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9 Reasons to Go to DC Now

Come springtime, Washington DC's draw is its gorgeous cherry blossoms. But there's so much more to see and do this season, from soon-to-close exhibits to spotting bald eagles and water lillies. Read more

Posted by Renee Sklarew on May 01, 2013 at 8:56:28 AM EDT Tagged: Washington DC, Spring Travel, Museums, Art, Outdoors
"Grand Hotels" Exhibit: A Curated Peek Into Hotel Life

Calling all hotel (and travel) nerds! Get thee to the Vancouver Art Gallery for "Grand Hotel: Redesigning Modern Life Exhibition" to ogle old hotel artifacts and see just how far hotels have come in the last century or so. Read more

Posted by Trish Friesen on April 19, 2013 at 8:56:20 AM EDT Tagged: Museums, Art, Hotels, Vancouver
Visit Downton Abbey (Er, Highclere Castle) with European Waterways

Why wait for season 4 of Downton Abbey when you can cruise the River Thames with European Waterways to tour Highclere Castle, where the series is filmed in England? Read more

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on April 12, 2013 at 1:44:17 PM EDT Tagged: Downton Abbey, Cruise Lines, Cruises, England
3 Places to Find Picasso in Chicago

He may have never visited Chicago himself, but the Windy City played a huge role in Picasso's artistic career—it was where many of his works made their American debut 100 years ago. Read more

Posted by Kristine Hansen on April 05, 2013 at 4:35:11 PM EDT Tagged: Chicago, Art, Museums
Downton Abbey's Matthew Crawley is Alive, Well, and Traveling

Despite the season finale, Dan Stevens (aka Matthew Crawley) was on hand to host the Big British Invite pop-up in NYC last week. We cornered him to talk about travel, British punk, and his go-to cocktail. Read more

Posted by Carrie Seim on March 26, 2013 at 11:35:22 AM EDT Tagged: England, Events, Interviews, London, New York City
I Survived St. Patrick's Day in Dublin

If you can survive St. Paddy's in Dublin, you can survive it anywhere... right? Find out what it takes to make it through those iconic, green-hued day(s) in true Irish style. Read more

Posted by Deb Hopewell on March 25, 2013 at 1:03:36 PM EDT Tagged: Dublin, Ireland, Festivals, Events
6 Great Hotels for Art-Lovers

Finding great art is not a museum-exclusive hunt. These hotels are the best among the many that not only boast stunning architecture on the outside, but that have walls lined with works of art within. Read more

Posted by Rachel Felder on March 20, 2013 at 8:56:34 AM EDT Tagged: Art, Hotels, Museums
Rome's Off-the-Beaten-Path Museums

Whether you're a veteran Rome traveler or a first-timer, we highly recommend taking time to soak up the local culture. Break away from the tour guides and check out some of these overlooked spots. Read more

Posted by Eva Sandoval on March 18, 2013 at 4:08:34 PM EDT Tagged: Rome, Italy, Museums, Art, History, Literary
Fodor's Travel Tastemaker: Globe-Hopping Photographer Nigel Barker

Whether for work or play, Nigel Barker knows how to travel and look good doing it. The host of Oxygen's "The Face," now criss-crosses the globe with his gorgeous family in tow bound for all kinds of destinations from Tasmania to Alabama. Read more

Posted by Carrie Seim on March 12, 2013 at 5:06:13 PM EDT Tagged: Travel Tastemakers, Photography, Style
5 Can't-Miss East Coast Exhibits

We've thought of 5 reasons for East Coasters to brave chilly temps—an afternoon of culture. From the shadowy worlds of espionage to 80s underground culture, don't miss these exhibits. Read more

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on February 26, 2013 at 11:04:31 AM EST Tagged: Art, Museums, Galleries, New York City, Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia