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The grounds at Castle & Key Distillery, where E.H. Taylor Jr. began making bourbon in 1887.

Fast horses, bourbon, boutiques and even castles are found in one Kentucky county

Woodford County in the Bluegrass Region has all you need for a compact Kentucky vacation.

Tripadvisor names the 10 best castles in the world to visit

April 12

Neuschwanstein Castle is the fantastical Bavarian palace that inspired Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle.

The list is topped by Neuschwanstein, the Bavarian palace that inspired Sleeping Beauty.

New upscale camper cabins add to Cuyuna options

April 6

"Bungalow" guests at Cuyuna Cove have access to a shower house inspired by an outdoor spa.

Cuyuna Cove's new "bungalows" near Crosby, Minn., are a step above glamping.

Business

April 17

The turbulent course of carbon offsets in recent years means that many travelers should think twice before buying them.

Think twice about buying carbon offsets when you fly

Airlines are moving away from the practice and toward broader strategies to combat climate change. Do your research if you buy them.

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April 6

Carolyn Wharton left , John Whaley, Annette Whaley and Lauren Whaley join hundreds of other people to watch a partial eclipse at the Science Museum of

Minnesotans traveling to see Monday's solar eclipse hope to catch 'cosmic dance'

Many Minnesotans are embarking on road trips across the country to witness three or four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday.

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April 5

PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN - AUGUST 15: Boats float on the blue waters of Cala de Calobra near Torrent de Pareis on August 15, 2009 in Palma de Mallorca

The next total solar eclipse will hit these two popular world travel destinations in 2026

Set a calendar reminder for Aug. 12, 2026, in Iceland and Spain.

Bloomington, MN, Minneapolis St. Paul International has long carried its weight amongst national airports. Now, with a flurry of hot new restaurants,

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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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April 5

Renting a car abroad: Don't get taken for a ride

Familiarize yourself with the local policies and protocols ahead of time.

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April 5

Visitors watch the Strokkur geyser which is the most visited geyser in Iceland and is a common stop for tourists along the famed Golden Circle in Hauk

Travel Troubleshooter: On this complicated trip to Iceland, the buck stops with the airline

When United Airlines cancels the last leg of his flight to Iceland, he must buy a new ticket. The airline blames a "desynchronization."

Local

April 4

Gail Mattson, shown here on the day her vehicle was hit by an elephant in Zambia. Mattson did not survive.

Twin Cities woman killed by elephant on African safari

The elephant charged and struck the vehicle that Gail Mattson, 79, of Minnetonka and others were riding in while on a game drive in Zambia.

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April 3

The American Queen in port at La Crosse, Wis. ] Photo by KERRI WESTENBERG/Star Tribune

Cruise line buys up the Mississippi River ships from defunct American Queen Voyages

American Cruise Lines successfully bid for the classic paddlewheeler American Queen and three other riverboats.

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March 29

White Sands National Park is home to the world's largest gypsum dune field.

A trip through New Mexico showcases its wealth of national treasures

New Mexico has two national parks and nine national monuments. Here's a tour through some of our favorites.

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March 22

This Oct. 29, 2013 photo shows people at Lanikai Beach, a popular neighborhood for vacation rentals, in Kailua, Hawaii. Airbnb Inc. is agreeing to pro

Travel Troubleshooter: Vrbo promised $21,014 to get us out of a moldy Hawaii rental — but backed out

When a Vrbo rental in Hawaii is uninhabitable, the rental platform agrees to cover the family's new accommodations. But then it reneges.

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March 22

Onlookers waved as Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, now the world's largest cruise ship, departed Miami.

On the world's largest cruise ship, thrills and space to chill

The most surprising thing we found on the inaugural sailing of Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas? Some peace and quiet.

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March 22

The Lotus Esprit S1 “Wet Nellie” from “The Spy Who Loved Me” at the new James Bond exhibit at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry.

Chicago exhibit explores the science of James Bond

Tourists banned from geisha district in Kyoto; TripAdvisor names best beaches of 2024.

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March 21

Long exposure of Temple bar in Dublin with people drinking and walking by during night in autumn

Airfare alert: Minneapolis to Dublin in May, from $476

Aer Lingus' return to MSP heralds lower fares, but Delta is currently lowest.

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March 15

Kent Barnhill shows the app Splitwise on his phone, which he and Zoe Miller have been using to share costs since starting to date regularly, at the Co

A handy app for splitting the bill with friends on vacation

Also: Airbnb bans indoor security cameras; U.S. urges spring break caution in Mexico, Jamaica and Bahamas.

Variety

March 15

Ojai Valley Trail Riding Co. takes visitors through the Ventura River Valley Preserve on horseback.

Charming Ojai is Hollywood's playground for a reason

Just outside Los Angeles, this hidden gem has ranches, vineyards and spas for a great girlfriends getaway.

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March 15

Travel Troubleshooter: What's a Delta SkyMile worth in the case of a refund?

After the now-defunct American Queen Voyages changed his arrival port, the cruise line agreed to cover his additional flight expenses. But it didn't.

West Metro

March 14

A plane prepared to land at Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport on Tuesday. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ cgonzalez@startribune.com June 25, 2013, Blooming

Bird strikes front landing gear, disables airliner arriving at Twin Cities airport

Passengers and crew on the flight from Miami were stuck on the plane for nearly two hours after it landed.

Twins

March 9

Many Minnesotans loved the Whale, a favorite restaurant on Fort Myers Beach that, for now, is inside a tent.

Neal: Grieving old Fort Myers Beach while cheering on the new

Minnesotans — me, especially — love this strip of land that was nearly wiped out by Hurricane Ian. It'll never be the same.

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March 8

FILE - In this May 10, 2019, file phtoo a banner for Uber is draped on the front of the New York Stock Exchange before the world's largest ride-hailin

I never ordered Uber One. Please help me get my money back!

Diego Vega is signed up for Uber One. He has no idea how he's been enrolled in the monthly $9.99 membership, but he wants to unenroll. But how?

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March 8

"The White Lotus" is being shot in Thailand.

HBO's 'White Lotus' brings tourism buzz to Season 3 location

Also: A Mississippi River cruise line shuts down; Icelandair offers a new route to the Faroe Islands; D.C. cherry blossoms will bloom early.

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March 8

Our writer's view of Mt. Fuji while standing on it, left, vs. 30 miles away on a train from Kyoto to Tokyo three days later.

8 lessons our reporter learned about visiting Japan

Money troubles and blank views of Mount Fuji didn't spoil our trip, but could've been avoided.

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