Holiday events close to home, plus getaway deals
Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: ♦The fifth annual Stroll on State in Rockford features...
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Rafting in Morocco, finding the world’s best bars and more
Morocco is an exotic destination with fascinating cities like Marrakech and Casablanca as well as expansive desert terrain. Whitewater rafting might be the last things you’d expect to find there,...
Paddle Canada’s Keele River, plan a family getaway to an amusement park and more
If you’re fit, adventuresome and looking to get away from it all, Adventure Canada is offering a new trip that explores the Keele River in Canada’s Northwest Territories by canoe....
Light up the holidays along the Mississippi; combine yoga with a hike at Starved Rock and more
Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: The holidays get a festive start Nov. 18 with...
Trips & Tips: 9 places to travel for Thanksgiving, Scotland’s Highland Games and more
The Highland Games are a Scottish tradition that dates to the 11th century. In modern times, on weekends from May to September, kilt-wearing contestants compete in unusual sports such as...
New exhibit at Milwaukee Art Museum, a wine cruise in Michigan and more
Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: ?The Milwaukee Art Museum will be showing a new...
Hit the wine trail in southern Illinois, watch Jeff Daniels jam in Michigan and more
Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: ?Get a taste of autumn — along with some...
Take a fashionable trip in Italy, celebrate Christmas in Poland and more
Fashionistas with deep pockets can indulge themselves with the 10-day Italy in Vogue tour offered through Zicasso, a luxury travel specialist. Though the trip may be taken any time of...
Trips & tips: Hiking the Swiss Alps, hitting the books at Oxford and more
Hiking Switzerland's Alps will take your breath away, both from the stunning views and the cardio work required. Alpenwild offers a variety of guided and self-guided treks, some of which...
Go back in time at Fort Massac State Park, sample brews in Detroit and more
Here are some of the more interesting events, deals, websites and other travel tidbits that have come across our desk recently: ?Get a taste of life in the late 1700s...