While many destinations are slowly opening, others still have mandatory stay-at-home orders, so let this newsletter and the content within serve as inspiration for future travel. | | | | Last-minute weekend trip: Chicago | | Heated Igloos, High Tea, and More Fun Things You Can Experience at the Drake Oak Brook in Chicago This Winter | | | | | | | Wine and scotch samplings, anyone? | Heading to the Midwest this winter? If you don't already have plans, you should — especially to the outskirts of Chicago, where you can enjoy a socially distanced weekend getaway at the cozy Drake Oak Brook hotel. Escape the cold and head to this warm, charming property in Oak Brook, Illinois where you can dine in heated igloos, peruse the hotel's wine and scotch selections, and attend high tea. Feel free to make the short drive into the city, but at a hotel like the Drake Oak Brook, you'll have everything you'd ever need right at your fingertips. | | 1 | Updated Health and Safety Protocols — To keep all guests and staff members safe, the Drake Oak Brook has doubled down on cleaning and sanitization, and is enforcing social distancing and the use of face coverings on property. | 2 | Colonial Room — Head to the Drake's fine dining destination, the Colonial Room, for an inviting yet intimate atmosphere. Enjoy extensive chef-driven menus, classic tea blends, and over 10 choices of wine. | 3 | Polo Lounge — Not only can you indulge in exclusive cocktails in the hotel's premiere bar and lounge area, but you'll also have access to extensive wine and scotch selections. Staying at the Drake for the weekend? Stop by for live music Thursdays through Saturdays. | 4 | Private Igloos — Chicago is a winter wonderland this time of year, and now you can experience it from the comfort of your own heated outdoor igloo. Book lunch or dinner in one of the Drake's windowed igloos for wintry views and cozy conversation. | 5 | Frequent Entertainment — The Drake Oak Brook offers a full calendar of events each month, with wine and paint nights and live entertainment from local musicians right at the hotel scheduled regularly. | 6 | High Tea — Craving some hot tea, pastries, and clotted cream? Multiple times per month, guests can enjoy afternoon tea complete with elegant service and light bites without ever leaving the Drake. | 7 | Close Proximity to Downtown Chicago — If you feel like leaving the comfort of your room to experience the hustle and bustle of the big city, downtown Chicago is just over 20 minutes away by car. | | | |
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