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Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Life-Changing Trips

Volunteer Vacations: See the World, Change the World

Vacations do the body (and soul) good, and none more so than volunteer trips. They are among the best ways to really see, and connect with, the world. So we rounded up a few choice trips to get you started.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 23, 2012 at 5:02:22 PM EDT Tagged: Voluntourism, Children, Conservation, Eco-Travel, China, Costa Rica
Cruises, Deals & Discoveries

Two Luxury Cruise Lines Launch Sales

If you’re looking to set out on an upper-crust cruise vacation, but don’t quite have the high society bankroll to fund it, you’re in luck. Two luxury small-ship cruise lines have recently launched promotions that reduce rates on sailings to the Caribbean, Mediterranean, China, Egypt, and beyond, by 25 to 40 percent. Just hurry—the best berths are sure to book up fast, and one of these deals expires as soon as Wednesday, February 29.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 24, 2012 at 6:39:51 PM EST Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Savings, Egypt, China, Mediterranean, Caribbean
Cruises, Life-Changing Trips

The Year's Most Unusual Cruises

With mid-cruise voyages to distant landlocked spots as well as uncommon ports of call closer to home, here are some top choices for the most unique cruising itineraries of 2012.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 23, 2012 at 2:11:32 PM EST Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Singapore, Mumbai, China, Korea, Japan, Angkor Wat, Caribbean
Practical Travel Tips, News

Obama Speeds up Visa Process to Boost Tourism

America is about to see a boost in tourism from China and Brazil, following President Obama's announcement yesterday that streamlining the visa process will make it easier for travelers from those countries to come to the U.S.

Posted by Rachel Klein on January 20, 2012 at 10:09:42 AM EST Tagged: Air Travel, China, Brazil
Practical Travel Tips

Learn the best way to get to the European ruins in Beijing

Electric carts buzz around the park; hop on one heading to Changchunyuan if you feel tired. Tickets are Y5.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on November 10, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EST Tagged: China
Practical Travel Tips

Learn the best way to get to the Big Bell Temple in Beijing

If visiting the Big Bell Temple in Beijing, China, you can ride the subway to get there.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on November 06, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EST Tagged: China
Practical Travel Tips

Learn the best way to get into China's Temple of Heaven

If you're coming by taxi to the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China, enter the park through the southern entrance (Tiantan Nanmen).

Posted by Fodor's Editors on October 27, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: China
Practical Travel Tips

This Week's Top Hotel News

The most noteworthy hotel news of the week is collected here, from the planned two-plus-year renovation of the Paris Ritz to the reopening of LA's Hotel Bel-Air.

Posted by Rachel Klein on October 21, 2011 at 12:00:00 PM EDT Tagged: Canada, Toronto, France, Paris, California, Los Angeles, Louisiana, New Orleans, China, Shanghai
Practical Travel Tips

Know the importance of "saving face" in China

"Face" is the all-important issue in China. A cross between pride and social status, it’s all about appearances, yet its cultural roots run deep. Shame someone publicly, and you may lose their friendship for life; make them look good, and you’ll go far.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on August 02, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: China
Practical Travel Tips

Know when not to tip in China

It's officially forbidden by the government, and locals simply don't do it. In general, follow their lead without qualms. Nevertheless, the practice is beginning to catch on, especially among tour guides, who often expect Y10 a day.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 24, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Asia, China, Tipping