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Pompeii: Rebirth of Italy's dead city that nearly died again
Technology helps restore ruins and fight a new threat – climate change
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Travel
Travel Troubleshooter: Lufthansa adds a stop in Frankfurt, and $1,360 worth of chaos ensues
When the airline changes a flight, why does the customer get charged for it?
Travel
Napa Valley's once-overlooked 'downtown' becomes a wine destination
The buzzing small city of Napa has evolved into an ideal base for exploring California Wine Country.
Travel
Delta adds nonbinary gender option for bookings
Yellowstone National Park is selling a $1,500 annual pass for ... the year 2172?
Travel
Take a trip through Cuban history and culture in tropical Key West
The sunny Florida island (and southernmost point of the continental U.S.) is full of Cuban-American connections, if you know where to look.
Travel
Airlines are increasing international flights this year
United and Delta are leading the trend toward 70 new flights to Europe.
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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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
St. Paul
St. Paul launches $4.5M tourism recovery grant program
The city is tapping into its federal pandemic relief.
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