Family Travel

Spring break is quickly approaching. If you're like many parents of teens, you're probably busy looking for things to do on spring break for...

What can you do when your teen wants a spring break getaway, but you're not comfortable with the idea? Consider these safe spring break destinations for high school students.

Looking for some Detroit day trip ideas for your family? Here's an easy weekend itinerary that's sure to keep your kiddos entertained.

These three locations – in Detroit, Cincinnati and Memphis – let visitors to immerse themselves in African-American history in honor of Black History Month in February.

Social studies teacher and dad Rufus McGaugh recently reached a rare milestone: He's been to every country in the world. Metro Parent got his take on how travel is the best educator and why it's worth pursuing with your kids, too.

Consider these family vacation destinations in Canada for your brood's next (somewhat) close-to-home vacation.

Keeping warm, safety-checking the car and other safe travel tips you need to know when your family heads off for vacation in the snow.

Winter wouldn't be complete without a day of sledding with the fam. Enjoy this wintertime activity at one of these three sledding spots in Michigan.

Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village, fun in Santa Claus, Indiana, and the North Pole Experience in Flagstaff, Arizona.

The top five can't-miss cold-weather places and activities in Frankenmuth that your entire family will love, provided by a mom expert on the 'Little Bavaria' of Michigan.

A short drive from southeast Michigan will lead you to Christmas villages and holiday experiences. Here are some cool day trip ideas for families.

Got children who are cuckoo for choo-choos? Here are tips to make train trips enjoyable – and several options in southeast Michigan.