At a place like KeyLime Cove Water Park Resort and Hotel in Gurnee, Ill., a down economy can actually spell good news. But the property works hard, especially via partnerships with nearby attractions, to draw Milwaukee and Chicago staycationers.
If you need a staycation with the family, but have only a day or two to spare, a quick jaunt down I-94 to the Wisco / Illini border might be your golden ticket. Although summertime opens up more options, this trip is a winner regardless of the season.
Friday January 20th, 2012 - Gurnee, IL No rest for the wicked. Up and at ’em. I signed myself up for another network meet and greet breakfast this morning, and it started at 7:30 at the Golden Corral in Gurnee, IL. I’ve never been a morning person, even when I worked in mo...
Tuesday May 3rd, 2011 - Gurnee, IL/Chicago, IL Up early to go get a new pair of glasses. I hadn’t had an eye exam in a while and had no idea what it all would cost. I’ve always paid for my own glasses, and it’s been expensive. I’ve heard that a lot of people ha...
Tuesday June 1st, 2010 - St. Charles, IL Nobody can change the world in a day, so I didn’t try. My goal was to put in as solid of a work day as I could, and I think I did. I got up extra early and my main focus was to get back in the mall and start walking again. I haven’t...
Wednesday April 21st, 2010 - Lake Villa, IL Since I blew my chances to both rest up or accomplish anything productive yesterday, it felt extra good to kick it up a notch and get a lot done today. The weather was spectacular and these kind of days don’t come along very often arou...
Thursday February 25th, 2010 - Gurnee, IL The struggle for balance continues, but I’m making progress. First things first, I crawled out of the rack and got to the mall to get my laps in early. I could walk near home and get results, but I like the mall. The temperature is...