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June 5, 2010 | Author: ColoradoGal
The eagle has landed! We arrived in Minneapolis-St. Paul (via ASE and DEN) early this afternoon after one of the smoothest travel days I can remember. Flights on time... just a little turbulence... kids well behaved. All the ingredients for an easy flying [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel | 6 comments
June 3, 2010 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
Let's face it, roadside attractions are a quirky way to enhance a family road trip. The 1980's film National Lampoon's Vacation is a perfect example. You may remember the line Chevy Chase's character Clark Griswold says: "Hey, hey, easy kids. Everybody in the [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel | 6 comments
May 28, 2010 | Author: ColoradoGal
Next Saturday, my family and I are hopping on a plane to Minneapolis-St. Paul, visiting with TwinCitiesGal Beth Blair and her family (yay!) and overnighting next to the Mall of America. The next morning we're embarking on a week-long, multi-state road trip... [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel | 19 comments
April 22, 2010 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
Minnesota is known for its quirky roadside attractions but one of the most interesting spots is located in Austin, Minnesota. It's called the SPAM Museum - yes, Hormel's canned meat SPAM. To be honest, I don't eat or buy SPAM, but considering it's one of those [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel | 5 comments
January 25, 2010 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
Last year, I experienced my first winter carnival in Quebec City and became rather fond of these cold-weather gatherings. This past weekend the Saint Paul Winter Carnival kicked off; it runs through the end of the month. If you are traveling to Minnesota for [Read more]
Posted in: Budget Travel, Family Travel | 3 comments
January 11, 2010 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
We did it! My family finally hit the rides at Nickelodeon Universe at Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. The kids had a blast, my husband had a blast, and I recommend it to anyone passing through. There are certainly some perks for this indoor [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel | 3 comments
January 5, 2010 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
Are you heading to Minnesota anytime soon? If so, there are a few things you should know about a Minnesota winter: They are long and cold and definitely memorable. It’s true that people who live here make the most of their cold months by hitting the outdoors [Read more]
Posted in: Travel Tips | 11 comments
December 4, 2009 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
Black Friday has come and gone for this year, but if you are thinking about testing your shopping luck next year, or even plan to visit the Twin Cities area anytime soon, have I got a major tip for you: stay at Country Inn and Suites. Last week I told our [Read more]
Posted in: Budget Travel, Family Travel, Girlfriend Getaways, Travel Tips | 1 comment
November 27, 2009 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
Happy Black Friday! As you know, today is one of the busiest shopping days of the year and, yes, I'm one of the crazy people hitting the mall - but not just any mall - the Mall of America here in the Twin Cities. I'm hoping to score some bargains and enjoy the [Read more]
Posted in: Destinations, Family Travel, Girlfriend Getaways | 1 comment
October 28, 2009 | Author: TwinCitiesGal
It is almost that time of year when the top Midwest shopping destination Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota (suburb of the Twin Cities) will be decorated with jingle bells and customers dash from store to store looking for the perfect gifts. "Shopping [Read more]
Posted in: Family Travel, Girlfriend Getaways, Travel Tips | 7 comments
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