Simon Peter Groebner
Travel Editor
TravelSimon Peter Groebner is Travel editor for the Minnesota Star Tribune, finally giving him an answer to the question, "What are you going to do with that geography degree?" His general approach to travel is to go to a country/state/region and ask, "Where is the weird island?" He lives in Minneapolis and enjoys cycling, sailing and the Twin Cities arts scene. As special sections editor, he also produces such issues as The Good Life, State Fair Guide and Top Workplaces. Previously he was editor of Vita.mn, the Star Tribune's entertainment magazine, and entertainment editor for StarTribune.com.
Latest from Simon Peter Groebner
Delta is rebranding Basic Economy and all of its fare classes. What does it all mean?
Basic Economy becomes Delta Main Basic in October, and a new Extra option is introduced. That’s just the beginning of the makeover.
May 16, 2025
Delta is dropping four cities from MSP airport. Here are our alternatives.
The airline softens the blow for Minnesotans with a new destination near New York City.
May 9, 2025
You can now sign up to earn Delta SkyMiles with Uber
SkyMiles members can earn a few extra miles on Uber rides and food delivery. Is it worthwhile?
April 24, 2025
Delta will fly nonstop from MSP to the Bahamas next winter
Flights to Nassau are part of another big Caribbean expansion for the carrier.
April 16, 2025
Delta falls behind this airline for the most seats to Europe this summer
Top-ranked airline’s No. 1 status comes on the strength of its flights to 33 airports in 14 counties.
March 27, 2025
New in Wisconsin Dells: Treehouse villas, enchanted walk, waterpark expansion
The Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired Treetop Villas at Mirror Lake are available for reservations starting this spring.
March 20, 2025
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13 surprisingly good last-minute airfares from MSP to warm destinations, from $296
San Juan, Aruba during Mardi Gras, Grand Cayman and Cancun lead our list of cold-weather escape routes.
February 22, 2025
Ireland’s iconic Cliffs of Moher are partially closed, but there are better options
The Cliffs of Moher Experience, a visitor center with some popular overlooks, remains open.
February 21, 2025
How safe is air travel in Minnesota, the U.S. and the world?
Despite recent headlines, U.S. commercial airline travel has become increasingly safe.
February 18, 2025
Gunflint Lodge celebrates 100th anniversary with new Northern Lights Lodge
The northern Minnesota resort’s newest building rises on the site of a 1936 log cabin lost to fire.
January 23, 2025
With Greenland rising as a tourist destination, Minnesotans can visit for less than $1,000
Icelandair is connecting fliers from MSP to the world’s largest island this year.
January 15, 2025
Minnesotans have more nonstop flights to warm-weather winter destinations than ever
Tulum, Aruba and the U.S. Virgin Islands are among the hot spots we’re eyeing in 2025.
January 11, 2025
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