http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:12:48 -0700 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:54:33 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Relax-Chicago-restaurants-offering-Thanksgiving-to-go-packages?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner Both Chicagoans and those spending Thanksgiving in the Windy City can take advantage of dinner-to-go options offered by several Chicago restaurants. All require pre-ordering, so plan early to take advantage. Sheffield's (3258 N. Sheffield... Chicago events & tourism programs Thanksgiving Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:54:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Relax-Chicago-restaurants-offering-Thanksgiving-to-go-packages?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Traveler-beware-Airlines-upping-surcharges-on-peak-days?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner First, Cheapflights.com reported on Wednesday that several airlines have raised their peak travel surcharges. Then yesterday, CNN filed a similar report. What’s all the fuss? Several airlines – American, United, Delta, Continental... Airlines & flights Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:03:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Traveler-beware-Airlines-upping-surcharges-on-peak-days?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Alaska-Airlines-launches-Chicago-to-Portland-route?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner Travelers to the west coast from Chicago now have another option. On Monday, Alaska Airlines began its new non-stop route between Chicago’s O’Hare Airport and Portland, Oregon. "This new nonstop service provides customers wit... Airlines & flights Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:39:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Alaska-Airlines-launches-Chicago-to-Portland-route?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Tips-for-making-your-holiday-air-travel-easier?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner You just want to get home (or get away!) for Thanksgiving or Christmas or Hanukkah or New Year's quickly and painlessly, without having to take out a second mortgage on your home. Orbitz’s Insider Index helps with that. We reported last ... Airlines & flights Holiday travel Thanksgiving Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:18:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Tips-for-making-your-holiday-air-travel-easier?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Chicago-takes-top-honor-as-busiest-airport-for-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner On Wednesday, when the travel site Orbitz.com released their Insider Index of the busiest airports for Thanksgiving, Chicago’s O’Hare airport scored the dubious distinction of snagging the top spot. Rounding out the top five busiest ai... Airlines & flights Thanksgiving Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:04:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Chicago-takes-top-honor-as-busiest-airport-for-Thanksgiving?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Veterans-Day-in-Chicago-Tribute-for-the-Troops?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner Celebrate the men and women of the armed services today with a Veteran’s Day fundraiser for the Illinois USO. The evening will feature music, dance lessons, and burlesque performances. Cheap travel tip: reserve your tickets before showtime t... Chicago events & tourism programs Veteran's Day Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:15:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Veterans-Day-in-Chicago-Tribute-for-the-Troops?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Holiday-airfare-sales?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner We reported last week on United Airlines’ holiday sale (which ends Thursday!). There are plenty of other sales going on now, too. If you’ve waited to buy your airline tickets for the holiday season, wait no longer. After Thanksgiving, ... Airlines & flights Holiday travel Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:20:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Holiday-airfare-sales?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Info-101-Where-can-I-find-hostels-in-Chicago?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner The days of hostels being shady, unkempt dorm rooms are gone, due in part to companies like Hostelling International and American Youth Hostels, which help keep standards uniform. And they aren’t just for college-aged backpackers. Many hoste... Travel resources Hotel reviews & deals Info 101 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:36:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Info-101-Where-can-I-find-hostels-in-Chicago?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Omni-Hotels-72hour-sale?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner Omni Hotels copies the recent airline holiday sales by offering a 72-hour winter sale. The sale, which features hotel accommodations at up to 40 percent off at locations across the country, began yesterday, Nov. 3 and continues through Thursday, N... Hotel reviews & deals Holiday travel Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:29:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Omni-Hotels-72hour-sale?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d2-United-Airlines-holiday-airfare-sale?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner United's fare calendar for their holiday airfare sale.If you haven’t heard already, holiday airfares are projected to rise sharply after Thanksgiving. Why? Airlines learned their lesson from last year’s holiday season and throngs of empty... Airlines & flights Holiday travel Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:17:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d2-United-Airlines-holiday-airfare-sale?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Haunted-Chicago-Big-sexy-Halloween-parties?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner If you’re still looking for a low-cost Halloween destination where you can shake your in-costume booty, read on. Eyes Wide Shut Masquerade Where: Lumen, 839 W. Fulton Market, Chicago When: 9 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 Cos... Chicago events & tourism programs Halloween Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:55:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Haunted-Chicago-Big-sexy-Halloween-parties?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Haunted-Chicago-Doityourself-ghost-tours-part-2?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner We continue our look at Chicagoland’s most haunted locations so you can put together your own ghost tour. Check out part one of DIY ghost tours, which focused on cemeteries, here. JANE ADDAM'S HULL HOUSE 800 S. Halsted St., Chicag... Halloween Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:26:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Haunted-Chicago-Doityourself-ghost-tours-part-2?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Haunted-Chicago-Doityourself-ghost-tours?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner If you’re looking to save a few dollars, but still want to have a hopping Halloweekend, why not put together your own ghost tour? Plenty of locations in the Chicagoland area offer up spooky sightings. Start with the cemeteries below and stay... Halloween Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:05:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Haunted-Chicago-Doityourself-ghost-tours?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Haunted-Chicago-Spooky-hotelsand-other-things?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner The Congress Hotel in Chicago. Courtesy CongressPlazaHotel.com.Make Halloween even scarier by staying at a haunted hotel. Whether you’re in Chicago or traveling for the holiday, here are a selection of spooky hotels (and an almost hotel) aroun... Hotel reviews & deals Halloween Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:25:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Haunted-Chicago-Spooky-hotelsand-other-things?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Haunted-Chicago-Halloween-burlesque-shows?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner The Off Off Broadzway burlesque group, (l-r) Carisa Barreca, Kelly Bolton, Liz McArthur, Mary Spray, Jill Valentine, and Mandy Whitenack. Photoby Michael Coake.Who knew that burlesque was so scary?Both Chicagoans and visitors to the Windy City might ... Chicago events & tourism programs Halloween Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:26:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Haunted-Chicago-Halloween-burlesque-shows?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Haunted-Chicago-Halloween-activities-in-Chicago?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner Burleque performers The Flaming Dames appear in Vamp II. Photo by Leslie Kerrigan.Halloween is fast approaching and there's plenty to do in and around Chicago. Whether you're a native or just visiting Chicago during All Hallow's Eve season, read on f... Chicago events & tourism programs Halloween Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:00:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Haunted-Chicago-Halloween-activities-in-Chicago?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Haunted-Chicago-Fear-at-the-NeoFuturarium?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner The "Fear" scenes were inspiredby the works of Edgar Allen Poe.The latest production by the Neo-Futurists (the same folks who put on “Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind”) is “Fear,” a series of six vignettes ins... Chicago events & tourism programs Halloween Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:59:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Haunted-Chicago-Fear-at-the-NeoFuturarium?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Haunted-Chicago-Chicago-Hauntings-Ghost-Tours?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner "Chicago Haunts" by Ursula BielskiIf haunted houses aren’t quite your thing, why not try a ghost tour? October is certainly a hot month for these types of tours – like the Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tours run by Ursula Bielski (au... Chicago events & tourism programs Halloween Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:44:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Haunted-Chicago-Chicago-Hauntings-Ghost-Tours?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Louisvilles-21C-Hotel-and-Museum-named-best-hotel-in-the-country?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner The 21c Pip Mobile and Red Penguins posted outside are the first hint at this Louisville hotel's unique offerings. Photo: Kenneth HaydenThe 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville, KY was just named the #1 hotel in the United States and #6 in the world in the... Louisville Hotel reviews & deals Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:23:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Louisvilles-21C-Hotel-and-Museum-named-best-hotel-in-the-country?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d12-The-new-Columbus-Day-Celebrating-Native-Americans?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner In South Dakota, residents have celebrated Native American Day on the second Monday in October since 1990. In California (officially in Berkeley, unofficially in other cities), some residents celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day.Illinois, like mos... Chicago events & tourism programs Columbus Day Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:35:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-9059-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d12-The-new-Columbus-Day-Celebrating-Native-Americans?cid=exrss-Chicago-Cheap-Travel-Examiner