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If you prefer tricks over treats and scares over sweets for Halloween the travel experts Vinnie has some great ideas for ghoulish fun! While Chicago is probably known more for its infamousgangsters than ghosts, ChicagoHauntings Tours offers multiple bus tours exploring the city’s dark past led and narrated by 25-year veteran paranormal researcher Ursula Bielski,

If you are planning a trip to Phoenix, here are five attractions you won’t want to miss. They come to you directly from Vinnie Van GO and the travel experts at The Go Group. Papago Park There are plenty of hiking and biking trails in Papago Park, where you can enjoy the Sonoran Desert habitat

Walking tours, bikes, buses, boats and Segues are great ways to see many sights and attractions in a city. But The GO Group, LLC, an international ground transportation company, points out there is a zippier way to go. Many cities are now offering zip line tours and other aerial attractions that offer spectacular views as

Despite reports of missed flights and massive waits in TSA lines at the airport, most travelers have not noticed an increase in wait times during the past four months according to surveys conducted by GO Airport Express, a Chicago-based ground transportation service and GO Airport Shuttle, an international transportation provider. Of the 233 respondents, 48

Great art isn’t restricted to museums. Vinnie Van GO recommends these walking tours to view whimsical sculptures, murals and other inspirational works across the world: Looking for something offbeat in the Big Apple? Check out the New York Graffiti and Street Art Tours in Bushwick, a working class district with pieces from artists around the

Looking for the ultimate romantic spot to buss your babe on Valentine’s Day? Vinnie says these are the top romantic hot spots to melt your honey’s heart: The way to get your pulses racing in Chicago is to head to the Willis Tower Skydeck Ledge. The glass ledge, which extends 4.3 feet from the Skydeck,

Vinnie is thrilled at the news that The GO Group is now offering a lower cost private car service in London, serving Heathrow, Gatwick, and three smaller airports. Fares are approximately 30% less than a taxi. To celebrate, the little guy is offering a few bargain sightseeing suggestions in a city where bargains are difficult

Technology makes many aspects of traveling easier but most people still prefer to present a printed boarding pass when checking in at airline gates, according to surveys conducted by GO Airport Express, a Chicago-based ground transportation service and GO Airport Shuttle, an international transportation provider. Of the 375respondents, 65 percent said they present a printed

Winter snows are melting,birds are singing and trees are budding. The travel experts at The GO Group say there’s no betterway to welcome spring than by attending one of these urban flower and garden shows sprouting up in many cities across the country: The New York Botanical Gardens (NYBG), celebrating its 125th year, is offering

Typically, St.Patrick’s Day celebrations include parades, pub crawls and other shenanigans. But Vinnie says “fun runs,” scheduled in most GO cities across the country, are a healthier way to celebrate the saint who banished snakes from Ireland. Following are a few of his favorites: A South Boston tradition since 1940, the annual 5K Road Race

BY GUEST BLOGGER KATHY GOINS How do you manage your medication schedule when you travel across time zones? My discussions with frequent travelers revealed that there are two schools of thought: Keep your watch set to your home time zone and continue on the same schedule. Immediately change your medication schedule to the new time

By Guest Blogger Jess Signet Traveling can be an exhilarating and life-affirming experience. You plan for weeks to get everything in order, and then you are ready to have some fun. What isn’t fun? Having your identity stolen while you’re traveling. In the best case scenario you have to stop everything for a few days

By Guest Blogger Austin Grandt As airline seats continue to shrink in both pitch and width, maximizing legroom is priority number one for many travelers. All of us have been in that uncomfortable situation where the person in front reclines a little too much or when your bag is too big to allow space for

Fido and Fluffy no longer have to “ruff” it at home while their human companions are on the road. Vinnie found these hotels offering pet-friendly policies and amenities to pamper pooches and coddle kitties. Boutique hotel chain Kimpton leads the pack with its pet-friendly amenities; some locations even have canine Directors of Pet Relations as

According to a recent survey conducted by our travel experts, travelers prefer discounts over comfort! That’s right, more than 50% surveyed said that they’d rather get a discount instead of more legroom, a free bag, or priority boarding. We presented a fictional scenario in which travelers would be offered one of four options. While ticket

Traveling for the holidays? Before you pack your bags, Vinnie suggests you do a little research to help you cope with long lines, delayed flights, lost luggage and other indignities. The Internet abounds with useful suggestions. So start your search engines! Here are some tips Vinnie uncovered: Best Airline Forbes.com names Hawaiian Airlines as the

Mini-bars and standard room service are passé. Today’s savvy hotels are offering over-the-top amenities to make guest-stays more memorable. Check out these perks compiled by the travel experts at The GO Group: The Gwen, A luxury Collection Hotel in Chicago offers a Prohibition Porter who will come to guest’s rooms and pour custom made cocktails

Were you stuck on the tarmac for an hour before take off? Did you and your luggage take different flights? Did you miss a connection because an airline rep gave you the wrong information? You are not alone. In the interest of misery loving company, Vinnie has collected a few links where you can read

When it comes to vacations, more travelers opt to plan every detail than those who plan nothing according to surveys we conducted. Of the more than 1000 people who responded to the surveys, 22 percent of men and 20 percent of women said they plan months in advance, creating detailed itineraries so as not to