Vacation spots in the midwest that feel like international destinations

MINNEAPOLIS — Traveling across the world can get quite expensive, but Minnesota and areas in the upper midwest have gems that are just a car ride away.Consider the state's own national park — Voyageurs — which mirrors the bold beauty of the Pacific Northwest. If you've ever eyed the scale…

Travel trends 2024: Top summer destinations

When you think fun in the summer sun, surely you think of … Germany? According to the Mastercard Economics Institute's annual report on travel trends, released today, the nation best known for Bavarian castles and beer fests snagged two spots on the list of the top 10 trending travel destinations…

Thailand leads the list for Asia in 2024

Asia's top slow travel destinations offer a chance to embrace local cultures and escape the crowds at your own relaxed pace. Thailand leads the list for 2024. Travel is evolving, with slow travel emerging as a popular new trend. Gone are the days of fast-paced travel, running across the city…

Bahamas and St. Lucia triumphs at Caribbean Destination Resilience Awards

The Bahamas and St. Lucia has been honored with the Caribbean Destination Resilience Awards at the 2024 Caribbean Travel Marketplace hosted in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This recognition is awarded by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) to destinations that focus significantly on resilience through their commitment to the United…

Portland, Maine outranks Portland, Oregon as summer travel destination

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — There are 81 places in the US that outshine Portland for summer travel, according to a new report by WalletHub.The top five cities on the list included Atlanta, Washington, DC, Orlando, Honolulu and Tampa, Fla. The Portland metro area, meanwhile, was bested by cities like Portland,…

US issues ‘do not travel’ advisory for popular tourist destinations before summer

The United States Department of State is telling citizens to cross Venezuela off their summer travel lists.People should not travel to the popular tourist destination because of “crime, civil unrest, kidnapping, and the arbitrary enforcement of local laws,” the DOS said in a travel advisory issued Monday, May 13.“Reconsider travel…

Summer has arrived — at least for San Diego’s tourist destinations

According to the calendar, the official start of summer is still weeks away, but that didn't stop local San Diego leaders from celebrating the arrival of the tourist season Tuesday with the help of some familiar mascots, rollerbladers and a shower of colorful streamers. The coming Memorial Day weekend marks…

2024’s top luxury travel destinations in US revealed

These are the world's most expensive cities in 2023 The three US cities on the list all dropped in rankings compared to last year. A new report has revealed the most luxurious destinations across the United States. Covering 100 cities, wealth planning company Dominion evaluated each destination based on 29…