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Best Travel Agencies In Minnesota

Traveling is good for the soul. Leaving your day-to-day life behind, letting loose and getting lost in the world is something that everyone should experience. To take the vacation you've always dreamed of, book the picture-perfect honeymoon or just get away for a few days or longer, you want to be prepared. If you think the travel agent has gone the way of the dinosaur, think again — these world-wise local travel agencies will have you taking the trip of a lifetime.
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Midwest Travel Service
235 6th St. E, Suite 203
St Paul, MN 55101
(651) 788-4338
www.midwesttravelservice.com

You'll be in good hands if you let this Lowertown-based travel agency plan your next vacation. Whether you're on your way to Mazatlan for some good old-fashioned R&R or need to get to Vienna for your niece's wedding, the staff's dedication and hands-on approach to booking the most efficient trip will save you time, money and stress. Keep an eye out for their promotions and last-minute deals as well; it's never a bad idea to save a few bucks when traveling abroad.

Travel Beyond
106 Broadway Ave. S.
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 475-9975
www.travelbeyond.com

Founded way back in 1975, long before Internet services started putting many travel agencies out of business, Travel Beyond has maintained its reputation as the best place to book a trip by simply being the best place to book a trip. Specializing in family trips, and especially those exotic trips to the African safari, the family-run agency will make sure your trip is a smooth one.

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Knowmad Adventures
4306 Bryant Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
(612) 315-2894
www.knowmadadventures.com

Specializing in trips to South America, Knowmad believes truly in the spirit of adventure. Traveling is good for both mind and soul, and it's much more so when professionals are handling all of the finicky details. They'll sit down and plan your trip with you, offering ideas and tips to make sure you get where you need to go. No matter the occasion, be it a hike through mountains, romantic getaway, cruise through tropical waters or spiritual journey, the staff at Knowmad's knowledge of South American countries and cultures will help you plan the perfect trip.

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Interlachen Travel Agency
5101 Vernon Ave. S.
Edina, MN 55436
(952) 925-2940
www.interlachentravel.com

This is the travel agency that understands the needs of its local travelers. We are not New Yorkers, we are Minnesotans, and Interlachen wants to plan your trip with that in mind. They will help you plan a world tour or a cruise, get your hotel booked, car rented and every other detail you might remember yourself while packing your suitcase. We like to do things a certain way here, and Interlachen's staff will make sure it all runs as smoothly as possible.

Cruise Holidays Of Edina
3939 50th St. W.
Edina, MN 55424
(952) 922-4800
www.edina.cruiseholidays.com

Looking to take a luxury cruise through warm tropical waters? Or how about the markets of Europe during the Christmas season? Still one of the most popular ways to take a vacation, and often considered the epitome of a luxury getaway, cruises can be a fantastic way to see the world. But it is important that you use a professional agency to book your cruise so that you don't end up on the wrong boat (it's not like you can hop off at any time). The knowledgeable, helpful staff will negotiate deals, find you better bunks, and at the end of the day, make sure you're going on the cruise of a lifetime.

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Adrian Schramm is a resident Saint Paul writer with a passion for all things local. Through his work with Saint Paul Almanac and Minneapolis Examiner at Examiner.com, as well as in the kitchens of bars and restaurants around town, he has discovered what truly makes the Twin Cities tick.
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