Archive for March, 2007
Tea for Tots
30 March 2007High tea in downtown Chicago isn’t just for matriarchs with elaborate hats and gloved hands. At the Hotel Sofitel Chicago kids get the run of all-you-can-eat dessert table. The Peninsula gives mini-burgers to your mini-me, and for $7 you get to take home a Peninsula teddy bear - much cheaper than those American Girl dolls. At […]
Sears Tower Hours/Rates Increase
29 March 2007If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, try the Sears Tower Skydeck on Friday or Saturday. Rates go up on Sunday, but if you can’t make it until then, you’ll have an additional two hours to enjoy the view. Their seasonal hours also increase on April 1.
Sears Tower Skydeck, 233 S Wacker (entrance […]
Spa Week Specials
28 March 2007Living in a big city like Chicago can be exhausting, but for many a visit to a luxurious salon is out of reach financially.
For one week during April (16 - 22) you can try services at some of Chicago’s day spas for $50. The best part? Partial proceeds benefit Cancer and Careers.
Chicago Hotels - Business Travel Awards
28 March 2007Entrepreneur Magazine just came out with its 14th Annual Business Travel Awards. Three hotel chains that have locations in downtown Chicago were recipients.
Best Midprice Hotel Value:
Hilton Garden Inn, 10 E Grand Ave
This midprice hotel offers tons of amenities. It caters to the business traveler with the 24-hour business center with free printing, copying, and faxing, and […]
Police For Sale
26 March 2007Even though this is Chicago, I’m not talking about police corruption, although a “Sting” is involved. (OK, that had to be one of my worst groaners ever. I can’t help myself. It’s like a disease.)
Sting and the rest of the Police are taking over Wrigley Field as part of their reunion tour this summer, and tickets […]
