A stylish new hotel in the historic former Pabst Brewery welcomes visitors to Milwaukee
Milwaukee’s new Brewhouse Inn &Suites is a boutique hotel in the historic former Pabst Brewery Brewhouse, a downtown fixture for more than 150 years.
The Good Life
Sit back, relax and enjoy some of the finer things in life
Susan R. Pollack
Pack your sunglasses for a spring skiing weekend at Boyne Mountain, the latest in 16 years
So much snow remains on the slopes at Boyne Mountain that the resort plans to keep them open for spring skiing and snowboarding this Saturday and Sunday. It’s been 16 years since Boyne has been able to offer skiing this late into spring — the last weekend in April,
Get your cruise on this spring and summer in Chicago: Take Fido, take photos or take your American Girl doll
Canine lovers who enjoy traveling with their dogs in tow have an unusual new getaway option in the Windy City: a Sunday cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan that’s open to all well-behaved and leashed canines. During the 90-minute Mercury Canine Cruise, Fido, Zoey and their friends will find large bowls of fresh … Continue Reading →
Hilton Head golf courses are memory-makers: just ask the pros this weekend
Anyone who has played Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island remembers the iconic red-and-white-striped lighthouse looming over the 18th hole. The picturesque landmark, overlooking Calibogue Sound, will be showcased repeatedly this weekend during TV coverage of the RBC Heritage Tournament as Brandt Snedeker, Ernie Els, Vijay Singh, John Daly and other PGA golf … Continue Reading →
Orbitz offers spring break hotel deals in Fort Myers, Fort Lauderdale and other popular spots
Judging by the bitter cold, Mother Nature must not have noticed that the calendar says today is the first day of spring. If that’s not enough to spur an impulsive spring break getaway, maybe this Orbitz offer, good through midnight tonight, is: 15 percent off hotel stays for travel through June 30 when you use … Continue Reading →
National Writers Series brings top books and authors to Traverse City for community chats
Beyond the well-known National Cherry Festival, Traverse City is showing up on travelers’ radar these days for its postcard scenery, outdoor fun and boutique wineries, not to mention the annual film festival founded by Michael Moore.
Disney World's 'New Fantasyland' attraction inspires romance, a la Beauty and the Beast
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we witnessed a romantic moment at Be My Guest, the hot new castle restaurant in New Fantasyland, a major Magic Kingdom expansion at Disney World, Orlando.
Doing Disney World after dark, a great way to explore the park's 'New Fantasyland'
ORLANDO, FL — Dana and David Curtis have the right idea when it comes to doing Disney World. Even though it was near dusk when they got to Orlando, the Birmingham couple headed straight for the Magic Kingdom with their two young sons and found smaller than expected crowds. “We checked in and came right over. We got … Continue Reading →
Looking back at my top 10 travel hits of 2012
I’m so glad I didn’t heed the advice of a hotel clerk who tried to dissuade us from checking out a local attraction in Hartford where we traveled for my niece’s wedding.
Final weekend to bid on dream trips in travel writers' annual online auction
The clock is running down for the Society of American Travel Writers’ annual online auction, where dozens of travel getaways are up for grabs.