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Road Trip of a Lifetime: South Africa's Garden Route

Beyond Cape Town, Kruger, and Franschhoek lies the Garden Route. Lush landscapes, gorgeous animals, and lazy sundowners await you on this once-in-a-lifetime road trip in South Africa.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on July 03, 2012 at 12:15:18 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: South Africa, Car Travel, Car Rental
Your Most Transformative Travel Experiences

We recently asked you, dear readers, about your most unforgettable travel experiences. And boy did you deliver—here are some of the most life-changing stories you told us.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 29, 2012 at 3:27:07 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: India, North Carolina, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ireland, Amsterdam, Israel
The Insider's Guide to California Wine Country

We've sniffed, sipped, and spit; we've tasted; and we've slept it off. Without further ado, the ultimate insider's guide to wine country, from Napa to Calistoga and what lies between.

Posted by Adam Erace on May 11, 2012 at 1:17:13 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Wine & Cocktails, Restaurants, Hotels Tagged: California, Napa, Wine, Winery, Restaurants, Dining, Hotels
Travels in India and Beyond with Actress Penelope Wilton

Fodor's recently caught up with actress Penelope Wilton (Downton Abbey, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel) to talk about her travel passions, which range from the colorful, frenetic streets of India to the bucolic countryside of France's Auvergne.

Posted by Erica Duecy on May 10, 2012 at 3:43:29 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: India, Literary, France
Volunteer Vacations: See the World, Change the World

Vacations do the body (and soul) good, and none more so than volunteer trips. They are among the best ways to really see, and connect with, the world. So we rounded up a few choice trips to get you started.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on April 23, 2012 at 5:02:22 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Voluntourism, Children, Conservation, Eco-Travel, China, Costa Rica
A Perfect Romantic Day in Paris and Versailles from Author of Paris in Love

For romantics looking for the perfect one-day tour of Paris and neighboring Versailles, Eloisa James, author of Paris in Love: A Memoir, has whipped up a dreamy itinerary.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 05, 2012 at 3:27:29 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Romance, Paris, Versailles
Best Places in Alaska to View the Northern Lights

Unfolding on the fringes of the ring-shaped auroral oval that circles the globe's Arctic realms, the aurora borealis phenomenon—a mystical apparition of glowing bands that float and spiral overhead (really solar particles bouncing off the earth's magnetic field)—can't help but inspire the imagination of all who bear witness to its splendor. A trek into the Alaska wilderness's bone-chilling winter wonderland affords optimum viewing conditions, particularly in the state's northern reaches. We've rounded up four unique opportunities to combine northern lights viewing with an extra boost of only-in-Alaska adventure.

Posted by Elissa Richard on March 20, 2012 at 6:51:46 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Alaska, Winter Travel, Anchorage, Talkeetna, Fairbanks
Career Break 101: How to Plan for Long-term Travel

Sabbaticals offer some lucky workers opportunities for extended travel, but that’s not the only option for those in the workforce craving more time away than a simple week’s vacation allows for. A career break can also come in the form of a leave of absence or simply time between jobs. Think of it like a gap year—breaks from studying, long popular in Europe—for grown-ups. Read on for our career break 101 tutorial to help you make those long-term travel dreams a reality.

Posted by Cate Starmer on February 23, 2012 at 12:49:41 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Voluntourism
The Year's Most Unusual Cruises

With mid-cruise voyages to distant landlocked spots as well as uncommon ports of call closer to home, here are some top choices for the most unique cruising itineraries of 2012.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 23, 2012 at 2:11:32 PM EST in Cruises Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Singapore, Mumbai, China, Korea, Japan, Angkor Wat, Caribbean, Seabourn, Seabourn Legend, Crystal Cruises, Crystal Serenity, Silversea Cruises, Silver Spirit Black Sea Cruise, Star Clipper, Royal Clipper, Windstar Cruises, Wind Spirit
Dispatch from Cape Town: The Season’s Hottest Restaurants, Hotels, and Art Exhibits

It's summer in South Africa's city by the sea. Cape Town's new openings and innovative offerings rival those of the most cutting-edge Northern Hemisphere cities—but at a relative discount. Here’s the inside scoop on Cape Town’s buzziest boutique hotels, hottest restaurants, and most happening art shows this season.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 20, 2012 at 12:24:06 PM EST in Trip Ideas, Restaurants, Hotels Tagged: South Africa, Cape Town, Restaurants, Hotels, Museums, Art