Friday, January 29, 2016

Navy Pier Ferris wheel headed for Branson

Chicago's iconic Ferris wheel will continue to spin — in Branson, Mo.

The recently dismantled 15-story Ferris wheel, a centerpiece at Navy Pier since 1995, is headed to The Track Family Fun Parks in Branson later this year, Navy Pier officials announced Friday.

"Branson will be a great new location...












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Thursday, January 28, 2016

Zika virus causes pregnant women to reconsider travel plans

Pregnant with her second child, Stephanie Coad feels much more at ease about the things that made her nervous the first time around.

She drinks the occasional glass of wine (though always with a meal). She'll eat some types of lunch meat. She orders sushi at restaurants that she trusts.

But step...












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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

World Watch: Tourist burned by Icelandic geyser

Iceland: A tourist was badly burned during a visit to popular Geysir, or The Big Geysir, in the southwestern region of the country when he accidentally stepped into one of the site's hot springs. Visitors are advised to stay on the clearly marked paths in the area and to take added precaution...












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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Expedia passenger survey: Americans are cheap, Mexicans fly in style

Imagine this scenario: An American and a Singaporean are flying together on a cross-country trip. An aisle seat upgrade becomes available, for a fee. Which passenger will open her wallet first?

If you picked the Singapore traveler, you know your Passenger Preferences Index. In the recent survey...












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Tasting Umbria: Following the food in a less-traveled Italian region

Most tourists are lured to Umbria by the region's well-preserved medieval hill towns — rich in art, architecture, and spiritual and archaeological treasures — or its picturesque countryside with dense mountains and rolling valleys. But for those who travel in search of their next great meal, Umbria...












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Lindblad marks 50th anniversary of Antarctica trips

In 1966, Lars-Eric Lindblad took 57 passengers on a cruise to Antarctica, the first of its kind for ordinary travelers. Since then, the Lindblad Expeditions tour company has taken some 25,000 visitors to Antarctica. It expects to bring another 2,000 during the 2016-17 season for travel to the continent,...












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Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC organic sunscreen moisturizes and protects

Name: Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream SPF 30

What it is: An SPF 30 tinted sunscreen that soothes and moisturizes skin while protecting it from UVA and UVB rays. It is recommended for all skin types. The active ingredient is 20 percent natural, non-nano zinc oxide. (Products with nano particles...












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Monday, January 25, 2016

Southland residents look for tropical escapes from cold

Bad weather means good business for some Southland travel agents.

"We always say when the weather hits 12 degrees, we work 12 hours a day," said Debra Sullivan, owner of New Lenox Travel.

Southlanders in large numbers are escaping "Chi-beria's" arctic freeze for destinations warmer and more tropical.

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