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Fodor's Announces Chicago Contest Winners

August 26, 2009
Posted in What's New at Fodor's | Tagged: Community

Congratulations to the winners of our Chicago photo contest! Our grand prize winner, Fodor's member BJenk, will receive four Shedd Aquarium All-Access Passes and a suite of Fodor's four-color guidebooks. Our runners-up have won a Fodor's Chico bag and a Fodor's guide of their choice. Enter our newest photo contest, Show Us Your Ireland, now through September 21st.... View Chicago Contest Winners... View recent entries to Show Us Your Ireland... (More)

Show Us Your Ireland Photo Contest

August 19, 2009 | Fodor's Editors
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Share your top photos and experiences of where Ireland took you for a chance to see your photo in the next edition of Fodor's Ireland, a full-color guide. (More)

What We're Reading Now

August 12, 2009
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The mercury is rising, and we've taken a look at the hot new books on the market. Once again, our list of favorites has us globetrotting: from Down Under to Spain to South America to the Caribbean to Mexico, with some bizarre journeys to top it off. Fodor's Editor Jess Moss weighs in.... (More)

Trip Photos: Fodor's Members Capture Israel's Top Experiences

August 06, 2009
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Last December, we received hundreds of quality entries to our "Show Us Your Israel" photo contest. Our latest guide to Israel, published this week, is in full-color and features several photos from that contest's winners and entrants. Below are just a few of the included photos; each photographer will be offered a complimentary copy of the guide (as will other members quoted as a part of the guide's Word of Mouth feature).... Congratulations to everyone whose photos appear within its pages; thank you for really bringing the experience of traveling to Israel to life. We hope that travelers who end up using the guide find the photos as inspiring as we did.... Below are a few top experiences recommended by our Israel editors paired with photos from the guide, all taken by Fodor's members. ... Eating Israeli Breakfast The traditional Israeli breakfast is served at most hotels. Vast buffets typically including bowls of salads, platters of cheeses, piles of fresh fruit, breads and baked goods, smoked fish, made-to-order eggs, cereals, juices, and pancakes (locals pour on chocolate sauce). Country lodgings... (More)

Show Us Your Argentina Photo Contest Kicks Off

August 03, 2009
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What were some of the top moments of your trip to Argentina? Share your favorite photo from a trip you've taken to Argentina, along with the story behind it, for a chance to see your photo in the next edition of Fodor's Argentina, a full-color guide. (More)

Win A Free Trip to Guernsey

May 20, 2009 | Fodor's Editors
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The publishers of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society want to give you a chance to explore Guernsey for yourself! Enter the contest now for the chance to win a trip to Guernsey with your book club.... (More)

Twitter Giveaway: Top NYC Experiences

April 20, 2009 | Fodor's Editors
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Few places on earth are as full of bustling, ecstatic life as New York City in the spring and summer. As the annual migration of tourist begins to trickle in, we know there will be one thing on travelers' minds this year: how to capture a piece of that New York magic without breaking the bank. Send us your suggestion and you could win a free guidebook!... (More)

Fodor's New Forums: A Quick Tour

February 18, 2009
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We're extremely excited to introduce our new forums today. Below is a short summary of the community's new features and functionality. As you click around and browse the new offerings, you can leave us your comments by clicking the feedback form link featured in the top left-hand corner of the page. You are also welcome to email me at forums@fodors.com. ... Thank you for your support and enthusiasm for this unique community over the last 13 years!... Member Profiles...All members have their own profiles in the new design. Your profile shows the topics that you've posted and commented on and any reviews you've written in our online destination guides. Profiles also include an optional place to share a bit about your travel style, including favorite destinations and those you hope to visit one day. You also have the option of uploading a photo of yourself or a favorite snapshot from a trip. Profiles are linked to member names and can be viewed by simply clicking a name (your own or another member's).... There is a sign-in box at the top of every page on Fodors.com. Your member name will appear in this... (More)

A Sneak Peek at the New Forums

January 30, 2009
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Since 1996, our forums have been a trip planning resource and gathering place for those eager to share their passion for travel. Everyday in our forums, questions are asked, answers and advice given, trips taken--and in the process connections are made. We're proud that our community has become one of the web's most active and engaged travel communities, and we are constantly impressed by the wealth of knowledge our members share every day. Your participation and support have nurtured this community and shaped its growth. We appreciate everyone who has been a part of the 13-year journey.... We realized early last year that our forums had come to a crucial crossroads. Their underlying infrastructure limited their functionality and made it difficult for us to make improvements and implement new technology.... We identified priorities and goals for an upgrade to our forums and other community-related site offerings, keeping in mind the feedback we've received from members. Below is an overview of the new features you'll see when we launch our new community and forums. Each will be explained in... (More)

Show Us Your Florida Photo Contest

January 15, 2009 | Fodor's Editors
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Florida is synonymous with sunshine, and every year more than 83 million visitors come to revel in it. Of course, repeat visitors to the Sunshine State know its appeal rests on more than those reliable rays. What's the highlight of a Florida vacation for you? Whether it's basking on a Panhandle Beach, spotting a manatee in the Everglades, or touring the nation's oldest city, St. Augustine, we want to see and hear about it. "Show Us Your Florida" by entering now!... (More)

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