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The Luckiest Places on Earth

Feeling a little down on your luck? Was 2012 not your year? Check out our list of the luckiest places on earth, and maybe you'll turn your luck around in the new year.

Posted by Liz Behler on December 28, 2012 at 4:10:57 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Inspiration, Paris, China, Milan, Florence, Brussels, Nevada, Illinois, Istanbul
Just Back From: Christmas Markets in Germany, France, and Switzerland

Not sufficiently in the holiday spirit yet? Follow our intrepid writer through Europe's Christmas markets and feel the warm glow of yuletide cheer. Or at least get some good travel tips!

Posted by Linda Cabasin on December 24, 2012 at 11:15:48 AM EST in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: Holidays, France, Switzerland, Markets, Shopping, Dining
Splurge vs. Save: European Castle Stays

Whether you watch Downton Abbey or not, no one would turn down the chance to rest like royalty for a few nights. Here are a few choice places to do just that, no matter your budget.

Posted by Susan MacCallum-Whitcomb on November 08, 2012 at 2:26:49 PM EST in Hotels, Travel Tips Tagged: Castles, Ireland, England, France
Just Back From: Heidelberg

Paris usually gets the attention from romance seekers. But this small German city has got romance in spades from Baroque churches and old bridges to a stunning castle and old school restaurants.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on November 07, 2012 at 2:50:45 PM EST in Trip Ideas
German Wine Regions 101

German wines seem...mysterious, don't they? Not as heavily marketed as their French, Italian, or even Californian counterparts, it takes a bit more homework to fully understand their regions and grapes.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on October 23, 2012 at 4:58:57 PM EDT in Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Winery
Sailing the Scenic Diamond Down the Danube

Lined with historic cities and jewel-box villages, the Danube is just begging to be sailed down. So that's just what our cruise correspondent did—on a swank Scenic Diamond ship no less.

Posted by Elissa Richard on September 26, 2012 at 5:31:42 PM EDT in Cruises Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Scenic Space-Ship, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic
Hit the High Seas on Hapag-Lloyd's Europa

This might just be the best cruise ship you've never heard of. We're just back from cruising with Hapag-Lloyd in Germany, and points beyond, and we're practically in withdrawals.

Posted by Elissa Richard on September 24, 2012 at 10:26:26 AM EDT in Cruises Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Sweden, Poland
An Insider's Guide to Oktoberfest

It may be too late to book it to Munich for Oktoberfest this year, but this insider's guide to all things beer and Bavarian eats (as well as where to stay) will set you straight for Oktoberfest 2013.

Posted by Karina Martinez-Carter on September 21, 2012 at 4:50:56 PM EDT in Events, Trip Ideas Tagged: Oktoberfest, Munich,
Sailing the Rhine River with Avalon Waterways

Curious about European river cruising? One little Rhine River itinerary with Avalon Waterways, and you'll be an believer. Floating past Medieval castles, wine glass in hand, anyone?

Posted by Elissa Richard on September 05, 2012 at 4:26:38 PM EDT in Cruises Tagged: Cruise Lines, Avalon Waterways, Cruises, France
Understanding Berlin's Neighborhoods

Once you've decided to visit Berlin, next you've got to work out which neighborhood to use as home base, which is best for oggling street art, and which has the chicest cafes. We're breaking it down.

Posted by Megan Eileen McDonough on August 03, 2012 at 4:26:49 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Berlin