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August 25, 2019
“Treehouse”-style lodging by American Resort & Treehouses in Wisconsin Dells includes use of the adjacent natural lagoon.

Unique lodging options in Wisconsin Dells

Treehouses, tiny houses and a Frank Lloyd Wright cottage are all options.
Variety
August 24, 2019
Carved bluffs, cliffs, canyons and gorges that lined the Wisconsin River. Photo by Melanie Radzicki McManus, special to the Star Tribune.

Wisconsin Dells has a water park you may not have considered: The Wisconsin River

Dip into the Wisconsin River — the natural beauty that first spurred tourism at the Dells.
Variety
August 22, 2019
Sunsets in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, come highly recommended. (Tim Schnupp/Tribune News Service/TNS) ORG XMIT: 1378399

In Mexico, hotel in Zihuatanejo serves up relaxation

Zihuatanejo hotel proves ideal place to do a whole lot of nothing.
Variety
August 22, 2019
The Mobile Passport app, which can be downloaded to any smartphone or tablet, is the quick solution to those that just don't want to go through the pr

There's an app for beating the long lines at customs

The growing Mobile Passport app is a free al­ter­na­tive to Glo­bal En­try.
Variety
August 22, 2019
Weeki Wachee mermaids perform "The Little Mermaid" at Weeki Wachee Springs State Park on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019. (Patrick Connolly/Orlando Sentinel/TNS

In Florida, real-life mermaids captivate in an underwater theater

In Central Florida's Weeki Wachee Springs, the classic mermaid show has seen renovations.
Variety
August 22, 2019
slieve league in Ireland

These Ireland cliffs are a best-kept secret; Universal theme parks get 'Us' for Halloween

Variety
August 22, 2019
I am Steven Bursaw from Anoka. I recently traveled with my brother Michael and my dad to Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania to tour the

In Gettysburg, reminders of Minnesotans' pivotal role

Variety
August 22, 2019
Gene Gruber practiced on a field to perfect his plowing skills, Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Richmond, MN. Gruber of Stearns County will be competing th

Quick Trips: Austin ArtWorks, Ploughing Contest, Artrageous Weekend

Variety
August 20, 2019
rome, latium, italy - March 6. 2007: romans and tourists sit on the spanish steps in rome, italy,

Tourists beware: Know the rules of Rome

Variety
August 19, 2019
Daily shuttle service, along with private water taxis and charters, make the 15-mile journey from Bayfield to Stockton Island in about and hour and a

Info: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Camping, sailing, paddling and cruise opportunities in the national lakeshore, plus Madeline Island.
Variety
August 19, 2019
Ruth Venegas and Zeek Ramos joined a sea cave tour with Lost Creek Adventures on their visit from Chicago.

Superior's divine isles: Exploring the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

The Apostles are among the last truly remote places in the Midwest, precisely because they are so hard to reach.
Local
August 17, 2019
Travelers made their way through one of the two TSA security checkpoints at Terminal 1 at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport in May.

MSP limits one TSA checkpoint to PreCheck for 4 months

One of two checkpoints at the main terminal is being renovated until mid-December.
Variety
August 16, 2019
THE TRAVELER: Linda Sandell of Mounds View TRIP DETAILS: My trip to Egypt was the “trip of a lifetime.” My group was accompanied by not

Sweet smiles from workers in a sugar cane field near Luxor, Egypt

Local
August 16, 2019
Minnesota United forward Mason Toye (23) celebrated a goal during the second half. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGROUND INF

Sun Country sets charter flight for Loons' Open Cup title match

Purchase of an airline ticket on this special flight includes round-trip coach bus transportation to and from the stadium in Atlanta, but not tickets to the match.
Variety
August 15, 2019
The beer soak tubs room at Piva Beer Spa, come complete with candlelight, Thursday Feb. 7, 2019. (Abel Uribe/Chicago Tribune/TNS)

Midwest Traveler: Chicago's beer spa is a barrel of fun

In Chicago, soak in the suds for an afternoon of brew-filled relaxation.
World
August 10, 2019
Johan Hilm, 31, passed through Copenhagen Central Station on a trip designed to avoid air travel. MUST CREDIT: Photo for The Washington Post by Rebeck

In Europe, travelers are taking trains to save the planet

Variety
August 10, 2019
The World Record Muskie? This speciman weighing 69 pounds 8 ounces was caught in 1949 in Lake Court O'Reilles near Hayward, Wis., by Cal Johnson. The

Quick Trips: Paul Bunyan fest and National Musky Tournament, Eagle River, Wis., Irish fest in Milwaukee, Big Island Bar-B-Que, Albert Lea, Minn.

Variety
August 10, 2019
Scenes from the vacation rentals in the Solara and Reunion resort-home neighborhoods of Kissimmee that feature Star Wars-themed kids bedrooms, photogr

'Star Wars'-themed vacation rentals in Florida; airlines are adding bigger overhead bins

Variety
August 9, 2019
-- PHOTO MOVED IN ADVANCE AND NOT FOR USE - ONLINE OR IN PRINT - BEFORE AUG. 11, 2019. -- There are travel bargains aplenty in hurricane-prone areas,

How to reduce the risks of a vacation during hurricane season

There are travel bargains in hurricane-prone areas, but make sure you have your bases covered.
Variety
August 9, 2019
Erik Skon, Stillwater, Minnesota; Cell 651-303-7671 In February/March of this year (2019), my wife Kathy and I enjoyed a three week vacation in Kenya,

On safari in Kenya, finding a lion in the mist

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