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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]In Chicago, do not miss Portillos for a Chicago dog or an Italian beef. [/quote]

Exhibit A as to why I can’t wrap my head around choosing Chicago over the Caribbean for an adults only 4 night getaway.

I mean, yes, Portillos is a Chicago thing, but it’s basically fast food.

[b]Chicago is a place you piggyback on a day or two when you are in town for business. You see a baseball game, go to a museum, do the boat/architecture tour, shop, and seek out good restaurants and make sure you have reservations. There’s nothing sexy or exciting about it though. [/b]

Aruba is probably the last place on my list if I’m going away for 4 nights. Where can you get a direct flight from your home airport, op? Start there. Heck, French side of St. Martin or Bermuda would be quick and lovely. [/quote]

Agree.  Chicago is fine, but wouldn’t go there for vacation.  A lot of people do love Chicago, but I’ve found these are usually people from Chicago.  They have a very protective/defensive nature regarding their city.  They don’t like that [b]Chicago isn’t a world class city, like NYC and L.A.[/b][/quote]

Ignorance ^^.

I have zero doubt this PP has never been to Chicago. Classic DCUM -- dishonest ignorant people saying stupid things with authority. [/quote]

I bet most posters on dcum have been to Chicago. It’s a car ride away—or a short, cheap flight. It’s a city that routinely hosts conferences, and it’s routinely suggested as a great long weekend or summer vacation destination (presumably for families that aren’t fans of beach destinations).

Chicago is a fun city. I tend to have fun whenever I’m in town on business. I’ve extended my trips when I bring my family with me so we can spend a couple days going to games, museums, etc.

But if I have 4 nights in June to get away with my spouse, I’m not going to Chicago. NYC perhaps—if we have tix to a show or reservations at fabulous restaurants. But in all honesty, I’m flying to a beach: either opting for full-on island relation or perhaps choosing a place with a mix of beaches and activities.

If we are playing the Dcumlandia card, then I’d like to pose the following:

How come Dcumlandia is an evenly mixed bag of those who claim places like London, Paris, all of Italy, and the dreaded Costa Rica/Iceland/Portugal trifecta of “basic” are a laughable “waste of time” yet Chicago (and for whatever reason Philly and Pittsburgh) is a fan favorite for weeklong vacations?

So weird. [/quote]

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