This city has some amazing architecture, doesn’t it? One great way to see it as a visitor, the host for out-of-town visitors, or just a local who wants to know more is through the Chicago Architecture Foundations Read More
May 222013
May 142013
This is a great deal whether you are a CTA commuter or you are planning a visit to Chicago this summer. Groupon has a three-day CTA pass for just $9.00. Normally, a three-day pass costs $20, and at Read More
May 122013
The Essex Inn isn’t Chicago’s fanciest hotel, but it’s decent and in a good location – right by Grant Park, near good restaurants, and a quick jaunt to the museum campus and North Michigan Avenue. The neighborhood is fine, with Read More
May 082013
Recently, I attended a media event put on by the Dordogne Tourist Board. Now, the south of France isn’t the most frugal of all places to go on vacation, but it’s about as cheap now as it Read More
Free sightseeing: The Baha’i House of Worship
Museums, North Shore, Travel
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May 062013
The Baha’i House of Worship is one of the more spectacular buildings in the Chicago area. It’s a landmark along Sheridan Road, where Wilmette meets Evanston. But you don’t have to be content with driving past Read More
Road trip: Indianapolis 500 tickets at a discount
Daily Deal Sites, Further Afield, Sports, Travel
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Apr 282013
Julie Sturgeon of Indianapolis on the Cheap reports that something like this never happens: discount tickets for the Indianapolis 500 race. But they are available, through Living Social: $39 for the 97th Running of the Read More
ScoreBig Promo Code for Major League Baseball
Cheap Dates, Sports, Travel
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Apr 252013
Working on vacation plans? Groupon has a deal at the Great Wolf Lodge
Further Afield, kids' activities, Travel
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Apr 192013
Whether you are going to Wisconsin Dells or further afield, Groupon has some good deals going right now at many locations of the Great Wolf Lodge. Groupon: Up to 38% off Great Wolf Lodge Deals Read More
Road trip! Summerfest schedule announced
Further Afield, Music, Travel
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Apr 052013
Lollapalooza sold out fast, didn’t it? Don’t worry, though – you can still catch a great summer music festival, and for much less than $95 per day. All you have to do is go to Milwaukee for Read More
It’s warmer in Las Vegas
Hotel Deals, Travel
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Mar 292013
This winter has been a killer. It’s time to plot your escape to Las Vegas. Groupon is offering rooms at the Palms Place hotel for as little as $41 per night. Take a stack of Read More
Travel: It’s warmer in California
Travel
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Mar 202013
If you finally lost patience with Chicago this week, get thee to California. Groupon has some nice deals this week for Sonoma and San Clemente, where no one knows what 20-degree temperatures are. Read More
Tuesday Tip: The Best Parking App
Airport Information, Chicago, Thrifty Tips, Transportation, Travel
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Feb 262013
Yes, parking downtown is expensive, but sometimes, you have to do it. It’s even more of a hassle if you, like me, boycott the city’s parking meters. That’s why there is the Best Parking app, free for Read More