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An Insider's Guide to Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans
New Orleans is as ready as ever to laissez les bon temps rouler, or "let the good times roll," and indulge in the annual bacchanal of Mardi Gras and its grand finale on Fat Tuesday, which falls on February 21 this year. But book soon—many hotels are already sold out.
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An Insider's Guide to Carnival 2012 in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro puts on one of the world’s biggest, liveliest parties every year for Carnival. This year’s Carnival weekend just happens to coincide with the long Presidents' Day weekend, February 17-20, giving travelers even more reason to celebrate. You can still book a trip—but act fast!
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Where to Stay and Save this Presidents' Day Weekend
If you haven't booked your Presidents' Day getaway yet, fear not, as there are still deals to be had. We've identified substantial discounts on holiday weekend travel (February 17–20, 2012) and beyond. So whether you're looking for a beach vacation, ski weekend, or a great city getaway, rooms are definitely still available (we checked). All you have to do is get there—and these deals should help offset your last-minute airfare.
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Free Admission to National Parks: April 16–24
Celebrate "America's Best Idea" with free admission to all the U.S. national parks from Saturday, April 16 to Sunday, April 22 as part of National Park Week.
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New Orleans Jazz Fest Insider Tips
The Jazz and Heritage Festival is a sprawling, rollicking celebration of Louisiana music, food, and culture from April 29 to May 8. We've got insider tips on what you need to know about crowds, tickets, and getting around.
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3 Last Minute Martin Luther King Weekend Ideas
Do you have a dream? In the spirit of Dr. King, here are three inspiring ways to spend your long weekend. January 17 is a national day of service, and marks the 25th anniversary of the federal holiday.
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Holiday Decorations Around the Globe
Decorated evergreens? Twinkling lights? It must be the end of December. From special symbols to sparkling shopping areas, the Fodorites and Fodor's editors share their favorite festive places in cities around the world. Some of our community members have photographed beautiful holiday images, too.
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Holiday Air Travel Checklist
So, you're watching the clock and ready to escape for your end-of-year vacation. Frequent flyers don't need a reminder of the boring basics (prescription meds and a change of clothes in carry-on: check!) from their regular travel checklist. Here are four more timely tips for this peak travel season from the Fodor's community. Safe and happy travels!
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Last Minute Thanksgiving Getaways
Don't have to go home for Thanksgiving this year? Take advantage of the upcoming long-weekend for a quick beach escape, urban adventure, or early-season ski trip. There are still deals to be had—if you know where to look. You'll get the most bang for your buck by leaving on Thanksgiving day itself and booking a package that bundles airfare and hotel together. That said, there's no getting around the fact that airfare anywhere is expensive this year. We tracked great rates in several destinations.
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Where to Be in 30 Days: Celebrate Labor Day at Chicago's Jazz Festival
Chicagoans love to party almost as much as they revere their music. During their short sweet summers, they pull out all the stops, celebrating blues, country, gospel, Celtic, and world music with festival after festival. Labor Day weekend and the annual Jazz Festival are the perfect finale to summer in the city....
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