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This year, family-owned travel agency Royal Travel & Tours will celebrate 50 years of business. Founded in 1972 by Larry and Kay Berke in DeKalb, the agency is now owned and run by their daughter Kendra Thornton, who took the reins in 2016 and relocated to Winnetka. “It’s pretty rare to still be family-owned and

Pura Vida

If you’ve dreamed of paradise, you’ve probably dreamed of Costa Rica—Pérez Zeledón, Costa Rica. Recently we ventured to this Central American destination and stayed at the ultraluxurious Hacienda AltaGracia, deep in the region’s natural rainforest. After our flight out of O’Hare and landing at the airport in San José, we took a short private charter

Serene Haven

Are you longing to escape from a fast-paced world? To find a slice of paradise and relax? Caerula Mar Club is the luxury boutique resort for you. Located on South Andros Island in the Bahamas, it is an easy trip from Chicago. We boarded a flight to Fort Lauderdale and a few hours later we

Sky High

The Bien Trucha Group has a way with names. Very cheeky stuff, especially if you’re versed in family-friendly Spanish slang. Virtually all of their Latininspired concepts boast clever names with dual meanings. For example, there’s A Toda Madre (“Totally Awesome”) in Glen Ellyn. Bien Trucha (“On Top of Your Game”) in Geneva. And Quiubo (What’s

An Oasis Awaits You

Disembarking from a direct flight—newly offered— from O’Hare to Santa Barbara’s airport, my husband and I took a quick drive six miles up the coast to enter a luxurious oasis. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean on California’s Gaviota coast lies the lush resort of The Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Santa Barbara. Stepping into the impressive open-air lobby, we

Pause. Play. Perfect.

As soon as you step off the plane, you know you’re on vacation. The salty air and sunshine are a giveaway. You’ve landed in Palm Beach, Florida. I traveled there recently with my family and every detail was as delightful as you can imagine. Upon arriving, we headed to the luxe Eau Palm Beach Resort

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