What it was like to visit Iceland in 2021, from lava flow to the Arctic Coast Way
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This autumn in the Midwest, before the leaves come down, you've got to go up.
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Duluth tourism rebound 'the recovery year we needed'
Hotel revenue easily surpassed pandemic-dampened 2020 levels and increased significantly compared with 2019 this summer — including a nearly 20% jump in July, according to data from Visit Duluth.
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Travel Troubleshooter: Airline refund complicated by credit card dispute
Q: My family and I canceled our airline tickets last year because of COVID-19. Singapore Airlines promised to refund the tickets but said it would…
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Sun Country offering 'door-to-air' car service; Delta unveils new drinks
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Minneapolis' Du Nord vodka will be sold on Delta flights
The airline is adding the craft spirit from America's first Black-owned distillery to its beverage carts.
Delta Air Lines calls for carriers to share names of unruly passengers
It is calling for an industrywide effort to keep passengers from boarding competitors' flights after being banned for disruptive behavior.
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Hawaii's Stairway to Heaven faces shutdown; Delta returns to pre-pandemic boarding zones
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Travel Troubleshooter: Irish tour company can't get into office to issue a refund
Q: Last year, I reserved a tour through Paddywagon, an Irish tour operator. I prepaid $1,219 for a two-day Wild Atlantic Way tour of…
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Kickapoo river scene in spring looks like autumn colors
The traveler: Diane Sisko, Woodbury.The evening light in this tranquil Vermilion River scene near Danville, Ill., gives the illusion of fall colors, although Sisko snapped…
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3 unique Twin Cities hotels offer a range of experiences for a perfect staycation
Looking for a nearby place to feel far away? Try these Twin Cities hotels.
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Fall road trip: Take a mini-vacation to one of these Midwest destinations
You don't need to drive far to find quirky and desirable destinations for fall weekend getaways.
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Travel Troubleshooter: BritRail tickets unusable due to pandemic – but can I get a refund or extension?
Q: Last year, I bought a BritRail eight-day pass through ACP Rail. I couldn't use the tickets because of the COVID-19 outbreak. I asked…
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Sun Country Airlines adds local in-flight offerings
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Plan ahead: 5 warm-weather destinations for when it's time to escape the Minnesota winter
These five destinations provide respite from snow and frigid temperatures.
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Travel Troubleshooter: A cruise line blames pandemic refund delay on the federal government
Q: I'm trying to secure a refund from UnCruise Adventures for an Alaska cruise canceled during the pandemic. UnCruise Adventures agreed to a $2,400…
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Find bourbon bliss in Bardstown, Ky., the bourbon capital of the world
A "Disneyland of bourbon" is planned for the Kentucky home of America's native spirit.
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European travel restrictions for Americans sow confusion; Fiji set to reopen
European confusionItaly now requires travelers from the United States to take a COVID-19 test before arrival, and unvaccinated American visitors must isolate for five days.…
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Travel Troubleshooter: Where's the refund from my canceled Lufthansa flight?
Q: Last year, I booked airline tickets from Prague to Los Angeles through SkyLux, an online ticket broker. After Lufthansa canceled my flight at the…
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Nashville's new Black music museum is out of place but spot-on
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U.S. off of Europe's 'safe list'
On Monday, the European Union removed the United States from its "safe list" of countries whose residents can travel to its 27 member states without…
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Air travel strong at MSP this summer, expected to be busy for Labor Day
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