Thursday, December 29, 2011

Travel Unraveled Newsletter: Thursday December 29, 2011

Chicago Tribune Travel Unraveled Newsletter
Pilot a plane around the Loop, Wrigley Field  for $165

Pilot a plane around the Loop, Wrigley Field for $165

 

Aspiring pilots can get a bird's eye view of downtown Chicago and Wrigley Field during a two-hour private flight lesson from Chicago Executive Flight School. The $165 lesson includes an hour of flight time, sameday classroom instruction and FAA-certified flight instructor supervision.

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Old World landmark reborn in the Loop

Old World landmark reborn in the Loop

 

Hotel Burnham possesses an Old World style and grace that could put any modern-day skyscraper to shame. Designed by Daniel Burnham's firm and completed in 1895, the former Reliance Building is considered a predecessor to the skyscrapers of today with its glass-and-steel frame and terra cotta facade.

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Travel Picks: Top 5 trend forecasts for 2012

Top 5 trend forecasts for 2012

 

Your last trip this year may just be driving home for Christmas, but 2012 is already shaping up to be a year when travelers will be seeking to maximize their money with gateway destinations, mini-upgrades and combine adventure with altruism.

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Santa Anita preps for Dec. 26 opening

Santa Anita opened Dec. 26

 

L.A.'s premier racetrack opened its 75th winter/spring meeting on Dec. 26. The picturesque venue is best known for being the home of the legendary racehorse Seabiscuit. It has had a role in many Hollywood hits and is featured in the upcoming HBO series "Luck."

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If the Mayan calendar means it's over, here's where celebs would head

If the Mayan calendar means it's over, here's where celebs would head

 

The Mayan calendar ends a 5,126-year cycle on Dec. 21, 2012. That might not mean a thing. Or it could signal the end of the world. There's a lot of leeway here. We asked several celebrities where they would spend their last day on Earth.

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Budget cuts: Take that Amtrak trip sooner, not later
Seniors on the Go: Take that Amtrak trip sooner, not later

 

XL passengers invade my economy-class seat
XL passengers invade my economy-class seat -- and airlines let them

 

Avoid airport floor naps: Sack out at the airport
Sack out at the airport

 


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