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
Travel
13 surprisingly good last-minute airfares from MSP to warm destinations, from $296
San Juan, Aruba during Mardi Gras, Grand Cayman and Cancun lead our list of cold-weather escape routes.
February 22, 2025
Travel
Ireland’s iconic Cliffs of Moher are partially closed, but there are better options
The Cliffs of Moher Experience, a visitor center with some popular overlooks, remains open.
February 21, 2025
Travel
How safe is air travel in Minnesota, the U.S. and the world?
Despite recent headlines, U.S. commercial airline travel has become increasingly safe.
February 18, 2025
Midwest Travel
Gunflint Lodge celebrates 100th anniversary with new Northern Lights Lodge
The northern Minnesota resort’s newest building rises on the site of a 1936 log cabin lost to fire.
January 23, 2025
Travel
With Greenland rising as a tourist destination, Minnesotans can visit for less than $1,000
Icelandair is connecting fliers from MSP to the world’s largest island this year.
January 15, 2025
Travel
Minnesotans have more nonstop flights to warm-weather winter destinations than ever
Tulum, Aruba and the U.S. Virgin Islands are among the hot spots we’re eyeing in 2025.
January 11, 2025
Travel
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
With Greenland rising as a tourist destination, Minnesotans can visit for less than $1,000
Icelandair is connecting fliers from MSP to the world’s largest island this year.
January 15, 2025
Travel
Minnesotans have more nonstop flights to warm-weather winter destinations than ever
Tulum, Aruba and the U.S. Virgin Islands are among the hot spots we’re eyeing in 2025.
January 11, 2025
Travel
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