 am - The disappointment started mounting the first day of a two-week Norwegian Cruise Line voyage in Europe. So by the time the Norwegian Spirit had diverted to several alter...
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Germbusters on display at Atlanta CDC MuseumOct 06, 2019 7:00 am - If you're a germaphobe you might want to stop reading now. You could be freaked out by the displays in this museum showcasing, in sometimes graphic detail, the sorts of...