Las Vegas visitors paid highest room rates ever in SeptemberVisitors to Las Vegas paid the highest room rates in history in September, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reported. October 31, 2022
Goodbye, planes, trains and automobiles. Hello, luxury bus?Premium bus companies are betting that Americans will abandon the image of the rumbling, cramped bus as the transport of last resort for the cash-strapped and embrace long-haul coach travel. October 25, 2022
The best airlines for holiday travel on pointsIf you’re seeing Halloween decorations at the store, you should take that as a sign the holiday travel season is just around the corner. October 24, 2022
You don’t have to leave the Midwest for a great RV destination. Here are 7 sites to check out.The Midwest has some destinations perfect for RV travelers to visit in Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. October 20, 2022
Is inflation affecting travel points and miles?Rewards programs regularly increase award prices, which are the number of points or miles needed to book a hotel night or flight. October 19, 2022
How to time your leaf-peeping trip this fallPlanning a pilgrimage to enjoy the brilliant fall leaves will be trickier this year. October 19, 2022
National Scenic Trails are an elite category of 11 hiking paths — and the Midwest has 2 of themWith just 11 National Scenic Trails in the United States, here's what it's like to hike the Ice Age and North Country trails in Wisconsin and Michigan. October 12, 2022
National Scenic Trails in the MidwestThe Midwest is home to nearly 5,000 miles of National Scenic Trail, an elite category of hiking paths which collectively total more than 18,000 miles. And many of those miles are easily accessible from Chicago. October 12, 2022
Tourists flock to Japan after COVID restrictions liftedEager to admire colorful foliage, eat sushi and go shopping, droves of tourists from abroad began arriving in Japan on Tuesday, with the end of pandemic-fighting border restrictions that had been in place for more than two years. October 11, 2022
My son and I went pumpkin picking at 5 new-to-us places near Chicago. Here are our thoughts and tips.As fall ushers in pumpkin-picking season, here are 5 new favorite pumpkin patches within driving distance of Chicago from a mom and 7-year-old son. October 03, 2022
My son and I went apple picking at 5 new-to-us places near Chicago. Here are our thoughts and tips.My son and I switched things up and visited a few, new-to-us apple orchards near Chicago. Here's what we loved and plan to visit again soon. October 03, 2022
Pumpkin picking near Chicago in 2022: 50 farms, patches and you-pick places within 100 miles of the cityNot far from home, you’ll find some of the best varieties of pumpkins to pick, plus hayrides, corn mazes, petting zoos and activities. September 30, 2022
Great Smoky solitude: How to escape the crowd at the most-visited national park in TownsendGreat Smoky Mountains is the most-visited national park in America. Instead of visiting tourist-packed Pigeon Forge or Gatlinburg, Townsend, Tennessee, offers quieter quarters. September 28, 2022
Take a Midwestern road trip to thrills, chills and ‘Eeek’ From Gates of Hell to ax murders, hotels where things move on their own or other spooky trips, try these Midwest getaways to get ready for Halloween. September 22, 2022
African Americans converge on Martha’s Vineyard each summer in search of Black joyMartha's Vineyard has become a hub for African American intellectual and cultural life, playing host to gatherings by The Links, Jack and Jill, and other elite social clubs. September 21, 2022
Vancouver: A northern wellness escape perfect for nature buffs and epicureansVancouver is an ideal getaway for nature buffs and food lovers, with great restaurants and deeply restorative nature therapy walks. September 12, 2022
10 enchanting outdoor sculpture parks within driving distance of ChicagoSculpture parks and gardens in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin and Missouri make for fun family trips within driving distance of Chicago. September 07, 2022
Wine, doughnuts, pasties: Midwest food trails offer delicious escapesTrails dedicated to wine, doughnuts, pasties and pork tenderloins allow travelers to sample the best Midwest regional specialties in Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Indiana. August 24, 2022
From lake to plate: Catching whitefish for Door County’s traditional fish boils Henriksen Fisheries sets sail each morning to catch whitefish that is delivered the same day to restaurants such as the White Gull Inn. August 23, 2022
Dining like a local in New Orleans: Check your sneakers at the doorIn New Orleans, tourists book the restaurants; locals instead book the waiters who work there. Here's how to dine like a true New Orleanian. August 18, 2022