Minneapolis-St. Paul Int'l Airport ranks above average in J.D. Power study
Airports increasingly focus on travelers' experiences.
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Minnesota ski areas add new features
This season's skiers can zip up Moose Mountain in gleaming $7 million, high-speed gondolas, but Lutsen's new gondolas aren't the only fresh surprise awaiting skiers in the region this winter.
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From the Travel Desk: A visit to the Escape Lounge
Escape Lounge, a new spot at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, is designed to keep fliers happy — at least those with extra cash.
Where to find bison, the new national mammal, in Minnesota
Two state parks host herds of the leviathan that has recently been named the national mammal.
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Tanzania safari offers lessons with wildlife
A long-awaited multifamily safari draws out "the peace of wild things," including elephants, children and lasting friends.
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Increase the job of giving (and get a trip) with the gift of a learning vacation
The Driggs Digs Plein Air experience in Idaho makes a great gift – especially when you can tag along.
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Tanzania safari offers lessons with wildlife
A long-awaited multifamily safari draws out "the peace of wild things," including elephants, children and lasting friends.
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Two Minnesotans reflect on trips to City of Light
Catherine Reid Day of St. Paul was tucked into a Paris hotel room Nov. 14, trying without success to sleep, when her phone beeped.
For now, Minnesota driver's licenses OK for air travel
The Department of Homeland Security will provide at least 120 advance notice of any change at airport checkpoints.
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From the Travel Desk: November, early Dec. are great times to travel
Lower prices and easy-to-get reservations are nice, but the main reason to travel when others stay at home? You can see a place more clearly when it's not overcrowded.
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Rio de Janeiro ups its game for the 2016 Olympics
Exploring the beaches and rain forests of Rio de Janeiro as the city prepares for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
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Winona's varied arts scene proves to be a tourist draw
The small city's Marine Art Museum and Shakespeare festival spark a creative boom
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Giving travel: Make sure your gift trip is the right trip
Travel can be the best kind of holiday gift, but surprising someone with a trip is tricky.
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A look at Rio ahead of the Olympics
Exploring the beaches and rain forests of Rio de Janeiro as the city prepares for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
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Modernism Week in Palm Springs lures an eclectic crowd
Modernism Week in this acclaimed center of clean-lined architecture lures an eclectic crowd for a wide range of activities.
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