Travel
December 16, 2016

A year-end checklist for frequent fliers

Elite travelers, use these strategies to become even more elite.
Variety
December 16, 2016

Details: Charleston, S.C.

Travel
December 16, 2016

Details: a walking vacation in the Cotswolds

Variety
December 13, 2016
The Arrowhead 135 Ultra Marathon, from International Falls to Tower Minnesota, follows the scenic and rugged Arrowhead State Snowmobile Trail and attr

10 magical places in Minnesota that look like the North Pole

From reindeer to ice castles, there are plenty of enchanted experiences to behold in Minnesota.
Travel
December 10, 2016
Caption: Timm's Hill Trail, in north-central Wisconsin, makes a nice place to snowshoe or cross-country ski. Timm's Hill is the tallest point in the s

Timm's Hill Trail leads to highest spot in Wisconsin

Timm's Hill, the highest point in the state, offers snowshoeing and skiing, plus spectacular views.
Travel
December 10, 2016
Lutsen Mountains' new eight-passenger gondola system, which debuted in 2015, transports skiers from the main ski village to the top of Moose Mountain,

Learning to ski at northern Minnesota's Lutsen

A first-time skier learns to fall at the iconic Lutsen Mountains resort on Minnesota's North Shore.
Travel
December 10, 2016
FILE - In this Friday, Jan. 17, 2014, file photo, a person displays Netflix on a tablet in North Andover, Mass. Netflix subscribers can now download s

Know & Go: Netflix offers downloads; travel deals for NYC, Iceland

Travel
December 10, 2016

If you go: Lutsen Mountains

Variety
December 9, 2016
istock photo of a woman putting luggage into an overhead bin.

New United Airlines overhead-bin ban riles fliers

Travel
December 9, 2016

Fearful flier faces the skies with an arsenal of apps

Applying technology to help allay fear of flying is part of an increasing trend.
Travel
December 3, 2016
Passengers look over their paperwork while waiting to check in for JetBlue's inaugural flight from New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport to

Trump's comments unsettle Cuban travel plans

Travel
December 2, 2016
An observation deck at the top of Roche-A-Cri Mound provides sweeping views of the surrounding central Wisconsin countryside.

Midwest Traveler: Wisconsin's Roche-A-Cri is a standout state park

Ancient rock carvings and a towering bluff make this one of Wisconsin's best state parks.
Variety
December 2, 2016
Travel-sized toiletries in quart-sized plastic bag. istock photo

How to prepare for TSA security

If you want to get through security without slowing down the line, read on. With any luck — and the proper preparation — your checkpoint experience won't dampen holiday spirits.
Variety
December 2, 2016
Crossing a talus field of eroded rock meant carefully watching one's footing.

Boulder's biggest surprise? Doses of Minnesota Nice

This Rocky Mountain retreat is the place to go for mountain hikes, cozy cottages and a surprising dose of Minnesota Nice.
Variety
December 2, 2016

Details: A bike and ferry adventure in the Netherlands

Variety
November 29, 2016
Copenhagen Christmas - * Christmas in Tivoli,

Stuck eating reindeer and other dining pitfalls of holiday travel

"Christmas in Copenhagen" has a decidedly romantic ring to it, doesn't it? But reality proved otherwise.
Variety
November 26, 2016
A bend in the rushing Pistynka River in Sheshory serves as a gathering spot for swimmers and sunbathers.

Ukraine abounds with joy, charm and lovely views

In the Carpathian Mountains, villages are charming, life moves slowly and the place feels lost in time.
Travel
November 25, 2016
The University of Iowa’s new Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City has opened after the original space was damaged by flooding.

Midwest Traveler: Get artsy (and sporty) in Iowa City

The college town's reborn arts venue will preview the Joffrey Ballet's new "Nutcracker."
Variety
November 25, 2016

On the hunt for dinosaurs

Variety
November 25, 2016

In Lviv, Ukraine culture thrives

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