As Michigan’s tourism industry reels from more than a year of closing shop, tourism officials said they’re ready to turn the corner this summer, starting with National Travel and Tourism Week.
Q: After being cooped up for months, my family would like to take a trip for spring break. Is it safe?
One of the last movies the Koestner family watched before leaving Grand Haven was “The Hobbit.”
The end of another year offers time to take stock of the good, the bad, and in the case of Nathan Goldberg, the birds.
AAA Travel expects a majority of Americans to stay at home this holiday season.
If you traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday, you should be in quarantine.
Trikers say they hear the same question over and over: Is that thing comfortable?
Dave Sullivan has gone from working quietly alone at his Ann Arbor home to spending every minute of every day alongside his wife and three young kids with remote learning schedules.
Schoolteachers Nick Kessler and Brian Fulmer have gained a nationwide following visiting out-of-the-way small towns across the country.
Grand Haven State Park’s campground opened for business Monday – and, by noon, many campers were setting up their temporary homes and taking to the beach.
LANSING — After Friday, Michigan residents will no longer be able to jump in the car — or cross the street — to visit friends and relatives inside the state, or to go to the cottage Up North, with limited exceptions.
Instead of spending the week vacationing in warmer climates, families are settling in for spring break at home.
Need a quick getaway, without booking flights and taking mountains of time off work or school?
GRAND RAPIDS — John Ball Zoo has announced the arrival of an international traveling exhibition, BRICKLIVE Animal Paradise, this summer.
GRAND RAPIDS — Camping, glamping and all things outdoors will take the stage when the Grand Rapids Camper, Travel & RV Show opens today at DeVos Place, 303 Monroe Ave. NW.
After years of wanting to connect with family in Europe, one Grand Haven man and his son had the “trip of a lifetime.”
Local cleaning service owner Pam Hoover took her family to Disney World for the Memorial Day weekend and the ensuing week.
Looking for a trip to the wild west without the long drive?
Airfares are constantly fluctuating — now more than ever. That’s because airlines have access to better technology and more real-time information on passengers than ever before. With complex algorithms running their booking systems, the airlines are constantly tweaking prices based on shifts…
Santa hasn't headed out on his sleigh yet, but there's an early holiday gift for all of us at gas stations nationwide.
Pere Marquette Shipping’s articulated tug/barge Undaunted/Pere Marquette 41 was the only traffic in our port over the past week
The steamship Wilfred Sykes has been busy working the slag trade between the bottom of Lake Michigan and Grand Haven in recent weeks.
The Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky, is getting its glow on this holiday season.
Traveling for the holidays?
Michigan is full of fall fascination, so it's no wonder so many are “Smitten with the Mitten” this time of year.
October could be considered “Halloween Month” to many. For Halloween enthusiasts, this is the best time of the year. The colors are changing, fall weather is upon us, and their favorite holiday is almost here.
The first weekend of October brings thoughts of travel vacations and the return of an “American Idol” finalist to Spring Lake.
As one of our closest major cities, Chicago is a hip spot for a quick mini-vacation.
For many local families, spring break is a time to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life — not to mention the cold — and head someplace warm.
Shari Galiardi and David Hutchison had promising careers at a university, owned their own home and seemingly were living the American dream.
Had enough winter? Dreaming of a getaway where you can relax poolside with friends while the youngsters frolic in the water?
From ice skating to sledding to a night at one of Chicago’s museums, there’s lots to do in Chicago this winter — both indoors and out.
For me, every October marks the start of crunch time.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that work will take place Tuesday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on northbound U.S. 31 between Lincoln and Ferris streets.
Friday was the first day of fall – arguably Michigan's best season – and county road agencies across the state have released a list of when and where to see the most magnificent leaf colors.
The Michigan Department of Transportation said drivers should be prepared for intermittent lane closures for traffic signal work on southbound Beacon Boulevard (U.S. 31) between Jackson Street and Robbins Road between 7 and 11 a.m. Saturday.
The results of a 2016 summer tourism study of the city by Grand Valley State University researchers have shed light on what drives visitors to the area.
International travel doesn't have to involve a long flight abroad.
If you're looking for a summer getaway that offers water, fascinating maritime history, majestic views and an international twist, point your vehicle north to Sault Ste. Marie.
DALLAS — Airlines are getting better at sticking to their schedules and are losing fewer bags. Their customers seem to be complaining less often.
Before going on a trip, there are a lot of things to remember. But if you have a pet, make sure you have made arrangements for them to be cared for.
To some, spring break means a sunny vacation somewhere warm, but getting there can strain your body.
For many, spring break is a great time to relax and have fun, but it’s also important to be safe.
Going on a road trip or a long flight can be tiring for parents and kids.
Spring break is a time when hoards of Michiganders pack up the family car, truck or SUV and drive somewhere warm.
Grand Haven native Justin Stielstra has finished the Iditarod.
Justin Stielstra is nearing the conclusion of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race.
Every day, travel agents recommend a variety of destinations to their clients that they believe would be a perfect vacation fit. But what one place would they recommend that they consider highly underrated?
It turns out there are a lot of things flight attendants know that they don't always share with passengers.
EDITORS NOTE: Grand Haven High School graduate Allie Vaandering and her boyfriend, Fredrick Svensson of Sweden, recently completed the Mongol Rally — a two-month drive covering 12,000 miles from the United Kingdom to Siberia to help raise money for the United World Schools charity.
Grand Haven has once again been selected as one of the top 10 “Happiest Seaside Towns” in the country, according to Coastal Living magazine.
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