Hiking down to Phantom Ranch, the Grand Canyon’s ‘destination hotel’The Grand Canyon’s Phantom Ranch is America’s most elusive hotel reservation, she said, the only lodging within the canyon itself, all 277 miles of it. July 06, 2022
Soaring inflation, spiking gas prices drive renewed interest in Wisconsin resort communities this summerRising gas prices and soaring inflation have rerouted budget-conscious travelers away from far-flung destinations, leading them back to old-timey road trips closer to home. July 01, 2022
Michigan’s blueberry coast is ripe for the pickingLake Michigan's southeast coast is lined with sandy shores perfect for blueberries. You-pick farms and specialty stores make it easy to indulge. June 29, 2022
Lake Michigan car ferries make for fun Midwest getaways, plus 16 things to do once you landA spin around Lake Michigan easily exceeds 18 hours of road time when following shoreline instead of interstate. Another option: Shorten the loop by using two car ferries to cross the Great Lake, which turns the getaway into more of a one-tank trip and adds maritime adventure while exploring smaller chunks of Michigan and Wisconsin. June 23, 2022
Hold onto your hats (and bags). Travelers to Europe face chaos at airports and popular tourist destinations.The summer travel season in Europe has been marred by chaos at airports and popular tourist destinations as airlines, government agencies and industry operators struggle to meet travel demand. June 17, 2022
Staycation, again? Inflation putting damper on summer travel plans, study findsAfter two years of COVID-19 keeping people from major travel, inflation and overseas turmoil have many Americans planning staycations once more. June 14, 2022
7 Midwest state, national parks worth exploring this summerA summer visit to one of these seven state or national parks in Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin offers ample nature, outdoor adventure and more. June 07, 2022
Prepare for sticker shock if you are traveling this summerDomestic airline fares for summer are averaging more than $400 a round trip, 24% higher than this time in 2019. May 27, 2022
Hamburgers, a history: How a small Wisconsin town got credit for birth of the burgerSeymour, Wisconsin, lays claim to the invention of the hamburger, and it celebrates each year with Burger Fest, which is set for August in 2022. May 25, 2022
Food historian and travel writer Cynthia Clampitt highlights the greatness of the Midwest in new book, ‘Destination Heartland’The author is on a mission to make readers fall in love with the Midwest using this book, which is part travel memoir and part guidebook. May 19, 2022
In London, a Platinum Jubilee and ‘Bridgerton’ events await visitorsLondon is springing back to life, with events celebrating "Bridgerton" and Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubliee. May 19, 2022
2022 is the year of all-inclusive travel, and here’s whyFor travelers who care about costs, all-inclusives — while sometimes more expensive — can be worth it as they simplify planning and budgeting. May 18, 2022
Roaring good time awaits at Indianapolis children’s museum newly expanded dinosaur exhibitThe Children's Museum of Indianapolis has a newly expanded dinosaur exhibit, Dinosphere, with massive skeletons and fossils worth a trip for Chicago families and kids. May 12, 2022
Dinosphere exhibit expands at The Children's Museum of IndianapolisThe newly expanded Dinosphere exhibit opened this spring at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. May 11, 2022
Hit the streets: Jessica Mlinaric’s new book takes readers on a scavenger hunt across 17 Chicago neighborhoodsThe blogger and travel writer's book "Chicago Scavenger" lets readers test their skills to solve riddles while experiencing the city. May 11, 2022
A taste of home awaits in a hot-pink Spanish countryside manor in coastal GaliciaChicago restaurateur Dani Alonso opened a boutique hotel, Casa Beatnik, on a sprawling property and vineyard in the Galicia region of Spain. May 05, 2022
I’m overseas and tested positive for COVID-19. What now?As coronavirus travel restrictions ease across many parts of the world and countries report cases of less-severe illness, international trips are top of mind for U.S. travelers, many of whom have started to book overseas journeys for the spring and summer. May 01, 2022
Cubs and White Sox away games worth a weekend trip, from scenic vistas in San Francisco to the Bronx ZooBaseball fans, pack your Cubs jerseys and White Sox foam fingers, and make some memories at ballparks in San Francisco, Boston, Baltimore and more. April 21, 2022
Where to take the waters: A U.S. hot springs guideIn the United States, hot springs can be found from Saratoga Springs, New York, to Calistoga, California, plus Yellowstone and other national parks. April 14, 2022
Elopement and microweddings have never been more popular. Here are 7 destinations perfect for tying the knot.Microweddings and elopements became more popular during the COVID-19 pandemic. New Orleans, New York City, Michigan and Colorado are perfect destinations. April 07, 2022