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Congratulations to Our Ireland Photo Contest Winners!
It's true—many of the photo entries we received for our Show Us Your Ireland photo contest left us green with envy. We want to head for the hills of Gleninchaquin Park with packs on our backs, conquer a fear of heights and rope bridges on the Antrim Coast, and cruise the Dingle Coast—among other great experiences. You have shown us that it can all be done!...
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Rate Your Experience Sweepstakes
In the November issue of Travel & Leisure, Fodors.com was highlighted as a valuable web resource for travelers looking for both "member comments along with editorial reviews of restaurants and hotels". We've encouraged members to send us their feedback and recommendations since the site's start back in 1996. One way to share your experience is to post a review of an establishment found in one of our 569 online destination guides. Your feedback helps us as we evaluate what should stay and what should go in each new edition. Fellow travelers benefit from your sharing of your experience as well; it's always nice to have a second, third, or fourth opinion from a like-minded traveler....
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National Park Photo Contest Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who entered our Show Us Your National Parks photo contest; we received many great photos. Congratulations to all of our winners! They will each receive a free Fodor's guide and a copy of National Parks by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns. ...View a slideshow of the winning shots...
Ends November 5th... Show Us Your Italy
October 27th-November 26th...
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8 Budget Tips for a NYC Holiday Trip
Despite the holiday season being one of the most expensive times to visit New York City, many travelers still come eager to see the city all lit up. Taking part in many of the festivities can be surprisingly affordable (and even free) if you plan accordingly.... Are you trying to wing a last minute trip? Check out our online New York City guide for our favorite affordable picks and look to travelers in our Forums for help planning your trip. This recent topic is also a particularly good starting point.
- New York City online guide
- View the 25 most recent Forum topics tagged New York...
What to Pack for a Fall Trip to Europe:
12 Dos and Don'ts
Judging by current conversations in our forums, many of our members are heading to Europe this fall and they've already started obsessing over the right combination of clothes, shoes, and travel necessities. Others don't stress at all; they have their own foolproof packing systems and are generous enough to dispense packing advice. Packing is personal, but you may find some of the general dos and dont's below useful as you determine just how much (and what) to bring along on your trip.... The most repeated piece of advice in our Forums? Pack lightly and use only a carry-on. Know what to leave out. Think you could never survive an 8-day trip with only a carry-on? Here are a few of the ways our members make it work....
Argentina Photo Contest Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who entered our Show Us Your Argentina photo contest; we received so many great photos....I know I was inspired enough to look into the best time to travel to Argentina (our editors Laura and Kelly recommend the upcoming shoulder season October-November). It's a big country and after seeing all it has to offer I know I want to see many of the places captured by entrants, including Iguazú Falls, Patagonia, and as a true city-lover, Buenos Aires. Congratulations to all of our winners!...View a slideshow of the winning shots...
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Inspire Others to Go to Greece
Today we kicked off our latest photo contest, Show Us Your Greece. Running through October 5th, the contest is your chance to share your favorite snapshots from your vacation to Greece. One of your photos may even be featured in our next full-color Fodor's Greece. For more details, see the full contest page...
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National Parks Photo Contest Begins
Have you had a memorable visit to a national park? Share your top photos and experiences of your favorite National Park visit for a chance to win. Ten winners will receive a copy of The National Parks: America's Best Idea by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns and a Fodor's guide of their choice....
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Fodor's Announces Chicago Contest Winners
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...
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7 Questions to Ask Yourself When Choosing an Airport
When booking your flight, do you opt for the closest regional airport and take connecting flights? Or do you drive to a further flung major airport to take advantage of lower fares and fewer connections? Travelers in the Forums share how far they are willing to drive to save time or money....
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