FRIENDS
Now is the perfect time to enjoy rare time away with friends. Escape to wine tastings at scenic vineyards. See a Broadway show after a day of shopping. Or sit in the sun-drenched bleachers of Wrigley Field. In between, sample fine cuisine, golf at championship courses, and experience Chicago nightlife.
STIR THE SOUL
region: Chicago
interest: Couples / Friends / Discover / Play
Escape to it all with Broadway theater, endless shopping, renowned museums, champagne cruises and lively nightlife.
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OUR TIME
region: Chicagoland
interest: Couples / Friends / Play
Experience the liveliness of Chicago’s suburbs where endless shopping, picturesque wineries, and spirited casinos await.
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SUMMER RETREAT
region: Northern
interest: Couples / Friends / Explore / Play
Retreat to quaint settings centered around wineries and Main Street shops or take in the scenery of a Japanese garden or towering bluffs of stone.
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CULTURAL CROSSROADS
region: Central
interest: Couples / Friends / Discover
History and culture await as you retrace the steps of Lincoln, experience Amish country, and take a nostalgic trip down Route 66.
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TIME AWAY
region: Western
interest: Couples / Friends / Explore / Play
Make the most of your time away with outdoor wine tastings, riverboat rides, historic villages and lively casinos.
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SOUTHWEST DISCOVERIES
region: Southwest
interest: Couples / Friends / Explore / Play
Wander trails made for biking, hiking and even wine tasting or enjoy a summer festival and the breathtaking scenery.
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JUST FOR TWO
region: Southern
interest: Couples / Friends / Explore / Play
Reconnect with a change of scenery dotted with wine trails, soaring rock formations and quaint restaurants.
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