Use miles for upgrades on long flights

Unless you are a high-level frequent flier and get free upgrades, you have to use a hefty number of miles to get one. Still, it's always worth it on a long flight overseas. You get a better meal, more room to stretch out, and more and better entertainment options. New York to Hong Kong? No question. New York to London? Of course. New York to Chicago? Not unless you're a frequent flier and get the miles for free. One rule of thumb: 6 hours or more in the air—consider spending miles to upgrade...

Travel Lessons We Learned in 2009

Where did you go and what did you learn from your travels in 2009? Members in our forums recently shared their favorite lessons from a year of travel to destinations both near and far. Here are just a few bits of wisdom (some funny, some reflective) they picked up on the road.

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Undiscovered Mexico: Exploring the Authentic in Morelia, Pátzcuaro, and Surrounding Towns

In the fourth of a series of articles about travel to Mexico, Fodor's Editor Kelly Kealy talks about a recent trip to Michoacán state.

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What We're Reading

It's time for holiday shopping, and books make excellent gifts! Here's our roundup of some of the year's popular fiction and nonfiction titles, all perfect presents for globetrotting friends and family.

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Winners of the Final Week of Our Reviews Sweeps

Congratulations go out to Fodor's members talfonso, TC, and cmcfong— they are the final set of winners of our month-long Rate Your Experience sweepstakes. They each posted a review in one of our destination guides last week.

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This Week's Review Sweeps Winners

Congratulations go out to Fodor's members jayne1973, janeq, and 1almondjoyce— they are the third set of winners of our month-long Rate Your Experience sweepstakes. They each posted a review in one of our destination guides last week

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Congratulations to Our Second Group of Sweeps Winners!

Congratulations go out to Fodor's members Tellurian, Kay2, and masylvan— they are the second group of winners of our month-long Rate Your Experience sweepstakes. They each posted a review in one of our destination guides last week; and as winners they will be receiving the following:

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6 Tips for Traveling with Surly Teens

Who doesn't occasionally fantasize about being whisked away to a far-flung destination on someone else's dime?

A teen, that's who.

Fodor's member grucci recently asked fellow travelers in our Forums for tips about making a large family trip to Italy more appealing for a 16-year-old teen girl who's reluctant to go. As expected, members' responses varied widely; some argued that teens shouldn't be catered to, while others offered up suggestions and compromises that worked for their own families.

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Australia Photo Contest Winners Slideshow

Congratulations to all of the winners of our recent Australia photo contest, including David Menkes whose photo of an underwater scene taken on the Great Barrier Reef took top honors.

View the full slideshow of winning shots

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San Francisco for Sugar Fiends: 18 Essential Bakeries, Ice Cream Shops, and More

San Francisco's endless hills can be daunting, especially across several days of sightseeing. How to stay energized in this challenging touristic landscape? Sugar, of course! And coffee! Here our our favorite pit stops all over the city.

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