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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, Michigan, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington DC, San Diego, Denver, Miami
10 Perfect Girlfriend Getaways

Nothing beats a getaway with the girls, whether you hit a nearby foodie haven like Portland for the weekend or make it a far-flung jaunt to scope out the big five in Kenya or sip champagne in Australia.

Posted by Trish Friesen on April 30, 2012 at 5:22:42 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: Australia, Portland, Kenya, Spa, Bonaire, Aruba, New York City, British Columbia, Canada, Scotland, Hotels
See Hundreds of Butterflies at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix

Celebrate spring by watching the butterflies flutter by at the Desert Botanical Garden of Phoenix, Arizona during their Spring Butterfly Exhibit.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 11, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged:
5 Hotel Tours for Architecture Buffs

For architecture enthusiasts, there's nothing more gratifying than a tour of a revered building, guided by an informed insider. Some hotels offer architectural tours—typically led by a hotel’s concierge, an in-house historian, or an outside expert—that offer behind-the-scenes glimpses into a hotel’s heyday, from Mid-Century Modern at Scottsdale’s Hotel Valley Ho to Art Deco at Chicago’s Palmer House Hilton. We’ve rounded up five architecture-themed hotel tours here that rank tops, and best of all, you don’t have to spring for a room to sign up for one—non-hotel guests can simply call ahead to reserve a spot.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on March 13, 2012 at 5:53:04 PM EDT in Hotels Tagged: Hotels, New York City, Scottsdale,
Learn the best spot to get authentic Native American gifts in Phoenix

The Heard Museum in Phoenix, Arizona, has an incredible gift shop with authentic, high-quality goods purchased directly from Native American artists.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on February 03, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: Arizona, Museums
America's 10 Best Food Finds from Serious Eats

When we found out that Serious Eats, our favorite foodie blog, was publishing a book on the best eats in America, we got an exclusive list of the most travel-worthy, must-try dishes in the country.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on October 31, 2011 at 6:30:00 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Washington, Seattle, Oregon, Portland, Arizona, Massachusetts, Boston, California, Louisiana, New Orleans, Hawaii, Honolulu, Wisconsin
Hitting the links in Phoenix or Scottsdale? Book the best tee times with our expert tips.

Book online to get your desired time. Most courses are connected to reservation services that book tee times online, up to a week in advance. Get availability, pricing, and discounted tee time information by logging on to an individual course’s Web site.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 11, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: Arizona, Scottsdale