Travel

2020 Winter Carnival Events

January 31, 2020Explore, Travel

Every year the Saint Paul Winter Carnival attracts more than 250,000 people. It's an event that’s been embracing winter since 1886. Their 2020 run ends on Sunday, February 2nd, but that doesn't mean they're wrapping up all the fun just yet. Twin Cities Live reporter Kelli Hanson was live in Saint Paul will all of the event details! Click...

Short Term Rentals

January 16, 2020Fun, Home & Garden, Travel

Companies like Airbnb and Vrbo allow you to rent out houses and dream properties when you vacation. They give you the chance to have privacy, cook your own meals, and immerse yourself in the community in which you're staying. Brad and Heather Fox are experts with short term rentals. They stopped by with advice on picking the property that's...

Guided Tour to Greece with AAA Minneapolis

January 13, 2020Explore, Fun, Travel

This fall, head on a guided tour to Greece with AAA Minneapolis and Insight Vacations. And a tour to mainland Greece may not be as expensive as you may think. Linda Snyder from AAA Minneapolis recently went on the excursion and stops by share the highlights. The featured Glories of Greece tour from AAA Minneapolis is October 27th - November...

Stocking Stuffers from AAA Minneapolis

December 11, 2019Fun, Travel

From hats with rechargeable lights to plug in for curling irons, Linda Snyder from AAA Minneapolis stopped by with great stocking stuffers to get the person who loves to travel. Now through December 21st, 2019, everything at the the AAA Minneapolis Travel Store is 15% off with the exception of Briggs and Riley luggage. You will find the...

Worth the Trip: Best Holiday Lights in Minnesota

December 3, 2019Fun, Mike Marcotte, Travel, Worth the Trip

Our Worth the Trip series highlights the best spots in certain categories, ranging from the best places to play bingo to the best Mexican restaurants. For the holiday season, we asked you to tell us your favorite spots to see holiday light shows in the state. Twin Cities Live's Mike Marcotte shares the five locations with the most votes. For...

Travel the Danube River with Elizabeth

November 1, 2019Explore, Fun, Travel

In July 2020, you are invited to travel with Elizabeth and Twin Cities Live on a river cruise through Europe! Richfield-based Carrousel Travel is planning the excursion, which takes place July 25th through August 1st. For the full itinerary and price information, click here. If you book your cabin by November 15th, you will receive a...

TCL Takes Seattle: The Butchart Gardens

October 18, 2019Explore, Fun, Travel

This week TCL Reporter Kelli Hanson has been giving us an insider’s look at the beautiful city of Seattle. She recently toured the Emerald City with 39 Twin Cities Live viewers and AAA Minneapolis. She went to the tip top of the Space Needle, saw incredible blown glass at Chihuly Gardens, went wine tasting and yesterday took us to Pike Place...

Multigenerational Travel

October 17, 2019Fun, Travel

Take the entire family on your next vacation! Linda Snyder from AAA Minneapolis shared options for the best ways to travel with the kids and grandparents, including an all inclusive resort, a cruise line, and a guided tour. Linda's best advice: make sure you let a pro handle your vacation planning. Turn to the team at AAA Minneapolis to...

TCL Takes Seattle: Pike Place Market

October 17, 2019Explore, Fun, Travel

TCL reporter Kelli Hanson recently traveled with 39 Twin Cities Live viewers to Seattle on a AAA Minneapolis Tour. And she took us to three must see spots in the Emerald City; the Space Needle, Chihuly Garden & Glass and Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery. She’s taking us back to the Pacific Northwest, this time to the oldest farmer’s markets...

TCL Takes Seattle: 3 Must See Spots

October 16, 2019Explore, Travel

TCL Reporter Kelli Hanson and a group of 39 Twin Cities Live viewers just got back from a trip to Seattle with AAA Minneapolis. And as soon as the plane's wheels touched down, the tour began. Kelli takes to three must see spots in the Emerald City. Chihuly Garden & Glass Space Needle Cheteau Ste. Michelle If you can't get to...