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Taste some of the nation's best wineries at the Nantucket Wine Festival in May

The Nantucket Wine Festival returns May 16–20, 2012 with over 200 wineries from around the country pouring their finest vintages.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 27, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Wine, Winery, Nantucket, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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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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Revere Hotel Opens in Boston

With a nod to Boston's historic past, The Revere Hotel Boston Common will open on Wednesday, marking the 237th anniversary of Paul Revere's legendary ride.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on April 17, 2012 at 4:02:35 PM EDT Tagged: Boston, Massachusetts, Hotels, History, Events
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10 Best Spa Trips for 2012

Emerge from the long winter with a wellness-inspired pick-me-up—set out for a rejuvenating getaway with one of these 10 best spa trips around the globe. From mountain escapes in the forests of New Hampshire and New York to traditional Thai massages in exotic Bangkok to a Great Barrier Reef-neighboring oasis Down Under (and beyond), our list of top spa trips offers a variety of tempting destinations wide and far that are primed for some well-deserved R & R.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 27, 2012 at 2:15:35 PM EST Tagged: New Hampshire, Bangkok, Thailand, Texas, Palm Springs, California, Florence, Italy, Massachusetts, Australia, Tuscany, New York, Spa
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Deal Celebrates First Ever Direct Flights from Boston to Asia

Japanese travel agency KIE/Kintetsu International, in partnership with Japan Airlines, is now offering travelers a multi-day package that includes the first ever non-stop flights from Boston to Tokyo.

Posted by Kimberly Jaso on February 15, 2012 at 5:53:24 PM EST Tagged: Tokyo, Boston, Japan, Massachusetts, Airports, Air Travel, Savings
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North America's 5 Greenest Hotels

It’s one thing for a hotel to tout "green" initiatives that smack of sustainability; it’s another thing for properties to actually practice what they preach. We’ve investigated a number of self-proclaimed leaders in the eco-consciousness branch of North America's hotel business. Here are our top picks that leave the others green with envy.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 15, 2012 at 5:44:17 PM EST Tagged: Hotels, Green Travel, Wilmington, North Carolina, Yountville, California, Boston, Massachusetts, Las Vegas, Nevada, Toronto, Canada
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Best Spa Weekend Escapes

Sometimes, a girl just needs to get away for the weekend for a little relaxation and rejuvenation. At these luxury hotels, ladies can pamper themselves while indulging in the finest spa treatments. Just make sure you don’t enjoy yourself so much that you miss work on Monday!

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 14, 2012 at 4:08:00 PM EST Tagged: Spa, Spa and Beauty, Women, Health, Palm Beach, Florida, Finger Lakes, New York, Oregon, Boston, Massachusetts, Cancun, Vail, Colorado, Mexico, California
Hotels

Best Hotel Ice Skating Rinks

Hotels and resorts often transform into winter wonderlands to attract guests during the chilly season, but because decorations in the lobby only go so far, many properties have hopped on the pop-up ice skating rink trend. Whether staying at swanky urban spot in New York, or a mountain getaway in Vail, we've rounded up our favorites from around the world.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 03, 2012 at 4:14:20 PM EST Tagged: Hotels, Massachusetts, Boston, New York City, Colorado, Switzerland
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America's 10 Best Food Finds from Serious Eats

When we found out that Serious Eats, our favorite foodie blog, was publishing a book on the best eats in America, we got an exclusive list of the most travel-worthy, must-try dishes in the country.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on October 31, 2011 at 6:30:00 PM EDT Tagged: Washington, Seattle, Oregon, Portland, Arizona, Phoenix, Massachusetts, Boston, California, Louisiana, New Orleans, Hawaii, Honolulu, Wisconsin, Chicago
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Find top spots to refuel in Boston's Museum of Science

After touring the Museum of Science in Boston, take the family to one of the six eateries in the Riverview Cafe located in the Red Wing on the first level.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on October 01, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: New England, Massachusetts, Boston