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What to Wear: Surfer Style in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz has got a lot going for it, what with laidback bohemian vibes, world-class swells, and a Michelin-starred eatery. Take it all in without making a fashion misstep with these top tips.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on May 25, 2012 at 1:27:20 PM EDT Tagged: California, Tips, Packing, Clothing, Surfing
Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Last Minute Travel

Where You're Really Going this Memorial Day

Where are you off to this long weekend? We turned to you to see what's on tap this Memorial Day, and you delivered from fantastic activity ideas (BBQ and bocce, anyone?) to international jaunts.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 23, 2012 at 2:20:34 PM EDT Tagged: Events, Holidays, New York, Florida, Mexico, California, Washington DC, Italy
Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Best of the Best

Best Summer Road Trips for 2012

No matter your starting point, there are ample opportunities to hit the road this summer from coast to coast. Pack up the car, instead of the carry-on, and take one of our top summer road trip picks.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 21, 2012 at 2:08:27 PM EDT Tagged: Car Travel, California, Chicago, Florida, New York, Oregon, Portland
Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Best of the Best

Where to go Glamping Across the U.S.

Glamping—glamorous camping—lets you enjoy the great outdoors without giving up little daily luxuries. Here are our six favorite glamping spots across the country.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on May 14, 2012 at 2:37:10 PM EDT Tagged: Camping, California, Oregon, Montana, Georgia, Colorado
Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Restaurants, Life-Changing Trips, Hotels

The Insider's Guide to California Wine Country

We've sniffed, sipped, and spit; we've tasted; and we've slept it off. Without further ado, the ultimate insider's guide to wine country, from Napa to Calistoga and what lies between.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 11, 2012 at 1:17:13 PM EDT Tagged: California, Napa, Wine, Winery, Restaurants, Dining, Hotels
Best of the Best, Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Restaurants

Celebs-Turned-Bakers Opening Shops Across the Country

When it comes to sugar cravings, celebrities indulge by opening up bakeries. Satisfy your sweet tooth with this guide to the cupcake parlors and sugar emporiums of the rich and famous (Red carpet not included).

Posted by Kristine Hansen on May 10, 2012 at 12:37:12 PM EDT Tagged: Celebrities, Texas, California, New York
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Where to Go Cheese (Not Wine) Tasting in Northern California

We all know Northern California as wine country, but with more than 20,000 acres of land dedicated to dairy, it's also cow country. Here's our insider guide to the best local cheeses to try.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 07, 2012 at 12:17:16 PM EDT Tagged: California, Wine, Cheese, Food and Wine
Best of the Best, Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Hotels

Five Must-Go Classical and Jazz Music Festivals this Summer

Get those picnic baskets and bottles of wine out. It's time to hit the great outdoors for the annual bevy of summer music festivals that take the country by storm, from Tanglewood to the Hollywood Bowl.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 24, 2012 at 2:08:46 PM EDT Tagged: Houston, Texas, New York City, New York, Massachusetts, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Festivals, Entertainment
Practical Travel Tips

Visit Santa Barbara's Funk Zone for great art, wine, and shopping

Make a pit stop in Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone for wine shops, galleries and more.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 23, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: California
Practical Travel Tips

Laugh out loud at Beach Blanket Babylon musical review in San Francisco

Check out Club Fugazi in San Francisco for biting parody, glitzy costumes, and outrageous headgear.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 16, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: San Francisco, California, Theater