Simon Peter Groebner
Travel Editor
TravelSimon Peter Groebner is Travel editor for the Minnesota Star Tribune, finally giving him an answer to the question, "What are you going to do with that geography degree?" His general approach to travel is to go to a country/state/region and ask, "Where is the weird island?" He lives in Minneapolis and enjoys cycling, sailing and the Twin Cities arts scene. As special sections editor, he also produces such issues as The Good Life, State Fair Guide and Top Workplaces. Previously he was editor of Vita.mn, the Star Tribune's entertainment magazine, and entertainment editor for StarTribune.com.
Latest from Simon Peter Groebner
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MSP loses two German airlines, gains another
Condor exits Minneapolis-St. Paul due to a court ruling, while Lufthansa hands it over to a subsidiary in 2025.
December 31, 2024
Travel
Delta frequent flyers: Dec. 31 is a key deadline
You’ll need to decide what to do with your leftover Medallion Qualification Miles.
December 24, 2024
Travel
Dolly Parton inspires a Christmas celebration in the Smoky Mountains
The singer’s Dollywood theme park and the eastern Tennessee mountains are a great place to spend the holidays.
December 21, 2024
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How I earned Delta status for the first time in 2024, without really trying
My journey to Silver Medallion and 5,000 MQDs was a combination of credit card spending, special promotions and — oh, yeah — flights.
December 7, 2024
Travel
With nonstop flights coming to Copenhagen from MSP, here are some of our favorite Danish attractions
Don’t miss Tivoli Gardens, Christiania, Mons Klint and biking the Danish capital.
October 11, 2024
Midwest Travel
These eight Minnesota excursions combine leaf peeping and outdoor fun
Cruise, paddle, bike, hike or climb your way into the kaleidoscope of fall.
September 28, 2024
Travel
Delta will fly nonstop from MSP to Rome in 2025
The new route is part of the airline’s “record” trans-Atlantic expansion, with a big emphasis on Italy.
September 20, 2024
Travel
The new direct flights to Ireland are dreamy – but here’s why you should skip Dublin
For a summer excursion, trade time in the Republic of Ireland’s expensive capital for its wild, authentic west coast.
August 2, 2024
Travel
With nonstop flights coming to Copenhagen from MSP, here are some of our favorite Danish attractions
Don’t miss Tivoli Gardens, Christiania, Mons Klint and biking the Danish capital.
October 11, 2024
Midwest Travel
These eight Minnesota excursions combine leaf peeping and outdoor fun
Cruise, paddle, bike, hike or climb your way into the kaleidoscope of fall.
September 28, 2024
Travel
Delta will fly nonstop from MSP to Rome in 2025
The new route is part of the airline’s “record” trans-Atlantic expansion, with a big emphasis on Italy.
September 20, 2024
Travel
The new direct flights to Ireland are dreamy – but here’s why you should skip Dublin
For a summer excursion, trade time in the Republic of Ireland’s expensive capital for its wild, authentic west coast.
August 2, 2024