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Congratulations to Our Second Group of Sweeps Winners!
Congratulations go out to Fodor's members Tellurian, Kay2, and masylvan— they are the second group of winners of our month-long Rate Your Experience sweepstakes. They each posted a review in one of our destination guides last week; and as winners they will be receiving the following:...
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6 Tips for Traveling with Surly Teens
Who doesn't occasionally fantasize about being whisked away to a far-flung destination on someone else's dime?... A teen, that's who. ... Fodor's member grucci recently asked fellow travelers in our Forums for tips about making a large family trip to Italy more appealing for a 16-year-old teen girl who's reluctant to go. As expected, members' responses varied widely; some argued that teens shouldn't be catered to, while others offered up suggestions and compromises that worked for their own families....
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Australia Photo Contest Winners Slideshow
Congratulations to all of the winners of our recent Australia photo contest, including David Menkes whose photo of an underwater scene taken on the Great Barrier Reef took top honors....View the full slideshow of winning shots...
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This Week's "Rate Your Experience" Winners
Congratulations go out to Fodor's members rufkd, janschwartz, and opaldog— they are the first winners of our month-long Rate Your Experience sweepstakes. They each posted a review in one of our destination guides last week; and as winners they will be receiving the following......
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Congratulations to Our Ireland Photo Contest Winners!
It's true—many of the photo entries we received for our Show Us Your Ireland photo contest left us green with envy. We want to head for the hills of Gleninchaquin Park with packs on our backs, conquer a fear of heights and rope bridges on the Antrim Coast, and cruise the Dingle Coast—among other great experiences. You have shown us that it can all be done!...
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Rate Your Experience Sweepstakes
In the November issue of Travel & Leisure, Fodors.com was highlighted as a valuable web resource for travelers looking for both "member comments along with editorial reviews of restaurants and hotels". We've encouraged members to send us their feedback and recommendations since the site's start back in 1996. One way to share your experience is to post a review of an establishment found in one of our 569 online destination guides. Your feedback helps us as we evaluate what should stay and what should go in each new edition. Fellow travelers benefit from your sharing of your experience as well; it's always nice to have a second, third, or fourth opinion from a like-minded traveler....
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National Park Photo Contest Winners Announced
Thank you to everyone who entered our Show Us Your National Parks photo contest; we received many great photos. Congratulations to all of our winners! They will each receive a free Fodor's guide and a copy of National Parks by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns. ...View a slideshow of the winning shots...
Ends November 5th... Show Us Your Italy
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8 Budget Tips for a NYC Holiday Trip
Despite the holiday season being one of the most expensive times to visit New York City, many travelers still come eager to see the city all lit up. Taking part in many of the festivities can be surprisingly affordable (and even free) if you plan accordingly.... Are you trying to wing a last minute trip? Check out our online New York City guide for our favorite affordable picks and look to travelers in our Forums for help planning your trip. This recent topic is also a particularly good starting point.
- New York City online guide
- View the 25 most recent Forum topics tagged New York...
Win a free trip to Australia
Where did your trip to Australia take you? Share the photos and experiences that defined your adventure to Australia for a chance to win a trip for two (ARV = $7,000), including airfare, accommodation, and some tours, courtesy of Tourism Australia and Swain Tours. The lucky grand prize winner will win an "Ultimate Food, Wine and Nature Walkabout Tour" of the highlights in and around Melbourne and Adelaide, including visits to nature parks, museums, wineries, and gourmet markets.... Enter to win>> ... View a slideshow of recent entries>>...
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12 Tips for Safely Carrying Money in Europe
If you lose your credit card, cash, or passport on your trip to Europe, you're not without options—but it goes without saying that your trip will go much smoother if you can hang onto these trip essentials.... Travelers in our forums recently shared their tips for keeping money and other necessities safe while traveling abroad. For example, some minimize pickpocketing risk by investing in an inconspicuous day pack, or splitting cash and credit cards with a travel partner.... Below are some other useful strategies. Does one in particular work for you? Add your own method in the comments section below.... From the Forums: "Suggestions for how to most safely carry money in Europe?"
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