Susan R. Pollack

Susan R. Pollack

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Globetrotting journalist and former Detroit News staff writer Susan R. Pollack has covered travel since 1985, visiting scores of countries on five continents, 47 states, six Canadian provinces and hundreds of cities, islands and outposts along the way. From Alaska, the Galapagos and New Zealand to Tasmania, Thailand and Wales, she has suffered the occasional lost luggage, jetlag and Montezuma’s revenge but still delights in sharing travel news and adventures with readers. In addition to The Detroit News, her award-winning stories have appeared in major newspapers including the Dallas Morning News, Toronto Star and Chicago Sun Times; Midwest Living, Long Weekends and Hour Detroit magazines, travelingmom.com and in several books, including "Rand McNally 2008 Ultimate NASCAR Road Trip Guide."

Get your cruise on this spring and summer in Chicago: Take Fido, take photos or take your American Girl doll

Canine lovers who enjoy traveling with their dogs in tow have an unusual new getaway option in the Windy City: a Sunday cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan that’s open to all well-behaved and leashed canines. During the 90-minute Mercury Canine Cruise, Fido, Zoey and their friends will find large bowls of fresh … Continue Reading →