Where to go in Minnesota to enjoy the fullest of fall colors
Ideas and photographic inspiration to fuel an autumn drive.
Pop-up outhouses and advance research fuels road trips south
My family was among the millions of Americans taking a road trip this summer. We learned a few things along the way.
For digital nomads, traveling for work takes on new meaning in pandemic age
A growing number of professionals are working remotely — really remotely.
Local
Delta will resume long international flights at MSP, first with Amsterdam
Delta will resume flying route four times a week, starting on Oct. 25.
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Travel Troubleshooter: Airbnb rental was surrounded by loiterers and weed smokers. Can we get a refund?
Q: We booked an Airbnb for three weeks in Orlando. When we arrived at the property, my wife and I feared for our safety. While…
Magazine
These 143 historic boathouses offer a peek into Minnesota's past
A collection of boathouses on Lake Vermilion, built by miners, hint at the area's work-hard, play-hard past.
Variety
Viewfinders: Along a time-worn street in quiet Hoi An
The Traveler: Maxine Saul of LakevilleA boy and a man who is likely his father made their way along a canal in the…
Magazine
3 mini-vacations in the Midwest that offer spectacular scenery and won't break the bank
These three quick trips feel worlds away.
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Midwest Travel
Looking for a road trip? We have a section that highlights events and destinations within a day's drive.
Coronavirus
Tourism downturn hits Duluth hotels, restaurants hard
Duluth's tourism industry is way down this year, as visitors are opting for day trips and avoiding coronavirus trouble spots like hotels, indoor restaurants and enclosed attractions.
Variety
Fall color resources for leaf-peeping in Minnesota
Tracking color: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources tracks fall color at dnr.state.mn.us/fall_colors; the site is updated weekly on Thursdays. More routes: Find…
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After cancellation, where's the Singapore Airlines refund?
Q: I booked a flight on Singapore Airlines for my husband to join me on a business trip from Singapore to Penang, Malaysia, last year.…
Minneapolis
MSP Airport could waive millions in fees to airlines
Move intended to preserve air service here, but some disagree.
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Travel Troubleshooter: The airline thought we were no-shows, so it canceled our tickets home from Glasgow
Q: I visited Scotland with my family. It was an amazing trip, except for our return flights, booked through Orbitz. The first segment of our…
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Near Hibbing, Minn., a geological force of nature
The Iron Range area is the site of a rare three-way continental divide.
Variety
Travel Troubleshooter: Can't get a refund from Expedia after colleague 'busts' her knee in Papua New Guinea
Q: I recently flew to Papua New Guinea with a colleague. We booked the tickets through EVA Air and Expedia. While we were there, my…
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Viewfinders: A magnificent waterfall, whose name says it all
The Traveler: Lisa Novak of PlymouthTakakkaw Falls spills into the Yoho River in British Columbia's Yoho National Park in the Canadian Rockies. Amid a…
Variety
Why Europe guru Rick Steves wants travelers to stay home
The author and television personality on tourism's future, the mark of a good traveler and how Italy is the India of Europe.
Coronavirus
Travel Troubleshooter: Rebooked flight to Hawaii isn't practical during a pandemic
Q: Hawaiian Airlines canceled my flight from San Jose, Calif., to Honolulu in June. The airline rebooked me on another flight to a different airport…
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A view of Matterhorn, the photographer's 'happy place'
The Traveler: Kay V. Christianson of MinneapolisA sunny day in Zermatt, Switzerland, offers an exceptionally clear view of the Matterhorn, one of the…
Variety
From kids' camps to pilgrimage hikes, virtual travel hits its stride
Increasing numbers of tour companies are offering online experiences for would-be travelers.
Variety
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…
Variety
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…
Variety
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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