What is behind the new 'sleepcation' trend?

Do you ever wish you could get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and just go on a vacation to rest? Well, there's a new trend for travelers, it's called booking a "sleepcation."

Fourth of July travel rush underway in Chicago

Whether it's by train, plane or car, travel experts are predicting a record-breaking holiday weekend. Nearly 71 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home this week.

World's first 'smart highway' to be built in Michigan

A stretch of I-94 between Ann Arbor and Detroit will soon become the world's first "smart highway." The new technology would allow vehicles to operate more efficiently without the driver's help. Using sensors that most newer vehicles already have, towers along the highway will create a network that allows each car to communicate with one another.

Traveling tips for families with young kids

Taking the family on a memorable summer vacation sounds like a perfect plan but if the kids aren't behaving it can quickly turn into a nightmare. Today, we talk to two child experts who have excellent traveling tips for families with young kids.