Destination USA: Chicago, IL - Christmas 2015

I just love the shopping in Chicago! North Michigan Avenue AKA The Magnificent Mile is the place to be to catch deals on every luxury, high end designer you can think of. I had such a great time and grabbed such good content I've decided to share this vacation in three parts, starting here with travel. Take a peek at part one here and leave your comments below.

TRANSPORTATION: We took a road trip to take advantage of the low fuel cost we experienced as a nation during the holidaze and were able to travel for far less money than airfare for three to The Windy City. From Cleveland it was a 3 tank trip there and pack.

Road Trip: Hello Indiana!!!

Playing in the whip....

Welcome to CHICAGO...Mayor Rahm sign was foreboding

Downtown Chicago Horizon

ACCOMODATIONS: We stayed in a suite off North Michigan Avenue that was complete with everything you need to have a real vacation even if you never left the room. We enjoyed a full kitchen, complimentary breakfast, alcohol, dinner and more each night plus we had grocery shopping, laundry and housekeeping staff on call as needed. We were less than 1/4 mile from Michigan Avenue and had lunch delivered Christmas Eve. Perfect accommodations for this area and very family friendly, four legged family too!!! 

Refrigerator, Microwave, Dishwasher, Toaster, Coffee Maker and more....

My mini-me enjoying one of his favorite shows

ATTRACTIONS: The city is filled with so many historical sites yet has changed since I was last there. There is no more Harpo Studios, Orpah moved on as she should have. LaPerla moved lol! We did see lots of other cool sites and took tons of pictures at every turn, Michael Jordan's Steakhouse, The Chicago Tribune, Trump International, luxe shops and more. 

One of my favorite pictures

Little kid store

Big kid store