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5 Reasons to Spend an Extra Day in Athens

Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking it to the islands. We say: Stick around. Athens has great local flavor and tons to explore.

Posted by Jessica Colley on August 01, 2013 at 11:32:12 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Athens, Greece, Restaurants
Aman Resorts Opens Hotel in Venice, Italy

When an Aman Resort opens, we come running. And their new property along the Venice Canals is no different—oppulent designs and high-end amenities mix in a prime San Polo location.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on August 01, 2013 at 8:54:22 AM EDT in News, Hotels Tagged: Venice, Italy
Southern California's Hottest Hotel Openings

From rock-star suites to hotels housed in storied movie studios, Southern California has a new crop of stays that cater to a star-studded lifestyle from Palm Springs to Santa Monica.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 30, 2013 at 1:52:22 PM EDT in Hotels, News Tagged: News,
Stunning SoCo Hotel Opens in Barbados

The rooms at the new Soco Hotel in Barbados are like extensions of the white sand and bright blue seas. The hotel beckons with a "less is more" ethos, luxe amenities, and vibrant dining.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 29, 2013 at 4:20:45 PM EDT in Hotels, News Tagged: News,
How to Rediscover the Jersey Shore This Summer

Between MTV and Mother Nature, the Jersey Shore hasn't had an easy time of it. This summer, however, the Shore is bouncing back, and not just on the dance floor.

Posted by Chadner Navarro on July 29, 2013 at 11:30:21 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: New Jersey, Beaches, Nightlife, Restaurants, Shopping
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, Vacation Tips, Australia, England, Oregon, Wine, Hawaii
Fodor's Travel Tastemaker: Fashion Industry Vet Kym Canter

A browse in Kym Canter's closet is like traveling the world. This fashionista and Creative Director of L-atitude.com considers traipsing through the world's style capitals a job requirement. We got the low-down on her apparel adventures—and some major sartorial wanderlust.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 24, 2013 at 1:54:14 PM EDT in Style, Hotels Tagged: Travel Tastemakers, Restaurants
Cool Commons Hotel Opens in Minneapolis

For all the interesting, artsy goings-on in the Twin Cities, there's a surprising lack of independently-owned boutique hotels. Until now, with the recent opening of the chic, new Commons Hotel.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on July 24, 2013 at 8:57:30 AM EDT in News, Hotels Tagged: Minnesota, Minneapolis,
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: News, Hawaii
7 Honeymoon Planning Tips from the Experts

A honeymoon should be a totally fun and relaxing post-nuptials escape. So to help make the planning just as laissez-faire, we turned to some true high-end romance experts for their top tips.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on July 19, 2013 at 11:30:15 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Honeymoon, Romance,