A recent study by the New York Post reveals that Americans aren't taking the vacation time they need to recharge fully. According to the research, the average American worker needs about three real vacations each year to unwind.

This isn't happening for several reasons, like busy schedules, lack of PTO, and most importantly, the cost. But what if you could buy one ticket that allowed you to travel whenever you wanted to?

With this magic pass, you could take long vacations if you have the PTO or enjoy several weekend getaways to relax and reset.

Minnesotans Will Need A REAL ID to Fly

The REAL ID requirement has been delayed multiple times, but will finally be enforced this year. If you plan to fly later this year, you need a REAL ID. The deadline is May 7, 2025.

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Only about 40% of Minnesotans currently have a REAL ID. Check for the gold star in the upper right corner of your Minnesota driver's license to see if you already have a REAL ID.

You will need one to board all domestic flights.

Unlimited Flights for Minnesota Travelers at One Unbeatable Price

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Frontier Airlines has an “all-you-can-fly” ticket for just $599 that gets you unlimited flights from May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026.

What's the catch? You have access to all of Frontier's domestic and international destinations, BUT your flight bookings are not confirmed until the day before for domestic trips and 10 days before for international trips.

Planning could be challenging, but if you're flexible, this seems like a great deal.  Frontier offers direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul (MSP) to Phoenix, Denver, Orlando, Dallas, and Atlanta.

The Official U.S. Government 'Do Not Travel' List

Traveling to unique and exotic places rather than the usual tourist traps can be quite an adventure. However, it's crucial to research your destination thoroughly.

While every trip comes with some degree of risk, requiring you to mind your surroundings and take some precautions, there are some places you just shouldn't visit, as they are not worth the risk.

The United States government has a convenient website that helps by listing travel advisories they have in place for countries all over the world, ranking the risk from Level 1 through Level 4.

If a country is issued a Level 4 advisory, you should NOT travel there. As of November 2024, the countries below are on the 'Do Not Travel' list.

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