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Fodor's Launches the Great American Trip Finder

Need some inspiration to get those summer travel plans going? You're in luck—we launched our new Great American Trip Finder! Tell us your wants, needs, and budget, and we'll find your perfect getaway.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on April 24, 2013 at 11:32:32 AM EDT in New at Fodor's Tagged: Fodor's
National Parks Free Over Veterans Day Weekend

Want to get away before bulky sweater season starts? We've got just the thing—National Parks will all be free on Veterans' Day weekend. See you in the great outdoors!

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on October 30, 2012 at 4:37:49 PM EDT in News, Outdoors Tagged: National Parks,
America's Best Roadside Attractions

No matter which way the road takes you, this country is filled with quirky, historic, and hilarious roadside stops. From circus museums to a giant T-Rex watching you golf, here are some of our favorites.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on July 16, 2012 at 3:04:27 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Family, Trip Ideas Tagged: Car Travel, Road Trips, California, Arizona, Wisconsin, Museums, Tennessee, Illinois
Best Beer Gardens in the US

Beer gardens have been popping up across the country lately, but some are better than others. These choice gardens have quality food, tons of beers on tap, and long wooden benches to spare.

Posted by Megan Eileen McDonough on June 28, 2012 at 12:54:00 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Bars, Bars Pubs, Beer
Bookings and Rates Up for US Hotels this Year

Reports show that the US hotel industry is on the upswing, filling more rooms than ever and, as such, raising prices. With higher prices come new amenities, but does that make the pill easier to swallow?

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on June 21, 2012 at 10:18:19 AM EDT in News, Hotels Tagged: News, Hotels
11 Most Endangered Historic Places in US

Teddy Roosevelt's Elkhorn Ranch, Joe Frazier's Philadelphia gym, Princeton Battlefield, and a nearly 200-year-old village made the list, which means they're in danger of being abandoned.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on June 07, 2012 at 5:12:01 PM EDT in News Tagged: News, Sights,
Best Family Camping Spots in the US

Now that warm weather is on the horizon, it's time to escape to the great outdoors with the family. Bond over daytime hikes and nighttime s'mores at these top family-friendly campsites.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 08, 2012 at 10:16:53 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors, Family Tagged: Camping, Family Travel,
Top 10 Villa Rental Companies

We travel for many reasons, not the least of which is to experience a new way of life. Whether shopping for groceries at La Boqueria in Barcelona, or taking an evening stroll through Puerto Rico’s Old San Juan neighborhood, it’s thrilling to blend in with the crowd and live like a local—if even for a moment. And there’s no better way to immerse oneself in a destination than by renting a private villa or apartment.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 24, 2012 at 3:00:00 PM EST in Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: Villas, Home Rentals, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, Provence, France, Italy, England, Costa Rica
NYC Subways Get Cell Service

Four New York City subway stations on the west side of Manhattan will have cell service on their platforms beginning Tuesday morning, available to AT&T and T-Mobile customers. The stations include 23rd Street and Eighth Avenue, and three others along West 14th Street—at Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth avenues.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on September 22, 2011 at 5:17:02 PM EDT in Travel Tech Tagged: New York, New York City, Subway Travel, Transportation