Destinations Diva

View from the Trump Tower Few American cities have more to offer than Chicago, Illinois.  This windy cosmopolitan city offers a rich range of cultural activities, dining, theater and architecture. It’s hard to decide what to do first upon arrival in the windy city.  I recommend taking an architectural river cruise at sunset.  Board an open air boat and listen as the knowledgeable tour guides highlight the city’s architecture and history.  The as it gets darker, the light begin to shine with different colors for spectacular views. The front desk at the Mile North Hotel We opted to stay in a boutique hotel instead of a larger hotel.  The Mile North Hotel is a half block from Michigan Avenue with Gino's famous pizza right next door.  The location couldn't be better with Nordstrom on the corner.  We found the rooftop bar on our first night with fantastic views of the city.  This place is popular with locals and a great spot to unwi...

Named the “Holy City” by the locals because of the high number of churches, Charleston, South Carolina is a treasure of a vacation destination.  Located in the heart of “low country,” and near the Atlantic Ocean, Charleston draws visitors from many different categories.  The historic hotels, eclectic restaurants, historic architecture and destination shopping areas draw visitors to Charleston from all over the world. Civil War buffs will love visiting Patriots Point and Fort Sumpter, the site that kicked off the Civil War.  Adventurers will love the water sports including sailing, motor boating and the very popular activity, flyboarding. Though on a small scale, the shopping in Charleston can compete with major shopping destinations like New York and Chicago.  Along historic King Street, you’ll find national brands, such as Pottery Barn, H&M and even Louis Vuitton.   If searching for handmade items, there are two places to start your sea...