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Today's Top Headlines: May 24, 2012

A solar-powered plane is taking its first transcontinental flight, Plymouth City Airport is auctioning off all its furniture, and we've got our noses in these top travel memoirs. Here's what were reading now.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 24, 2012 at 11:28:04 AM EDT Tagged: News, Airlines, Air Travel, Atlantic City, England, Switzerland
News, Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in London

Last year belonged to the young royals, but 2012 will belong to the Queen celebrating her Diamond Jubilee. And with all these events around London, it's clear she knows how to throw a good party.

Posted by Maria Hart on May 14, 2012 at 5:49:17 PM EDT Tagged: Events, London, England
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

New Tour of Downton Abbey Filming Locations in England

Can't wait until September when season three of Downton Abbey arrives on your telly? Take a 7-day tour of the picturesque and historic filming locations throughout England.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on May 09, 2012 at 6:01:25 PM EDT Tagged: England, London, Oxford, Downton Abbey
Deals & Discoveries, Hotels

Save Big at Design Hotels this Summer

Design Hotels is a well curated collection of chic hotels, known for their exceptional design —and they're offering fabulous summer specials to get you on the go for less this summer.

Posted by Stephanie Johnnidis on May 06, 2012 at 11:33:43 AM EDT Tagged: Hotels, Deals, France, Laos, England, London
Hotels

Hotel Trend: Luxury-Car Perks for Guests

We're intrigued by a hyper-luxe hotel perk gaining traction around the world—they hand you the keys to a luxury car armed with a custom itinerary for the day.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on May 01, 2012 at 3:26:17 PM EDT Tagged: Hotels, Scottsdale, Los Angeles, England, Countryside, Car Travel
News, Cruises

Australian Billionaire to Launch Titanic II

Titanic's 100th anniversary created tons of buzz this year. But not even a 3D rerelease can compare to one Australian billionaire's plan to build a modern replica of the doomed ship to sail the same course.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 30, 2012 at 2:34:48 PM EDT Tagged: Titanic, Cruise Lines, England, New York, History
Hotels, Trip Ideas & Itineraries

5 Alternative Stays for the London Olympics

London hotel stays are will be even pricier than they usually are during the summer's Olympics. So spring for one of these great alternatives, like luxury serviced apartments and home swaps, instead.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 27, 2012 at 1:19:27 PM EDT Tagged: Olympics, London, England, Hotels
Hotels, Deals & Discoveries

Introducing the Pop-Up Hotel

The "pop-up" phenomenon is finally catching on in the hotel sphere. A new breed of pop-up hotels offers unique, limited-duration lodging experiences to travelers, with runs typically lasting only a few months at a time. Pop into these four uniquely beautiful pop-up properties, set in inspiring locales worthy of dedicated trips, before they disappear.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 13, 2012 at 10:41:43 AM EDT Tagged: Hotels, Design, England, London, Greece, Green Travel, Tulum
Best of the Best

Exceptional Amenity Kits from First-Class Flights

It might not be the top reason to splurge on a first-class plane ticket, but scoring one of the luxury amenity kits that get handed out in that exclusive cabin is certainly a perk. Here's a rundown on four of the best airline kits, brimming with enough indulgent goodies to make even an extra-long flight extremely comfortable.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 12, 2012 at 11:01:42 AM EDT Tagged: France, England, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Airlines
Practical Travel Tips

Celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at the National Portrait Gallery in London

Celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee with a special exhibit at the National Portrait Gallery in London.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 12, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: London, England, Museums