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You may be able to travel to Europe sooner than you think
It may not be time to pop the prosecco just yet, but a trip to Rome without a required quarantine may be available sooner than…
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With rink, ice maze, ice-cream social, Stillwater hopes to light up pandemic winter
Town wants tourists but not too many at once
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Delta drops more ticket change restrictions and fees; cruises banned until Oct. 31
Road to airport repaved A steep decline in air travel due to COVID-19 gave the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport an opportunity. Glumack Drive, the quarter-mile…
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Travel Troubleshooter: My nonrefundable trip to Puerto Rico is threatened by an 'earthquake swarm'
Q: I’m trying to cancel an upcoming trip to the Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa in Puerto Rico. There’s been daily seismic activity…
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Second Test Travel Story
This story will match the new rules.
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A striking view of basilisk lizard in Costa Rica
The Traveler: Verna Hillstrom of Maple GroveA basilisk lizard hides among leaves in San Carlos, Costa Rica. Hillstrom was dining with her husband…
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As the coronavirus spreads, should you cancel vacation?
Common questions about the coronavirus and travel: what travelers need to know.
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As coronavirus concerns grow, should you board that plane?
As the novel coronavirus spreads, so do precautions. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises against nonessential travel to China. The U.S. State…
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In Big Bend National Park, get a taste of North America's largest desert
Exploring the varied ecosystems of the continent's largest desert in Big Bend National Park.
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To save money at sea, take a 'repositioning' cruise
These offseason voyages offer cruise fans a chance to cross the ocean at much lower prices.
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Quick Trips: Watermelon Festival, Grand Marais music fests, Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival
Kellogg, Minn. Fresh watermelon will highlight the 73rd annual Watermelon Festival Fri.-next Sun. Visitors can enjoy family-friendly festivities, including grand and kiddie parades, a carnival,…
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A family trip with teens through Southern California, including the surprise of a desert
A family trip to San Diego County, from a beach to the desert.
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Quick Trips: Flambeau Rama, blues festivals in Duluth and Ely, Cokato Corn Festival
Park Falls, Wis. Bring your family — pets included — to Flambeau Rama, Aug. 1-4. The event features four days of live music, plus a…
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Glacier National Park wants help counting animals
Glacier animal count Wildlife officials in Montana are asking people who are traveling near Glacier National Park to report sightings of animals crossing the road.…
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Midwest Traveler: The Henry Ford Museum assembles epic American artifacts
Visitors to the Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich., see Rosa Parks' bus, Thomas Edison's lab and Abraham Lincoln's law office.
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Five foodie vacations for the whole family
Add a mouthwatering twist to your cultural exploration. Here are five culinary adventures to consider.
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Need a nostalgic treat? Readers share their favorite drive-ins
I have a passion for thick malts made from hand-scooped ice cream and juicy burgers served at kitschy and cute old-fashioned drive-ins. I wrote…
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Canyoning in Slovenia: An adventure that highlights the country's beauty and challenges travelers
To get immersed in Slovenia's beauty, seek adventure in its mossy woods and clear waters.
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Wisconsin is hooked on Friday fish fries
Friday fish fries are a "rite of passage" at restaurants and bars all over the state.
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