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Out of Office Curated: Issue 4--The MSP Issue

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OUT OF OFFICE CURATED

Let's explore the world

one museum, and one plate at a time.

By Kristen Fung

Certified travel advisor

Reader,

Welcome to the fourth issue of Out of Office Curated! I am happy you are here. If you are a new subscriber, this newsletter is a love letter to all things travel—deals, travel tips, and the occasional city guide.

My first city guide featured the city I live in; for my second city guide, I wanted to feature the town where I spent most of my formative years: Minneapolis.

Minneapolis

Although I ultimately left Minneapolis, I still feel the positive impact of living there. It is in Minnesota’s DNA to help, donate, give, and volunteer. It's artsy, alternative, and aware.

My Hot Take: Minneapolis is flying too far under the radar, especially when it comes to food. Between the James Beard-awarded chefs, the opening of Indigenous restaurants, and some of the best Cambodian, Hmong, and Ethiopian food in the country, there are a lot of powerhouses of cooking here. Also, this is where the Juicy Lucy was invented.

Here are some Minneapolis highlights that I thought I would share:

  • MSP has been voted the best airport by multiple travel publications.
  • Minneapolis is the happiest city in the United States.
  • Minneapolis has its own sound. (That sound is purple; look at the cover photo of this newsletter for a hint.)
  • Minnesota is consistently in the top three charitable states in the county.
  • There is a lot of nature within the city limits.

If you want to visit Minneapolis, I am a great person to talk to. Connect with me before Travel Tuesday, December 3, to get some deals.

A Day in Minneapolis Itinerary

This is the itinerary I would give to my clients looking to experience art and food as a Bonus traveler. (If you aren’t sure what that means, click here. )

Theme: Bonus

The best time to use this itinerary: Spring/Summer.

Stop 1: Spyhouse Coffee​

Wake up at the Emery, Autograph Collection and grab a cup of coffee from Spyhouse.

Stop 2: Gold Medal Park​

Walk to Gold Medal Park to experience nature and public art. Peek into the Mill City Museum, which has an observation deck with the best views of the city.

Stop 3: Mara​

Lunch at Mara at the Four Seasons to experience food from Chef Gavin Kaysen. Chef Kaysen studied under the best chefs in the country and has started a mini-empire in Minneapolis. (Spoon & Stable, Demi, Mara, & Bellecour Bakery.)

Stop 4: Walker Art Center​

See art, play mini-golf, and roam the sculpture garden at the Walker Art Center.

Stop 5: Owamni​

Dinner at Owamni with a view of the Mississippi. This restaurant by Sean Sherman, The Sioux Chef, highlights the diet of Minnesota's first peoples.

I would also add First Avenue & 7th Street Entry to any trip to Minneapolis.

The Three Bs (Budget, Bonus, Bougie)

This section will feature my Bonus picks for Minneapolis.

See how I can help you curate your trip to Minneapolis. Contact me for deals, hotels, and itineraries.

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The Minnesota Guide with my Budget and Bougie picks will be available in time for the next issue.

Bonus

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1) Emery, Autograph Collection

2) Owamni 3) Walker Art Center​

4) Back Bar at Yong Joni

Travel Focus: Minneapolis

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Christmas Markets

If you thought you had to travel to the Nordic Countries to experience a Christmas Market, you should consider traveling to Minneapolis.

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Also, Holidazzle is back! This festive light parade returns for the first time since the pandemic.

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Paisley Park

If you are a Prince fan, you can see the music behind Prince's home and studio, Paisley Park.

You can book tours here.
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Travel Tips from a Traveler

Should we talk about the weather?

World Weather And When To Go

If you aren’t keen on visiting Minneapolis in the winter and want to know the best time to visit, check out this website. It is great for finding the weather worldwide.

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Flight Delays?

Winter travel can be great, but it could go horribly wrong. This article has some great tips for when the unexpected happens from someone who experienced the Crowdstrike tech meltdown firsthand.

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Deals

As a travel advisor, I have access to some great deals right now. I have access to Black Friday and pre-Black Friday deals, including Club Med, Virgin Voyages, and Auberge Resorts. I have deals in tropical destinations, winter wonderlands, and relaxing spa resorts. Contact me to book.

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Did you know that travel advisors have additional discounts on booking sites that the public does not get? Today, November 19, is the beginning of Black Friday on the travel advisor Expedia portal. Get 30% off on select hotels around the world.
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Six Senses Rome

This hotel is one of the most booked hotels by fellow Fora agents. Right now, you can get a Stay 3 Nights, Pay 2 Nights Promo if you book with me. Get your Rome hotel now if you want to celebrate the city’s Jubilee Year.
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Do you have friends who like to travel?

Forward them this issue or the link to all of the issues here.

Thank you for reading to the end. I am still putting the finishing touches on my website and will let you know when it is live.

-Kristen

Previous Issue: Travellust​

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Captions: The author took all the photos, with the exception of hotel images, which were taken from property-approved photos, the Gold Medal Park photo, and the Christmas Market photo, which were sourced from Upslash. Hiero Veiga painted the Prince mural.

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Kristen Fung is a travel curator who merges her love of art, food, and hidden gems around the world. Subscribe to Out of Office Curated, a newsletter with travel inspiration, itineraries, tips, and deals.

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