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Fodor's Travel Tastemaker: Southern Chef (and Charmer) Hugh Acheson

Our first Fodor's Travel Tastemaker is none other than Southern (er, Canadian) chef-extraordinaire Hugh Acheson. We talked with him about all things food—road trip snacks, great meals he had in LA, and his upcoming trip to Israel.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on October 03, 2012 at 12:50:26 PM EDT in Restaurants, New at Fodor's Tagged: Inspiration, Food, Food and Wine, Israel, Los Angeles, Georgia, Fodor's
World's Busiest Airport Opens New International Terminal

The world's busiest airport, Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International, is getting a new international terminal. Does this make Atlanta a new tourism hotspot? Or is it just good news for international fliers?

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 17, 2012 at 11:55:44 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged:
Latest and Greatest Hotel Amenities

Hotels are doing more than just upgrading decor to woo their guests—they’re pulling out all the stops, from fostering the latest cutting-edge technology to revolutionizing room service. Herewith a roundup of the latest and greatest hotel amenities, touting some of our favorite bells and whistles.

Posted by Stephanie Johnnidis on February 28, 2012 at 12:15:05 PM EST in Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: Hotels, Amenities, Chicago, New York City, London, Philadelphia, Poland, Stockholm,
5 Great Girlfriend Getaways

Before Beyoncé went into Blue Ivy baby-momma mode, Destiny’s Child taught the world an important lesson: When the ladies leave their men at home, good times will soon follow. So grab your favorite gals for an estrogen-fueled getaway to remember—herewith five great girlfriend getaway ideas to make it happen.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 20, 2012 at 11:18:19 AM EST in Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: Women, Spa, City Getaways, New York City, Shopping, Las Vegas, New Orleans
Top Things to Do for MLK Weekend

Even if you've already made vacation plans for upcoming MLK weekend, there are plenty of events, performances, and more taking place on and around the January 16 holiday that are well worth adding to your schedule. From a free concert at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., to an annual parade and park party in Los Angeles, here are your best bets for activities in cities across the country.

Posted by Rachel Klein on January 09, 2012 at 11:55:01 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Washington DC, New York City
Civil War Sesquicentennial Travel: A Timeline of Significant Sites

From the first shots fired on Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox Court House, the Civil War Sesquicentennial will commemorate this tumultuous period in U.S. history. Many of the famous battlefields and historic sites are preserved for today's visitors.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 08, 2011 at 12:26:17 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: History, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Savannah