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May 7, 2021
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Minnesota mom, daughter tackle BWCA camping trips in every season

Four seasonal Boundary Waters trips bring escape from the pandemic, and so much more.
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May 7, 2021
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Hike to Minnesota's highest waterfall, which straddles the U.S.-Canada border

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May 7, 2021
Lanai’s Shipwreck Beach offers interesting sights and hiking trails, including one that leads to ancient petroglyphs.

Travel Troubleshooter: Airbnb says no COVID refund for Hawaii rental, but the owner disagrees

The Good Life
May 6, 2021
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Vaccinated vacationers: Baby boomers who got the jab first were ready to roll

Older travelers have been the first to burst out of the gate as travel returns.
Travel
April 30, 2021
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7 European countries that Americans can travel to right now

As Europe considers opening, these seven countries are already welcoming Americans.
Variety
April 30, 2021
Visitors explore The Ledge glass boxes on the 103rd floor of the remodeled Skydeck on April 21, 2021, at Willis Tower in Chicago.

Get a new look at Chicago at the newly renovated Willis Tower

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April 30, 2021
A couple take pictures in the village of Oia, on the cliffs of the island of Santorini, Greece.

Travel Troubleshooter: What can you do with a nonrefundable hotel reservation when you couldn't get there?

Travel
April 26, 2021
FILE — A rainbow above Castellina, Italy, in the Chianti region on Dec. 16, 2020. American tourists who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19

E.U. set to let vaccinated U.S. tourists visit this summer

The fast pace of vaccination in the United States, and advanced talks about vaccine certificates, will enable the European Commission to recommend a switch in policy that could see trans-Atlantic leisure travel restored.
Variety
April 23, 2021
Travelers at Hong Kong International Airport, where a general strike grounded almost 200 flights, most of them with Cathay Pacific, in Hong Kong, Aug.

Travel Troubleshooter: I paid $1,300 more for a premium economy ticket to Hong Kong and got plain old economy

Variety
April 23, 2021
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More countries are opening to vaccinated American tourists, but State Department and CDC pump the brakes

Travel
April 23, 2021
Voyager Station

A stellar getaway: Company plans for space hotel

What would it take to make a four-star space hotel?
Travel
April 22, 2021
Acadia National Park in Maine was submitted by Britta Dornfeld. “This park has mountains, forests, the ocean and great hiking (you can be the first

Readers: These are the must-see spots in America

We invited you to submit your favorite vacation spots throughout the country. Here's what you shared.
Travel
April 22, 2021
People swim on the Fourth of July in a pool at the Strat hotel-casino Saturday, July 4, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

How to plan vacation with unvaccinated kids

Family trips are clouded by unanswered questions about virus mutations and spread.
Travel
April 22, 2021
Celebrate a return to travel with these 7 essential U.S. vacation destinations

Celebrate a return to travel with these 7 essential U.S. vacation destinations

While travel to many overseas destinations remains restricted, domestic travel is hot.
Variety
April 16, 2021
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You'll need a reservation for the pool in Las Vegas and at these national parks

Travel
April 16, 2021
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3 Minnesota road trips to enjoy beautiful spring scenery

These destinations offer lovely views.
Variety
April 16, 2021
FILE - In this March 14, 2020 file photo, Royal Caribbean International cruise ship docked at PortMiami, among other cruise ships, as the world deals

Travel Troubleshooter: Royal Caribbean promised a 125% credit for canceled cruise – but only sent about 75%

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April 16, 2021
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Veiwfinders: Ecuador's picture-perfect wildlife paradise

Variety
April 9, 2021
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Beware of fake trusted traveler sites

Variety
April 9, 2021
Lisbon, Portugal skyline at Sao Jorge Castle at dusk.

Travel Troubleshooter: This refund request is not about the pandemic

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