Vacations are veering off the usual vistas. When it comes to travel, the paths not typically taken can lead to the most interesting and fulfilling...
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4 Tips for Traveling with Kids
Traveling with kids doesn’t need to be a crying game. Like most things in life, being a good traveler takes training and time. It’s never too early...
Soothe Your Soul with Solo Travel
While it might sound intimidating, solo travel is good for the mind, body and soul. Around the holidays, it’s helpful to talk about how you...
Art Aficionados, You Need to Visit Santa Fe
Have you experienced the charming Canyon Art Road? Traveling and art go hand in hand. One great destination for art aficionados and novices alike is...
Enjoy Vacation More by Being Smart About Your Beauty Routine
You don’t have to give up your beauty routine while you’re on the road. We don’t know about you, but we love a good vacay for many reasons. One...
Tips for First-time Destination Festival Attendees
Jump on the music festival bandwagon this summer. Let out your wild side—just for a weekend. For our summer entertainment issue, let’s chat about...
Plan a Staycation to Experience the Best of Lake Minnetonka
Top picks for a mini vacation. Plan a staycation this summer with a handful of our favorite places to stay, eat and explore near the lake. Book a...
Tips from a Psychologist for a Successful Staycation
Take a “staycation” and enjoy home in a new way. You don’t have to go far to experience a change of scenery and get all the benefits that come from...
What to Do in the Twin Cities This Summer
Our picks for things to do and see this summer—all without leaving the metro. The “staycation” trend makes so much sense: Put together a day or...
How to Take the Stress Out of Traveling with Kids
A family trip doesn’t have to be a headache. You’ve heard it, and maybe even said it: “A trip with kids is not a vacation.” Well, we dare to propose...
What is Voluntourism?
Your adventures abroad can serve a greater good. There’s an important trend in travel that many people are calling “voluntourism”—travel with a...
PleinAir Magazine Send 5 Minnesota Artists to Paint Cuba
In all, 50 artists participated in the trip. You could say the people of Cuba were drawn to Deb Zeller. During a week last March, Zeller sat in a...
Vacation Close to Home at Hotel Landing
Try the staycation trend at the first hotel in generations on Lake Minnetonka. The Hotel Landing opened a little over a year ago in downtown Wayzata...
A Tonka Bay Native Launches Her Own Travel Consulting Business Focused on Out-of-the-box Experiences and Family-friendly Adventures
Mollie Krengel’s life is all about balance. She’s a businesswoman and a mom. Full of energy and full of calm. She’s always engaged in the...
Lifelong Friends Host Rock the Park on the CW
A pair of lifelong lake-area friends turn their love of outdoor adventures into their own TV series. Jack Steward and Colton Smith have been making...
ADOGO Pet Hotel in Minnetonka
At ADOGO Pet Hotel, your dog gets the five-star treatment. ADOGO Pet Hotel is not your average boarder. This brand-new facility offers five-star...