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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
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An Insider's Guide to New Orleans Jazz Fest

The city may be famous for Mardi Gras, but it's Jazz Fest that really trumpets The Big Easy's musical heritage. So head south from April 27 through May 6 for the true sounds, and tastes, of New Orleans.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 25, 2012 at 12:56:21 PM EDT Tagged: New Orleans, Louisiana, Festivals, Jazz
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Five Must-Go Classical and Jazz Music Festivals this Summer

Get those picnic baskets and bottles of wine out. It's time to hit the great outdoors for the annual bevy of summer music festivals that take the country by storm, from Tanglewood to the Hollywood Bowl.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 24, 2012 at 2:08:46 PM EDT Tagged: Houston, Texas, New York City, New York, Massachusetts, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Festivals, Entertainment
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Best New England Food Festivals

New England hosts a cornucopia of food festivals throughout summer and fall that pay tribute to local food and cuisine, from blueberries to lobster, and cheese to chowder. We've rounded up five of the most delicious celebrations honoring regional culinary delights, for an unforgettable taste of New England.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 24, 2012 at 1:49:32 PM EDT Tagged: Boston, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Food and Wine, Festivals
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Spring Festivals and Deals

Make the most of spring and get away to enjoy the season’s best fêtes and festivals. Herewith three not-to-miss spring celebrations, along with a few hotel deals to help you on your way.

Posted by Stephanie Johnnidis on March 21, 2012 at 9:34:35 AM EDT Tagged: Spring, Festivals, Washington DC, San Diego, New Orleans
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Best Museums to View Gustav Klimt’s Paintings

Vienna has declared 2012 the year of Gustav Klimt, making it one of the best times ever to view the work of this celebrated Austrian painter, whose arresting portraits and lush landscapes are on public view from New York to Vienna.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on March 12, 2012 at 12:12:23 PM EDT Tagged: Vienna, New York City, Austria, Art, Museums, Festivals
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Best Stateside St. Patrick's Day Events

Cities countrywide are flaunting their Gaelic glory in the form of parades, parties, and pub crawls in the coming week. From the longest-running Patty’s parade in Boston to a New Orleans-style celebration and more, here are the top 5 places to shamrock it out stateside this year.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on March 07, 2012 at 2:53:02 PM EST Tagged: Boston, New York, Chicago, New Orleans, Seattle, Festivals, Events
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5 Cherry Blossom Festival Hotel Packages in Washington, DC

March 20 marks the first day of spring and the start of one of Washington, DC's largest and most anticipated seasonal celebrations—the Annual Cherry Blossom Festival. Enjoy these cherry-picked package deals from some of the area's top hotels.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on March 06, 2012 at 12:00:01 PM EST Tagged: Hotels, Washington DC, Spring, Festivals, Deals
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Top 10 Places to Travel this Spring

From chic new hotels to can't-miss art events, the season's top destinations are blossoming with fresh experiences. Whether you'd like to revel in the music at Prague's spring music festival, taste wines near the vines in Paso Robles, or mingle with Tuscan locals before the summer crowds arrive, these trips are sure to brighten your season.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 14, 2012 at 2:00:46 PM EST Tagged: New York, New York City, Italy, Tuscany, Florence, Siena, Florida, Miami, California, Winery, Spain, Festivals, Prague, Czech Republic, Australia, Sydney, Art, Outdoor Markets, Colorado, Hiking Walking, St Lucia, Caribbean, Texas, Denver
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Tour Toronto like a TIFF Star (on a Fan's Budget)

September 8th kicks off the red carpet parade otherwise known as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). A-listers hit the city's most elegant hotels, restaurants, bars, and boutiques, but a taste of the high life in Toronto is surprisingly easy to afford.

Posted by Maria Hart on September 01, 2011 at 12:58:31 PM EDT Tagged: Toronto, Festivals