I received an e-mail from a contact in Chicago over the weekend offering several discounted vacation packages from Hotel 71 – which is right down the street from the Intercontinental Chicago (where I stayed).

Deals include discounted rooms, food and beverage credit, tours, etc.

I tried to spend a night at Hotel 71 when I was in town, but renovations were on-going at the time.

I hear good things – yet of course cannot confirm at the moment.

If anyone wants to visit the city this summer, write to me (freddymcgough@gmail.com) and I will pass along the opportunities.