Travel
January 21, 2022
Sebastian Inlet State Park provides a coastal camping escape on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Amid the pandemic, camping has surged, attracting experience

Delta extends flight credits for almost two years; camping surges amid pandemic

Delta's eCredits for canceled flights can now be rebooked through 2023 for travel through 2024.
Travel
January 21, 2022
Pacific waves burst though a tidal blowhole at Playa Pelada in Nosara, Costa Rica.

Costa Rican resort hard to get to, even harder to leave

Hidden on the Pacific coast, Nosara is a sprawling outdoor paradise for surfers, yogis and expatriates.
Travel
January 21, 2022
The Blue Lagoon in Iceland.

Travel Troubleshooter: Blue Lagoon ices out customer over refund request

Why are an Iceland hotel and dive operator refusing a refund?
Travel
January 14, 2022
Destination Kohler’s American Club hotel features the Greenhouse, a gorgeous conservatory with stained windows overlooking one of many gardens.

Wisconsin golf and spa resort Destination Kohler offers a luxurious getaway

Relax and recreate at Wisconsin's Destination Kohler, an elegant paean to the past.
Travel
January 14, 2022
The capital of Aruba is Oranjestad, a colorful, cultural center with boats, shops, restaurants, and the iconic I Love Aruba sign.

Travel Troubleshooter: Thanks, Orbitz — we have a flight to Aruba for a vacation in Tahiti

The online travel agency switched only part of the customer's vacation package.
Travel
January 7, 2022
The 139-room Bottleworks hotel anchors a new $300 million entertainment district in Indianapolis, developed in an Art Deco former Coca-Cola plant.

Looking for a fun Midwestern getaway? Check out Indianapolis

Here's what's new in the Circle City.
Travel
January 7, 2022
Children play with streamers and confetti from the official grand opening of the LEGOLAND New York Hotel at the LEGOLAND Resort on Aug. 6, 2021, in Go

Travel Troubleshooter: Legoland won't honor its offer, but you can't back out after you've told the kids

Customer service is stonewalling after a combo package omits the theme park tickets.
Travel
December 31, 2021
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Live a snow globe fantasy at this glamping resort in New Brunswick, Canada

At the Cielo glamping resort, every detail highlights the local Acadian bounty.
Local
December 30, 2021
The Odyssey of the Seas cruise ship arrives at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Sunday, The Royal Caribbean ship returned after numerous c

CDC tells even vaccinated travelers to avoid cruises

The number of outbreaks on ships has grown in recent weeks.
Local
December 28, 2021
Louis Lidji leased his Hyundai Sonata through the car-sharing app Turo at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Twin Cities airport makes way for peer-to-peer car sharing service

Turo is now welcome at MSP, but not at many large airports around the country.
Local
December 24, 2021
Eau Claire River near Willard, Wis. Photo by reader Patrick Plautz of Eagan.

The 10 best Star Tribune reader travel photos of 2021

Minnesotans gravitated to wide open spaces.
Travel
December 22, 2021
Travelers waited in line to check in for flights at Logan Airport, Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2021, in Boston.

6 warnings for travel during Christmas week

The omicron variant is disrupting travel on top of typical Christmas chaos.
Travel
December 17, 2021
Christmas lights and decorations inside the O'Hare International Airport terminal in Chicago. (Bruce Whittingham/Dreamstime/TNS) ORG XMIT: 34095552W

Omicron and holiday travel: Pressing questions answered

What are the rules? Should we bring testing kits? Should we even go? A holiday travel Q&A.
December 14, 2021
Air travel at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is expected to surge this Christmas holiday.

Despite ongoing COVID concerns, brisk Christmas travel season at MSP predicted

Daily TSA screenings could reach 37,000 passengers, still short of pre-pandemic highs up to 45,000
Travel
December 10, 2021
The Bridge chairlift ascends through the middle of the condo village at Eagle Ridge Resort, part of the sprawling Lutsen Mountains ski area.

Check in, ski out: We tried out lodging options at 3 top Minnesota ski resorts

In search of a cozy ski-lodge experience at Giants Ridge, Spirit Mountain and Lutsen.
Travel
December 10, 2021
Frontier Airlines

Travel Troubleshooter: Frontier Airlines refunded the taxes on my canceled flights, but not the fares

Travel
December 10, 2021
The beach at Bathsheba, on the eastern coast of Barbados.

Delta makes some changes to Basic Economy fares; Barbados has something for everyone

Travel
December 3, 2021
A police officer arrived to tell people to leave Waikiki Beach in Honolulu on March 28, 2020.

Travel Troubleshooter: For canceled Hawaii trip, Hotels.com gave me vouchers I couldn't possibly use

Travel
November 26, 2021
A Thrifty Car Rental customer didn't realize there are two Thrifty return locations at Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport.

At MSP airport, Thrifty charged me $932 for returning the car to Terminal 1 instead of Terminal 2

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