Staycations

Colleen & Catie’s Picks

How to Make the Most of Your Staycation

Colleen

Out of the City –

Chicago Marriott Lincolnshire Resort – Located about an hour north of Chicago, this recently renovated hotel offers two new restaurants, a spa, 2 pools, an 18 hole golf course, and is currently offering a Labor Day Staycation Package!

Family Friendly – Loews O’Hare – Rosemont Park

Luxury Chicago Airport Hotel – Located steps from Fashion Outlets of Chicago and about two blocks from Parkway Bank Park, you can enjoy a staycation with your family and even catch a Chicago Dogs baseball game, right next door. Check out their Summer is so Rewarding Package!

Luxury –

The Peninsula Chicago – 5 Star Luxury hotel in downtown Chicago with a brand new lounge with rooftop bar/terrace, and views overlooking Michigan Ave.

Moderate –

Loews Hotel Chicago – Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, just one block north of the Chicago River and two blocks east of North Michigan Avenue, this hotel offers a spa, lap pool, fitness center, and easy access to The Loop, shopping on the Magnificent Mile and Navy Pier.

Acme Hotel – Located 2 ½ blocks from the Magnificent Mile in the River North neighborhood, this hotel offers a hip, high-tech vibe.

Girlfriend Getaway –

Chicago Athletic Association – An 1893 icon of old-world design, this Chicago Loop hotel is located across from Millennium park, and offers a variety of drink/dining options, such as Cindy’s Rooftop Bar, and even offers complimentary bicycles.

Luxury/Romance –

Waldorf Astoria – Located in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood in Chicago, this luxury hotel offers fresh décor, rich furnishings and dazzling views of downtown and the Lake Michigan shoreline

Soho House Chicago – Unique, hip hotel and members’ club in the Fulton Market District

“What’s” with the “Trip Sisters”

What’s in Your Suitcase?

Chaise Lounge Chair with Canopy

$154.99 – bestchoiceproducts.com

This canopied chair fuses classic, hammock-style lounging with innovative, modern design for a unique experience in comfort. Perfect for lazy weekends with a glass of wine and a good book, or an afternoon nap.

What’s on your phone?

GrubHub – This online and mobile ordering platforms allows diners to order from more than 85,000 takeout restaurants in over 1,600 U.S. cities and London.

What’s the tip?

Staycation Tips:

• Stay At Home:

• • • How to Make the Most of Your Staycation
      • For Families:
        • Order takeout
        • Camp in your backyard and go on an adventure in your own backyard- pick a theme – example pirate theme- you order food you can only eat with your hands, tell ghost stories etc.
      • For Couples:
        • See what events are offered in your area – Movies in the Park, bands, music, festivals
        • Go on a bike ride (electric bikes are fun too and new)
        • Cooking class or dance lessons
      • For Girlfriends
        • Have a  spa night/mask night- everyone brings their go to favorite product to share.
        • Have a wine tasting where everyone brings a wine from a different country or region.
        • Meal package party – All ingredients included, you put together a meal- Everyone brings an ingredient to make
    • Stay at a hotel in your area:
      • Splurge on a nicer hotel – You’ll only be staying one or two nights, so you might as well make those nights great!
        • You can find last minute hotels rates the night of:
        • https://www.lastminute.com/hotels/
        • https://www.hoteltonight.com/
      • Go on a Food Tour – This is a great way to try new restaurants or dishes in your area. Even if the tour includes a place you’ve already eaten at, you might find yourself trying something new
      • Pretend your a tourist – This is your chance to explore your city. Search the best things to do when visiting your area and give them a shot.