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7 Top Farm Stays Around the World

Craving an escape from your multitasking, tech-filled days? We recommend a farm stay, where the tactile pleasures of feeding animals, picking blackberries, and wading in a stream can be more restorative than a day at the spa. These 7 properties give you a taste of the simple life—if only for a week.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on July 25, 2013 at 12:56:24 PM EDT in Hotels, Trip Ideas, Travel Tips, Outdoors Tagged: Farms, Hotels, Vacation Tips, England, Oregon, Wine, Hawaii
Samoa Air Introduces "Couch" Seats for Overweight Passengers

The first airline to instate "pay-as-you-weigh" pricing is now placing heavier passengers in roomier, couch-like seats. What do you think?

Posted by Maggie Gorman on June 25, 2013 at 3:42:10 PM EDT in Airlines, News Tagged: Samoa, American Samoa, Samoa Air, Airlines, Air Travel, New Zealand,
5 Great Ways to See the Great Barrier Reef

The glorious Great Barrier Reef just begs to be explored, and there are many more ways to do so than just scuba. Why not see it from above in a seaplane or submerge yourself in a semi-sub boat?

Posted by Elissa Richard on April 02, 2013 at 11:35:57 AM EDT in Outdoors, Trip Ideas Tagged: Scuba Diving, Snorkeling
Top 10 Booze-Infused Spa Treatments

Wine and beer treatments might be old hat in Europe, but from Chicago to Chile, New World spas are discovering the beauty of a spirits-inspired spa day.

Posted by Sandra Ramani on March 18, 2013 at 9:03:43 AM EDT in Spas, Trip Ideas Tagged: Spa, Wine, Beer, spirits, Cocktails, Vail, Chicago, Mendoza, Denver, Michigan, Chile, Napa, Mexico
5 Affordable (and 2 Splurge-Worthy) Girlfriend Getaways

Whether it's a bachelorette party or a gaggle of girls who are looking to get away, we've got just the spot. From boutique-meets-outdoors Jamaica to charming, cool Montreal, this is where to book now.

Posted by Trish Friesen on March 04, 2013 at 3:00:20 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Austin, Dubai, Montreal, Jamaica, Oahu, Hawaii
Rugged Meets Refined in Tasmania

Find the best of Australia in an unexpected place—from exploring Cradle Mountain to taking in some culture at the MONA, you can do it all on a side trip to Tasmania.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 26, 2013 at 1:02:12 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Tasmania, Outdoors, Restaurants
Expatriate Tales: Living in Sydney, Australia

We have all said it (often right around an election, but not always): "that's it, I'm leaving the country." And for many, the destination is Australia. Well this young man did it, and lived to tell the tale.

Posted by Jimmy Im on February 15, 2013 at 1:13:44 PM EST in New at Fodor's Tagged: Expats, Sydney
7 Must-See Secluded Islands

If you have favorite beaches on Maui, Jamaica, and St. Barths, it's time you escaped to lesser-known isles. From the Cook Islands to Maine, these are the best of the islands you haven't been to.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on February 14, 2013 at 12:26:45 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Island, Beaches, Maine, Italy,
Into the Outback at Uluru, Australia

Rugged and remote, the Australian Outback is not for the faint of heart. But for those willing to put in a little work, what you'll find is all reward—stunning backdrops and fantastic adventures.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 11, 2013 at 11:10:14 AM EST in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged:
World's Best All Inclusives for 2012

We've gathered the best of the best in all-inclusive hospitality just for you. Check out our picks from Tasmania to Alaska and everything in between!

Posted by Fodor's Editors on January 07, 2013 at 3:15:27 PM EST in Hotels Tagged: Hotels, Fodor's, Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, All-Inclusive