Jill Halpin Media & TV Appearances | Featured Travel Expert on FOX, WDIV & NewsNation
As Seen On TV
Jill Halpin is a Michigan travel expert and founder of MyMichiganBeach.com. She has appeared on FOX 2 Detroit, WDIV Local 4, FOX 17 West Michigan, and NewsNation, where she shares practical travel advice for Michigan and Chicago destinations.
Jill’s travel expertise has been featured multiple times on WDIV Local 4, with a dedicated coverage page highlighting her segments.
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TV, Print & Online Features
Recent Media Appearances
2026
- Fox 17 West Michigan | March 2026 — Spring Break Ideas in Michigan with My Michigan Beach I shared my favorite family-friendly Michigan spring break destinations — from Avalanche Bay at Boyne Mountain to free gems like Grand Haven Boardwalk and Hidden Lake Gardens.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | March 2026 — Affordable & Fun Spring Break Travel Tips for a Chicago Vacation I joined Fox 17 to share top picks for an affordable Chicago spring break — also featuring MyMichiganBeach.com as a resource for Midwest travel.
- WDIV Detroit Live in the D | March 9, 2026 — Celebrate Spring Break Without Breaking the Bank I joined Live in the D to share Michigan spring break destinations for families on a budget.
- Fox 2 Detroit | March 2026 — Michigan Travel Tips I joined Fox 2 Detroit to share Michigan travel tips and spring destination ideas.
2025
- Fox 17 West Michigan | December 2025 — Must-Visit Michigan Hallmark Christmas Towns Michigan towns with that cozy Hallmark Christmas movie feel — perfect for a holiday getaway.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | December 2025 — Give the Gift of Michigan Holiday gift ideas centered on Michigan travel experiences plus a sweepstakes giveaway.
- WDIV Detroit Live in the D | December 16, 2025 — Memory-Making Presents from Michigan Michigan experience gifts and travel-inspired holiday present ideas.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | October 2025 — Must See Fall Travel Spots in Michigan The best spots across Michigan to catch peak fall color.
- WDIV Detroit Live in the D | August 2025 — Last-Minute Michigan Beaches to Visit Quick trip ideas for Detroit-area families looking for a last-minute summer beach getaway.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | August 2025 — Introducing the Michigan Travel Map I introduced MyMichiganBeach.com’s new interactive Michigan Travel Map.
- WILX Studio 10 Lansing | August 2025 — New Interactive Michigan Travel Map I shared Michigan getaways found on the new Michigan Travel Map.
- Fox 2 Detroit | June 2025 — Affordable Michigan Travel Destinations Four must-visit Michigan travel spots for budget-conscious summer travelers.
- WDIV Detroit Live in the D | June 2025 — 4 Budget-Friendly Summer Trips in Michigan Family-friendly Michigan summer getaways that don’t break the budget.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | May 2025 — Cheap Travel: Pure Michigan Summer Destinations for Less My top picks for budget-friendly Michigan summer travel.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | May 2025 — National Travel and Tourism Week Michigan travel and tourism highlights for National Travel and Tourism Week.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | 2025 — Valentine’s Day in Michigan: Date Ideas Romantic Michigan getaway ideas and date night picks for Valentine’s Day.
- WDIV Detroit Live in the D | January 2025 — Experience a Winter Getaway in Michigan Why Michigan in winter is worth the trip — cozy destinations and hidden gems.
2024
- Fox 17 West Michigan | 2024 — Travel Ideas for Spring & Summer Spring and summer Michigan travel planning — where to go and what to do.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | 2024 — Plan Your Thanksgiving Weekend Fun Michigan Thanksgiving weekend getaway ideas.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | 2024 — Family-Friendly Halloween Events in Michigan The best family-friendly Halloween events across Michigan.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | 2024 — My Michigan Beach 2024 Beachy Award Winners Announcing MyMichiganBeach.com’s annual Beachy Award winners — Michigan’s best beaches.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | 2024 — Best Michigan Beaches to Kick Off Summer Top Michigan beach picks for summer organized by region.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | 2024 — Mitten State Gift Ideas for the Holidays Michigan-made and Michigan-themed holiday gift ideas.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | 2024 — Tips for Last-Minute Holiday Getaway Last-minute holiday travel tips for Michigan.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | 2024 — Best Spots for Peak Fall Colors + Sweepstakes Michigan’s top fall color destinations plus a sweepstakes giveaway.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | 2024 — Last-Minute Spring Break Staycation Ideas Michigan spring break staycation picks for families.
- WDIV Detroit Live in the D | March 2024 — Don’t Want to Travel for Spring Break? Michigan staycation ideas for families who want a real spring break without the travel cost.
- Fox 2 Detroit | 2024 — Michigan Travel Tips Michigan travel tips and destination ideas for the season.
- Fox 2 Detroit | 2024 — Michigan Travel Tips Michigan travel tips and destination ideas for the season.
2023
- Fox 17 West Michigan | 2023 — My Michigan Beach Giveaway to Sleeping Bear Dunes I shared why Sleeping Bear Dunes is one of Michigan’s most iconic destinations — and gave away a trip there.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | 2023 — Showcasing the Upper Peninsula This Spring Spring travel in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — hidden gems and waterfalls.
- Fox 17 West Michigan | 2023 — Tips for Fall Travel + Fall Color Giveaway Michigan fall travel planning tips and a fall color road trip giveaway.
- WDIV Detroit Live in the D | August 2023 — 4 Last-Minute Michigan Getaways Four Michigan destinations you can plan and book at the last minute.
- WDIV Detroit Live in the D | May 2023 — Travel and Experience Michigan’s Beauty Michigan’s most beautiful travel destinations — beaches, state parks, and scenic spots.
- Fox 2 Detroit | 2023 — Michigan Travel Tips Michigan travel tips and destination ideas for the season.
- WSBT South Bend | 2023 — Beach Safety Tips for Lake Michigan Important beach safety tips for Lake Michigan — red flag warnings, rip current awareness, and Great Lakes water safety.
- WNMU-FM Northern Michigan Public Radio | May 2023 — Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week I joined Northern Michigan Public Radio to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week.
2022
- WDIV Detroit Live in the D | October 2022 — Spectacular Fall Colors in Michigan Michigan fall color destinations and timing tips.
- Fox 2 Detroit | 2022 — Michigan Travel Tips Michigan travel tips and destination ideas for the season.
- MSN — Winter Fun in Michigan Michigan winter travel featured on MSN.
- MSN — Affordable Local Travel Destinations for Summer Budget-friendly Michigan summer travel featured on MSN.
- Detroit Free Press | 2022 — Best-Kept Secret Getaways in Michigan Featured in the Detroit Free Press highlighting Michigan’s hidden travel gems including Torch Lake.