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Enjoy free music in Lucerne, Switzerland this spring and summer

In Lucerne, Switzerland, outdoor concerts are a thrice-weekly event. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 28, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Switzerland
Taste some of the nation's best wineries at the Nantucket Wine Festival in May

The Nantucket Wine Festival returns May 16–20, 2012 with over 200 wineries from around the country pouring their finest vintages. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 27, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Wine, Winery, Nantucket, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Laura Mercier's Tips for Lips (and More) on the Go

Makeup artist Laura Mercier has been traveling for more than 30 years—for work and pleasure—so she offered us some of her most tried-and-true tips for keeping pretty on the go. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 26, 2012 at 1:39:33 PM EDT
Explore a unique collection of works at the Espace Dalí in Paris

The Espace Dalí in the Parisian district of Montmartre is a true find for fans of Dalí, who can now view a very unique collection of his work. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 26, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Museums, Paris, France, Art
Stroll through Jackson Heights, Queens, with the Guggenheim

As part of a two-year project called stillspotting nyc, the Guggenheim is hosting Transhistoria, a series of self-guided tours to various spots in Jackson Heights, where residents of the neighborhood will read works commissioned from Queens-affiliated writers. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 25, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: New York City, Museums
Beat your high score at the National Pinball Museum in Baltimore

Make a visit to the National Pinball Museum in Baltimore, Maryland, which features approximately 100 pinball machines, 50 of which are available to play. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 24, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Baltimore, Maryland, Museums
How to Use Social Media to Get Better Service On the Road

Now that most major airlines, hotels, credit cards, and loyalty programs are on Twitter and Facebook, it can be easier (and quicker) to get problems solved by using social media than by calling a customer service center. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 23, 2012 at 12:17:45 PM EDT Tagged: Technology, Hotels
Visit Santa Barbara's Funk Zone for great art, wine, and shopping

Make a pit stop in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone for wine shops, galleries and more. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 23, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: California
Celebrate Earth Day all month with furry friends at zoos and aquariums across the country

Why not spend Earth Day (or any other day in April 2012, for that matter) with a furry, fuzzy, or scaly friend at one of over 100 zoos and aquariums celebrating Party for the Planet, a month long fiesta for planet Earth conducted by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 22, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Zoo, Aquarium, Conservation
Customize your tour through Düsseldorf with the city's HopOn-HopOff buses

Get the best of a guided tour through Düsseldorf without the strict timetable. Read more

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 21, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Germany, Transportation