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4 US Road Trips to Take Before You Die

Road trips are a favorite summer pastime and there are endless drives to take in the US. But there are a few that are truly iconic, passing stunning scenes and charming towns. Here are the 4 you just can't miss.

Posted by Jimmy Im on July 31, 2013 at 1:56:22 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Road Trips, Car Travel, United States, California, Arizona, Virginia,
9 Things to Do With Kids on Maui

For when the kids get bored of building sandcastles while the parents hang out at the tiki bar, here are nine activities and destinations guaranteed to entertain the youngsters and the young-at-hearts alike.

Posted by Leslie Lang on July 29, 2013 at 8:57:00 AM EDT in Family, Trip Ideas Tagged: Maui, Kids, Vacation Tips
10 Great Vacations for Nature Lovers

Do you dream about going snout-to-snout with a bear, or at least observing a bear from a safe and responsible distance? These 10 trips come with bears, rays, bison, and more!

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on July 26, 2013 at 11:30:10 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Outdoors, Hiking, Alaska, Denali National Park, Florida, Snorkeling, North Carolina, Skiing, British Columbia, Canada, Texas, Big Island, Belize, Yellowstone National Park, Costa Rica
7 Top Farm Stays Around the World

Craving an escape from your multitasking, tech-filled days? We recommend a farm stay, where the tactile pleasures of feeding animals, picking blackberries, and wading in a stream can be more restorative than a day at the spa. These 7 properties give you a taste of the simple life—if only for a week.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on July 25, 2013 at 12:56:24 PM EDT in Hotels, Trip Ideas, Travel Tips, Outdoors Tagged: Farms, Hotels, Vacation Tips, Australia, England, Oregon, Wine,
Where to Eat in Honolulu Now

Honolulu's food and drink scene is having a major renaissance right now. So we turned to author Kristiana Kahakauwila for her insider tips on where to eat, drink, and get a taste of old Hawaii.

Posted by Kristiana Kahakauwila on July 23, 2013 at 11:33:43 AM EDT in Restaurants Tagged: Honolulu, Restaurants
Hawaii's Oldest Hotel, Volcano House, Reopens

Make yourself at home among the volcanoes with the reopening of Hawaii's oldest property, (they started taking guests in 1846). There's nothing dated about these new retro-chic renovations, though.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 22, 2013 at 11:33:49 AM EDT in Hotels, News Tagged: Hotels, News,
Hikes, Hollywood, and Hawaii: Week In Review

This week we spanned the map of summer getaways, but we couldn't let you go without prepping you with insider tips on vacation rentals, cool airline amenities, and off-the-beaten-path spots.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on June 29, 2013 at 12:58:27 PM EDT in New at Fodor's Tagged: news, Week in Review, Fodor's, Hiking, Los Angeles
5 Reasons to Go to Lanai, Hawaii

Hawaii's sixth largest island, Lanai, is one of its least visited because there's just not much to do. But change and development are on the horizon, so head there now to discover its natural beauty sans crowds.

Posted by Jimmy Im on June 26, 2013 at 12:00:41 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged:
7 Best Hikes in the US

From coast to coast, our country has endless hiking trails through varied and wildly beautiful landscapes. From oceanfront to mountainside and from moderate to advanced, here are 7 top trails.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on June 24, 2013 at 4:43:16 PM EDT in Outdoors, Trip Ideas Tagged: Hiking, Hiking Walking, California, Colorado, Vermont, Tennessee, Utah
Frequent Flyer Secrets: How to Fly to Hawaii for Free

Booking a free flight with miles gets you bragging rights. Make that a free flight to Hawaii and you've got unbridled joy. Our resident frequent flyer expert breaks down her most hard-won tips.

Posted by Andrea M. Rotondo on June 12, 2013 at 8:58:00 AM EDT in Airlines, Rewards Programs Tagged: Tips, Air Travel, Airlines,