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February 17, 2017
The W XYZ bar at the Aloft Hotel is filled with games and modern decor in the lobby.

How and why hotels are getting hipper

I once wandered into Aloft Minneapolis during a lunch-hour walk. When I saw the living room-like lobby, I wished that I were from out of town.
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February 17, 2017
Tom Homme Minneapolis. Morocco. Kerri, name is Tom Homme from Minneapolis. Our group of 16 (13 from the Twin Cities) were traveling with Overseas Adve

A camel ride in the Sahara Desert casts long shadow

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February 12, 2017
The Golden Gate Bridge at night, with San Francisco in the distance, is seen from Battery Spencer near the Marin Headlands of Marin County, Calif. Pho

Fun day trips await across the Golden Gate Bridge in Northern California

Take a series of day trips north of San Francisco in search of whales, oysters, "The Birds" and more.
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February 11, 2017
A Southwest Airlines jet made its approach to Dallas Love Field in Texas.

Airlines are playing hide-and-seek with airfares, thwarting search sites

Delta and Southwest may be withholding their flight and price data from your favorite airfare search site.
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February 11, 2017
Whales spotted off Monterey Bay in California.

Know & Go: Pacific whale-watching tours; cliffs collapse at Hawaii volcano

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February 10, 2017
A footbridge over the Bad River provides a view of Devil’s Gate in Copper Falls State Park.

Midwest Traveler: Chasing waterfalls at Wisconsin's Copper Falls State Park

Falls, a gorge and ancient lava flows make Copper Falls one of Wisconsin's most picturesque parks.
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February 10, 2017
Windows shine bright at Lutsen’s Lakeside Dining Room.

Romantic dinner, with a lake view

I polled well-traveled foodies at Star Tribune to come up the most romantic restaurants worth a short drive.
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February 10, 2017
Photo by Alex Terry of Eden Prairie. Lake McDonald.

A tranquil view of Lake McDonald, in Glacier National Park

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February 10, 2017

What airlines' airfares search sites don't show

Travel
February 10, 2017
American Airlines’ Airbus A319 still features seatback screens.

In-flight movie screens are going away

Airlines defer to the rise of personal devices and Wi-Fi on domestic flights.
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February 4, 2017
BRIAN PETERSON • brianp@startribune.com Duluth, MN - 6/26/2007 The Glensheen mansion is located on a 7.6 acre plot just east of downtown Duluth

Glensheen shining in bid for return tourists

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February 4, 2017
Cinderella’s Castle glows during the finale of the nightly light show in the Magic Kingdom.

From Orlando to Sanibel Island, finding magic in the Florida kingdom

There are wonders at every turn when an extended family hits Disney World and Sanibel.
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February 4, 2017
A TSA Pre sign was placed in the security area at Terminal 2 at MSP Airport, Wednesday, May 21, 2014 in Bloomington, MN. ] (ELIZABETH FLORES/STAR TRIB

Know & Go: Spirit Airlines joins TSA PreCheck; Mardi Gras in Mississippi

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February 3, 2017
Bonnet House grounds are home to five Florida ecosystems, from wetlands to deserts. Photo by James Lileks Star Tribune

Before your cruise, see these Fort Lauderdale delights

In this popular port city, visit places that epitomize Florida before you take your cruise.
Travel
February 3, 2017
Roasted parsnip dip at Merchants Pub and Plate.

Midwest Traveler: Lawrence is Kansas' cultural oasis

Lawrence, Kan., has a cosmopolitan city vibe and a fine culinary scene.
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February 3, 2017
Swimmers watch the sun set in Honolulu. Hawaii hasn’t had any locally acquired cases of Zika.

Zika has infected 64 Minnesotans so far

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February 3, 2017
Economy class seating is shown on a new United Airlines Boeing 787-9.

Your guide to the new 'basic economy' airfares

Are no-frills fares worth it? Depends on the airline, and how much you are willing to sacrifice.
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February 3, 2017
I would like my name to appear in print as Sue Kirchoff. I live in Minneapolis. I took the photo in the late morning of June 8, 2016, at the remote La

Viewfinders: Veer off Iceland's Ring Road to find a puffin paradise

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February 3, 2017

Details: Sanibel Island

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January 31, 2017
Another magnificent two-hour sunset seen from Tofte Lake Center near Ely, Minn.

Midwest Traveler: Lost, and found, at Tofte Lake retreat

Artists flock to Tofte Lake Center near Ely for a week of creative relaxation.
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