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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, Skiing, British Columbia, Canada, Texas, Hawaii, Big Island, Belize, Yellowstone National Park, Costa Rica
4 Perfect Southern Summer Itineraries

The US South has a bit of everything. It is a culinary mecca, has stunning scenery, and boasts charming, historic towns to spare. Here are four itineraries for a summertime trip down to Dixie.

Posted by Shayla Martin on May 16, 2013 at 1:51:10 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Louisiana, South Carolina, Family Travel, Food, Adventure Travel
American Wines from Unexpected Places

No disrespect to the wondrous destination that is California wine country, but we think it's high time to shed light on the rest of the country's wine regions, from Arizona to, yes, even Kentucky.

Posted by Kristan Schiller on March 08, 2013 at 5:02:16 PM EST in Wine & Cocktails, Trip Ideas Tagged: Wine, Winery, Arizona, Texas, Kentucky
Summer Vacation Rental Checklist

What's the best way to beat winter blues? Getting the rental process started for this summer's dream beach vacation. In just a few months, you'll be asking, "Why don't we live here all year long?"

Posted by Elizabeth Lynch on February 24, 2013 at 10:44:10 AM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: Summer, Home Rentals, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, Hamptons,
5 Reasons to Visit Asheville Now

It is home to the Biltmore Estate, is cradled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and is known for stellar microbreweries—so why haven't made your way to the relaxed-meets-cool city of Asheville yet?

Posted by Jimmy Im on January 22, 2013 at 4:59:00 PM EST in Trip Ideas
Where to Spend Thanksgiving This Year

You head home for Thanksgiving every year—why not get the family together somewhere new? From beachy Kiawah Island to colonial Mystic, these escapes might just inspire new family traditions.

Posted by Adam Erace on October 01, 2012 at 2:29:35 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Events, Family Travel, Fall, California, New York City, South Carolina, Connecticut
Best Lighthouses to See This Fall

There's something romantic about lighthouses, isn't there? Now's the time of year to voyage to some of the country's most beautiful, from California to Alabama, illuminated by the colors of fall.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on September 18, 2012 at 1:27:25 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Lighthouses, Fall, Michigan, Minnesota, California, Oregon, New York,
Great Fall Foliage Trips Across the Country

It's hard not to dread summer's end. That is, until you remember the technicolor season ahead. Trips like these—from California to Montana—fill the fall with fallen leaves and heaps of fun.

Posted by Jordan Simon on August 27, 2012 at 6:26:42 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Fall, Foliage, California, Colorado, Virginia, New York, Montana, Vermont, Michigan
Not Your Average Road Trip: 4 Scenic Motorcycle Trips

We've all road tripped in four-wheeled vehicles, but what about hitting Route 66 on two wheels? Motorcycle trips are where road trips meet adventure, and these four destinations are great starting points.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on August 03, 2012 at 10:19:41 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged: Motorcycle, Road Trips, California, Arizona, Aruba, Virginia
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, Cuba, Czech Republic, Ireland, Amsterdam, Israel