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World's Best Performing Arts Deals

A night out at a Broadway show, opera, or concert can easily set you back a cool Benjamin (or more). While students and seniors can often catch a price break, finding discounted seats requires a bit more digging for the rest of us. Read on for some terrific tips on snagging great seats and getting cultured on the cheap.

Posted by Alyssa Kim on February 28, 2012 at 4:50:32 PM EST in Deals, Travel Tips, Trip Ideas Tagged: Savings, New York City, London, Paris, Milan, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Vienna, San Francisco, Toronto
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, Germany, Madrid, Spain, Stockholm, Sweden, Budapest
Berlin by Design: Spotlight on Mitte

Berlin's near obsession with design is the city's calling card, and touches everything from grand architectural projects to the smallest knickknack souvenirs.

Posted by Rachel Klein on August 23, 2011 at 12:37:15 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Germany, Shopping
Berlin Wall Walking Tours: 50 Years Later

August the 13th marks fifty years since construction began on The Berlin Wall (Berliner Mauer) and even though the divider came down over twenty years ago it still manages to be one of the city’s main tourist draws.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on August 04, 2011 at 12:20:48 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Germany
Heading to Berlin this summer? Save on the U-bahn with a WelcomeCard

Buy a Berlin WelcomeCard. Buy Berlin discount cards to save on public transport. Sold by EurAid, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe offices, the tourist office, and some hotels, the Berlin WelcomeCard entitles one adult and three children under age 14 to either two or three days of unlimited travel in the ABC fare zones for €18.90 or €25.90, respectively, and includes admission and tour discounts.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 16, 2011 at 1:04:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Europe, Germany,
11 Fall Value Travel Destinations

Don't be fooled by the term "off season." Now is the best time to take advantage of travel deals; the crowds are gone and many hotels and airlines have dropped their rates. We've rounded up our favorite value fall travel destinations, where you'll get the same luxuries for a fraction of the price.

Posted by Arabella Bowen on September 22, 2010 at 5:48:37 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Iceland, Aruba, Australia, Sydney, Hawaii, Maui, Germany