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Art Meets Luxury at 21c Art Museum Hotels

Lisa Waterman GrayAugust 14, 2019

It’s been 13 years since preservationists and art collectors, Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown, opened their first 21c Museum Hotel. It operates inside renovate... Read More...

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Anderson Japanese Gardens waterfall in spring

Anderson Japanese Gardens Offers a Tranquil Respite in Illinois

Susan Lanier-GrahamMarch 13, 2018

During a visit to Rockford, Illinois, I was impressed by the beauty of this riverfront midwestern town. One of my favorite spots was the Anderson Japanese Garde... Read More...

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Summer in Chicago

Susan Lanier-GrahamAugust 1, 2017

This article originally appeared in the August 2017 issue of So Scottsdale! Chicago might be known as the "Windy City" with long, cold winters, but its summe... Read More...

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Experience Upscale Green Stays at The Peninsula Chicago

Lisa Waterman GrayJune 28, 2017

I arrived at The Peninsula Chicago in the heart of downtown, at the hotel’s invitation, on a chilly March evening, after dining with friends. Luxury defined thi... Read More...

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In the Holiday Spirit

Susan Lanier-GrahamDecember 4, 2016

This article originally appeared online in AAA Home & Away in December 2016. German-inspired Christmas markets are popping up across the U.S. Glitteri... Read More...

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Art Meets Luxury at 21c Art Museum Hotels

Anderson Japanese Gardens Offers a Tranquil Respite in Illinois

Summer in Chicago

Experience Upscale Green Stays at The Peninsula Chicago

In the Holiday Spirit

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