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2014 Winter Olympics Tickets Go on Sale Monday

Feeling that Olympics fever? Well then you're in luck—individual tickets for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, go on sale Monday, February 11.

Posted by Elizabeth Lynch on February 10, 2013 at 10:25:14 AM EST in News Tagged: News,
What to Wear: London Olympics

The Olympics are nearly upon us, meaning all eyes will be on London. To criss-cross the city in style from day to night (or pay homage to all-things-British stateside), take these essential style cues.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on July 13, 2012 at 11:11:32 AM EDT in Travel Tips, Style Tagged: Clothing, London, Packing
3 Summer Olympics-Themed Getaways

Just because you're not on the road to London right now doesn't mean you've got to sit on the couch watching the games. Get inspired and take one of these Olympics-inspired getaways.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on June 29, 2012 at 10:20:20 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: Whistler, Rome
Londoners' Top Getaways for Escaping the Olympics Crowds

What with Tube, street, and sidewalk traffic guaranteed in London for the coming weeks, smart locals are getting out of town. Avoiding airports, they're taking cars, trains, and ferries to these choice spots.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on June 27, 2012 at 1:45:05 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Travel Tips, Events Tagged: London, England
Skip the Olympics: What (Else) to Do in London

You may think that braving Heathrow this summer is only worth it if you've got a ticket to the Olympics. But we rounded up 10 other reasons to hit London that have nothing to do with gold medals or speed-walking.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on June 18, 2012 at 6:31:16 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: London, England, Restaurants
Today's Top Headlines: May 21, 2012

From the Olympic torch's international flight to Miami's self-billed gay resort's trip up to Manhattan and the Costa Concordia's final pull out of the water, we're reading about it all.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 21, 2012 at 11:59:06 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: News, London, Cruise Lines, Hotels, New York City
Today's Top Headlines: May 10, 2012

From following the Olympic torch straight to the July 27th opening ceremony to avoiding Canadian airport scanners, and everything in between, here's what we're reading now.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 10, 2012 at 3:11:38 PM EDT in Travel Tips, Hotels Tagged: News, Hotels, Airports, Japan, London, Airlines, Theme Parks, Air Travel
5 Alternative Stays for the London Olympics

London hotel stays are will be even pricier than they usually are during the summer's Olympics. So spring for one of these great alternatives, like luxury serviced apartments and home swaps, instead.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 27, 2012 at 1:19:27 PM EDT in Hotels, Trip Ideas Tagged: London, England
London Travel Tips for the Olympics & Queen's Diamond Jubilee

With London revving up to host the 2012 Olympic Games, following closely on the heels of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, travel demand for the UK capital is hotter than ever. We've rounded up expert tips for some gold medal-worthy advice on planning your trip to London ahead of the year's main events.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 07, 2012 at 11:17:42 AM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: England, London,
Don't forget to check the tube's schedule on weekends in London

Service on many tube lines in London will be disrupted—especially on weekends—as widespread improvements program continues before the 2012 Olympics. Check the tube's web site for up-to-date information.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on January 22, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips, Travel Tips Tagged: London, England, Transportation, Budget Travel