The MEA weekend comes at a time when many families are ready for a pause. School routines are back, activities are underway and family calendars...
Vacation
The Deutschman Family’s Road to Rushmore
One of the most memorable ways to celebrate America’s 250th birthday isn’t with fireworks but with a road trip. For Minnesotans, the drive west to...
Destination Halloween
Ready to celebrate Halloween? These four destinations are worth a spot on your Halloween travel map. Anoka Known as the Halloween Capital of the...
Escape the Everyday With a Microcation
Explore mini getaways that feel worlds away. Sometimes, you just need a break—but your schedule might laugh at the idea of a weeklong getaway. Enter...
A Charming Getaway to Hudson, New York
New York City is electric, fast-paced, full of energy and packed with things to do. But what if after a couple of days in the city, you’re craving...
Take the Ultimate Family Road Trip on the Great River Road
Presented by: After a long winter, I buckled up my kids for a quick spring road trip to stretch our legs and see the landscape as it started to...
The Transformative Power of Yoga Retreats
Every so often I have a truly pinch me moment in my life. It usually happens around the time I drag out my suitcase to pack for a yoga and...
From Perfection to Adventure
My job at Sunnyside Gardens provides ample opportunities for winter travel and adventure. Recently, I had an experience that truly stood out. During...
Create Genuine Connections When You Travel
As we move forward in the post-COVID-19 world, my travel schedule was the last thing to take off (yes, the pun is intended). After reacquainting...
Discover Italy From The Comfort of Home
As our Minnesota winter drags on, how about an escape to Italy—without leaving the house? Esperienza was founded by Edina resident Anna Bonavita to...
Mark Milestone Birthdays With Breathtaking Trips
Edina residents are celebrating with awe-inspiring visits to national parks. Rich mouthwatering cake, brightly colored candles or a deliciously...
Adventure with Purpose
Volunteer travel offers a unique way to explore the world while giving back to communities. It’s a niche that’s perfect for those who wish to...
A Stunning, Secluded Getaway at Nordlys Lodging Co.
Edina family builds breathtaking cabins in Western Wisconsin. An awe-inspiring oasis is the home of two unique cabins, which sit atop land that has...
Being Present is its own Present
I imagine you and I are a lot alike, and our lives often revolve around schedules and to-do lists, even during vacations. But what if we allowed...
A Weekend Jaunt Down to Mason City
I had a speaking engagement in Mason City, Iowa, earlier this spring and became smitten with the cozy Midwestern town just two hours south of Edina....
Golden Rules for Group Travel
Travel blogger Molly Golden shares her strategies for successful group travel. Since 2017, Molly Golden has shared her passion for travel and...
3 Ways to Stay Organized While Traveling This Summer
We frequently hear that getting packed up for a getaway is the most stressful part of the entire trip planning process. Summer vacation is sure...
Make Your Next Trip About the What, Not the Where
As more factors beyond our control impact specific destinations, having a shortlist of itineraries already developed allows families to move trips...
Skip-Gen Vacations Are the Next Hot Travel Trend
A local travel expert offers four ways to build the best “skip-gen” journey. Maybe it’s time to cut out the “middleman” and plan a unique bonding...
Local Travel Company Esperienza Seeks to Save Italian Villages and Celebrate the Country’s Culture
Anna Bonavita founded travel company Esperienza after visiting the dying village of Pennabilli. In the midst of mourning the death of her husband,...
