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What to Pack: Stockholm

High on design, Stockholm is the perfect place for a summertime stay. Its long sunny days invite locals and visitors into the outdoors for daytime strolls and evening sips. Pack right and you'll fit right in.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on May 03, 2013 at 4:22:57 PM EDT in Style Tagged: What to Pack, Sweden, Style
12 Things to Do with Kids in Stockholm

Stockholm is more than IKEA, ABBA, and Absolut. From a sunken ship museum and petting zoos to cobblestone streets and outdoor thrills, this city surrounded by water has charms for all ages.

Posted by Susan MacCallum-Whitcomb on April 19, 2013 at 2:01:22 PM EDT in Family, Trip Ideas Tagged: Sweden, Children, Family Travel
Best Restaurants to Try in Stockholm Now

Home to eight Michelin-starred restaurants, Stockholm is a definite dining capital. And while new restaurants pop up constantly, we picked the best of the newcomers to try now.

Posted by Erin Huebscher on April 01, 2013 at 1:39:18 PM EDT in Restaurants Tagged: Restaurants
Travel Trend: Seeing a City from the Roof

Why not take that classic walking city tour to new heights with this new trend of rooftop tours? From Stockholm to Quito, Ecuador, we've found tours that let you see things from a new perspective.

Posted by Erin Gifford on February 20, 2013 at 8:55:06 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Trends, Russia
Where to "Fika" in Stockholm

One of the quickest ways to feel like a local is to eat like one. To "fika" is quintessentially Swedish, and its a delicious, daily tradition you won't want to miss out on.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on June 14, 2012 at 11:08:15 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Restaurants, Trip Ideas Tagged: Restaurants, Sweden,
Latest and Greatest Hotel Amenities

Hotels are doing more than just upgrading decor to woo their guests—they’re pulling out all the stops, from fostering the latest cutting-edge technology to revolutionizing room service. Herewith a roundup of the latest and greatest hotel amenities, touting some of our favorite bells and whistles.

Posted by Stephanie Johnnidis on February 28, 2012 at 12:15:05 PM EST in Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: Hotels, Amenities, Chicago, New York City, London, Philadelphia, Poland, Atlanta
Top 8 Destinations in Oscar-Nominated Films

A really good film will take you places, sending you not just on an emotional or intellectual journey, but also transporting you to the film’s locale, thanks to its strong sense of place. From this year’s list of Academy Award-nominated films, travel takes a front-seat view, transporting you from the Hawaiian tropics to small-town Mississippi, and from exotic Bangkok to the old train stations of Paris and London. Read on for a roundup of some of this year's most transporting film locations.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on February 20, 2012 at 3:31:12 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Hawaii, Paris, France, Kauai, Oahu, Mississippi, Los Angeles, California, Bangkok, Thailand, London, England,
Been to Paris, London, and Rome? Visit these European Cities Next

Admittedly, Europe's "Big 3" are hard to beat. But if you're looking for new experiences, our Europe-trotting Fodorites recommend where to go after you've been to Paris, London, and Rome.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 26, 2012 at 10:07:04 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Europe, Vienna, Austria, Istanbul, Turkey, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Berlin, Germany, Madrid, Spain, Sweden, Budapest
The 10 Greenest European Cities

If you’re considering a European getaway to a city where biking everywhere is the norm, digging into organic food is promoted, and recycling is expected, consider the following eco-friendly options.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 19, 2011 at 10:17:28 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Europe, Green Travel, Reyjavik, Amsterdam, Compenhagen, Barcelona, Hamburg