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Heineken Asks Travelers to Risk a Random Trip with "Departure Roulette"

In a new marketing stunt, Heineken asked random travelers at JFK to "drop everything" and fly to a random, exotic location on the spot, assigned by a "departure roulette" board. What would you do?

Posted by Maggie Gorman on July 19, 2013 at 8:56:40 AM EDT in News Tagged: News, Air Travel, Beer, Thailand
Sailing the Mekong River with AmaWaterways

River cruises can offer a whole new way to see an exotic locale. Take a trip down the Mekong River with AmaWaterways for an immersive and luxurious experience.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 05, 2013 at 12:08:29 PM EST in Cruises Tagged: River Cruise Ships, Cruises, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand,
Save Big at Design Hotels this Summer

Design Hotels is a well curated collection of chic hotels, known for their exceptional design —and they're offering fabulous summer specials to get you on the go for less this summer.

Posted by Stephanie Johnnidis on May 06, 2012 at 11:33:43 AM EDT in Deals, Hotels Tagged: Hotels, Deals, France, England
Luxury Southeast Asia Escapes

Southeast Asia is the new destination du jour for luxury-minded travelers who appreciate great value. Discerning travelers delight in Southeast Asia, where reasonably priced five-star hotels abound and indulgence is newly defined. With so many options, it can be a difficult task to choose the resorts truly worthy of your vacation dollars. Happily, we've narrowed down the dizzying array of choices for you: Indulge in the opulence of one of our five favorite extravagant escapes in Southeast Asia.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on March 21, 2012 at 10:25:04 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Trip Ideas, Hotels Tagged: Asia, Thailand, Vietnam, Bangkok, Hotels, Beaches
Show respect in Laos by following local greeting customs

Laotians traditionally greet others by pressing their palms together in a sort of prayer gesture known as a nop; it is also acceptable for men to shake hands. If you attempt a nop, remember that it’s basically reserved for social greetings; don’t greet a hotel or restaurant employee this way.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on June 20, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Asia