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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South Carolina Fall Getaway

With the temperature beginning to dip in the North, your thoughts may turn to that summer vacation you never quite got around to. Fear not: there's still time to nab a last bit of warm weather. Head to South Carolina where temperatures linger in the 70s through November, the crowds thin out, and hotel prices drop. I recently took a trip to Myrtle Beach and Charleston to scout out two types of trips: a long weekend with the kids, and a romantic getaway to reconnect with your partner before the holiday season.

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11 European Museums You Should See In Your Lifetime

If you've never been to these museums, you're missing out. From ancient books in Ireland to modern architecture in Spain, here are Europe's essential museums.

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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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Why Package Tours are Your Best Bet for Family Vacations

Think about your last family vacation. Did you argue over driving directions? Quibble over where to eat? Spend too much time figuring out your day's itinerary and not enough time actually taking in the sights?

If you answered yes to any of these questions—and your family isn't comprised of die-hard do-it-yourselfers—you might consider a packaged tour for your next trip. Here's why.

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America's Strangest Hotels: 10 Weird and Wacky Places to Stay

Have you ever wanted to spend the night inside a giant wooden beagle or a lofty treehouse? Well here's your chance.

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Antarctic Explorer Robert Swan on Walking to the South Pole

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Robert Swan, the first person to have walked to both the North and South Poles, about his travels to Antarctica and and his organization, 2041, which seeks to preserve the most desolate place on earth. From his first inspirational experiences on the ice to his don't-leave-home-without yellow backpack, here are are the things that keep this professional traveler going.

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This Week's Review Sweeps Winners

Congratulations go out to Fodor's members jayne1973, janeq, and 1almondjoyce— they are the third set of winners of our month-long Rate Your Experience sweepstakes. They each posted a review in one of our destination guides last week; and as winners they will be receiving the following:...

• a Fodor's 2010 Calendar
• a Fodor's guide of their choice
• a Fodor's tote
• Living Language's Flash Forward software

... It's not too late to enter the next (and final!) drawing, which will take place on Monday. We'll randomly select 3 members who posted a review from Monday, November 23rd through Sunday, November 29th. Best of luck to everyone!... For full details, please see this announcement...

5 Frightful Halloween Experiences for the Whole Family

One of the real joys of Halloween is The Scare. You know, the all-in-good-fun creepy sounds and what's-behind-that-door spooky stuff that frightens your kids (and, admit it, chills your bones a bit too) as you explore a chilly October night. Add a little fright to your family's Halloween with a visit to one of these scary places!

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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

Other Contest News

Show Us Your Australia
Ends November 5th

Show Us Your Italy
October 27th-November 26th

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