Best reader photos of 2016, from New Zealand to the North Shore

Best reader photos of 2016, from New Zealand to the North Shore

Minnesotans travel the globe, and they've got the photographs to prove it.

Book ahead or allow for spontaneity?

December 23
Book ahead or allow for spontaneity?
Only a few hours into my first stop in Cuba, it hit me: I had done this all wrong.

Ancient Ireland's mysterious tombs

December 23
Ancient Ireland's mysterious tombs
Newgrange, a Neolithic site, predates Stonehenge by a thousand years.
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Police officers continue to patrol the area as people linger in the pa...

Mall fights send post-holiday shoppers scrambling for exits

Fights broke out at malls around the country Monday night sending shoppers, who were looking for post-holiday deals, scrambling for the exits.
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Uber's expansion into upstate NY hinges on fingerprinting

Uber's push to expand into upstate New York cities such as Buffalo, Rochester and Albany is reigniting a debate over whether the drivers for the app-based ride-hailing service should be fingerprinted.
Travel
December 23

Russian river cruise a good maiden voyage for tourists

A river cruise may be the best way for first-timers to get a sense of Russia.
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December 23

Rachael Ray doodles while she travels

The TV chef always packs art supplies, notebooks, lip balm and zip-top bags.
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December 23

Travel wardens will rescue you

Are you sick? Are you broke? Help is on the way.
Destination: MSP Airport
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Destination: MSP Airport
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Our comprehensive guide on where to eat, drink, shop, park, relax and play if you end up stuck at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport – or if you plan to spend a few extra hours there before your flight.
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December 23

Know & Go: Mule ride into the Grand Canyon; orphan statues in Kansas

Mule ride into Grand Canyon It’s a thrill to savor, but not that many travelers these days get to take the classic mule ride at…
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December 23

Travel Troubleshooter: Maui hotel bill goes up $600 at check-in

Q: This summer, I made a reservation by phone for a stay at the Days Inn Maui Oceanfront in Hawaii. I was quoted $108 a…
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December 23

What travelers need to know about chip cards

The new EMV card doesn't completely solve fraud issues for travelers, but it's a big step in the right direction.
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December 18

Charleston, great for girls' weekends, features great food and dark history

A visit to Charleston, S.C., takes in Southern charm and Lowcountry kitchens, with peeks at its unsavory past.
Blog: Escape Artists
Blog: Escape Artists
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Star Tribune Travel Editor Kerri Westenberg and other staff contributors offer a global discourse about great vacation finds close to home and adventures far afield.
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December 17

Travel briefs: Zika fears fading

Zika fears fading For hotels in the Caribbean and Mexico, the news came in time for their peak season: On Nov. 18, the World Health…
Variety
December 16
Viking cruise ship is docked at Regensburg, Germany.

Cruising to St. Paul? Viking's Mississippi River plans on hold

Announced in 2015, Viking River Cruises' arrival on the Mississippi is not yet known.
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December 16

Midwest Traveler: Get to know the South Side of Chicago

You don't know Chicago if you haven't explored the historic "Black Metropolis" in all its grit and splendor.
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December 16

Getting a behind-the-scenes look at a TSA airport checkpoint

If there's one thing that MSP TSA agent Marcelino Puente, a 13-year veteran, wants the flying public to know, it's this: Be prepared.
Blog: World Class
Blog: World Class
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These Minnesota college students get an A+ for adventure. Follow along as they explore the world while studying abroad.
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December 16

Chinese cuisine in Vancouver's melting pot

Chinese food in Vancouver blends tradition with the city's own influence.
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December 16

Walking in the Cotswolds

In unspoiled south-central England, curiosities abound.
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December 16

A year-end checklist for frequent fliers

Elite travelers, use these strategies to become even more elite.
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December 16

Travel Q&A: To protect the land, Jared Sternberg turned to tourism

Jared Sternberg's company Gondwana helps indigenous populations preserve land through ecotourism.
Variety
December 16

Details: Charleston, S.C.

Where to eat: After a brief weekend trip, I highly recommend these three restaurants:FIG, which stands for Food Is Good, is an unpretentious bistro…
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December 16

Details: a walking vacation in the Cotswolds

Among American companies offering walking vacations in the Cotswolds are Classic Journeys (from $4,695; 1-800-200-3887; classicjourneys.com/londonstonehengecotswolds) and Backroads (from $4,698; 1-800-462-2848; backroads.com/trips/WELI/england-hiking-tour). British companies include…
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December 16

Tip Sheet: International destinations for the solo traveler

For many reasons, some world locations are especially well suited for going it alone.