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Why third-party hotel bookings can be bad
Not all hotel bookings are created equal, as reader Jim Walsh discovered during a trip to Georgia.
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Midwest Traveler: A tale of two Interstate State Parks in Minnesota and Wisconsin
These twin state parks dramatically straddle the St. Croix.
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In Matanzas, Cuba, weathered beauty and daily challenges collide
Finding beauty and challenge in this weathered colonial city.
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Exploring Seattle by kayak
In this city, with more than 200 miles of shoreline, kayaking tours bring a new perspective on popular sights.
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Take a bite of the Cherry Capital: Traverse City, Mich.
While the town remains a gateway to the great outdoors from its prime perch on Lake Michigan's dazzling Grand Traverse Bay, it also offers big city stuff.
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Currency or credit cards for cash: What's best when traveling overseas?
I use Visa and American Express credit cards and a bank debit card. Which of these would make the best source of euros at cash machines during a trip to Italy?
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United barred girls in leggings from boarding flight to MSP, witness says
United said teens didn't meet dress code for those traveling on relatives-of-employees standby passes.
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New Zealand overwhelmed by tourism
The island nation expects almost as many tourists as inhabitants by 2022.
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Midwest Traveler: Searching for Czech heritage in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
A mother and her children discover the true taste of goulash in Cedar Rapids.
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'So where are you from?' Traveling Minnesotans really get around
I'm not from here originally, but I receive reminders of just how traveled my new neighbors are on just about every trip I take.
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A weekend in Amsterdam? Yes, please
Yes, you can spend a long weekend in this Dutch gem, with the help of direct flights and walking shoes. But it may leave you wanting more.
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Travel Troubleshooter: American Airlines reneges on refund after brother-in-law dies
Here's what hurts about American's broken promise: It happened at precisely the time when you needed a little compassion.
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