Travel

It's been almost two years now since Illinoisans and the rest of the country looked at Memorial Day Weekend as an opportunity to take a long weekend trip, but with COVID-19 numbers going the right way for the most part, plans to hit the road are being made.

Baha Mar resort in the Bahamas has introduced a 'Travel With Confidence' program to entice more Americans to go on vacation.

In the interests of full disclosure, I must point out that my son and I took a 3,600 mile road trip a couple of weeks back, so it's safe to say that I don't fall into that majority feeling.

There are several small-feeling, towns and cities in Illinois, that could double as the backdrop for a Hallmark Channel movie.

Staying right here at home is the best way to stay safe and protect others, but if you're going to ignore that advice, please get tested twice.

The Transportation Department has put an end to free flights for all supports pets, besides dogs. That means 'Max' the tortoise has to stay home.

While some will still travel to see family for Thanksgiving, most will be staying close to home and that's what is driving gas prices down.

A new survey of young Americans between the ages of 11 and 24 has provided a somewhat shocking statistic (at least to those of us in the Midwest).

Rockford area gas prices are currently hovering around $2.19 per gallon, which is 5 cents lower than last week when gas prices only dropped about a penny.

I think it's safe to say cabin fever has pretty much kicked in for everyone by now. Travel is starting to pick back up, but to no surprise, some states are safer to travel to than others. A new mapping tool released Monday warns Illinois residents about traveling to states with a…