no matter how much you love your new sneakers, it's probably a good idea to pack more comfortable, broken-in shoes for walking around a big city.
sit outside, sip white wine, and munch on fresh bread and salad in the sunshine. even if it's noon.
our hotel was brand new, so we got a fantastic deal, and the staff went above and beyond. i highly recommend looking for new hotels for your next travel adventure.
and our specific hotel was not only pet-friendly, (perfect for our imaginary pup) but also had a complimentary wine hour in the lounge every evening. yay!
and if you're ever in chicago and interested in visiting the top of the hancock building, skip the entry fee and simply head on up to the 96th floor and visit the restaurant and bar. beautiful view of the city.
and oh, remember to turn off the zoom when taking pictures of yourselves in the park. :)
I always wear comfortable shoes on vacation, and then I see all the girls wearing beautiful high heels who make me look bad. I hate when that happens.
ReplyDeletegorgeous photos! looks like a great time!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely ADORE Chicago! Looks and sounds like you had a wonderful time. :) And thanks for the travel tips!
ReplyDeleteYour kids are going to have the most insanely gorgeous eyes. I'm already jealous!
ReplyDeleteoh man. i love the chi. how was the deep dish?
ReplyDeleteI wish someone had given me these tips before I went to Seattle! My bf and I paid a ton of money to go to the top of the Space Needle and then we were taken out to dinner there that same night, so we could have saved our money and seen the views for free. At least we got to see Seattle at night and during the day!
ReplyDeleteaww carolyn, thanks! you're a cutie.
ReplyDeleteHaha, great tips!
ReplyDeletesounds incredible! mmmm, i've been craving a glass of white wine for a week now... this didn't help. ;) what a great trip you had!
ReplyDeletelove these photos (& tips)! what lens/camera are you using?
ReplyDeletebeautiful...you and simon have the loveliest eyes!
ReplyDeleteHow cute are you two?!
ReplyDeleteNina, for some reason, this reminded me instantly of you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLDjoJHnBpo
ReplyDeleteI think she's what you would sound (and look!) like if you happened to be a French singer. (:
gillian, thank you!!! wowza. awesome song and HUGE compliment. :)
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love your second tip :) So glad you had fun!
ReplyDeleteoh the palomar! i LOVE all kimpton hotels; they are usually SO nice and always have the wine hour, which is amazing. we stayed at the helix in DC not too long ago (also a kimpton) and had the best experience. how fun!!
ReplyDeletegreat tips, nina! thank you :)
i've never had a huge urge to visit the US of A though I do have family there... but your blog posts about your jaunts about the place make me think, perhaps one day ...:-)
ReplyDeletelovely photos
Mmm bread, wine and sunshine sound fabulous right now. Looks like you guys had a nice time!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! That bread photo has my mouth watering :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post Nina, I love the "don't forget to take your camera off zoom in the park!" so cute.
ReplyDeleteSimon's and your eyes look exactly the same! How beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove it! (Especially the drinking of wine and eating of delicious things in the sun!)
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