Chicago
Top 10
Destination discovery
Brian Johnston seeks out the top 10 overseas science museums, guaranteed to fire the imagination.
USA
Applause for the edgy city
Richard Tulloch finds a fresh artistic breeze blowing through Chicago.
USA
A walk with the well-heeled
Richard Tulloch enjoys five-star service, despite wearing sensible shoes.
USA
First stop is Second City
Comparisons with New York are inevitable, but Lance Richardson revels in Chicago's energy and singular character.
Travellers Tips
Tips
The best things in life are freebies, so take your pick
Jane E. Fraser Sprinkling some cost-free events into your itinerary can stretch the holiday budget. You just need to know where to look, especially in the big cities.
Hotels
Your wish is their command
Hotels are taking extraordinary measures to attract guests. Here's how you can get rock-star treatment.









