Fall is here! 14 places to go for eye-popping autumn views in Minnesota and beyond
This autumn in the Midwest, before the leaves come down, you've got to go up.
Things to do in Denver neighborhoods while it's warm
Two neighborhoods and an arts district offer new hotels, restaurants and outdoor attractions.
Find bourbon bliss in Bardstown, Ky., the bourbon capital of the world
A "Disneyland of bourbon" is planned for the Kentucky home of America's native spirit.
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Hawaii's Stairway to Heaven faces shutdown; Delta returns to pre-pandemic boarding zones
Heaven forbidA relatively unknown tourist attraction in Hawaii is facing shutdown. The spectacular Stairway to Heaven, aka the Haiku Stairs, starts in the Haiku Valley…
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Travel Troubleshooter: Irish tour company can't get into office to issue a refund
Q: Last year, I reserved a tour through Paddywagon, an Irish tour operator. I prepaid $1,219 for a two-day Wild Atlantic Way tour of…
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Kickapoo river scene in spring looks like autumn colors
The traveler: Diane Sisko, Woodbury.The evening light in this tranquil Vermilion River scene near Danville, Ill., gives the illusion of fall colors, although Sisko snapped…
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Looking for a road trip? We have a section that highlights events and destinations within a day's drive.
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3 unique Twin Cities hotels offer a range of experiences for a perfect staycation
Looking for a nearby place to feel far away? Try these Twin Cities hotels.
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Fall road trip: Take a mini-vacation to one of these Midwest destinations
You don't need to drive far to find quirky and desirable destinations for fall weekend getaways.
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Travel Troubleshooter: BritRail tickets unusable due to pandemic – but can I get a refund or extension?
Q: Last year, I bought a BritRail eight-day pass through ACP Rail. I couldn't use the tickets because of the COVID-19 outbreak. I asked…
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Sun Country Airlines adds local in-flight offerings
Sun Country focus is localSun Country Airlines, facing more competition from low-cost carriers such as Allegiant Air, is reminding Minnesotans that it too is very…
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Plan ahead: 5 warm-weather destinations for when it's time to escape the Minnesota winter
These five destinations provide respite from snow and frigid temperatures.
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Travel Troubleshooter: A cruise line blames pandemic refund delay on the federal government
Q: I'm trying to secure a refund from UnCruise Adventures for an Alaska cruise canceled during the pandemic. UnCruise Adventures agreed to a $2,400…
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European travel restrictions for Americans sow confusion; Fiji set to reopen
European confusionItaly now requires travelers from the United States to take a COVID-19 test before arrival, and unvaccinated American visitors must isolate for five days.…
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Travel Troubleshooter: Where's the refund from my canceled Lufthansa flight?
Q: Last year, I booked airline tickets from Prague to Los Angeles through SkyLux, an online ticket broker. After Lufthansa canceled my flight at the…
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Nashville's new Black music museum is out of place but spot-on
What's the National Museum of African American Music doing in Nashville? We visited to find out.
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U.S. off of Europe's 'safe list'
On Monday, the European Union removed the United States from its "safe list" of countries whose residents can travel to its 27 member states without…
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Air travel strong at MSP this summer, expected to be busy for Labor Day
But as delta variant spreads, future outlook remains unclear.
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Travel Troubleshooter: If the airline makes a significant schedule change, you can get a refund
Q: A group of friends and I booked a tour to Spain and Morocco through Tripmasters, a tour operator, in 2019. Our flights were on…
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This charming, lesser-known summer vacation spot is a Michigan classic
The Beulah area captures nostalgia for Michigan's vacationland.
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Fire spurs closures in Boundary Waters and Gunflint Trail
Boundary Waters closedU.S. Forest Service officials have extended the closing of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness after Minnesota's largest wildfire doubled in size to…
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'Star Wars' prices at Disney World will be out of this world
Out-of-this-world pricingMay the Force be with anyone who wishes to stay at Walt Disney World's new "Star Wars" hotel, which is shaping up to be…
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Dungeons & Dragons museum is now open in the game's Wisconsin birthplace
Lake Geneva, Wis., museum celebrates the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons.
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COVID-canceled trip generates confusion
Q: Almost two years ago, I booked an Africa trip through Vantage Travel, which was supposed to depart in June 2020. Vantage canceled the trip…
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