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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, Boston, 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, Boston, 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, Boston, New York City, Colorado
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, Boston, 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,
New England Fall Foliage Guide

Every September and October, leaf peepers arrive to cruise along country lanes, join outdoor adventures, or simply stroll on town greens. We've got the basics to plan your trip, from tips to help predict the peak to downloadable Itineraries.

Posted by Susan MacCallum-Whitcomb on September 20, 2011 at 12:52:41 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: New England, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Connecticut
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:
Win the Best Parent Ever award; book play time with the seals for your kids at the New England Aquarium

Want to make your day at the aquarium really special for the kids? Call ahead for a reservation to play with the seals! For $45, kids 9 and up can go behind the scenes and help feed and entertain the seals.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on September 13, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Boston, Sights, Museums
Save money at Boston's New England Aquarium with a combination ticket

If you plan to see an IMAX show as well as check out the aquarium, buy a combo ticket; you'll save $3.95 for the adult ticket.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on August 22, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Boston, Sights
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cape Cod National Seashore with a ranger tour

From mid-April through Thanksgiving there is a full schedule of mostly free ranger-guided activities. Combining history, folklore, science, and nature, rangers take visitors right to the source, whether for a full-moon hike in the dunes, a campfire on the beach, a paddling trip, or a photography workshop. For the 50th anniversary of the park, 2011 has many extra special events.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on August 07, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: