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Bargainista beauty: $50 treatments during Spa Week 2012

Tuesday, March 27th, 2012

 

Enjoy the wet rooms at The Mirage after your $50 treatment during Spa Week, to be held April 16-22.

By Valerie Moloney

To those who love beauty bargains, this one ranks right up there with $1 Wet ‘n Wild eyeliner: 7 straight days of $50 spa treatments. Held twice yearly, Spa Week, to be held from April 16 to 22 at spas nationwide, treats the stressed, washed-out masses to $50 treatments and the savings to plan a cheap vacation. Considering that many spas charge $100 and up for the most basic services, guests can truly make a day of pampering and sampling the luxe life inside high-end properties.

Consider these offerings, and just how good it will feel to afford a few treatments for the price of one: (more…)

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Locking Irish eyes: My run-ins with 2 Irish celebrities

Friday, March 2nd, 2012

Blogger Val Moloney met U2 hotness Larry Mullen Jr. in Chicago's Gold Coast 10 years ago. Credit: Clancy3434.

By Valerie Moloney

In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, let’s talk random run-ins. (more…)

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Paying homage: Black History Month in Chicago

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood is loaded with cultural gems and vibrant murals -- not to mention engaging events during Black History Month throughout February. Credit: Zol87.

By Jennifer Olvera

Black History Month is celebrated throughout the month of February nationwide. In Chicago, the park district is one of many entities to usher in honorary events. What’s more, it’s a great time to celebrate the every day contributions of Chicago’s African-American visionaries, from blues, gospel and soul music performances to stops at culturally rich gems in the city’s Bronzeville neighborhood. Conveniently, you find a plethora of cheap Chicago hotels this time of year. (more…)

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Winter Wonderland: Windy City hotels and events on the cheap

Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Chicago's Chinese New Year parade ignites winter travel with dragon-based fun. Credit: Joe Marinaro.

By Jennifer Olvera

It may be cold, but traveling to Chicago after the holidays has its rewards since hotels are generally more affordable. Besides, there are a slew of events that give the city winter wonderland appeal, and a blast of blustery weather – complete with dancing snowflakes – never hurt anyone.  And cheap Chicago hotels? Well, they can be found in spades. (more…)

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Cheap Chicago hotel vacations ahead of Old Man Winter

Thursday, October 6th, 2011

All about autumn: Plan a cheap Chicago vacation before the Bean gets iced over. Credit: Bosc d'Anjou.

By Valerie Moloney

As if Chicagoans don’t hear it enough already, the forecast just got more frigid for 2012. An AccuWeather.com meteorologist predicted that folks in the Windy City might “want to move after this winter.”

As a 9-year Chicagoan who’s endured cracked hands, high heating bills and a Snowmaggedon that swallowed a jillion cars on Lake Shore Drive, I won’t state the obvious. However I will say that fall is the most glorious time of year (read: it’s in the 70s today) and if you’re at all curious, now is the time to stroll through Millennium Park to snap a photo of Cloud Gate. You know, before it gets too cold. (more…)

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Foodie finds: 3 stellar New York City organic eateries

Tuesday, July 12th, 2011

Farm fresh produce for a healthy summer meal. Credit: NatalieMaynor.

By Derek Brown

I can still smell the fresh street fair food from my weekend trip to New York City.  Grilled summer corn, fresh fruit carts and lots of greasy deliciousness are summer scents that are hard to resist, but I managed to just enjoy the aroma.  It’s a good thing, too.  There are so many chefs creating amazing meals with the freshest ingredients right from the farm.  Here are 3 New York City restaurants where the focus is on healthy, sustainable and delicious dining. (more…)

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Cheap Toronto hotels: Getaways to the Great White North

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011

By Vince Font

If you’re in the market for an out of town vacation and you’re entertaining ideas for an alternative to the typical Caribbean or Yucatan Peninsula destination, maybe it’s time you turned your sights 180 degrees and took a look at what our friendly neighbors up north in Toronto have to offer. Sure, Canada doesn’t exactly experience tropical weather — but you said you wanted an interesting change, so here it is. What’s even better, you can find cheap Toronto hotels that give the discounted rates you’re used to scoring south of the border a run for their money. (more…)

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A pair of cheap Chicago hotels for St. Patty’s Day weekend

Wednesday, March 16th, 2011

By Vince Font

Chicago painted the river green on March 12, but locals will still be painting the town red beyond Patty's Day. Credit: Marit & Toomas Hinnosaar.

This might sound strange, but every time I think about St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago I can’t help remembering the scene from “The Fugitive” where Harrison Ford uses the parading throngs to make good on his getaway from Tommy Lee Jones. While the actual parade and river dyeing happened over the weekend, the party will most definitely carry on past the actual holiday, making for a great last-minute trip if you can manage it.

Maybe it was seeing the waters of the Chicago River dyed green on such a big screen that started my fascination, or the fact that the people in the parade all seemed to be having such a good time that I’d rather have had the camera follow them for the next hour and a half. Either way, real life has a way of proving that sometimes it’s entirely impossible to climb into your favorite movie scenes — and that doing so in this case doesn’t have to be all that expensive, especially if you know how to round up some of the best cheap Chicago hotels.

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Celebrate St. Patty’s Day at these cheap Boston hotels

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

By Susan Johnston

After your St. Patrick's Day pub crawl, retreat to cheap Boston hotels such as The Langham.

St. Patrick’s Day approaches, and short of flying across the pond to Ireland, there are few places that get more into the spirit than Boston. That’s no surprise when you consider that the Boston Irish Tourism Association reports almost a quarter of Massachusetts residents claims Irish ancestry.

South Boston will host its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, March 20. In addition to the main event, dozens of pubs, bars and restaurants host Irish-inspired events around this time.

Looking for cheap vacation packages this spring? Here are three cheap Boston hotels to consider. (more…)

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New York City: Big city fun for a small chunk of change

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

New-York-City-Aerial. By jerryfergusonphotography

An aerial view of New York City. Credit: jerryfergusonphotography.

By Steve Jermanok

While based in New York, which I called home for over a decade, one of my goals was to live as affordably as possible. Living on a writer’s salary, I had no choice. A common misconception is that this city of dreams is only for the rich. That’s simply not true. You can see the flashing neon lights of Times Square, rest your weary legs on the Central Park’s Great Lawn (perfect for a picnic), and grab a Staten Island ferry with requisite views of the Statue of Liberty, more or less all for free. If you’re taking a New York City trip, I’m the best guy to give you advice on inexpensive activities and cheap New York hotels.

There’s no need to waste money on taxis when the public transit system in NYC is one of the finest on the planet. And you never have to wait long for a subway, especially when you’re traveling up and down the West and East sides of Manhattan. Though fares are only $2, I suggest buying a MetroCard, which allows you to switch from bus to train for free. A one-day card will set you back $7.50, while the 7-day MetroCard costs only $25.

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