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10 Best Small Towns in America

In a time when "authentic" is a travel buzzword, its America's small towns that are drawing in visitors with great local culture, noteworthy cuisine, outdoor offerings, and a low key charm that big cities can't match.

Posted by Sandra Ramani on March 19, 2013 at 11:59:05 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Vermont, California, Washington, Montana, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Illinois, Florida
Top 10 Booze-Infused Spa Treatments

Wine and beer treatments might be old hat in Europe, but from Chicago to Chile, New World spas are discovering the beauty of a spirits-inspired spa day.

Posted by Sandra Ramani on March 18, 2013 at 9:03:43 AM EDT in Spas, Trip Ideas Tagged: Spa, Wine, Beer, spirits, Cocktails, Vail, Chicago, Mendoza, Denver, Chile, Napa, Mexico
Where to Drink Wine in Detroit

When you think of Detroit, you may not immediately think of fine wines. But you'd be pleasantly surprised by the Motor City's quality wine bars and restaurants with extensive lists. Drink up!

Posted by Kristine Hansen on November 30, 2012 at 2:58:13 PM EST in Restaurants Tagged: Wine, Detroit, Restaurants
Best Lighthouses to See This Fall

There's something romantic about lighthouses, isn't there? Now's the time of year to voyage to some of the country's most beautiful, from California to Alabama, illuminated by the colors of fall.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on September 18, 2012 at 1:27:25 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Lighthouses, Fall, Minnesota, California, Oregon, New York, North Carolina
Great Fall Foliage Trips Across the Country

It's hard not to dread summer's end. That is, until you remember the technicolor season ahead. Trips like these—from California to Montana—fill the fall with fallen leaves and heaps of fun.

Posted by Jordan Simon on August 27, 2012 at 6:26:42 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Fall, Foliage, California, Colorado, Virginia, North Carolina, New York, Montana, Vermont,
Six Great American Wine Country Harvest Getaways

What could be more romantic than a fall weekend spent among the rolling green fields, sipping a winery's best vintage? With harvest season around the corner, here are the top six wine regions to visit.

Posted by Jordan Simon on August 21, 2012 at 11:05:55 AM EDT in Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Wine, Winery, California, Washington, New York, Virginia, Texas
Hotel Trivia: Quirky Facts About 10 Iconic Hotels

There's much more to a hotel than just bedrooms and lobby bars—there are unique histories and quirky facts galore. And there's plenty you probably don't know about these classic American hotels.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on August 14, 2012 at 3:13:31 PM EDT in Hotels Tagged: Hotels, New York City, Chicago, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Washington DC, San Diego, Denver, Miami
Insider's Guide to Lake Michigan

You've packed in with the crowds on both coasts, and now it's time to venture to the Third Coast—that of Lake Michigan. It's a huge lake with tons of worthy beaches, and it's calling your name.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 19, 2012 at 4:39:38 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Lake Michigan,