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See Who's Throwing The Biggest Super Bowl Party in Chicagoland

Jan 15, 2013  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

Just because the Super Bowl is in New Orleans this year, doesn’t mean the rest of the country isn’t having any fun (though, you must admit, the Super Bowl in the Crescent City is gonna be one heck of a party). Horseshoe Casino's Sixth Street is the casino’s newest tavern, specializing... Read More

Horseshoe Casino Hosts an A-List Roster of December Holiday Entertainment

Dec 19, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

With the holiday season upon us many people are travelling, hosting family members, and getting ready for 25th. If the in-laws are in town or you happen to have a music lover in your household, then The Venue at Horseshoe Casino may be the place for holiday... Read More

New Year's Eve Packages from the JW Marriott Chicago

Dec 11, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Still putting together your plans for New Year's Eve? Consider heading to Chicago to mark the passage of time and visit the JW Marriott Chicago, a landmark, luxury hotel that has plans to ring in the New Year in style. The property features 610 oversized guestrooms including 29 luxurious suites, 44,000 square-feet of upscale meeting and event space, 36 breakout rooms, an 8,000 square-foot Grand Ballroom and a 6,000 square-foot Burnham Ballroom. In addition, the property features VALEO, a 20,000 square-foot spa and fitness center—an amenity not found in most city center hotels—and The Florentine, a modern Italian, fine dining restaurant. For New Year's, the hotel has introduced special packages and offerings to make sure that you start the year right.... Read More

Hiltons of Chicago Invite Guests to Choose Their Chillcation This Winter

Dec 10, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Whether you like to venture outdoors or stay inside during your winter vacation, the Hilton hotels in Chicago are offering guests at the Windy City's Hilton locations the chance to pick and choose their favorite winter activities. With Chillcation, accommodations and amenities are optimized with options to either “Chill In” or “Chill Out,” giving guests the choice to relax and enjoy amenities within the hotel property, or head out and experience the wonders of Chicago’s robust roster of wintertime activities. Each participating hotel will offer its own version of the Just Chillin’ package. The Chillcation Park & Stay Package will be featured at each of the nine hotels as well. At each participating property, additional Chillcation packages and offerings will be available.... Read More

Burberry Launches Second Largest Flagship Store in Chicago

Dec 4, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

Fashion and technology combined to help kick-off the opening of the new Burberry flagship store in Chicago at the end of last month. Located in downtown Chicago, the event marked the opening of the Burberry brand’s second largest store in North America. The opening featured a burst of creative... Read More

Pop-Up Shops in Boston & Chicago Luxury Hotels Help Combat the Cold

Nov 30, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

If the weather is turning frightful, take a cue from some of the hotels in Boston and Chicago and stop in for a warming drink at seasonal pop-up shops. Boston’s premier hotels, Revere and Mandarin Oriental, are offering visitors and locals alike a delicious escape from the cold right within their lobbies. From November 23-December 21, Revere will be featuring “Pop it Like it’s Hot,” a temporary hot chocolate-centric concept that will offer a variety of unique concoctions such as ginger white chocolate, maple bacon, and meringue brulee.... Read More

Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago Awarded Numerous Hospitality Honors

Nov 29, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

Just in time for its first anniversary, the luxurious Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago has been awarded two coveted hospitality awards. Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago was announced the winner of the 2012 “Best Hotel Design” award in the Midscale/Upscale category at the 32nd annual Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design. Nearly 200 projects in 23 countries were considered for the awards, which celebrate the design firms behind the most innovative hospitality properties completed or renovated within the past 18 months.... Read More

JW Marriott Chicago Now Offers In-Room Tasting Experiences

Nov 19, 2012  |   Contributor: Carly Zinderman

The JW Marriott Chicago has introduced a new way for guests to enjoy the food-forward city, with in-room dining experiences that bring gourmet snacks to the guestroom. Various selections of seasonal ingredients are available. Past selections by Executive Chef Michael Reich have included Pan-seared Day Boat Scallops with tomato fennel broth, Slow Braised Niman Ranch Beef Short Rib with parsnip purée and fresh walnuts with arugula salad. The sweeter side features included a Fresh Meyer Lemon Curd with blueberry conserva, Bourbon Vanilla Panna Cotta, Dark Chocolate and Orange Biscotti and luscious French Macaroons. Wine and beer pairings are also options on the extensive snack menu. “We know that our guests appreciate good food and good wine,” says Director of Restaurants Olivier Lau. “We wa... Read More

Prove Your Expert Wine Tasting Skills During The U.S.'s Longest Running Contest

Sep 28, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza  |  1 Comment

Calling all die-hard wine aficionados. For wine lovers everywhere, the US’s longest running tasting contest in the U.S. is coming to Chicago’s Geja’s Café, romantic restaurant known for its fondue dining. Amateurs and professionals alike will gather around eight unmarked carafe... Read More

Qatar Airways Announces New Chicago Route

Aug 20, 2012  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team  |  2 Comments

As a major hub for business and leisure travelers, Chicago is a city that will greatly benefit from the announcement from Qatar Airways that the city will be included in its USA route expansion. The carrier already operates out of Chicago twice... Read More

Luxury Shopping Festival Along The Magnificent Mile Returns This August

Aug 16, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

The Magnificent Mile is the destination of one of the nation’s premiere luxury shopping festivals that is returning to Chicago between August 24 and September 6, 2012. Sponsored by MasterCard, the event occurs along a 13 mile block stretch that runs from Chicago’s

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Find Modern Luxury in a Downtown Chicago Hotel

Aug 16, 2012  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Centrally located on the corners of Rush and Ontario, the James Chicagois among one of the trendiest luxury hotels in downtown Chicago. The 297-room boutique hotel is located just steps away from some of Chicago’s most famous landmarks, including Michigan Avenue shopping district...... Read More

Elevated Cuisine at Chicago's EL Ideas

Jul 18, 2012  |   Contributor: Sara Cardoza

Located in downtown Chicago off of a hidden back alley street, EL Ideas is an innovative restaurant with only 16 seats. The intimate setting lends the feeling of dining at a dinner party, rather than a restaurant, and features playful, contemporary cuisine.... Read More

Chicago's Fabulous Annual Side Walk Sale!

Jul 10, 2012  |   Contributor: Lynn

If you’re looking to add to or maybe even revamp your entire wardrobe for next year the perfect place for you to travel to would be Chicago. ... Read More

Piccolo Sogno | "Little Dream" Promises Authentic Italian Cuisine

Jul 5, 2012  |   Contributor: JustLuxe Team

Tony Priolo and Ciro Longobardo always had the shared dream of opening their very own luxury restaurant in Chicago and in 2008, they made it happen. With an all-Italian wine list and a menu full of fresh, seasonal Italian cuisine, Piccola Sogno (fittingly meaning "little dream" in Italian) strives to bring guests an authentic Italian dining experience. One of the things that sets them apart from other restaurants is their sourcing of specialty items like Heirloom vegetables from local organic farmers, fish from the Mediterranean, Italian "00" pizza flour, mozzarella straight from Naples, and San Marzano tomatoes.... Read More

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