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Ultimate Beatles Itinerary in London & Liverpool

It's been about 18,000 hard day's nights (er, 50 years) since The Beatles changed rock 'n' roll. And there's no better way to celebrate the milestone than with a Fab Four-themed adventure in Liverpool and London.

Posted by Carrie Seim on May 02, 2013 at 4:57:53 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: Music, Museums, London
9 Reasons to Go to DC Now

Come springtime, Washington DC's draw is its gorgeous cherry blossoms. But there's so much more to see and do this season, from soon-to-close exhibits to spotting bald eagles and water lillies.

Posted by Renee Sklarew on May 01, 2013 at 8:56:28 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: Washington DC, Spring Travel, Museums,
"Grand Hotels" Exhibit: A Curated Peek Into Hotel Life

Calling all hotel (and travel) nerds! Get thee to the Vancouver Art Gallery for "Grand Hotel: Redesigning Modern Life Exhibition" to ogle old hotel artifacts and see just how far hotels have come in the last century or so.

Posted by Trish Friesen on April 19, 2013 at 8:56:20 AM EDT in Arts & Culture, Hotels Tagged: Museums, Hotels
3 Places to Find Picasso in Chicago

He may have never visited Chicago himself, but the Windy City played a huge role in Picasso's artistic career—it was where many of his works made their American debut 100 years ago.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on April 05, 2013 at 4:35:11 PM EDT in Arts & Culture Tagged: Chicago,
6 Great Hotels for Art-Lovers

Finding great art is not a museum-exclusive hunt. These hotels are the best among the many that not only boast stunning architecture on the outside, but that have walls lined with works of art within.

Posted by Rachel Felder on March 20, 2013 at 8:56:34 AM EDT in Hotels, Arts & Culture Tagged: Hotels
Rome's Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums

Whether you're a veteran Rome traveler or a first-timer, we highly recommend taking time to soak up the local culture. Break away from the tour guides and check out some of these overlooked spots.

Posted by Eva Sandoval on March 18, 2013 at 4:08:34 PM EDT in Arts & Culture Tagged: Rome, Italy, Museums, History
5 Can't-Miss East Coast Exhibits

We've thought of 5 reasons for East Coasters to brave chilly temps—an afternoon of culture. From the shadowy worlds of espionage to 80s underground culture, don't miss these exhibits.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on February 26, 2013 at 11:04:31 AM EST in Arts & Culture Tagged: Museums, Galleries, New York City, Washington DC, Boston
Paris's Great Small Museums

There is no lack of great and iconic monuments to discover in Paris, but so much of the city's real heart and history can be found in its smaller museums and their charming gardens.

Posted by Jennifer Ladonne on February 21, 2013 at 5:19:20 PM EST in Arts & Culture Tagged: Paris, Museums,
National Geographic Exhibit Hits Las Vegas

Revisit the 50 most breathtaking shots that have graced the pages of National Geographic when you head over to the new exhibit at the Venetian in Las Vegas.

Posted by Susan Stapleton on February 12, 2013 at 1:00:19 PM EST in Arts & Culture Tagged: Photography, Las Vegas
5 Places to See European Art Treasures in the US

Taking an art-fueled tour of Europe would be a dream. An expensive one. Luckily, five US museums are putting treasures on display—many of which have never before seen our shores.

Posted by Erin Gifford on February 04, 2013 at 11:24:31 AM EST in Arts & Culture Tagged: Museums, Washington DC, Chicago, Seattle, San Francisco