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Love that cheap cruise price? Don't forget the shipload of fees
On a cheap cruise, taxes, port fees, tips, drinks and excursions can add up.
From Grand Marais to Golden Valley, sauna 'revival' grows across Minnesota
A new Grand Marais sauna is tapping into a growing trend of public saunas across Minnesota.
A modern cabin in Wisconsin offers luxury in a woodsy way
Owl Ridge Cabin in Wausau has posh amenities that make for a "Chicago loft in the woods."
'Wave season' cruise deals on the Mississippi River and beyond
Also: Air France pulls out of Minneapolis-St. Paul; Disney's fast Tron coaster is set to open.
Travel Troubleshooter: U.K. train company charges a change fee for a ticket it canceled
The customer rebooked on another train, but Trainline charged him a $43 change fee. Is that allowed?
Travel Troubleshooter: I accidentally booked two rental cars — can I get my money back?
Reader wants Hotwire to refund one of two nonrefundable car rental reservations.
Super Nintendo World set to open at Universal Studios Hollywood
Also: Austin, Texas, has a new downtown hotel.
Travel Troubleshooter: After a hurricane threatens a destination wedding, are these airline tickets from Minneapolis to the Caribbean worthless?
A reader wonders what happens with her flight when a wedding in the Caribbean is rescheduled because of a hurricane.
Looking for a deal on a trip to Europe? Travel experts say winter is the time
The strong dollar and pent-up demand from canceled trips during the pandemic are fueling bookings to Europe.
Travel Troubleshooter: Credit card claim from canceled trip still unsettled 7 months later
Four months later, customer is waiting for a $15,194 check.
Flight slides off pavement while taxiing at MSP Airport
It took about an hour to get the 147 passengers off the plane and on to buses to go to the terminal, an airport spokesman said.
Your ultimate 'White Lotus' itinerary for Sicily
If this season's hit show has inspired you to plan your own Italian holiday, here are the real-life locations, plus what the TV characters missed.
Travel briefs
Frommer's 15 best places to travel in 2023
Southwest cancellation woes continue across U.S.
Long lines of frustrated passengers appeared for another day at U.S. airports. Read more about the travel chaos here.
Travel Troubleshooter: Budget billed me a $450 cleaning fee for dog hair. I don't have a dog.
When Budget charges Russ DeVries for a pet cleaning fee, he has a problem paying: He doesn't have a dog. Can he get this charge removed?
The beauty of Hawaii, focusing on respect
Sustainable and local travel experiences are abundant if you know where to look when visiting this top tourist destination.
MSP busy as passengers, airlines try to beat big winter storm
Passenger rebook, airlines loosen ticket rules to minimize disruptions as storm moves across northern U.S.
7 new escapes in the Caribbean
From eco-chic hideaways to centrally located resorts, new warm-weather hotspots offer a range.
Delta severely limits Sky Club access; tourists flock to Mauna Loa volcano
Sky-high ClubsDelta Air Lines will further limit access to its Sky Clubs, as it continues to grapple with overcrowding in the airport lounges and long…
Give the gift of stress-free travel with these 7 airport perks
These ideas in a range of price points help take the edge off travel.