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May 10, 2018
The Iowa State Capitol in Des Moines.

Why drive to Des Moines in springtime? So you can get to summer faster

Variety
May 5, 2018
Lavender buds are harvested in late June and July at Island Lavender on Washington Island.

Festivals and fresh fish on Washington Island near Wisconsin's Door Peninsula

Quirky island relies on its unpretentious charm to attract visitors.
Variety
May 5, 2018
Scaffolding surrounds the hand-less face of the world famous clock on the Queen Elizabeth Tower, which also holds the bell known as Big Ben, as it con

Travel briefs: Westminster to get $5 billion makeover

Variety
May 4, 2018

Legoland's latest hotel: A castle

At new hotel, knights and princesses welcome.
Variety
May 4, 2018
Oberg Mountain Trail.

Improvements coming to beloved Superior Hiking Trail

Variety
May 4, 2018
San Clemente Palace Kempinski.

Island hotels in the lagoon provide quiet retreats from the bustle of Venice

To find serenity in this teeming Italian city, spend the night in one of its quiet island hotels.
Variety
May 4, 2018
The top deck of a houseboat is a good spot to relax and take in the view of the St. Johns River. (Nancy Moreland/Chicago Tribune/TNS) ORG XMIT: 122899

Houseboat trip down Florida's wild, exotic St. Johns River

A leisurely pace highlights the scenery and the silence.
Variety
May 4, 2018
Lourdes, France, from the top of the castle that sits on a hill in the middle of the city. Taken on Jan. 27. My wife and I were in Lourdes for a confe

Vivid colors bring to life Lourdes, in southwestern France

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May 3, 2018
Sun Country Airlines said it will reimburse passengers left stranded in Mexico by two flight cancellations for their added transportation costs to get

Sun Country adds nonstop service to vacation hot spots New Orleans, Santa Barbara

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April 30, 2018
This short stretch of Randolph Street in Chicago's West Loop is home to a cluster of some of the city's best restaurants, including Stephanie Izard's

How to plan your next trip around a 'walk-cation'

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April 28, 2018
Red Wing shoes culled through hundreds of its customers' stories about how they wear their boots and picked 32 to highlight on a new display at its Re

Red Wing and Chisago City are two road trips for shoe lovers

Drive, don't walk, to the Minnesota hometowns of Red Wing boots and Sven Clogs.
Variety
April 27, 2018
Poached eggs, Hollandaise, hash browns and cornmeal crusted oysters at Elizabeth's Restaurant. MUST CREDIT: Photo by Nevin Martell for The Washington

Breakfast New Orleans style

The Good Life
April 27, 2018
At Wat Arun, the Temple of the Dawn, in Bangkok, Thailand, pieces of porcelain adorn the temples and the mythological creatures lining the facade. (Su

Adventure travel is not just for the young

Travelers over 50 are shifting from the beach to more exotic locations.
Variety
April 27, 2018
David Halgrimson, Rogers MN.
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Tetons National Park Destination Details: I was on an Arizona Highways Photo Workshop as a Volunteer Photo Guide to

A beautiful scene made better by ducks, pelicans

Variety
April 26, 2018
A man takes in the morning from his balcony in Kolkata, India. Photo by Diane Richard * Special to the Star Tribune

Finding the soul of Kolkata, India, on its bustling sidewalks

Curiosity led down side streets, and to a deeper understanding of this city in eastern India.
Variety
April 26, 2018
A view of Pike Place Market's new Producers Hall and Plaza, both part of Seattle's recently-completed MarketFront project. (Barbara Hull/Pike Place Ma

Why Seattle's Pike Place Market is worth visiting now more than ever

Shops and artwork have revitalized the urban icon.
Variety
April 20, 2018
File photo: A Sun Country flight at the gate at Terminal 2 during a winter storm.

Snowstorm reveals why smaller airlines like Sun Country may not save you money in the end

The airline's initial response may have been a rookie mistake by new owners.
Variety
April 20, 2018
Anchoring the German Village neighborhood, Schmidt’s Sausage Haus is a Columbus, Ohio, buffet tradition.

Midwest Traveler: There's much to discover in Columbus, Ohio

Ohio's capital encourages visitors to take in a rich, diverse quality of life.
Variety
April 20, 2018

Hotel brands unite under Wyndham name; no more Name Your Own Price for rental cars

Variety
April 20, 2018

Check out these 14 Provincetown gems

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