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This beautiful pink beach on Lake Superior has a special history in Minnesota
Iona's Beach stands out from the iconic gray rocky shoreline of the North Shore. But it's more than the color of its rocks that makes this site unique.
Politics
Airlines push Biden to drop the mask mandate for travel
Airlines for America says administration should "sunset" travel restrictions.
Travel
What to consider before traveling to Europe, amid war in Ukraine
Do your research on destinations, and don't skip the travel insurance.
Travel
Hiking all 750 miles of the Potomac Heritage Trail, America's undiscovered national scenic trail
A 42-day trek along the Nation's River reveals American history and highland vistas.
Travel
Ice caves on Lake Superior's Grand Island were accessible for the first time in three years
Canada drops its COVID testing requirement; mermaid burlesque is a throwback to old Florida tourism.
Local
Brisk spring break traffic is expected this week at MSP Airport
The numbers going through the airport this week may be the most since 2019, officials said.
Travel
Travel
Running around Des Moines, an Iowa city filled with art, food and fun
A downtown 5K race worked up the appetite to explore even more of Iowa's capital.
Travel
Travel Troubleshooter: After husband loses job, she can't get a refund from Vrbo
The vacation rental site passes the buck to the owner, then to travel insurance.
St. Paul
St. Paul launches $4.5M tourism recovery grant program
The city is tapping into its federal pandemic relief.
Travel
Why Fredericksburg, Texas, is the 'Wild West of Winemaking'
Taste "Texas in a glass" and take in the Hill Country at Fredericksburg, near Austin.
Travel
Spring break is back, and so are higher prices
Air Canada launches nonstop service to Montreal; Hawaii and Bali relax quarantine rules.
Travel
Travel Troubleshooter: For a 3-day car rental, Hertz adds 8 more days to the bill
Under normal circumstances, someone should have adjusted the bill.
Duluth
Visit Duluth announces new president as the tourism bureau takes on new role
Visit Duluth's role with shift its focus to conventions, sporting events and the visitor center.
Travel
'World of Stonehenge' exhibit at British Museum unravels the mystery
Thailand eases its entry restrictions for visitors. Airstream unveils an electrified trailer.
Travel
Travel Troubleshooter: Cruise line drags its anchor on promised cruise credit
For the first time ever, a cruise line is slow to offer a future cruise credit for a canceled sailing.
Travel
Nashville's rowdy row of celebrity bars offers a new spring-break hotspot
Singers from Kid Rock to Miranda Lambert and Luke Bryan lent their names and likeness to Music City's booming nightlife strip.
Travel
Travel Troubleshooter: Help, I booked two rental cars for the same dates on Hotwire
How nonrefundable is nonrefundable? And can you drive two cars at once?
Travel
Believe it or not, the best way to see Europe during COVID is a Mediterranean cruise
Health precautions are strong, there's less red tape and the port excursions are better than ever.
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