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Achieving Chicago Tourism Luxury on a Budget

by Norma Berry

As the economy fluctuates and people start reassessing their budgets many Americans have decided to make cutbacks in their budget. For many, travel was one of the first words on the list to hit the cutting room floor.

The travel industry quickly took up the cry of "staycations," encouraging people to act like tourists in their own towns and cities. While a staycation might work for a weekend, it's not quite the same as a full-fledged getaway.

The better solution? Choose a destination carefully, explore all your cost options and go somewhere! Perhaps the trip will be a day or two shorter than normal, or not quite as international as originally planned, but it will still be a trip.

Travelling and exploring new cities is an important experience that should never be completely deleted from anyone's budget. With so many intriguing cities just a few hours away by plane, it's always possible to find a way to make it happen. Chicago with its two airports can be a great destination for those looking for a bargain on luxury. Here are some tips for making the most of available downtown Chicago hotel packages.

Chicago Luxury on a Budget: Chicago is an incredibly diverse city with more to see and do than you'd have time for in a month and it is an easy choice for a fun, memorable vacation. Choosing a luxury hotel in Chicago is easy, and depends on the location and 'feel' you're after. For those looking for a cosmopolitan experience, staying at a hotel in downtown Chicago will give you easy access to everything the Loop has to offer. From a night at the opera to days at the many art museums, you'll be able to steep yourself in culture, and a downtown Chicago luxury hotel is definitely the way to go.

Chicago's Trendy Side: If a trendy Chicago hotel is more your scene, you'll find some of those, too. Sip green tea martinis and passion fruit cocktails at the sleek hotel lobby bars before heading out on the town to track down some local music. Be sure to schedule a visit to one of the serene day spas, where you're sure to find a trendy new treatment just waiting to be tried. A pilates stretching massage, maybe? Round the trendy Chicago tour out by touring what really matters: the restaurants! Ask your hotel concierge about joining a walking tour of the city's best restaurants and local neighborhood jewels, with lots of interesting local lore thrown in.

Shopping on the Mag Mile: On the Magnificent Mile, shopping is king. When your ideal vacation includes a significant chunk of time and money spent browsing through high end boutiques, a day on Chicago's Magnificent Mile is right up your alley. This shopping haven sports the basics you'd find in any hometown as well as the very high-end, awe-inspiring shops that leave you desperate for more. With over 450 stores, it's a shopper's dream, with unique local boutiques nestled against the department stores you know and love. Whether it's window shopping, or the real thing, Magnificent Mile shopping is an experience not to be missed.

From your home base of a downtown Chicago, it's easy for a newcomer to make the most of a quick visit to the area and soak up some local culture before heading back home. Remember the next time you're thinking of a luxury vacation on a budget to make sure Chicago is on your list destinations to consider!

Norma Berry has an interest in the downtown Chicago luxury hotel industry. Her passion extends along the downtown Chicago hotel and the Mag Mile shopping hotel district.

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