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Retro San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge's 75h Anniversary

From fireworks displays to foodie tours, there are endless ways to celebrate the Golden Gate Bridge's 75th Anniversary throughout the year in San Francisco. Here are our top picks.

Posted by Maria Hart on May 25, 2012 at 2:48:32 PM EDT Tagged: Events, San Francisco, Hotels, Restaurants, Wine, Shopping
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, Last Minute Travel

Celebrating the Golden Gate Bridge's 75th Anniversary in San Francisco

As the world’s most famous bridge approaches its 75th anniversary, a dizzying array of bridge-themed events and activities will continue throughout the year to help commemorate the milestone.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 21, 2012 at 12:15:40 PM EDT Tagged: San Francisco, Events
News

Abu Dhabi Tourism Opens Interactive Pop-Up Shop in NYC

Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has emerged as a destination for stylish travelers. And they've opened an interactive pop-up shop in Times Square to show just how cool it is.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on May 18, 2012 at 1:17:10 PM EDT Tagged: News, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Events
Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Hotels, Best of the Best

Vegas Uncork'd: A Celeb-Chef Studded Festival for Foodies

Thousands of foodies, celeb-chefs, top sommeliers, and food experts from Bon Appetit were all in Vegas last weekend and you weren't there. Don't worry, Vegas Uncork'd is coming back next year.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 16, 2012 at 3:19:34 PM EDT Tagged: Events, Festivals, food trucks, Food and Wine, Las Vegas
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
News

Top Chef Comes to New York, Win a Ticket to Judge for Yourself

Top Chef: The Tour (yes, the tour) is in New York City this weekend. Fodor's will be there to not only give away cool prizes, but we'll be judging a Quickfire! Don't worry, we'll be tough as nails.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 14, 2012 at 4:15:23 PM EDT Tagged: News, Top Chef, Events, New York City
Deals & Discoveries, Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Tour Churchill Downs VIP-Style During the Derby

Churchill Downs, historic host track of the Kentucky Derby, is offering lots of new ways to soak up the thrill of sports' greatest two minutes this year.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on May 03, 2012 at 5:36:54 PM EDT Tagged: Kentucky, Events, Museums
News, Restaurants

Feast on Bold Delicacies to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Cinco de Mayo, Dos Equis is testing the limits of your appetite and your will with the 10-day, multi-city Feast of the Brave taco truck competition.

Posted by Kimberly Jaso on May 01, 2012 at 5:06:40 PM EDT Tagged: Holidays, Events, Los Angeles, Houston, Miami, Chicago, Dallas--Fort Worth, Austin
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