Chicago Travel Guide

Catch a Chicago Bears game at Soldier Field. Chicago isn’t just about sports, though. It’s a place where you’re sure to find plenty of things to do and eat. Credit: Getty Images Just verify you save room for deep dish pizza and a Chicago dog. Runners may want to wait until October when the city hosts the annual Chicago marathon. Chicago and its surrounding areas are collectively referred to as Chicagoland....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1051 words · Gary Ray

Chicago’s Best Hotel Is Home to Incredible Art, a Beautiful Terrace Restaurant, and a Pool Overlooking the City — Read Our Review

Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you punch links we provide, we may receive compensation. Top-notch service, amenities, and beautiful rooms set The Peninsula Chicago apart. The exterior of The Peninsula Chicago, at dusk.Credit:Courtesy of The Peninsula Chicago I stayed in a Premier Deluxe Suite with sliding panel doors separating the bedroom from the living room. This felt above and beyond, and the effort surprised me and touched me. Further, the room’s tech details are intentional and well thought out....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 366 words · Jonathan Miller

Chico’s Travel Shop Is Filled With Wrinkle-free Styles That Unpack Perfectly — All on Sale

If you select links we provide, we may receive compensation. Including breezy dresses, versatile pants, and more. Even better, everything is on sale right now. Credit:Travel + Leisure Shop our 10 favorite styles that dont require an iron. Shoppers called them a wardrobe must, noting that theyre classy and versatile. One petite customer, who bought them for an upcoming cruise, shared that they are the perfect length. Chico’s Tie Waist Jumpsuit This jumpsuitfeels like loungewear but looks so much more sophisticated....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Kyle Sutton

Chile

Central & South America

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 4 words · Danielle Smith

Chile Has Become the Rising Star of South America's Food Scene — Here's Why

Cristobal Palma Mapuche, Chiles largest Indigenous group, have a word that defies concise translation. To them, a dream can be a wish, a hope, or a prophecy. It can be an idyll visited in slumber, or a fantasyland that stirs the imagination. The infinity pool at the hotel Vik Chile, in the Millahue Valley.Credit:Cristóbal Palma Sometimes, you dont even know apeumayenuntil youre in it. The installation,water mirror,serves as both a subtle nod to terroir and a grand welcome....

May 4, 2025 · 7 min · 1395 words · Matthew Buck

Chile's Aysén Region Is a Dreamscape of Towering Mountains, Crystalline Lakes, and Sublime Glaciers

Patagonia is well known as one of the worlds natural wonders. But the higher we climbed, the more confident we became about our decision. Until the 1970s, there was no road that led here. From left: Winding for 800 miles through the Aysén region, the Carretera Austral showcases some of Chile’s most spectacular scenery; the 8,775-foot summit of Cerro Castillo, named for its resemblance to a castle, with Lake Cerro Castillo in the foreground....

May 4, 2025 · 5 min · 934 words · Carl Washington

Chile's Lake District Is Home to Some of the Country's Most Spectacular Nature Reserves and National Parks

Exploring a kingdom of ancient trees, snowcapped mountains, and clear glacial waters. They pop like umbrellas from lumpy hills; they curve like palms over placid lagoons. My partner, Felipe, and I had been hiking all morning just to see them. The Chilean Lake District’s distinctive araucaria trees.iStockphoto/Getty Images The higher we climbed, the colder the forest became. Araucarias grow only in Chile and Argentina, and only at altitudes above 3,000 feet....

May 4, 2025 · 2 min · 403 words · Renee Chavez

China

States Cities Countries Travelers to China want to see the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terracotta Warriors, and cities like Shanghai and Beijing. Authentic cuisine from Sichuan hotpot to Peking duck, dim sum, soup dumplings, and other regional foods attract visitors. Seeing the giant panda breeding center at Chengdu, strolling on The Bund waterfront promenade in Shanghai, and experiencing the ancient temples and traditions make China a fascinating destination....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 71 words · Rachel Chapman

China Just Opened the World’s Largest Airport

Beijing Daxing International Airport began its first commercial flights on Wednesday. When it reaches full capacity, it is expected to become the largest airport in the world. Construction was completed back in June, but the airport only passed final inspection on Sept. 15. Xiaodong Qiu/Getty Images The airport includes separate passenger areas for domestic and international travel. Beijing Daxing will be capable of accommodating more than 100 million passengers per year once fully operational....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Richard Spears

Chrissy Teigen Talks Holiday Hosting, Tips for Keeping Her Little Ones (and Herself) Occupied on a Plane, and More

Courtesy of Maison Boursin/Chrissy Teigen Chrissy Teigen thrives on entertaining at home with her family. And one of Teigens favorite culinary concoctions at holiday time? The more rustic the better too. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend and two of their kids Miles and Luna while on vacation.Credit:Courtesy of Maison Boursin/Chrissy Teigen With Chrissy Teigen Which city pleasantly surprised you with the food scene? [The food] is so incredibly flavorful. We love a ton of spice, bitter, sweet, salty everything....

May 4, 2025 · 3 min · 540 words · Amanda Whitaker

Christina Aguilera Is Hosting an Airbnb Stay in Las Vegas — Including a Curated Itinerary of Activities Like Dinner at Her Favorite Restaurant, VIP Seats to Her Vegas Show, and More

There’s even one-on-one time with Christina, herself. Victor Leung/Airbnb Ever wonder what it’s like to live the pop star life? Now, you’re free to, if only for a weekend. Credit:Victor Leung/Airbnb And the five-time Grammy Award winner will be there to welcome the group. Performance aside, all the experiences will take place in a roomy Airbnb just off the Las Vegas Strip. This glam stay is all about empowerment, pleasure, and play....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Valerie Hines

Christmas Travel

States Cities Countries Heres a surefire way to boost your Christmas cheer this season: Sit down to a Christmas Eve feast in Venice, or ride in a horse-drawn carriage through Manhattans Central Park. End-of-year trips offer endless delight for the entire familynot to mention being the perfect antidote to the typical holiday stress. By simply setting your next Christmas break in a new or unexpected location, youll relive the wonder of the season all over again....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 104 words · Justin Davis

City Vacations

States Cities Countries Culture takes center stage in cities everywhere, each offering its own unique flavors, art, theater, dance, music, architecture, literary heritage, and history. A great city vacation might include seeing a show, snagging reservations at a trendy restaurant, museum hopping, market shopping, and scoping out urban parks. From North American metropolises teeming with international flair to Asian conurbations known for their mouthwatering cuisine, and the nature-surrounded nerve centers of South America to the historical hubs of Europe, the wildly diverse cities of the world are ripe for exploration....

May 4, 2025 · 1 min · 92 words · Sean Stewart