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The Obama Cocktail Comes to Boston

On the heels of President Obama's statement last week in support of marriage, Boston's Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro debuted an LGBT-acronym-inspired Obama cocktail available through mid-June.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on May 16, 2012 at 12:03:00 PM EDT Tagged: Hotels, Boston
Deals & Discoveries, Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Restaurants, Hotels

Five Pitch-Perfect Hotel Packages for Baseball Lovers

Get into the spirit with all-inclusive baseball-themed hotel offers that will get you to the park and back in style, feed you well, put celebratory drinks in your hand, and send you home with gifts.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on May 12, 2012 at 12:33:01 PM EDT Tagged: Baseball, Sports, Boston, Miami, San Diego, San Francisco
Best of the Best

Best New England Food Festivals

New England hosts a cornucopia of food festivals throughout summer and fall that pay tribute to local food and cuisine, from blueberries to lobster, and cheese to chowder. We've rounded up five of the most delicious celebrations honoring regional culinary delights, for an unforgettable taste of New England.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 24, 2012 at 1:49:32 PM EDT Tagged: Boston, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Food and Wine, Festivals
Deals & Discoveries, Practical Travel Tips

Top Travel Rewards from Airline, Hotel, and Credit Card Programs

Spring is in the air and summer vacation is just on the horizon, making it prime time for travel rewards holders to cash in their points and miles for trips. Whether you've racked up rewards credits via airline, hotel, or credit card programs, lots of juicy trips are currently up for grabs.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 20, 2012 at 11:43:46 AM EDT Tagged: Deals, Rewards, Munich, Tokyo, France, Paris, Boston, Colorado, Caribbean, Florida, Las Vegas, New York City, Cancun
Deals & Discoveries

Summer Deals for Frequent Flyers

If you're traveling this summer, it's time to look out for promotional deals attached to your credit card, airline miles, or hotel loyalty program; you might be surprised by the sweet deals you'll find.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 18, 2012 at 4:45:58 PM EDT Tagged: Deals, Airlines, Rewards, Hotels, Boston, Los Angeles, London, Vancouver
Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Hotels

Revere Hotel Opens in Boston

With a nod to Boston's historic past, The Revere Hotel Boston Common will open on Wednesday, marking the 237th anniversary of Paul Revere's legendary ride.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on April 17, 2012 at 4:02:35 PM EDT Tagged: Boston, Massachusetts, Hotels, History, Events
Hotels, News

Chapman House: Nantucket's Newest Hotel

This June, visitors to Nantucket Island can bunk down at the new Chapman House hotel, set to open its doors in the heart of Old Nantucket Town. The property will exude a modern beach-house feel with retro-chic touches.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on April 05, 2012 at 10:45:00 AM EDT Tagged: New England, Nantucket, Boston, Hotels, Design, Beaches
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

An Insider's Guide to the War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebrations

American history and family fun go hand-in-hand this summer in Virginia Beach, Baltimore, Boston, and other cities—all of which are hosting festivities to commemorate the bicentennial of the War of 1812. If you’re a history buff planning a trip in the coming months, consider timing it with one of these special East Coast events.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 03, 2012 at 12:36:35 PM EDT Tagged: Baltimore, Boston, Virginia, Events, History
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Best Stateside St. Patrick's Day Events

Cities countrywide are flaunting their Gaelic glory in the form of parades, parties, and pub crawls in the coming week. From the longest-running Patty’s parade in Boston to a New Orleans-style celebration and more, here are the top 5 places to shamrock it out stateside this year.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on March 07, 2012 at 2:53:02 PM EST Tagged: Boston, New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Seattle, Festivals, Events
Deals & Discoveries, Practical Travel Tips, Best of the Best

World's Best Performing Arts Deals

A night out at a Broadway show, opera, or concert can easily set you back a cool Benjamin (or more). While students and seniors can often catch a price break, finding discounted seats requires a bit more digging for the rest of us. Read on for some terrific tips on snagging great seats and getting cultured on the cheap.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 28, 2012 at 4:50:32 PM EST Tagged: Savings, New York City, London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Vienna, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington DC