Carl Sandburg famously called it “City of the Big Shoulders,” but there are plenty of big houses, too, from the stately mansions of the Gold Coast to expansive hipster homes on the Near West Side and sprawling suburban properties. Get…
Thinking of getting away with family and/or friends for the holidays? Now is the time to book — we’re seeing vacation rental properties get snatched up quickly already. If you’re already looking to late 2022 and beyond to plan a…
If you’re tired of sterile hotel rooms, try something a little more adventurous on your next trip by booking a unique vacation rental instead. Whether you want a city-adjacent treehouse, a shipping-container cabin in the woods, a swank Frank Lloyd…
When it comes to vacations, nothing spells relaxation and fulfillment quite like a private pool where you don’t have to fight anyone for a lounge chair or share bathrooms and changing rooms with the masses. To that end, we’ve rounded…
It’s said that good things come in small packages, and that’s certainly true of many Vrbo and Airbnb tiny house accommodations. Over the past few years, the houses have become a far-reaching phenomenon, and it’s easy to see why. They’re…
If camping is all about unwinding in the great outdoors, glamping — or glamorous camping — is all about doing the same while retaining as many creature comforts as possible. Originating from 19th century African safaris, this luxurious form of…
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack and rent me a cool place to stay. Believe it or not, in Pensacola, Florida, it’s possible to stay overnight at an actual…
After months of self-quarantine, you may be ready for that beach trip, but still not equipped to cope with crowds. Luckily, there are plenty of secluded stretches of sand to…
We all need vacations once in a while. But sometimes you need a vacation so far from the reach of your cellphone’s reception that the rest of the world temporarily…
In need of a vacation? We feel you. While some folks like to head to the ocean, a lakeside getaway can be more relaxing and a better value for your…
If you’ve ever walked into an Airbnb property and thought, “Boy, this is not as advertised,” we feel you. While some vacation rentals are exactly as wonderful as you’d hoped,…
If you’re not yet familiar with Plum Guide, let us be the first to introduce you. It’s a lot like Vrbo and Airbnb, but it vets its properties extensively using…
Looking to get away? If you’re spending time and money to recharge in a new location, we think you deserve the best of what that location has to offer, including…
You may not be a millionaire but that doesn’t mean you can’t live one during your next vacation. For about the same price as a room in a luxury hotel,…
Some folks like to go, go, go while they’re vacationing. Others enjoy lounging a bit — maybe ordering room service and taking a swim in the hotel pool. If you’re…
Planning a wedding can be stressful. Every detail must be analyzed, then analyzed again — flowers, food, favors, and more. You can make things easy on yourself by choosing a…
Many of us are still avoiding crowded beaches, overpopulated cities, and thronged tourist attractions as we contemplate our 2024 travel plans. If it hasn’t occurred to you already, why not…
While caves, hobbit holes, earth houses, and the like might not be the first thing you think about when considering a vacation rental through a site like Airbnb or Vrbo,…