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North America's 5 Greenest Hotels

It’s one thing for a hotel to tout "green" initiatives that smack of sustainability; it’s another thing for properties to actually practice what they preach. We’ve investigated a number of self-proclaimed leaders in the eco-consciousness branch of North America's hotel business. Here are our top picks that leave the others green with envy.

Posted by Matt Villano on February 15, 2012 at 5:44:17 PM EST in Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: Hotels, Green Travel, Wilmington, North Carolina, Yountville, California, Massachusetts, Las Vegas, Nevada, Toronto
Best Spa Weekend Escapes

Sometimes, a girl just needs to get away for the weekend for a little relaxation and rejuvenation. At these luxury hotels, ladies can pamper themselves while indulging in the finest spa treatments. Just make sure you don’t enjoy yourself so much that you miss work on Monday!

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 14, 2012 at 4:08:00 PM EST in Trip Ideas, Spas, Trip Ideas Tagged: Spa, Spa and Beauty, Women, Health, Palm Beach, Florida, Finger Lakes, New York, Oregon, Massachusetts, Cancun, Vail, Colorado, Mexico
Best Hotel Ice Skating Rinks

Hotels and resorts often transform into winter wonderlands to attract guests during the chilly season, but because decorations in the lobby only go so far, many properties have hopped on the pop-up ice skating rink trend. Whether staying at swanky urban spot in New York, or a mountain getaway in Vail, we've rounded up our favorites from around the world.

Posted by Cathleen McCarthy on February 03, 2012 at 4:14:20 PM EST in Hotels Tagged: Hotels, Massachusetts, New York City, Colorado
Renzo Piano Wing Opens at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston

Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum—known for its collection of fine and decorative art—debuted its new wing today, designed by Renzo Piano. Exciting features include a 300-seat performance hall, a gift shop and café, classrooms and studios for hands-on workshops, plus space for special exhibitions.

Posted by Rachel Klein on January 19, 2012 at 11:14:49 AM EST in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture, News
Plan on calling ahead for a tour at this famous library in Boston

At the Boston Athenaeum, a public library that's also one of the city's cultural institutions, only eight people can fit in the tiny elevator to the fifth floor, so call at least 24 hours in advance to reserve your spot on the tour.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on January 06, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips
Learn the features of rooms at this Boston hotel before you book

Some rooms have views of Commonwealth Avenue, while others are larger, corner rooms.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on December 25, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips
Score the best views at Boston's Harbourside Inn

For a great view at the Harborside Inn in Boston, request a room overlooking the city; for a quieter stay, book a room that faces the interior atrium.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on December 06, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips
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, Phoenix, Massachusetts, California, Louisiana, New Orleans, Hawaii, Honolulu, Wisconsin
Find top spots to refuel in Boston's Museum of Science

After touring the Museum of Science in Boston, take the family to one of the six eateries in the Riverview Cafe located in the Red Wing on the first level.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on October 01, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: New England, Massachusetts
Save on admission at Boston's Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

If you've visited the MFA in the past two days, there's a $2 discount to the admission fee. Also note that a charming quirk of the museum's admission policy waives entrance fees to anyone named Isabella.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on September 16, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Massachusetts

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