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Luxury for Less: 5 Tips for Planning Spa Vacations on a Budget

September 08, 2009
Posted in Practical Travel Tips, Featured

If you're like most people, you probably consider spa vacations a luxury. In this economy, you may have even taken that monthly mani/pedi out of your budget. But is it really wise to skip the spa when you're busier, more sleep deprived, and more stressed out than ever? Here are some ways you can make visiting a spa less of a luxury and more of an essential.... (More)

Paris, London, Rome: 15 Quality Souvenirs to Remember Your Trip By

September 03, 2009 | Fodor's Editors
Posted in Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Featured

Most major tourist destinations are teeming with gift shops full of cheap souvenirs. Unfortunately, these items don't usually succeed at capturing the essence of a destination for you. On the lookout for a meaningful souvenir? Try pairing your purchase with a unique experience that you're bound to remember long after your trip ends. For starters, here are some suggestions for fun and interesting experiences and souvenirs to be had in three of Europe's most visited capitals: Paris, London, and Rome.... (More)

10 Dreamy Caribbean Private Islands and Remote Resorts

August 19, 2009 | Fodor's Editors
Posted in Best of the Best, Featured

Looking for a beach all to yourself? Here's where to find solitude, comfort, and a little of that indescribable Caribbean magic.... (More)

African Safari: The 7 Best Luxury Lodge Experiences for Your Money

July 21, 2009 | Fodor's Editors
Posted in Best of the Best, Featured

So you want to see Africa's legendary wildlife but don't want to rough it? No problem. Our favorite lodges will tempt you to defect from the real world forever to live like kings and queens.... (More)

New Mexico's Best Hiking Trails

May 26, 2009 | Fodor's Editors
Posted in Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Featured

At just about every turn in the Land of Enchantment, whether you're high in the mountains or low in a dramatic river canyon, hiking opportunities abound. Six national forests cover many thousands of acres around New Mexico, as do 34 state parks and a number of other national and state monuments and recreation areas. The ski areas make for great mountaineering during the warmer months, and the state's many Native American ruins are also laced with trails.... (More)