From kids' camps to pilgrimage hikes, virtual travel hits its stride
Increasing numbers of tour companies are offering online experiences for would-be travelers.
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The future of travel: How tourism slowly recovers from the coronavirus pandemic
Brief stays, last-minute excursions and road trips are easing people back into tourism.
Despite the pandemic, the show goes on in Medora, N.D.
A North Dakota road trip leads to relatively healthy Medora, where the summer performance season is still going strong.
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Travel Troubleshooter: VRBO doesn't require owners to give refunds due to pandemic
Q: I saw your recent article about getting your money back after a VRBO owner canceled a vacation stay during the pandemic. I’m facing the…
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An anniversary trip to Minnesota's only national park, Voyageurs
The Traveler: Melinda Bennett of Plymouth"Last week my husband [Tom Nelson] and I took our granddog, Millie, camping for a week on…
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State Department eases global travel warnings, but you still can't get there from here
You can travel, but you can't The State Department on Aug. 6 relaxed its pandemic warnings that Americans should avoid all international travel. However, as…
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In a downsized airline industry, focus shifts to leisure travelers
Perks and amenities are no longer the focus — health and safety are.
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Travel Troubleshooter: The perils of booking an international flight with something called Fareobuddy
Q: I flew from Florence to London on Vueling Airlines with three companions before the pandemic. We had booked the tickets through an online agency…
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No U.S. cruises through October
No cruises through October With coronavirus clusters sprouting aboard ships overseas, the U.S. cruise industry is extending its suspension of operations through October. The Cruise…
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Swirling into the 1500s
The Traveler: Gary Stamm.The scene: At the Vatican Museums, the so-called Bramante Staircase bustles with foot traffic. "After a day of viewing countless…
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Getting a refund from an Estonian hotel gets complicated with an online travel agency and a global pandemic
Q: I booked a trip to Tallinn, Estonia, earlier this year through Otel.com. I prepaid $919 for a refundable room at the Three Sisters Hotel.…
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New U.S. passports are for 'life-or-death' situations only
New passports are ‘life-or-death’ only The U.S. State Department, which largely shut down its passport processing in March, says it is chipping away at a…
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A totally stunning sunset in Chile's Patagonia region
The Traveler: Randy Evans of EdinaThe sky above Patagonia takes on pink and purple hues at sunset outside the Hotel Rio Serrano, in…
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Report from the road: An inaugural post-lockdown road trip to South Dakota
We were eager to head for the (Black) hills after months of confinement. Other Minnesotans had the same idea.
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Travel Troubleshooter: Priceline changed my flight home from Madrid. Can they do that?
Q: I have a problem with a Priceline flight schedule change. My upcoming flight on American Airlines from Madrid to Boston originally had a stopover…
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Delta requires a health screening if you won't wear a mask
Delta: Wear a mask or have a health screeningDelta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines say they will continue to block middle or adjacent seats…
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A picture-perfect moment at Yosemite National Park
The Traveler: Bob Mitchell of ShakopeeA waterfall is reflected in a glassy lake at Yosemite National Park, in California's Sierra Nevada. Waterfalls throughout…
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Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport will require travelers to wear masks
Also included will be shuttles, trams, parking.
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Travel Troubleshooter: No hot water in a London vacation rental is a deal-breaker
Q: I rented an apartment in London through HomeAway. When we checked in, there was no hot water. I called the property management company. A…
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Disney parks open with sparse crowds; Minnesota lands on N.Y. travel restriction list
It’s an empty world after all Two more Walt Disney World theme parks in Florida reopened on Wednesday. At Hollywood Studios, the Star Wars land…
European hostels try to adapt for the COVID-19 era
European hostels, built on the idea of community and sharing, confront new challenges as they reopen amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
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A Hindu Aarti ceremony in Varanasi, along the Ganges River
The Traveler: Brett Edgar of EdinaAlong the Ganges River in Varanasi, India, devotees perform a Hindu Aarti ceremony, in which light is offered…
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Border ban keeps Minnesotans from their Canadian getaways
Canada's ban on discretionary crossings by Americans began March 21 as part of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's mission to send the highly contagious virus into further retreat. A recent poll of Canadians showed overwhelming support for telling leisure-seeking Americans: Stay out.
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