If you’re looking to get away for some R, R, & R – rest, relaxation, and recreation – Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa is the place to go.
Into the Woods Part II: A Resort with High Morel Standards
When you’re considered one of the Midwest’s best resorts your restaurants are held to a higher standard. The cuisine needs to meet and exceed expectations of excellence. The staff should be loyal and passionate. The ingredients must be fresh and, when possible, local. Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa nails it on all counts. Located seven miles from Galena, the …
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Into the Woods Part I: Hunting for the Mighty Morel
In the world of gourmet cuisine the mighty morel is a much-desired delicacy. The distinctive mushroom is considered by many to have the best taste of all the wild fungi. With a limited growing season and specific geographic requirements it’s about as finicky as it is delicious, which explains its hefty price tag of $50 a …
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Gotta Getaway: Winter Warmth in Florida’s Gulf County
This post brought to you by Gulf County, Florida. The content and opinions expressed below are that of http://thelocaltourist.com/. Every January, as the blustering winds howl off of Lake Michigan, Chicagoans are filled with dreams of making sand castles instead of snowmen and sipping mai tais instead of mulled wine. They’d much rather play dibs …
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Destination San Diego: Manchester Grand Hyatt
If you’ve taken a boat tour of San Diego Bay you’ve seen the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Its two towers soar over the city skyline with distinctive architecture that make them instantly recognizable. Flanked by Seaport Village and the San Diego Convention Center, a short walk away from the Gaslamp Quarter and San Diego Harbor, the …
Rest & Relaxation at Copperstone Inn
If you’re looking for a romantic escape from Chicago, look no further than Copperstone Inn.
Galena’s Inn At Irish Hollow Is An Idyllic Escape From Chicago
Since staying at the Inn at Irish Hollow in Galena I’ve tried to think of ways to describe the experience, but only one word seemed to truly capture our stay: idyllic: 1856, Amer.Eng., “full of natural, simple charm,” charming, picturesque, unspoiled, sylvan, pastoral, charmingly simple or rustic My boyfriend and I had been to Galena before and were excited for the opportunity to return to this historic town …
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