'Dirty Myrtle' is now the hottest US metro for seniors
Myrtle Beach has become the fastest-growing U.S. metro area for people 65 and older, driven by climate, low taxes, and remote work trends. The senior population now makes up over a quarter of its residents.
Nearly 100 on board Royal Caribbean cruise that left Tampa sick with gastrointestinal illness: CDC
Royal Caribbean’s Western Caribbean Cruise promised vacationers the chance to hike Mayan ruins in Mexico and swim in the waters of Grand Cayman.
The Roundabout: Digesting the NFL Draft with the CEO of Visit Detroit
Now more than a month after the NFL Draft, the head of Visit Detroit is still digesting the time he and other Detroit leaders sunk into putting on such an event - and the waves that will ripple from beyond the Motor City as the impact grows.
Search intensifies for Italy tourist who carved name in Colosseum
Italy’s culture and tourism ministers have vowed to find and punish a tourist who was filmed carving his name and that of his apparent girlfriend in the wall of the Colosseum in Rome, a crime that resulted in hefty fines in the past.
Tourism industry pushes for legislation to reopen schools after Labor Day, K-12 Lobby opposes
As the state lawmakers gear up to vote on the issue, the tourism industry is pushing for reopening schools after Labor Day, but the K-12 lobby is fighting hard to repeal the mandate. The ongoing debate has sparked talks of a compromise between the two sides.
Detroit Jet Ski Rental moving base of operations to Belle Isle
The hour-long tour on the Detroit River takes riders under the Ambassador Bridge and along iconic features like the Renaissance Center and Aretha Franklin Amphitheater.
Viking Octantis cruise ship docks at Detroit for inaugural Great Lakes voyage
The Viking Octantis has a guest capacity of 378 people and has three voyages through the Great Lakes it plans to traverse.
Cruise ships returning to west Michigan for busy travel season
Muskegon is expected to be one of 10 expected stops for one of the cruise ships expected to traverse the Great Lakes this summer.
Mackinac Island sees big tourism rebound in 2021 season
Among many of the visitors to the iconic Michigan island are first-time goers, several business owners said.
Failed "glamping" experience in northern Michigan ends in nearly $30,000 in refunds
The tourist destination was advertised as the state's "first and only true Eco-responsible, green, glamping destination."
Michigan's insane fall colors have arrived in all their glory
Every year, Michigan's fall foliage reaches peak pigmentation in September and October. A combination of reds, purples, oranges, and yellows dazzle any travelers smart, or lucky enough, to drive through the state's forests. With days getting shorter and temperatures seeing their final warm days, visitors can expect these colors to start their blooming now. Don't miss out on the best places to visit the astounding colors that blanket the state's more forested areas.
First hotel in space set to open in 2025 with cruise ship amenities and out-of-this-world views
Much like taking the family on a cruise or a trip to visit Mickey Mouse at Disney World, one California company believes that going to space will eventually become just another vacation option.
