More than just deep-dish pizza and hot dogs with no ketchup, Chicago can really tick all the right getaway boxes. Let me count the ways. There’s nothing like a decadent city escape to take you outside of yourself and “unquiet” the mind. Toronto’s partnership with Chicago began in the early 1990s, in part because we … Continue reading Chicago →

posted on Friday, April 10th, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in DESTINATIONS Comments Off on Chicago

This cheeky French chain of value-driven, design-forward hotels owned by Accor exhibits all the comforts of home with less attitude than you’d expect. Designed by Philippe Starck, the 156-room Mama Shelter is one of 13 in the world, including one in both London and LA. Vibe: “Mama is more than a building; it’s a lifestyle.” … Continue reading Lyon: Mama Shelter →

posted on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 by Doug Wallace Posted in HOTELS Comments Off on Lyon: Mama Shelter