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Tips for Traveling to Europe This Summer

There are endless reasons to make the trip across the pond this summer, but with Olympics crowds, financial woes, and airport delays, we rounded up some essential tips to take with you.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on June 21, 2012 at 3:48:51 PM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Tips, Train Travel, Air Travel
What (Not) to Wear in Europe: Women's Edition

Whether you're a carry-on pro or pack half your closet for every trip, Allure's Fashion Director gave us her top tips on how to stay chic on your next European getaway.

Posted by Rachel Felder on June 05, 2012 at 11:36:28 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Clothing, Packing
What (Not) to Wear in Europe: Men's Edition

The excitement of booking a European summer jaunt shouldn't come to a screeching halt when you start packing. Put down the t-shirt and check out our guide to what not to wear in Europe—the men's edition.

Posted by Rachel Felder on May 15, 2012 at 1:43:21 PM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Packing, Fashion, Clothing
8 Top River and Canal Cruises in Europe

Wind along Europe's vast network of ancient waterways on riverboats and barges, ranging from low-key to opulent. Here are eight of the best that make intriguing and mouthwatering stops along the way.

Posted by Elissa Richard on May 07, 2012 at 6:02:09 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Trip Ideas, Cruises Tagged: Cruise Lines, Avalon Waterways, River Cruise Ships, Viking River Cruises, Viking Longships, Viking Freya, Viking Odin, Viking Embla, Scenic Cruises, Scenic Space-Ship, Scenic Tsar, AMA Waterways, Amacerto, European Waterways, Panache, Abercrombie and Kent, Sea Cloud Cruises, French Country Waterways
Jumeirah Opens Luxe Resort in Mallorca, Spain

Luxury hotel group Jumeirah swung open the doors this week to their plush, new Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel and Spa set in Fodor's "Top 10 Places to Travel this Spring" pick, Mallorca, Spain.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on April 28, 2012 at 12:30:16 PM EDT in Hotels, News Tagged: Hotels, Spain
Explore Our First-Ever "Best of Europe" Results

The results of our premier "Best of Europe" survey are in, and there are plenty of surprises, along with some predictable outcomes. As we expected, Fodorites are regular European travelers whose journeys take them far beyond the usual tourist track. Read on for more survey highlights.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 21, 2012 at 3:30:53 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Croatia, Iceland, Family Travel, Food and Wine
Heritage Travel: Searching for Your Ancestors on Vacation

A travel trend that’s gaining speed these days are family vacations that have nothing to do with theme parks. Rather, ancestral vacations or heritage trips, as they’re sometimes called, involve exploring the origins of your family tree.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on March 09, 2012 at 12:11:32 PM EST in Trip Ideas, Family Tagged: Scotland, Poland, Ireland
Top 10 Places to Visit in Luxembourg—Plus Sweepstakes

Author Chris Pavone’s new espionage thriller, The Expats, is about an American abroad who finds herself in complex web of intrigue. The novel is set in Luxembourg, an international banking center and the world’s only grand duchy. Here, Pavone shares his top recommendations for places to visit in the country.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on March 06, 2012 at 11:00:28 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Literary
Viking Invasion: River Cruise Leader Makes Waves in 2012

The world's premier river cruise company, Viking River Cruises, is poised to invoke its inner Viking as it commemorates the line's 15th anniversary year with an aggressive expansion campaign. Not only will they be launching six new ships on European rivers by August, but they're completely revamping their Russian vessels, to boot.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 12, 2012 at 11:00:00 AM EST in Cruises, News Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Russia, Viking River Cruises, Viking Longships, Viking Freya, Viking Idun, Viking Njord, Viking Odin, Viking Embla, Viking Aegir, Viking Rurik, Viking Helgi, Viking Ingvar, Viking Truvor, Disney Dream
Disney Cruise Line Announces New Miami Sailings and Europe Itineraries

Family-friendly Disney Cruise Line is rolling out some expansive changes for its 2013 cruise calendar, including a return to the Mediterranean, as well as its first-ever departures out of Miami.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 08, 2012 at 2:38:34 PM EST in Cruises, News Tagged: Disney, Disney Cruise Lines, Caribbean, Bahamas, Miami, Disney Wonder, Disney Magic