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...

Group Travel with AAA Minneapolis

September 10, 2019Fun, Travel

Don't worry over the logistics of planning a vacation when AAA Minneapolis can do the logistics for you. Renata Faeth from AAA Minneapolis stopped by with trips you can take in late 2019 and 2020, including two on a brand new cruise ship. AAA Minneapolis Member Appreciation Cruises May 28th - June 8th, 2020 Aboard the Sky...

Affordable Luxury with AAA Minneapolis

August 19, 2019Explore, Fun, Travel

No one wants to hear about your inexpensive, ordinary vacation. Instead, check out an all-inclusive resort in Mexico or stay at your own villa in Tuscany. Renata Faeth from AAA Minneapolis shared vacations that provide some affordable luxury. Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun $6,300 for 2 for 7 nights (airfare not included) ...

Visit San Antonio

July 10, 2019Explore, Fun, Travel

Communications Manager of Visit San Antonio, Megan Lagrone, stopped by to share the must-see attractions in San Antonio, Texas. For more information on visiting San Antonio, click here. Family Friendly Attractions: -Six Flags Fiesta Texas -Seaworld San Antonio -The Witte Museum -The DoSeum -San Antonio Zoo -Morgan’s Wonderland...

Save Big on Travel Essentials at the AAA Travel Store

June 17, 2019Explore, Travel

Right now is the time to invest in a new suitcase and other travel essentials! The AAA Minneapolis Travel Store in Saint Louis Park has 15% off the Eagle Creek line of products. From suitcases to carry-ons to toiletry bags, there are all sorts of products you can save on! Linda Snyder from AAA Minneapolis stopped by with products you will want...

Gowns of Glensheen

June 12, 2019Explore, Featured, Fun, Travel

This summer, an iconic Minnesota mansion will have gowns -- some nearly 100 years old -- on display to the public for the first time. We get a preview of Gowns of Glensheen, along with what else is happening at Glensheen in Duluth. Gowns of Glensheen is included with the price of admission to Glensheen. It runs June 14th - September 2nd,...

A Look Inside AAA Minneapolis Headquarters

May 29, 2019Explore, Fun, Travel

Do you want to plan a vacation? Are you looking for a new handbag? What about that driver’s license? Is it time to renew? You can do all of that and more at the Minneapolis AAA Headquarters in Saint Louis Park. Twin Cities Live reporter Kelli Hanson takes us inside this one-stop-shop. AAA Members not only get perks when booking their...

Lazydays RV: Your Summer Road Trip Vacation

May 20, 2019Explore, Featured, Travel

If you’ve ever taken an RV out on a summer road trip, it’s likely you can’t wait to get out on the open road again! Twin Cities Live reporter Kelli Hanson headed to Lazydays RV of Minneapolis to get a look inside a few luxury RVs that include TVs, a fireplace, even a washer and dryer! Lazydays RV is having their annual Memorial Day...

Travel with Twin Cities Live on an European River Cruise

May 17, 2019Explore, Fun, Travel

If Elizabeth's stories from her cruise to Norway have you wanting to take a vacation, consider heading on an European river cruise with Twin Cities Live and Carrousel Travel! In July 2020, Twin Cities Live will take over an entire river cruise ship for a trip along the Danube River. Click here to see the full itinerary. Doug Moorhouse from...

Norway Cruise: Pulpit Rock

May 17, 2019Explore, Travel

Elizabeth recently got back from her Norway Cruise with Carrousel Travel. The trip ended in Stavanger with a private TCL Cruise down Lysefjord, which is home to Pulpit Rock. It was recently featured in Mission Impossible: Fallout.

TCL Tourist: Alesund and Geiranger, Norway

May 15, 2019Explore, Fun, Travel

In April 2019, Elizabeth traveled with 140 Twin Cities Live viewers to Norway aboard the Celebrity Silhouette, thanks to Richfield-based Carrousel Travel. Today, she discovers the cities of Alesund and Geiranger. In July 2020, Twin Cities Live and Carrousel Travel will travel on a river cruise down the Danube in Europe. You can see the full...