Niche travel is in for 2016! For many years, but especially since the success of the film adaptation of Cheryl Strayed's Wild, travelers are flocking to their favorite destinations to hike, climb and bike trails across the U.S. With the passing of the days of the railroad and canal systems in the Midwest, hundreds of miles of rails have been paved over or recreated for use by the public. Because the railroads and waterways connected and intersected, a lot of the bike paths connect and Continue Reading
Family Travel Chat: Presidential Tours Across Illinois #BayouTravel
While some children enjoy traveling and visiting science museums, history is something many children can appreciate and enjoy when traveling. Living history and witnessing historical Chicago area attractions can really hit home to many traveling families. There have been 43 presidents to serve the United States of America, and of those 43, 4 have strong ties to the state of Illinois. A great way to help kids connect with history is through travel, and traveling through the state of Illinois Continue Reading
Family Travel Chat: Girl’s Weekend in Chicago #BayouTravel
Some of my readers have asked about having a Girl's (Mom & Daughter) Weekend in Chicago. I have many friends who have flown out with their tween or teen and set out for the Windy City. Spending a day out with your daughter in the city of Chicago makes for a day filled with fun and adventure, pampering and fun shopping. From American Girl Place to the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel to checking out her favorite animals at the zoo, there are tons of great activities to fill an entire girl’s day out in Continue Reading