Travel
Why planes can take turbulence (maybe better than you can)
An airplane's wings are meant to give — a little or a lot, depending on the conditions in the air.
Travel
In Delphi, Greece, more than oracles speak
Tracking the history and mystery of the ancient Greece site of oracles.
Travel
On climb up Grand Teton, marriage reaches new heights
A climb up Wyoming's Grand Teton makes for an exhilarating, nerve-racking anniversary celebration.
Travel
Planning a perfect Hawaii beach getaway on Oahu's North Shore
How to luck out with your own dream Hawaiian family retreat.
Travel
Midwest Traveler: A new era in Marquette, Mich.
The Upper Peninsula city transitions from mining port to tourism town. In the city merely to catch a boat, it seemed like I'd been beaten to Marquette by, well, everybody.
Local
For first time, United to offer flights out of Rochester
The daily service starts in June and will go to and from O'Hare airport.
Travel
Going with the flow on a Danube River cruise
A river cruise through Germany and Austria is marked by high waters, off-boat activities and the need to go with the flow.
Travel
Learn about glaciers by ColdCaching on Wisconsin's spectacular Ice Age Trail
Wisconsin program teaches about glaciers and the outdoors.
Variety
The suite life of St. Lucia's Jade Mountain
With butlers, infinity pools and a wall of views, the rooms at Jade Mountain lure you in. But venture out to the chocolate lab.
Eat & Drink
Why you should explore the Twin Cities with a homegrown staycation
Pay for a hotel in your own backyard? With so many tempting new options, why not?
Variety
Warm weather is melting winter economy in Minn., Wis. towns
Small-town festivals and ski races across the region are in danger of being curtailed or canceled, jeopardizing needed tourism dollars.
Travel
5 great things for families to do in Phoenix's West Valley
In the years since the late 1980s, the once-quiet area west of Phoenix has boomed. Despite that growth, the West Valley has maintained its relaxed, family-friendly vibe.
Travel
Scientific breakthrough could cure jet lag forever
Simple strategies (and a future supplement) may help you unlock your circadian rhythm while traveling.
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