Variety
December 4, 2020
An ancient Roman marble statue sat among tables of a restaurant in Rome, where travelers may be able to return soon without quarantining.

Amsterdam? Rome? You may be able to travel to Europe sooner than you think

Delta Air Lines will begin trial flights to Amsterdam and Rome in the coming weeks.
Variety
December 4, 2020
The sun rose over Spirit Mountain casting light on Lake Superior and the St. Louis River on Wednesday December 2, 2020. ]ALEX KORMANN • alex.kormann

Top five reasons to ski at Duluth's Spirit Mountain

Spirit Mountain wins over a snowboarder with its jump lines, halfpipe and Lake Superior views.
Variety
December 3, 2020
United Airlines flight attendants will begin September 1, 2018, to pitch passengers on a co-branded credit card. (Brett Critchley/Dreamstime/TNS)

Travel Troubleshooter: Flight attendant was a no-show. Why did I have to pay $386 to fix it?

Variety
December 3, 2020
Volunteer Mark Helmer groomed ski trails from the back of his snowmobile last January at Korkki Nordic Center, between Duluth and Two Harbors. The net

Cross-country ski trails you just might have all to yourself

During a winter of social distancing, head to trails you just might have all to yourself.
Travel
December 3, 2020

Details on taking a trip to Spirit Mountain

Variety
December 3, 2020
Erik Skon of Stillwater and his wife, Kathy, had just begun a one-day drive into Denali National Park when he captured this ghostly image of the mount

In Denali National Park a ghostly giant looms

Local
December 1, 2020
Instead of sitting out the pandemic winter, Stillwater — reflected Tuesday in the St. Croix River — has decided to decorate and plan low-key outdo

With rink, ice maze, ice-cream social, Stillwater hopes to light up pandemic winter

Town wants tourists but not too many at once.
West Metro
November 30, 2020
Sara Weidler, right, an instructor for InFlight Pilot Training, worked with student pilot Shea Kieren at Flying Cloud Airport. Regional airfields are

Rising interest in flight lessons fuels traffic at suburban airports

A rising interest in flight lessons is fueling steady traffic at Flying Cloud and Blaine airports
Local
November 27, 2020
Thanksgiving fliers continue to flock to MSP despite warnings

Thanksgiving fliers continue to flock to MSP despite warnings

Traffic at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport was occasionally brisk Wednesday morning as travelers hurried to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family.
Variety
November 27, 2020
Yellowstone National Park - Mammoth Hot Springs ( Canary Spring)

Mammoth Hot Springs Terraces are a hot spot at Yellowtone National Park

Variety
November 27, 2020
MSP has introduced the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, offering a lanyard for easy identification to those who would like to wear one.

MSP airport adds program for travelers with hidden disabilities

Travel
November 27, 2020
The Tiber, Rome's iconic river, makes a cameo in the film "The Great Beauty."

Best movies and shows to watch for taking a vacation via your screen

Variety
November 27, 2020

Travel Troubleshooter: China has a 144-hour visa-free policy, but my airline didn't get the memo

Coronavirus
November 24, 2020
Light lines greet holiday week travelers

Light lines greet holiday week travelers

Holiday travel, amid a global pandemic, saw light lines, inexpensive flights and spacious seating on planes for some travelers.
Duluth
November 23, 2020
Oakley Romanecz, 5, and Graham Romanecz, 3, left and right, from Prior Lake, Minn., looked out the window of their family's car at the light displays

Live-streamed and socially distanced, Duluth traditions carry on

Bentleyville Tour of Lights can't be walked this year, but many are happy to see it on wheels.
Travel
November 20, 2020
Children's author and storyteller Rose Arrowsmith DeCoux worked with young children to teach them the story of "When the Tomtes Made Mischief," about

Virtual classes, parties and tours bring on holiday traditions from around the world

Variety
November 20, 2020

Travel Troubleshooter: Bachelorette party gets double-booked on Airbnb

Variety
November 20, 2020
The Traveler : Dave Marsh- Mahtomedi The Scene: Lone ( or maybe lonely) deer in a white out snow storm in Rocky Mountain National Forest . Dec 15, 201

Find the whitetail in a Colorado whiteout snowstorm

Local
November 17, 2020
Glensheen Mansion in Duluth has their Christmas decorations in full swing, but with a twist. There are no staff guided tours this holiday season. All

North Shore's balancing act: How to 'stay safe and stay open'

With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise, northeastern Minnesota officials are grappling with how to promote public health without hurting the local businesses in desperate need of tourism traffic.

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