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This 8-mile singletrack in Carpentersville, IL. is perfect for beginners without giving up on the excitement. The terrain is varied with steep descents, plenty of jumps, twisty trails through the woods and long stretches through meadows.
For over 50 years, Oney's Tree Farm has been the place where family Christmas traditions begin with a hunt for the perfect tree across the rolling hills. Precut and trees to plant are also available. Owned and operated by the Peterson family, the farm offers free horse-drawn wagon rides and visits with Mrs. Claus in her North Pole house. The 1904 barn turns into a magical gift shop, bakery and hot lunch spot with the Peterson grandchildren working alongside family and friends. Custom fresh wreaths, garland and centerpieces, created by Grandma Dawn Peterson, are also available. Open the day after Thanksgiving and daily through mid-December from 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Oney's also sells homegrown trees, shrubs and perennials to the public in April and May. Tap into the Peterson family's decades of experience by bringing pictures and measurements of the landscape space for custom design services. Open spring and fall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Large bentgrass tees and greens give this fun layout a big course feel. Several shots from elevated tees provide a beautiful view of the area. Features pro-shop, snack bar and club house.
CITY:Arlington Heights
The newly renovated Bowen park's theme for their new playground is "Forest Findings". The overall layout offers tiered play areas arranged on the northwest hillside of Bowen Park. Fun and learning will go hand-in-hand as children and their families enjoy modern playground amenities, combined with several environmental learning stations that represent a forest ecosystem. Parents and kids alike will also enjoy the six-station fitness/exercise trail located on the perimeter of the playground.
Bowling, cosmic bowling, video arcade, Pizza Hut Express and more.
WhirlyBall combines basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport! Whether you're planning a holiday party, corporate outing or meeting, team building session, bar/bat mitzvah, bachelor/bachelorette or birthday party, WhirlyBall is the most complete venue in Lake County offering a variety of entertainment options including WhirlyBall, two-level lasertag, climbing wall, video games, pool tables, complete food & beverage menus, fully-loaded sports bar and flexible event facility that comfortably accommodates 400+ guests.
CITY:Vernon Hills
Located in Palatine, IL, Deer Grove Forest Preserve has trails that offer a moderate level of difficulty. At almost 10 miles in length, the hiking trials make Deer Grove worth a visit. Split into two very individual sites connected by paved and unpaved trials, the east preserve features open wetlands surrounded by old fields and an in-progress savanna and prairie restoration. The west side is wilder, the forest denser and crisscrossed with footpaths along the rolling terrain. Quite woodlands, white-tailed deer and a completely different experience await the hiker on the west side. Both paths are equally enchanting.
The Quarry Cable Park and Grille
The Quarry Cable Park & Grille is located on the 32-acre North Lake of Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake. Enjoy wakeboarding at this next-generation cable wake park complete with a Full-Size Six-Tower cable system with jumps and features for experienced riders and two System 2.0 Two-Tower cable systems for beginners. Stay a little longer and enjoy the lakefront tap & grille, fire pits, live entertainment, sand volleyball, baggo, and open-air yoga. While promoting recreation and relaxation, The Quarry aims to provide a new approach to staying active for visitors near and far and invites everyone to unearth their potential.
CITY:Crystal Lake
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - In addition to quality parks and facilities, enjoy a variety of recreational programs and special events for all ages.
62 vehicle sites. Seasonal.
Wing Park golf course is a classic yet, sporty nine-hole golf course. Established in 1908, it is the oldest nine-hole municipal golf course. This superior golf course offers something for everyone. Expert players with only a couple of hours to spare or the amateur just beginning to learn their swing will all enjoy a day at Wing Park Golf Course.
We currently manage 25,268 acres of land and offer innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages. Visitors enjoy nearly 112 miles of trail for a variety of outdoor recreation uses, fishing ponds and lakes, public access to the Fox River, award-winning nature and history education programs and events, and three public golf courses. Facilities of special interest include Independence Grove near Libertyville, Ryerson Conservation Area near Deerfield, Lake County Discovery Museum near Wauconda, Greenbelt Cultural Center near Waukegan, and three golf courses (Brae Loch near Grayslake, Countryside near Mundelein, and ThunderHawk near Beach Park). Most Forest Preserves are open from 6:30 a.m. to sunset, every day of the year. Special hours apply at the golf courses, Discovery Museum, Greenbelt Cultural Center and Ryerson Woods.
The annual Lake County Fair runs for five days beginning the last Wednesday in July. Our Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. Monthly events including antique shows, swap meets, crafts shows, dog and horse shows, and much more. Visit our website for event schedule.
Offering good par fours with difficult par threes, this course is architecturally classic and slightly rolling, with medium-size greens.
This public park exhibits 100 varieties of roses, with historic Centennial Fountain as the garden's focal point.
Par 70. Open Sunrise to Sunset. 18 hole golf course, club house, pro shop, and restaurant and bar. Private parties upon request and availability.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Includes three ice surfaces, public skate 7 days a week, learn-to-skate and hockey classes, observation area, off-ice training center, party/conference rooms, arcade and a pro shop.
Crane's Landing Golf Course at Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
Crane's Landing Golf Course offers 18 holes of par 70 championship golf. This challenging, mature course is set amid a beautiful rolling landscape that's a pleasure to play for everyone from beginners to scratch golfers.
This beautiful course is set on 240 acres rich in bluegrass, protected wetland environments, and even magnificent rock formations with casading waterfalls.
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County
Over 25,000 acres, nearly 140 miles of trails and educational facilities. Enjoy relaxing, volunteering and exploring the forests, lakes, prairies, and open spaces.
Spring Valley Nature Center/Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880s living history farm and pioneer cooking demos.
Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville, Illinois, has everything an outdoors fanatic could want. Hikers, bicyclers, horseback riders and cross-country skiers can enjoy more than 6 miles of turf and limestone trails, including a convenient route to the Illinois Prairie Path. Trails around the McKee Marsh area feature two observation decks, a bird blind, and signs that describe the history and ecological significance of the marsh.
27 challenging regulation holes, driving range, two practice greens, full-service pro-shop and elegant clubhouse with an array of amenities.
Deluxe water park with tube slides, simulated river, zero-depth pools and sand activity areas.
Rocktown Adventures is a specialty outdoor retailer and adventure club. They offer sales, rentals, lessons, guided trips and related apparel for kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing. They also carry camping equipment, lifestyle apparel and transportation equipment. Rocktown's mission is to help you gear up and head out. They carry top equipment sold by knowledgeable staff. Their experienced instructors love to share their passion for the outdoors. The trip guides know the waterways and trails like the back of their hand. The shop is conveniently located near an abundance of recreational assets waiting to be discovered by you!
Home of the Elgin Public Museum, the park includes a petting zoo and the Family Aquatic Center.
WhirlyBall is a combination of basketball, hockey, lacrosse and bumper cars all rolled into one exciting sport. The Lake County location also includes a two-level laser tag arena, climbing wall, video games, pool tables and a sports bar. A second suburban outpost is located in Lombard.
CITY:Vernon Hills
Richardson's Adventure Farm - Home of the World's Largest Corn Maze! Their name says it all! This isn't your typical fall farm- Richardson Adventure Farm is an experience you can't find anywhere else!
CITY:Spring Grove
The Illinois Prairie Path was the first successful "rail-to-trail" conversion in the United States and inspired a national rail-to-trail movement in the United States in the mid-1960s. The trail is named for its rare segments of original, thousand year-old prairies. With 62 miles of biking, hiking, jogging, equestrian, and nature trails, this is an amazing natural resource that encompasses 4 towns: Elgin, Aurora, Batavia and Geneva and 3 counties. The surface is both asphalt and crushed stone.
Hailed by Golf Digest as "The best example of target golf yet built," the Golf Club includes pot bunkers, double greens, fescue-covered mounds and water hazards.
Two full-sized rinks are open for year-round skating. All Seasons also offers a game room, ballet room, pro shop and party room.
Bicycle/Hiking Trails - Aurora
More than 35 miles of scenic trails, from Aurora to Crystal Lake, pass through scenic landscapes. Active travelers enjoy biking, hiking, jogging and cross-country skiing. Nature-seekers enjoy bird watching and tranquil vegetation. Routes include the Fox River, Virgil Gilman and Red Oak Trails, and the Illinois Prairie Path.
Libertyville's Sports Complex offers something for everyone in the family. A 360° climbing mountain for rock climbing, a 40 tee automated heated driving range for year round practice and a fitness center offering group exercise classes, life fitness with cardio and hammer strength equipment, personnel trainers, a free weight room, ¼ mile running/walking track and a kids club. It also offers an open gym for indoor soccer, basketball, youth sports and training sessions. There is also 3,503 sq. ft. of meeting rooms suited for events from small family gatherings to corporate events and trade shows.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Ten minutes from O'Hare, Bensenville Park District offers everything for your leisure, fitness & banquet needs. From the outstanding White Pines Golf Club to the award-winning Deer Grove Water Park, come and enjoy a variety of activities, parks & events.
Say I Do at Brookfield Zoo! Imagine a breathtaking water fountain as the backdrop for your ceremony. Enjoy "Cocktails with the Animals" in one of our magnificent animal habitats. Savor an elegant dinner in one of our beautiful dinner venues. Let your Brookfield Zoo Consultant assist you to create the celebration of your dreams!
Creek Bend Nature Center features interpretive displays and hands-on exhibits. All the exhibits you loved at Tekakwitha Woods have been relocated here, including Prairie Ecology, with the bison and biodiversity components, and the ever-popular Clams-Eye View of the Fox River. There are separate rooms for classes and a lab. There's something for any nature lover at Creek Bend Nature Center, from bird watching to guided nature hikes, nature programs and self-guided activities.
CITY:St. Charles
The challenging 18-hole layout spans 90 acres of superbly manicured fairways and greens with 14 beautiful lakes to negotiate during a round. Features clubhouse, snack bar area, pro shop, and patio area.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Seventy-mile per hour riseballs, 240-foot frozen ropes, soft hands and lightning-quick reactions all wound into seven feverish innings of gritty, gutsy, fast-paced action. Welcome to hard-hittin', fast-pitchin', affordable family fun. Welcome to National Pro Fastpitch! Come out and chear on the teams!
Challenging and scenic 18-hole golf course that offers the public a fantastic practice facility with lighted driving range and natural grass tees. PGA golf instructors on staff to help improve your game. In addition, we can help you plan the perfect golf outing, small wedding or special event. Or stop by the Fireside Grill for breakfast, lunch, dinner or Friday fish fry.
A "living history" farm depicting life in the 1890s DuPage County. Original structures, authentic recreations and livestock combine to make a realistic 1890s working farm.
Championship 9-hole. Perfect course for beginners and teens. Great practice course for all skill levels. Unique Killian and Nugent design.
Ryerson Woods Conservation Area and Visitors Center
Ryerson Conservation Area is one of the best examples of a northern flatwoods forest, a rare northern Illinois landscape. The 552-acre Preserve supports some of Illinois' most pristine woodlands and several state-threatened and endangered species, and offers 6.5 miles of scenic trails that wind through a stately forest to the quiet Des Plaines River. The Welcome Center, opened in 2006, features "green" architecture and was designed using LEED standards. In addition to preserve information, it offers a nature library, exhibits and meeting rooms.
Bring a group of friends to play a round of paintball at Fox River Games. Open play or "walk-on" play is recreational play for all ages (age restrictions) and skill levels. Play as an individual or play in groups. Typically we are open every weekend Saturday and Sunday and during the summer we operate on Wednesdays and Fridays too. Please check our website for our operating schedule and specific hours of operation.
Professional caliber 18-hole golf course. Banquets/meetings up to 400 year-round. Four distinct rooms for meetings, seminars or receptions. Accessible from O'Hare Airport and major expressways.
A unique park for children ages two to nine years. Pirates' ship, paddle boats, train ride, climbing wall, and many more creative attractions for children. Concession and picnic areas. Birthday parties and rentals. Open daily June through August. Admission fee for children. Adults are always free.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Aurora's interactive science and technology center offers over 200 hands-on exhibits demonstrating the principles of electricity, weather, astronomy and nuclear energy.
All Seasons Apple Orchard is a u-pick apple orchard located in Woodstock, the county seat of McHenry County in Northern Illinois. We have more than 11,000 apple trees and 12 varieties of apples, including Honey crisp and the Asian pear. We also have a pick your own pumpkin patch (pumpkin picking), with six different varieties of pumpkins for your decorating and baking needs. Starting Labor Day Weekend, explore our 10 acre Corn Maze with 3 miles of pathways and 2 bridges. Spend time in our petting zoo, country farm market, or indoor grill restaurant which offers seasonal favorites like homemade apple donuts, apple cider, caramel apples, local honey and much more! At All Seasons Orchard, the hay ride (wagon ride) will take you on a tour through our beautiful orchards and is essential to a complete fall season experience! In our 20th year, we continue our commitment to producing the best apples in Illinois for you and your family!
Arrowhead provides extraordinary facilities, spectacular views and customized services. The Clubhouse accommodates from 20 to 300 guests and is the perfect site for private parties, corporate meetings, trade shows, team building or wedding receptions.
Moraine Hills State Park located in McHenry, Illinois, offers a tapestry of mosaic marshes, lakes, prairies, bogs, wooded hills and streams that are perfect for hikers, skiers and cyclists. The hike consists of two 8-mile loops of crushed gravel that takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete. With a rating of moderate to difficult, Moraine Hills State Park hike will surely make the top of every outdoor enthusiast's list.
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Brunswick Zone in Naperville offers bowling, billiards, an arcade/game room, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars plus meeting space for corporate parties, team-building and special events.
A gift of the Garden Club of Evanston in 1920, the Shakespeare Garden, tucked away on the Northwestern University Campus, boasts 29 varieties of flowers.
Dawn until dusk, a 36 m. trail is the forefront of outdoor recreation passing through Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia and Aurora. It winds along the banks of the Fox River through miles of prairie grass, overshadowing trees and blooming flowers.
Rice Pool and Water Park facilities include a zero-depth pool, thrilling slides, sand play area for children, adult lounge deck and sand volleyball courts.
Features a distinctive entertainment and dining venue. Celebrate "sophisticated fun" in our warm and inviting 45,000 square-foot indoor/outdoor facility complete with 20 bowling lanes and 10 bocce courts. Exceptional Italian-American bistro with wine cellar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and beautifully appointed event and party rooms that can accommodate groups from 20-600.
A fun and exciting play land offering 10 inflatable play structures, four party rooms and two age-appropriate play areas.
Sail boating, Memorial Day through Labor Day, and weekends in September and October. Includes boat rentals (sailboat and paddleboat), 2 mile bike/walk path, picnic area, and playground.
CITY:Arlington Heights
Gillson Park offers 60 acres of beautiful lakefront property, including a harbor and beach. It is ideal for picnics, bicycling, volleyball, tennis and other outdoor sports.
269-acre sports facility that offers upscale banquets, weddings, corporate picnics, golf and polo outings for 250-400 people. Tents can be added for larger groups.
CITY:Oak Brook
The Aquatic Center features a zero depth pool with play equipment, a water play structure, drop slide and diving board. You'll also find lockers/showers and a concession stand.
Let Aurora Skate Center share the joy of roller skating in a family-friendly environment. They pride themselves with offering something for everyone, from the little ones to adults who have been skating for years. Home of the Aurora 88s, Aurora Skate Center takes pride in their professional-quality hardwood maple "floating" floor. On Mondays they host a live organ-music dance session with Frank Pellico, organist for the Chicago Blackhawks, playing the only triple-deck Hammond X-66 Pipe Organ (w/ 26-ranks of pipes) in the country. See Friday and Saturday night on the "Daily Calendar" for "Fresh Fridays" and "Old vs. New School Saturdays!" See their web site for more events and details.
Dick's Sporting Goods - Schaumburg
Dick's Sporting Goods leads more athletes to victory by providing the edge they need to perform at their peak. They offer a deep assortment of sporting goods and apparel for baseball, football, hunting, golf, fishing and more.
Independence Grove Forest Preserve
This scenic 1,114-acre preserve offers a wide range of outdoor recreation and education opportunities centered around a 115-acre lake reclaimed from a gravel quarry. Visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing and boating, a Marina with boat rentals, a native garden and nearly seven miles of trails. The 19,000-square-foot Visitor Center features exhibits and a cafe. It can be rented for weddings and other private functions.
Located in the northeastern corner of Illinois in both McHenry and Lake counties, the Chain O'Lakes State Park is 60 miles northwest of Chicago. With nearly 6,500 acres of water and 488 miles of shoreline on the Chain, Chain O'Lakes State Park is the heart of a water wonderland. And, with six miles of relatively easy hiking and biking trails to navigate the scenery, Chain O' Lakes State Park has become a treasure to behold.
CITY:Spring Grove
Located in Algonquin only 30 short miles west of downtown Chicago is where you will find the Fox River Trail. This medium level trail hugs the Fox River between Aurora and Algonquin. The trail travels along the routes of historic railroad lines and crosses six bridges along the way while it changes surfaces between concrete, asphalt and crushed stone on its way through charming towns such as Carpentersville, Elgin and West Dundee.
Illinois' largest family entertainment center. Year round: bowling, bumper cars, roller skating, arcade, lazer tag and Rock-n-Roll mini golf. Seasonal: western trails miniature golf, go-karts, batting cages, soccer cages, jumpshot, Water Wars and bumper boats.
Aloha Falls Miniature Golf & Games
Seasonal facility offering outdoor miniature golf, a retro arcade, cafe and bar from spring to fall. Miniature Golf offers two Hawaiian-themed courses that offer a relaxing easy round of mini-golf on the Beach Course or an adventurous and difficult round on the Waterfall Course. Retro Arcade has over 100 of the favorite console games from the 80's and 90's with 10 screens devoted to classic console games and two 90" projection screens with modern consoles. Cafe & Bar features a few unique options including the Volcano Dog, and a Chocolate Avalanche ice cream float. Craft beers and sangria also available for the big kids!
The Grove National Historic Landmark
The prairie grove, covering 123 acres of ecologically diverse prairie land, is preserved and maintained as former home of the visionary horticulturist and educator Dr. John Kennicott, who brought his family from New Orleans to settle on his land in 1836. The Grove, located in Glenview, is a National Historic Landmark and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. It offers many opportunities for educational, environmental and historical enjoyment including two historic homes, the Kennicott House and the Redfield Estate; the Grove Interpretive Center, a Native American Village, a Log Cabin, a Schoolhouse, a Wetlands Greenhouse and numerous interpretive trails.
Get into the swing of spring at Bonner Heritage Farm! Enjoy a variety of spring-themed activities, crafts and demonstrations. Wagon rides, farm animals, food and entertainment round out the afternoon. Be sure to take a guided tour of the Bonner farmhouse.
Trampolines on steriods!! This giant warehouse is filled with commercial grade trampolines that are connected together. Play trampoline basketball, trampoline dodgeball and land in a huge foam pit. Kids of all ages love the fun and completely forget that they are getting exercise. Check out this exciting concept online for more pictures and videos.
CITY:Buffalo Grove
Dive into this beach-themed water park with 2 tall tube slides, drop-slide, diving well, walk-in swimming pool, splash 'n spray playground, sand play area and café. Locker rooms, showers & family restrooms. Available for group rentals for 50-1500 people.
CITY:Carol Stream
A 32-acre park built in cooperation with Batavia Park District, the city of Batavia and the Batavia Riverwalk Committee. Park your bikes by the Depot Museum and stroll the boardwalks through the wildflower garden.
Bonnie Brook Golf Course & Banquet Facility
Bonnie Brook is one of the most popular public courses in Lake County, boasting a meticulously manicured 18-hole course with rolling, wooded terrain. Its natural, picturesque landscape offers golfers the ability to enjoy tree-lined fairways, spacious greens, small lakes and the beauty of the north branch of the Waukegan River, which flows gently throughout the course. With a course length of 6,701 yards, Bonnie Brook offers championship golfers a solid test while being friendly and forgiving to the high handicappers. The clubhouse features a Indoor Golf and Learning Center which houses a P3Proswing Simulator. The simulator and its software helps analyze a player's swing and provides guidance how to improve their game and is available on an appointment basis only.
Just 45 minutes northwest of Chicago is a state natural area featuring the state's only quaking bog with an open water center. Volo Bog State Natural Area was created when the melting of glaciers pushed deep into the ground 12,000 years ago.
Canoe & Pedal Boat Rentals: Pottawatomie Park
Enjoy the scenery from the waters of the Fox River! Rentals Mid-May through Mid-August. All rentals launch from the River View Miniature Golf Complex within Pottawatomie Park. Deposit required. Children age 15 and younger must be accompanied by an adult (age 18+). All rentals are subject to safe river & weather conditions. Sorry, no boat rentals on July 4th.
CITY:St. Charles
Ten-acre horse farm offers hayrides and riding lessons, plus a petting zoo, exotic animals and even a monthly line dancing event.
Located on over 325 acres including a 28-acre fishing lake with a one-mile multiple use trail and a restored prairie grass development. The remains of the extinct elephant-like mastodon were found in this lake in the 1930s. Attractions include a life-size sculpture of a mastodon at the Mastodon Gallery, the gorgeous Sunken Garden, an 18-hole golf course and driving range, a zoo, war memorials, a winter recreation area and a 8,000-square-foot BMX & Skate Park.
This 1930s living history farm features a farmhouse, barns, livestock, farm discovery trails, fruit orchard, garden plots and a picnic pavilion.
CITY:St. Charles
Over 45 exhibits of native Illinois wildlife and domestic farm animals; tree-shaded picnic area - seating for 300; "Exclusive Use" facility rentals; private party room; open year-round.
Beverly Lake Forest Preserve Trail is perfect for hiking and biking. The five mile out and back trail located near Dundee that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
CITY:Hoffman Estates
Want to relive Ferris Bueller's Day Off? Then visit this North Shore beach that was featured in the hit flick.
A tropical paradise waterpark. Three giant water slides, tot pool, vortex pool, drop slide, three-story funhouse with plunge pool. concessions, picnic areas, locker rooms with family changing areas. Daily admission and season passes. Open Memorial Day through Labor Day.
CITY:Elk Grove Village
Come and discover this botanical gem, the Oak Park Conservatory! Visit fern, tropical and desert greenhouses. Special floral displays offered in January, February, March, April, November and December. The Tropical Room also boasts birds and a bridged lagoon with fish and turtles. Private rentals are available at the Conservatory Center and Rubinstein Room. The Rubinstein Room is great for small events, while the operations room is perfect for hands on arts and crafts.
CITY:Oak Park
Didier Farms offers a variety of vegetables and flowers in our greenhouse this spring, and our farmers market in summer. U-pick opportunities are plentiful throughout the summer, weather permitting. During our Pumpkinfest, the last week of September and all of October, we offer hayrides, pony rides, corn maze and an exotic zoo, in beautiful Lake County. Also enjoy the Buffalo Creek Mining Co, pony & camel rides, Animal Land, Pumpkin Playland, kiddie rides, Parakeet Encounter, Pig Races (Sat, Sun & Mon) Pumpkin Patch Café, homemade apple cider & pumpkin donuts made daily. Antique tractor display, fall produce, birthday parties and school groups by reservation only.
The Chicago Botanic Garden Loop offers a moderate level of difficulty to those wanting to experience quiet beauty in far north Cook County. The 385-acre garden is home to 2.4 million plants and is one of the most visited gardens in the country. Hiking will take you 4.5 hours and with almost 7 miles of trails, mostly paved you will get to experience both the lagoons and the Botanic Garden.
St. Charles Paddlewheel River Boats
Cruise the scenic Fox River from Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles on the Fox River Queen or the St. Charles Belle paddlewheel riverboats. Daily afternoon sightseeing trips or private charter cruises May 1-October 15.
CITY:St. Charles
This quiet and clean preserve features a 1-mile trail for hikers, bicyclists and cross-country skiers, three beautiful picnic shelters, a 3-acre pond for fishing, open playfields and a playground. The Half Day Forest Preserve is also the starting point for the Des Plains River Trail which links this preserve to the Wright Woods Forest Preserve. The entrance and parking area are located on Route 21 (Milwaukee Avenue) at the light for Woodlands Parkway, south of Route 60 (Townline Road) and just north of Route 22 (Half Day Road).
CITY:Vernon Hills
Galena Cellars Winery & Tasting Room
You're in good company. Experience the charm of Galena in suburban Geneva. The newest addition to the Galena Cellars Family, the Geneva Wine Tasting Room & Gift Shop hosts a beautiful oak bar in a light, airy setting. In the warmer months, enjoy live music with wine and cheese on the outdoor patio. Sit. Swirl. Sip & Savor. Relax on our beautiful Wine Patio after shopping Geneva's historic district.
Spring Valley Nature Center/ Volkening Heritage Farm
135 acres, natural history museum, handicapped-accessible trails, 1880's living history farm and pioneer cooking demos. Cost for some programs.
All new tropical-themed water park with water slides, wading pool, unique circular drop slide, children's spray ground, locker rooms, concession stands, and more!
Set among mature oak and hickory trees, lakes and streams, this full-service event facility with 27 holes offers both 18-hole and 9-hole play, and is recognized as one of the best public courses in America.
Lipizzaner Stallions have been enchanting audiences for 450 years. Witness art and history come to life at one of our summer performances. From the playful bounding of new foals to the strong, precise jumps of our stallions, the whole family will be captivated by the strength, beauty, and intelligence of hese horses. Each performance, to music, is a study in classical horsemanship which has been practiced in Europe since the 16th century; the Lipizzaners have been performing at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, Austria since the 1500's. There are very few places in the United States where such an art can be observed. We offer a taste of Vienna, Austria right in your back yard.
CITY:Old Mill Creek
Rink Side Sports and Family Entertainment
Fun for the whole family in this state of the art entertainment center featuring a regulation-size ice skating rink offering hockey games, public skating and lessons, 180 video and interactive games, virtual reality laser tag arena, 18 holes of glow in the dark miniature golf, and snack bar featuring awesome home made pizza. Group events and birthday party packages with several packages to choose from with many different activities, or we can cater to fit your needs. Visit the website for special events and hours as they can vary during the season.
Bicyclists and hikers can travel this trail that runs from Caldwell and Devon Avenues in Chicago, to the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe. The 20-mile trail winds along the Chicago River past the Skokie Lagoons and through forest preserves.
The annual Lake County Fair runs for five days beginning the last Wednesday in July. The Expo Building is available for rent for meetings, shows, weddings, and events year-round. Monthly events including Antique Shows, Swap Meet, Crafts Shows, Dog and Horse Shows, and much more. Visit the website for event schedule.
Whether you're interested in science or just fishing in the ponds near the buffalo herd you're welcome at Fermilab. Take a self-guided tour of the laboratory, the Art Gallery and science and educational displays. View the grounds from the 15th floor observation area. Visitors may also visit the Lederman Science Center. Performing arts and lectures. Groups welcome by appointment. Public tours are offered every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and as part of the Ask-a-Scientist event on the first Sunday of each month.
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Batavia
Dotted along the 179-mile byway, you'll find an unprecedented series of interpretive murals. Each artistically embodies the cultural heritage of the community where it is located and the legacy of the historic highway. Needless to say, taking a road trip to all or a couple makes for a nostalgic adventure.


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The Pipe family stable warmed up for this week's Cheltenham Festival by taking yesterday's £70,000 Imperial Cup at Sandown. Baltimore Rock was trainer David Pipe's third winner of the two-mile handicap hurdle, following six for his father, Martin, but a first for rider Tom Scudamore, whose own father, Peter, won it twice. "It's about time I did win one of these," the stable jockey said after steering the 7-1 shot to a length success.
There is generally a bonus prize for an Imperial Cup winner who can follow up at Cheltenham, but yesterday's sponsors, William Hill, could be saved a payout of a further £100,000 as Baltimore Rock may not make the cut for the County Hurdle, his only entry.
The field for Friday's Gold Cup will be finalised on Wednesday, but for the moment 17 remain in contention, headed by last year's winner and favourite, Bobs Worth, trained by Nicky Henderson, and his market rival Silviniaco Conti, from Paul Nicholls's yard. Henderson will be double-handed, with Triolo D'Alene also among yesterday's declarations, but Silviniaco Conti's stablemate Rocky Creek was ruled out with ringworm. Ireland's challenge was boosted by Willie Mullins's On His Own, supplemented at a cost of £27,500.
The sport, though, was put in perspective by the reason for the news Tony McCoy will not ride again before the Festival – his 19th – opens on Tuesday. He will spend today and tomorrow in hospital with his infant son Archie, who underwent heart surgery on Friday.Reuse content

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UCL Innovation and Enterprise Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Fund
Applicants from all UCL academic and professional service departments are invited to bid for funding from UCL Innovation and Enterprise's Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Fund.
Publication date: 20 February 2017
UCL start-up RecommendMe targets social isolation
RecommendMe is a fast-growing UCL start-up which aims to improve the lives of older people by helping them to become more active and better connected with their local community. Its founders created a digital platform that gives details of activities – from craft clubs to computer workshops and exercise classes – which are aimed at older residents.
Publication date: 20 February 2017
Ingenious toothbrush gadget gets backing from Unilever
UCL start-up Playbrush has signed a deal with consumer goods giant Unilever to launch a co-branded version of its products for the French market this year.
Publication date: 26 January 2017
Entrepreneurship courses offer chance to hone business and life skills
This spring, UCL Innovation and Enterprise will relaunch its highly successful Short Courses for Entrepreneurs programme.
Publication date: 16 January 2017
UCL start-up bio-bean returns to campus to turn your waste coffee into biofuel
UCL graduate Arthur Kay (BSc Architecture 2013), co-founder of the coffee grounds recycling company bio-bean, the biofuels and biochemicals company, has joined forces with UCL Estates, Sodexo, O&G, UCLU and Bywater Waste Management, to turn waste coffee grounds from coffee shops across campus into fuel.
Publication date: 12 January 2017
Phase 1 of the UCL Bright Ideas Challenge – Winners Announced!
Starting from more than 200 student, staff and recent graduate sign ups Phase 1 of the UCL Bright Ideas Challenge came to a close this month following two extraordinary days of business idea pitches.
Publication date: 23 December 2016
UCL joins board of London Economic Action Partnership
Dr Celia Caulcott, Vice-Provost (Enterprise and London), has been appointed to the board of a new Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) launched by the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, to help boost jobs and support economic growth in the capital.
Publication date: 23 December 2016
Costa and UCL start-up transform coffee waste into renewable fuel
UCL start-up bio-bean is turning more than 3,000 tonnes of waste coffee grounds into low-carbon fuel in a new partnership with coffee giant Costa.
Publication date: 20 December 2016
UCL Technology Fund invests £1m in to School of Pharmacy project to treat pancreatic cancer
The UCL Technology Fund (UCLTF), which provides funding and support for UCL's most transformative innovations, has approved an investment of up to £1m in Professor Stephen Neidle's 'G-Quadruplex' Targeting project, which has the potential to treat pancreatic and other cancers.
Publication date: 13 December 2016
UCL launches new Infrastructure Academy, as part of UK-China governments' Infrastructure Alliance
UCL and the UK Government launched today the UK-China Infrastructure Academy, a major new initiative to help train Chinese companies and officials on investment processes in the UK and to encourage greater Chinese investment in UK infrastructure projects, building on the £4bn already invested by Chinese companies in UK regeneration and infrastructure since 2012.
Publication date: 5 December 2016
Student entrepreneur wins award for café that tackles homelessness
Former UCL student Julius Ibrahim (BSc Economics) has won an award from the British Red Cross for his start-up cafe Second Shot Coffee, which employs, trains and supports people affected by homelessness.
Publication date: 28 November 2016
New solution for making 2D nanomaterials
Two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials have been made by dissolving layered materials in liquids, according to new UCL-led research.
Publication date: 24 November 2016
UCL Vice-Provost (Enterprise) gives evidence to MPs on industrial strategy
Dr Celia Caulcott, Vice-Provost (Enterprise), gave evidence recently to the House of Common's Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee enquiry on industrial strategy. The session she attended discussed the role of universities in industrial strategy, the importance of strengthening university-business collaboration and coordinating regional and national interests.
Publication date: 24 November 2016
UCL alumnus attracts headlines with innovative fashion platform
UCL start-up Amaliah featured in the Metro newspaper last week in an article about changing fashions for modern Muslim women.
Publication date: 21 November 2016
Collaborating in India to address global challenges: UCL at the India-UK TECH Summit
UCL engineering, big data and education experts joined Prime Ministers Theresa May and Narendra Modi at a conference exploring future collaboration opportunities between India and the UK.
Publication date: 16 November 2016
UCL spin-outs at heart of new £1 billion life sciences investment group
UCL spin-out companies will
be at the heart of a new £1 billion life sciences company which has been
created by three major investors in cancer
research and other biotech fields.
Publication date: 11 November 2016
£100 for 100 words winners announced
UCL we're passionate about solving problems!
UCL Innovation and Enterprise recently ran a competition asking UCL students to submit an idea they had which would tackle some of the world's grandest challenges. It didn't matter how small, raw or novel the idea was – we still wanted to hear!
Publication date: 3 November 2016
A new team to drive forward innovation and enterprise at UCL
I have recently appointed a new senior management team, who bring a breadth of experience from the public and private sector.
Publication date: 20 October 2016
Chirp flies with Skylander
Chirp, a UCL spin-out which developed a way of transferring data between devices using an audio signal, has made a deal with Skylander to allow gamers to transfer characters from their consoles to a phone using the technology.
Publication date: 11 October 2016
UCL spin-out Achilles Therapeutics to develop immunotherapies for cancer
A new spin-out company Achilles Therapeutics has been launched to develop immunotherapies for cancer, based on the work of scientists from UCL and its associated hospitals.
Publication date: 5 October 2016
UCL Consultants appoint new Director of Bespoke Short Courses
Tony Osude joined UCL Consultants Ltd (UCLC)
to take up a newly created position as Director, Bespoke Short Courses. Tony is leading the development of a new division based in UCLC focused
on the origination, development and delivery of high end custom
programmes to senior decision makers in the private and public sectors
nationally and globally, drawing on UCL's multi-disciplinary and cutting
edge academic expertise.
Publication date: 3 October 2016
Cell Medica and UCL collaborate to develop modified T cell receptor products for the treatment of cancer
London, UK – August 24, 2016 – Cell Medica, a leader in developing, marketing and manufacturing cellular therapeutics for cancer and infections, has signed a research collaboration with UCL aiming to utilize UCL's novel T cell receptor (TCR) technology to generate leading-edge modified TCR products for the treatment of cancer.
Publication date: 24 August 2016
UCL names first winners of Farha New Venture Awards
UCL has announced the first three winners of the new Farha New Venture Awards which support promising student start-up businesses and social enterprises.
Publication date: 24 August 2016
Santen and UCL to collaborate on ophthalmic research and education
Osaka, Japan and London, UK – Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. and UCL today announced that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on ophthalmic research and education.
Publication date: 2 August 2016
UCL Innovation and Enterprise launches
Innovation is at the heart of UCL's ethos: as part of UCL2034 we have committed to build on our current activities to enhance creation of societal and economic value from our research and innovation. Since coming to UCL last year I have been greatly impressed by the many ideas our students and staff have and their enthusiasm in developing the application of those ideas outside the university to make a difference for the good. And we can be proud of our encouragement of enterprise amongst our staff and students, supporting 31 spin-out companies and almost 200 student start-up businesses in the last five years.
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- Date: 1717
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- Date: 1723
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- Date: 14 OCT 1786
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This has become a go-to favorite for customers and staff alike at K&L. Priced at a level that allows for corks to pop any old time it suits you, the Montechiara phenomenon continues to gain followers by the hour. See for yourself why this value sparkler is getting so much attention.
Inventory: Hollywood Main Warehouse Redwood City San Francisco
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "Delicately scented, this alluring sparkler opens with aromas of white flowers and freshly picked orchard fruit. The vibrant, linear palate delivers crisp apple, pear and a citrus note accompanied by racy acidity and an elegant perlage. (KO)" (12/2015) James Suckling: "This is round and delicious with candied-apple and lemon aromas and flavors. Full-bodied, fresh and clean. Drink now." (10/2015) K&L Notes: San Venanzio has won many awards over the years. At K&L they get the coveted "Guido" award two thumbs up and three stars for value. On the nose, there are generous notes of apples, pe... Read More »
Inventory: Hollywood Main Warehouse Redwood City San Francisco
90 points James Suckling: "A creamy and delicious Prosecco with sliced-pear and lemon character. Medium body, a creamy texture and fine bubbles. Drink now." (11/2016) 90 points Wine Enthusiast: "This luminous sparkler opens with aromas of jasmine, orange blossom and white peach. The crisp, refreshing palate doles out green apple, Bartlett pear and white almond alongside vibrant acidity and a silky mousse. (KO)" (12/2015) Wine Spectator: "A balanced sparkler, fresh and stony, with a subtle mix of crunchy white peach, Thai basil, sliced almond and lemon pith, set on the refined mousse. (AN)" (4/2016) K&L Notes: From medium-elevation hillside v... Read More »
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90 points Wine & Spirits: "There's a hint of complexity in the interplay between this wine's gentle sweetness and crisp acidity, like biting into a freshly picked ripe pear. It's lean and focused, a match for warm goat cheese on crostini." (12/2009) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The non-vintage Prosecco del Valdobiaddene Extra Dry is a featherweight Prosecco displaying light, crisp, grapefruit and citrus notes, pure flavors, good acidity and a zesty, but not overly aggressive effervescence. Enjoy it over the next year. (RP)" (6/2014) Wine Enthusiast: "This offers aromas of wisteria, jasmine, white stone fruit and a whiff of almond. ...Read More »
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92 points Vinous: "Pale straw. Very pure and precise aromas of white stone fruit complicated by hints of ripe apricot and minerals and perked up by hints of white flowers. Clean fresh and juicy, with almost saline flavors of stone fruit and yellow apple. Long fresh and creamy on the extremely refined finish. Super Prosecco from Follador, whom I consider one of the true masters of the Glera grape variety and wine. 92+ (ID) Silvano Follador is in my opinion the single best producer of Prosecco today...made in a relatively drier style than most of his colleagues, are much s ...Read More »
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Wine Spectator: "Well-spiced and fruit-forward, with candied black cherry and crème de cassis notes, backed by lively acidity. Graphite, spice and orange zest details show on the finish." (12/2015)
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91 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The NV Franciacorta Cuvée Prestige Brut offers a sophisticated and stylish presentation with exotic fruit, baked bread, peach cobbler and Golden Delicious apple. This pretty Cuvée (made with 75% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Bianco and 15% Pinot Nero) offers a great sense of richness and creaminess that adds to the fine and silky nature of the perlage. It has the natural acidity and bright freshness to pair with raw seafood. (ML)" (9/2015) 90 points Decanter: "Bright and lively, with a lovely stream of tiny bubbles and rich stone fruit and floral flavours. (ID)" (8/2015) 90 points James Suckling: "Aromas of lemon ...Read More »
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90 points Wine Enthusiast: "*Best Buy* Delicate aromas of white flowers, stone fruit and pear lead the way. On the palate, a core of green apple and citrus is carried by vibrant, fresh acidity. Small, lively bubbles lend finesse. (KO)" (12/2015) Jancis Robinson: "Quince, herbs and a touch of aspirin. This really has a lot more fruit depth than most Proseccos at this price. Medium dry but finishes fresh. Well priced, just a slight sensation of boiled sweets on the finish – but I'd rather this than the more bland style that seems so common now Prosecco is everywhere." (11/2015) Wine Spectator: "A clean Prosecco, with appl ...Read More »
Inventory: San Francisco
92 points Vinous: "Bright copper-tinged pink. Knockout aromas and flavors of red berries, nectarine, minerals, herbs and orange peel. Creamy but with juicy verve and lovely floral lift extending the stone and citrus fruit flavors on the long back end. Outstanding; this is the best Rosato bubbly from Murgo I have memory of. (ID)" (4/2016) 90 points Wine & Spirits: "Nerello Mascalese grapes harvested for this wine underwent twenty-four hours of skin contact, imparting a pale salmon color and delicate flavors of red berries underlined by a fine minerality. Polished and elegant, it has the concentration t ...Read More »
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90 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The non-vintage Prosecco del Valdobiaddene Particella 68 comes from a hillside vineyard planted with 40-60-year-old Glera vines in rocky soils. It reveals more minerality along with honeyed grapefruit and apple-like fruit. Crisp and light-bodied with more intensity and flavor than its sibling ... (RP)" (6/2014) 90 points Vinous: "Bright straw-green. Sexy, clean aromas of floral white peach, apricot and tangerine. On the palate, soft citrus and pineapple flavors are enlivened by vibrant acidity and nicely extended on the creamy, luscious back end. (ID)" (9/2011) Jancis Robinson: "Very different ...Read More »
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Oblio is a blend of Lambrusco Salamino, Lambrusco Maestri and Ancellotto. This is not as dry as their Terra Calda and not as sweet as their Lambruco Dolce. Dense and full-bodied, it possesses just a hint a sweetness, reminiscent of strawberries and wild flowers, with a dry, dusty finish. This Rosso Frizzante is a must-serve for your holiday parties.
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About the producer: "Driven by an infallible love for his land, Enzo Manicardi founded his winery in the hills of Castelveto more than 30 years ago. He had the intuition to choose one of the most fertile areas within Emilia Romagna: a prosperous place surrounded by forests and rows of vines. Over the years, leadership of the company has been passed down to the second generation, who grew up cultivating the same principles and sharing the same values of his father. This has in fact been able to maintain that perfect and almost magical balance between Emil... Read More »
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Wine Enthusiast: "This dry sparkling red wine opens with an inky dark color and offers pulpy tones of raw fruit and blackberry jam with tart cherry and cranberry on the finish." (8/2013) K&L Notes: Concerto is the world's first single vineyard vintage Lambrusco. A sparkling dry red wine, its lively bubbles are achieved through natural fermentation. Grapes from the prestigious Tenuta La Rampata vineyard in Reggio Emilia province are grown on Cordone Speronato (cordon trained and spur pruned) vines in clay soil with highly limited yields. The wine is best served at a temperature of 57 t... Read More »
Inventory: San Francisco
Made with Piedirosso Aglianico, 20% Sciacinoso and other local varieites.
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90 points James Suckling: "A dense and flavorful white with sliced apples, melon and hints of apples. Medium- to full-bodied, lightly dry and fruity." (11/2016)
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"I am fascinated by Italian sparkling wines made of indigenous Italian varieties," writes importer Oliver McCrum, "and the Zanussis make a really good one. It's not made by either of the normal methods used to make dry sparkling wine, but rather by the method used to make Moscato d'Asti, which involves putting must into the special fermentation tank, and fermenting all the way from grape-juice to sparkling wine in one step. The wine is then aged in the tank on the lees until judged to be done, then decanted off the lees and bottled. (Some top-end Prosecc... Read More »
Inventory: San Francisco
Bellini is a cocktail which, according to the original recipe, is composed of two parts of sparkling wine, one part of white peach juice (obtained from select, perfectly ripe peaches) and a few drops of wild raspberry. It is a classic aperitif, with an alluring peach fragrance. Bellini, estate-bottled in clear, satin-finished glass bottles, is the result of the fruit drink processing technology perfected by Canella after many years of long and scrupulous research, which guarantees its natural character. It is best enjoyed chilled.
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Figata is an Italian spritzer made with Glera grapes that are aged for 10 years. From the producer: "[Figata] is a wine-based cocktail commonly served as an aperitif in Northeast Italy. The drink is prepared with prosecco wine, a dash of some bitter liqueur such as Aperol, Campari, Cynar, or, especially in Venice, with Select. The glass is then topped off with sparkling mineral water. It is usually served over ice in a lowball glass (or sometimes a martini glass or wine glass) and garnished a slice of orange, or sometimes an olive, depending on the lique... Read More »
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The Riu Arecas Hotel is situated 250 m from the popular Playa del Duque in the up-market resort of Costa Adeje on the island paradise of Tenerife. This modern resort is set in ... Continue reading
The Riu Arecas Hotel is situated 250 m from the popular Playa del Duque in the up-market resort of Costa Adeje on the island paradise of Tenerife. This modern resort is set in mature tropical gardens and is a terrific 4 Star hotel for couples with spacious double guestrooms equipped with modern amenities. Guests to the Riu Arecas Hotel can relax on marvellous beaches and explore countless attractions such as Aqualand in Las Americas and Tenerife's Zoo and Jungle Park, or just stroll around the pretty fishing village of La Caleta, just 1.5 km away. For a memorable holiday in sunny Tenerife, the Riu Arecas Hotel is an ideal choice!
Tenerife South Airport is 22 km from the hotel.
Two swimming pools (one heated), sun terrace, complimentary sun loungers, changing rooms, towels and parasols by the pool, sand terrace, table tennis, Billiards (charged), and two floodlit tennis courts (with charge). The hotel is 250 m from Playa del Duque beach (several steps lead to the beach) and there are assorted water sports available at nearby Playa de Fanabe, 18-hole golf courses, and bicycle hire. Guests may enjoy the facilities at the neighbouring Hotel Riu Palace Tenerife such as the "Body Love" health and beauty centre with a beauty salon, massages, and more (add. charge).
- Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
- Sun loungers
- Parasols
- Newspaper stand
- Central heating
- Safe
- Wi-fi
- Wi-fi
- Bathroom
- Not available: Large pets allowed (over 5 kg)
- Not available: Total number of rooms: 371
- Not available: Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)
- Not available: Connecting rooms
- Not available: Car park
- Not available: Wheelchair-accessible
- Not available: Smoking rooms
- Not available: Extra beds on demand
- Fridge
- 24-hour reception
- Not available: Disability-friendly bathroom
- Air conditioning in public areas
- Carpeted floors
- Bar
- Not available: Wheelchair-accessible
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Radio
- Number of floors (main building): 5
- Room size (sqm): 1
- Not available: Cot on demand
- Sun terrace
- Centrally regulated air conditioning
- Wired Internet (fees may apply)
- Balcony
- Direct dial telephone
- Non-smoking area
- Hairdryer
- Year of construction: 1998
Room facilities
The Riu Arecas Hotel features 371 spacious double rooms that can accommodate up to three people and can also be booked for single use. All rooms have a bathroom with shower, hairdryer, telephone, central air conditioning, WiFi, ceiling fan, mini-bar, Satellite TV, in-room safe (additional charge), and balcony. Some guestrooms have an inter-connecting door.
Other Information
Water-skiing, sailing, water bikes, parachute sailing, scuba diving, 18-hole golf course, and canoeing are other activities available locally.
24-hour reception, use of computers with internet access (additional charge), Wireless LAN zone (additional charge), hairdresser, boutique and kiosk, under Spanish legislation smoking is not permitted in the public areas of the hotel except outdoors.
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If you can't find what you're looking for or if you have a question about this specific hotel, please get in touch via the Add a Question button below. Our knowledgeable team will aim to respond to your question within 72 hours. In the meantime, previously asked questions can be found below and answers to some of the most commonly asked questions can be found on our FAQs page.
how far is it from las america 1 Answer
Hello, This hotel is 9km from Playa de Las Americas. Regards
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By Leanne, loveholidays.com team member
Is there a kettle in the bedrooms? 1 Answer
HI pete
Im afraid there are no kettles in the rooms
Added 9 months, 3 weeks ago.
By Karen.Blackburn, loveholidays.com team member
do the hotel have irons for loan. 2 Answers
Good Morning
There is no mention of an iron in the rooms but the hotel does have a laundry service
Added 1 year, 1 month ago.
By Karen.Blackburn, loveholidays.com team member
Hi John
All you would have to do is ask at reception and they will bring the iron and ironing board to your room
Regards Sally
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By Sally.Dademo, loveholidays.com team member
Hello Gemma we have returned from our holiday and I messaged you to ask if there was a bidet n our room and you replied saying there was one and to our great disappointment there was not one I have a jpouch and must have a bidet so needless to say I caught a really bad infection and spent most of my holiday in bed I have proof of our conversation so what do you intend doing about this serious situation Regards Cynthia Cameron 1 Answer
Hi there Cynthia, Im sorry to hear of your disappointment regarding your stay. I advised you on the information we have available on our system. The hotel details we have from our supplier as stated on our website are as follows:
Room facilities
The Riu Arecas Hotel features 371 spacious double rooms that can accommodate up to three people and can also be booked for single use. All rooms have a bathroom with bidet, hairdryer, carpeted floor, telephone, central air conditioning, ceiling fan, mini-bar, Satellite TV, music channel, in-room safe (additional charge), and balcony. Some guestrooms have an inter-connecting door.
Obviously the room description is incorrect if there was no bidet and this needs to be taken up with our suppliers to be looked into. Please can you send a complaint through for us to look into the matter? You can send an online form via the 'Contact Us' page on our website, selecting 'Id like to make a complaint' from the drop down box. One of our customer experience members will raise this matter for you.
Once again, my sincere apologies. I can only advise on information provided to us by hotels and our suppliers.
Kind Regards
Added 1 year, 1 month ago.
By Gemma.Larder, loveholidays.com team member
What night is the gala dinner in hotel is it the first of January or the thirty first of December 2 Answers
Hi Wendy, the New Year gala dinner is 31st December. Regards
Added 1 year, 3 months ago.
By Gemma.Larder, loveholidays.com team member
Hello, The gala dinner will be held on 31st December. Regards
Added 1 year, 2 months ago.
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Do the rooms have hair dryers fridges and bidet thankyou 2 Answers
Hi Cynthia, all rooms have a bathroom with bidet, a hair dryer and a fridge. Regards
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By Gemma.Larder, loveholidays.com team member
Hi Cynthia, yes all rooms feature hairdryer, Fridge and Bidet in the bathroom.
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Is there more behind Bush's strong words to Syria?
Pssst, it was called Operation Iraqi FREEDOM!
Via Polipundit.This is sweet. Jon Stewart understands. He moans. But he understands.Stewart: But what do you make of–here's my dilemma, if you will. I don't care for the way these guys conduct themselves–and this is just you and I talking, no cameras here [audience laughter]. But boy, when you see the Lebanese take to the streets and all that, and you go, "Oh my God, this is working," and I begin to wonder, is it–is the way that they handled it really–it's sort of like, "Uh, OK, my daddy hits me, … [Read more...]
Astonishing photo of Lebanese taking it to the streets
You can see the photo here. Powerline also has a good link to get up to speed with the story. CUANAS also has the story and adds this thought:This "Independance Uprising" is a residual effect of America's "cowboy-like" policies. Our "imperialism" has spread democracy to two countries already in the past two years, and now a third country is threatened with democracy. We live in frightening times, and we have Bushitler to thank for it. The hunger for freedom and Democratic representation is … [Read more...]
Not everyone wants or needs to go to college
I really, really admire our First Lady. I think she is the epitome of grace and style, and she's a smart cookie, to boot. That's why I am so let-down by this article detailing the kick-off for her campaign to help "at-risk" youths, and her remarks.It's not that anything she said was wrong, bad or in any way offensive - nothing was - but I am disappointed with this:"When young people get to high school, you can help them see that higher education doesn't have to be just a dream, but it can be a … [Read more...]
Mr. Bush makes them feel small and cheap
For years now I have been marvelling at how President Bush, since coming into office, has pulled the masks off of everyone in politics, both in America and abroad. Sick with hate, people who had managed for years to present themselves as reasonable people suddenly could not maintain the pretence. Masks fell left and right. Sometimes, in watching members of the press and the government expose themselves, I would feel like I was an observer at a mad masquerade just after the clock struck midnight: … [Read more...]
It's not new, but it is true: This German gets it
Had an email sent to me concerning an essay by one Mathias Döpfner, CEO Axel Springer, and written as an editorial for Die Welt. In the essay Döpfner gives Europe a smackdown for its complacency and timidity in confronting Islamic fanaticism.The sendee had no url, so I googled it and found a link to the whole editorial at Free Republic. But since there was, even there, no url, I checked with Snopes.com and found that yes, the editorial is genuine, but not especially new. It was printed in Die W … [Read more...]
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"Spiritual Weight" - A Project: Demonhunter Side Story
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- I don't own what I don't own (but I do own Project: Demonhunter, it's associated characters, concepts of mythological figures, and settings), and I don't actively look for other stories and plots, so if you see something familiar… just remember that by this day and age, everything's been done to death. This is just my take on a span of time with the events therein, and it's really for the development of my characters. It's just easier for me if they go play in worlds that are already established.
- The Hell Council is made up of leaders of the Underworld from around the planet and cover the majority of major belief systems. I mean no harm in any which way if anyone is offended, but I would appreciate if some research was done before flames are passed out.
- If you would like to see any illustrations done to go with these stories, or images of the characters from Project: Demonhunter, please visit the links on my user page.
Deep in the Underworld, there stands a place that not many people talk about… largely because they don't know it exists. This is the headquarters of Supernatural Control, lead by the Hell Council. It's members have long since stopped the war between Heaven and Hell, and have come into some semblance of a decent working environment. Gone are the days of epic temptations and salvations, pious heroes and sinful villains… that is not to say that these things do not still exist, but it is now on the shoulders of Supernatural Control to guide the balance between darkness and light.
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The Ghostbusters' firehouse headquarters stood silently one spring morning, the aura of the restless souls inside, keen for the alarm to go off, almost palpable. A darkly-clad man made his way up the virtually deserted street and stopped in front of the building for a moment before quietly going inside.
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The redheaded secretary didn't notice the man and kept flipping through her magazine.
"Miss?" The man bent down slightly to readdress Janine, who didn't even notice his presence. "…I see."
The man straightened and nonchalantly dropped his hat on the secretary's desk, startling the woman.
"Oh, good day, sir!" Janine dropped her magazine. "Sorry, I didn't see you there…"
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"Thank you." Tomas nodded to the receptionist as she left to grab the blond Ghostbuster.
Janine entered Egon's lab, knocking on the door frame as she came into the room. "Egon?…"
"Yes, Janine?" Egon lifted his head from the trap he'd been tweaking.
"There's some weird guy outside who wants to see you." Janine started. "He said he had something to tell you about the containment unit."
"I don't remember speaking to anyone about it recently." Egon shrugged. "I'll speak to him shortly. Did you get his name?"
"He didn't give me a last name, but he said to call him Tomas." Janine shrugged and she turned to leave.
"Why does that sound familiar…?" Egon mused to himself as he followed the redhead into the main room.
"Ah! Just the person I wanted to see!" Tomas rose as Dr. Stantz approached, firmly grasping the Ghostbuster's hand.
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Egon motioned to his office just off to the side. "Of course. Come with me."
"What's up with that guy?" Ray turned to Janine as the pair left the room.
"Dunno… but he gives me the willies." Janine rubbed her arm self-consciously.
Inside Egon's office, the pair took up seats on either side of the blond Ghostbuster's desk.
"So, what exactly is it that you wanted to tell me that couldn't be said in front of my team?" Egon folded his hands on the desk.
"Well… ah, where to begin…" Tomas rubbed the back of his neck. "Your containment unit is full, right?"
"That's right… how did you know?" Egon nodded curiously.
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Shelby County businesses felt the impact Thursday of the "A Day Without Immigrants" protest, when activists called on immigrants to protest President Donald Trump's tough stance on immigration by staying home from work or school on Thursday. That also included not shopping and not eating out, in an effort to highlight the vital role they play in U.S. society.
Shelby County Chief Deputy Coroner Ittin Russell died unexpectedly Friday at his home in Shelbyville of a gunshot wound.
"He was deceased upon our arrival of an apparent gunshot wound," said Maj. Istvan Kovacs of the Shelbyville Police Department. "The actual cause or source of that is still under investigation."
Kovacs declined to elaborate on whether the fatal gunshot wound was accidental or self-inflected, or any details surrounding the situation, but said that no one is charged in the death.
The Old Stone Inn, which has been closed since for a year since being shut down in February 2016, will soon reopen under new management.
The Purnell family, which owns the building, said they're happy to have a new tenant, the Kayrouz Café, opening soon.
Chris Kayrouz, the restaurant's owner, who is currently out of the country, was unavailable for comment, but Allen Purnell said he has been working closely with him to get the inn in shape.
Three southeastern Kentucky men were arrested on drug charges after an early morning traffick stop on I-64 at Exit 43 in Waddy Sunday yielded a large amount of crystal meth in vehicle, said Kentucky State Police Spokesperson Bernie Napier.
He added that police seized 5.3 ounces of suspected crystal meth along with a large amount of cash.
Keith A. Davis, 46 and Dustin E. Watson, 32, both of Whitley City and Jimmie D. Watson, 36, of Revelo are all charged with trafficking in meth and related charges.
All are lodged in the Franklin Detention Center.
Elementary schools across Shelby County competed in district competition of the Governor's Cup over the weekend and two Shelby schools brought home top honors.
The district event at Clear Creek Elementary saw Wright, Simpsonville, Southside and Clear Creek compete. There the Simpsonville Bobcats came out on top.
The Shelby County Board of Education gathered with members of the budget committee for a formal work session during its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday and learned their recommendation included a two percent teacher raise. The proposal, however, was a double-edged sword as it accompanied the recommendation of generating those funds by increasing the county's property tax by the maximum four percent rate.
Rates can be increased by more, but would require a public vote, not just action by the school board.
Officials with several water districts in Shelby County have expressed excitement about a new waterline that is expected to be under construction as early as next week.
The 26,075-foot long waterline, which will extend along U.S. 60, has been in the works for a long time, said Bill Eggen, chair of the U.S. 60 Water District.
"It's been on the wish list for years," he said.
The $2.3 million project is being financed by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority with a 20-year loan to the District.
An informal discussion of growing industrial hemp drew about 50 people Thursday at the Shelby County Extension Office, which yielded both a lot of information and a barrage of questions from the audience.
The event, conducted by the Department of Agriculture, featured a couple of hemp processors, as well as state ag officials, who spoke to the crowd about everything from the value of hemp as a food source to logistical problems in harvesting it.
A good portion of Shelby's historic land records will be accessible for many generations to come thanks to the efforts of two local men.
Neal Hammon and Charles Long say they are glad the state is updating its historical archives to include digital copies of documents such as they first researched and documented 18 years ago.
"Charles and I made some photo copies and edited them and put them in this book," he said. "Those early records that I had worked on were depositions about land records, land claims that were filed," said Long.
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