“I never had a chance to shine, Never a happy song to sing, But suddenly half the world is mine What an amazing thing—‘Cause I’ve got a golden ticket!” When Charlie finds the Golden Ticket, every child imagines changing places with him for even just a moment to peek into Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory! Fortunately,…
Who says family travel can’t be fun and educational? Abraham Lincoln has some big shoes to fill! To young children, he must especially appear larger than life. The Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial in Lincoln City, Indiana makes Lincoln more relatable to children by bringing his childhood to life. On a recent visit, my daughter…
Spring and summer travel are on the minds of many here in the Midwest as we battle cabin fever and cold snaps. I’ve had a chance to remember quite a few of the places we’ve visited and the fun we’ve had as I’ve been writing reviews for MiniTime, a new travel resource for families. Think…
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The luxury of the Omni Hotel chain has become a family favorite. From the incredible boutique experience we had at the Omni Majestic in St Louis to the all suite Omni Chicago on the Magnificent Mile, we have found a consistent focus on customer service, tastefully decorated rooms and the small touches that create loyalty. …
Last May I spoke to the Eastern Iowa Tourism Association and had a chance to see a few things around the Quad Cities. Just before leaving, Caelan and I crossed the Mississippi River to Moline, Illinois, to visit a Midwest icon: John Deere. Nothing Runs Like a Deere Where we live we see John Deere…
I’ll cut the suspense and begin the article with a resounding YES! My family recently traveled from Des Moines to Chicago on MegaBus and found it to be convenient, affordable and relaxing. MegaBus Travel In the Midwest we are very used to seeing two type of buses on the interstate- the charter bus filled with…
When planning a Chicago visit it’s important to know what you want to do and find a hotel nearby that will fit your needs. The Omni Chicago Hotel on the “Magnificent Mile” was within walking distance of everything we planned to do. Add that to the hotel’s all-suites room plan and its kid friendly features and you…
As my family settles into our suite at the Omni Chicago Hotel, on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Huron Street, it seems like an opportune time to share some exciting information from my Travel Partner, Omni Hotels. Just a couple days ago Omni Hotels was named the Upscale Luxury Hotel Brand of the Year in…
Or “The One Where a Semi Shatters the Side Window of our Van” Sometimes you can plan every aspect of your trip- from packing to drive time entertainment, schedules to snacks- but there are times you just can’t avoid travel problems. It’s how you handle the problems that will impact your journey. (Tips at the end of…
We had barely three days in St. Louis. That’s not a lot of time to get out and try all the food St. Louis has to offer so I put out an plea and received a few recommendations. Other spots were chosen for their location to our activities. Here’s where we ate during our explorations:…
