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Minneapolis on the Map as "Hot" New Travel Destination

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:59:26 +0000

Minneapolis will always have a special place in my heart, I moved there right after college and loved living in the heart of all the action. I love the urban environment, but the fact that it's not to big so you feel lost in the shuffle. Now more and more tourists are flocking to the minne-apple as well!

Will You Be Traveling This Thanksgiving? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:15:44 +0000

The rush to join the extended family for turkey and stuffing makes the Wednesday before Thanksgiving the busiest travel day of the year. And this year it's going to be a busier than last year.

Flying This Thanksgiving Holiday, Here is a List of What Not to Bring on the Plane

Jeanne Ryan — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:13:40 +0000

With how strict the airlines have had to become, don’t let all your holiday traveling be ruined by not planning ahead before you try to board the plane. Any kind of jelly’s, gravy, or other liquids will be confiscated including your homemade cranberry sauce. I am not sure why someone would bring any of those [...]

Americans Are Still Traveling This Thanksgiving, Just Not Very Far

Mike Adams — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:55:50 +0000

Holiday travel will bring increased traffic to the American highways this Thanksgiving weekend. However, with many families still simply trying to operate day-to-day on shoestring budgets, people are expected to plan shorter trips to carve their turkeys this year as a means to save money on fuel and other expenses. According to the annual AAA [...]

What Are America's Busiest Airports on Thanksgiving Weekend?

Mike Adams — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 19:50:43 +0000

Even though the price of holiday travel is on the rise, nearly 24 million people will still be shuttling across the friendly skies this Thanksgiving weekend. In fact, with nearly 150,000 more travelers anticipated to fly home for Thanksgiving than last year, many airlines believe they will be near full capacity that weekend, which, unfortunately, could [...]

10 Real Life Horror Movie Locations

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:08:19 +0000

Now that Halloween is quickly approaching, why not grab a few friends and visit these 10 real-life locations that famous horror movies used in order to scare and thrill their audience? It's a good way to get some spine-tingling chills as you walk past these infamous sites without having to spend the money to visit a haunted house or go on a ghost tour.

MNDOT Offers Update for Travelers Driving Between the Twin Ports and Twin Cities for Labor Day Weekend

Nick Cooper — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 21:39:51 +0000

Motorists in Duluth, Superior, and the rest of the Northland looking to head to the Minnesota State Fair or do anything else in the Twin Cities over Labor Day Weekend should be aware of the latest construction information. MNDOT says travelers can expect delays up to one hour or more during peak travel times through [...]

Canal Park, Gooseberry, and Split Rock Lighthouse Highlighted in National Geographic Traveler

Laura Peterson — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 21:39:31 +0000

Summer is going to be over before you know it. I'm sorry, I know. I shouldn't even say it. But it's also a great reminder to do all the things you promised you'd do this summer, but forgot or didn't have time to. Here are a few places you may have said you would like visit to complete your "Summer Bucket List." A few regional highlights that even the magazine, "National Geographic Traveler," included in the August/September 2012 issue!

What? A Hotel In France Set Up Like A Hamster Cage For Humans [VIDEO]

Jeanne Ryan — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 15:18:42 +0000

Ahhh, welcome to France, the sights, the food, the wine, the giant hamster wheel. Yep, luxury at it’s finest! A hotel in France offers humans the chance to live like a hamster for a night or two, with a giant wheel and a bed of hay. Nothing says romance like running on one of those. [...]

The World's Worst Tourists Are Americans

Jeanne Ryan — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 20:39:36 +0000

According to a Living Social Travel survey of 5,000 tourists, 4,000 who were American, we have been labeled as the “Worst Tourists in the World”. The basis of the survey was “Sticky Fingers.” Apparently American Tourists feel that when they are at a hotel it is free reign to take what ever they please. Now [...]

World's 12 Worst Tourist Traps

Kramer — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:22:25 +0000

Ok, I have never visited any of these places, but unless you are backpacking across the globe, or studying abroad then this Top 10 should hold some sort of moral fiber. Internationally these are the Top 10 tourist traps, but what are the Top 10 U.S. tourist traps, or for that matter what are the Top 10 Twin Ports tourist traps?