Thursday, February 9, 2012

Travel Unraveled Newsletter: Thursday February 9, 2012

Chicago Tribune Travel Unraveled Newsletter
Elysian offically becomes Waldorf Astoria

Elysian offically becomes Waldorf Astoria

 

Remember the Elysian Hotel? It met near universal acclaim as one of the nation's finest hotels. Well, as previously announced would happen, it's gone.

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A Chicago tradition from presidents to gangsters

A Chicago tradition from presidents to gangsters

 

Chicago is home to many historic hotels, but few may be as storied as the Blackstone. Twelve presidents — from Taft to Carter — have stayed at the Blackstone, some at times of national crisis. John F. Kennedy learned of Cuba's nuclear capabilities while eating a bowl of chowder.

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Offbeat Traveler: Unromantic places around the world

Unromantic places around the world

 

Tired of thinking about romantic places to go for Valentine's Day? Here are some unromantic locales to take your mind off of love, including a museum full of mummies, a park filled with giant lizards and an attraction sometimes referred to as the "Gates of Hell."

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Pictures: Carnival around the world

Carnival around the world

 

While New Orleans is the epicenter of Carnival in the United States with Mardi Gras, the rest of the world shows they know how to party as well. 2012 festivities culminate on Tuesday, Feb. 21.

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Hollywood finds romance in travel

Hollywood finds romance in travel

 

Love is always lovelier some place other than home. Well, at least in the celluloid universe.

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U.S. adds faster traveler screening to more airports
U.S. adds faster traveler screening to more airports

 

Travel experts share bargain-hunting tips
Travel experts share bargain-hunting tips

 

Drink wisely during business travel
One less for the road

 


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