Danae Brennan explores the FAQs for destination I Dos. Wedding planning entails its fair share of contingency plans for all the “What ifs?” Will the...
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Hammer Travel Offers Destinations—Near and Far
Swimming with dolphins, taking in the view from the top of the Empire State Building or riding the London Eye—while many of us take traveling...
Behind the Buzz of Excelsior’s Airbnb The Apiary
Home away from home offers holiday visitors a room (and more) of their own. Here come the holidays, and with that—here come family and other...
“Café Cool” Explores Coffee Shops and Design
Minnetonka author showcases independent, local coffee hubs from around the globe. If you’re an admirer of good coffee and sleek design, clear a spot...
Roxy Rentals Offers a Home Away From Home
Wayzata couple offers properties for small stays, big events and everything in between. Walking into the Garden Getaway on Ninth Avenue in Plymouth,...
Ryan Rivard Embarks on The Everest Project
And the climb is just the start of his latest journey. On April 8, 2024, 41-year-old Wayzata local Ryan Rivard boarded an airplane and set off on...
Rooms With a View at the Shoreline Hotel
Kelly Olsen’s latest development project will welcome lakeside guests. Many Minnesotans know how wonderful and magical it is to live it up on the...
Minnetonka Travel’s Tips and Tricks for Honeymoon Trips
Personal guides, private tours and pure relaxation can enhance honeymoon experiences. ’Tis the season—for love and honeymoon planning. With couples...
Renée’s Trip Prep List
What’s on your travel planning to do list? A well-executed trip rests in the details. While booking transportation and hotel accommodations take...
MasterChef Junior Contestant Goes Global
Ariana Feygin discovers her passion while living and cooking abroad. It’s been about 10 years since Excelsior native Ariana Feygin auditioned for...
The Valerius Family Spreads Love Through Travel
Local family provides supplies to mothers and babies in Guatemala. Imagine embarking on a trip across the globe, but instead of bringing a suitcase...
Feathered Acres Learning Farm Brings Home the Bacon
Feathered Acres Learning Farm & Inn offers a chance to experience agricultural life. Many Lake Minnetonka area families with school-age children...
Entrepreneur Tees Up Golf and Travel
Travel company Women on Fairways links a love of golf up with curated trips. Ashlee Ciora was living in downtown Los Angeles when her life coach...
Local Maverick Chases His Wanderlust
Wayzata graduate charts his own course. Hodophile [/ˈhoʊˌdoʊfaɪl/] Part of speech: noun Origin: Greek One who loves to travel A traveler with a...
Safety First: How to Smart Travel
Mind your cyber business. Travelers have been itching—itching to get back out on the road, into the skies or over the seas to locales near and far....
Travel in Style With These Pro Tips
Commandeer your call-of-the-wild with a less-is-better suitcase situation. Pack your bags. Travel is back in a big way in 2023. Whether you’re...
Getting to the Root of Skincare
Minnetonka native develops travel skincare line. This community has an amazing way of nurturing its residents through education and opportunity, and...
The Guest House
Restored Victorian home puts out a new welcome mat. Nine women are transforming the face of travel in Excelsior with the help of one historic...
Get in Step with Travel Packing
Smooth travels begin with organized luggage. Saving space, packing efficiently and preparing in advance can provide the freedom to enjoy...
Cubism
Travel takes shape with organized style. Winter has gone weary in the minds of some eager travelers, who are ready for destination warm with...
