Phil Marty

Illinois Feb. 27: Antique Appraisal Day, Union. The McHenry County Historical Society & Museum is hosting this event that will feature experts in dolls, toys, china and glass, ceramics and...

Spring break usually is the time for getting away from the classroom, kicking back and relaxing. But just because you're on vacation doesn't mean your brain has to be, too....

Italy is a terrific tourist destination, but many of the tours offered hit the same spots and fall into the been-there-done-that category. That's what makes a new trip from Tofino...

Just trekking to Mount Everest's base camp is a major accomplishment. How about motorcycling to it? India-based Nomadic Knights offers Rode to Everest, a 14-day guided motorcycle tour that starts...

Here are some of the more interesting deals, websites and other travel tidbits that came across our desk recently: *IrelandWays.com offers a five-day walking tour of the Burren Way in...

Illinois Feb. 13-14: Galesburg Historical Society Chocolate Festival. Satisfy your chocolate sweet tooth at this annual fest featuring chocolate-based candies, baked goods, beverages and more. http://tinyurl.com/z5wrs7x. Miles from Chicago: 200...

The National Park Service is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, so no surprise that tour companies would be trotting out their trips that highlight the parks. Cruising might not...