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5 Best West Coast Road Trips

We love the West Coast in the summertime—it's balmy and breezy from Mexico to Alaska. So whether you've got a week off or just need a weekend away, we've assembled a hit list of coastal road trips.

Posted by Trish Friesen on July 18, 2013 at 11:38:11 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Road Trips, Car Travel, California, Alaska, Mexico, San Diego, San Francisco, Joshua Tree National Park
5 New James Beard Award Winners to Try

The James Beard award winners were just announced this week, so the race is on to try and get a table at the medal-bearing restaurants across the country. Start with these five top picks.

Posted by Kathleen Squires on May 09, 2013 at 4:20:03 PM EDT in Restaurants Tagged: Restaurants, San Francisco, New York City, Tennessee
Insider's Guide to Portland, Oregon

Even before you get to Portland, there are a few things you know you'll find—great food and drink and cool, design-y shops. Here are the best of those and more from local and renowned chef Jenn Louis.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on March 21, 2013 at 2:59:25 PM EDT in Restaurants, Trip Ideas Tagged: Oregon, Restaurants
6 Top US Destinations for 2013

You want to be the one who knows the Next Big Trip, don't you? Stay on top of travel trends with our recommendations for top US destinations this year.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on February 01, 2013 at 11:20:10 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Albuquerque, Walt Disney World, Gettysburg, New Orleans, Brooklyn
Fodor's Travel Tastemaker: Ace Hotel's Alex Calderwood

Our latest Fodor's Travel Tastemaker comes to us courtesy of Ace Hotels. Alex Calderwood defines the hip boutique hotel experience in cities across the country and he has a lot to teach us on the art of cool.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on January 02, 2013 at 3:00:01 PM EST in Hotels Tagged: Hotels, New York City, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Seattle
Where to Drink Beer in Oregon

To say Oregon has a lot of breweries would be a huge understatement. Portland alone has more than 50—here are the best beer stops in the state, and what to taste when you get there.

Posted by Kathleen Squires on November 02, 2012 at 11:36:59 AM EDT in Wine & Cocktails, Trip Ideas Tagged: Beer, Oregon
10 Ways to Savor Seattle and Portland

Seattle and Portland are well known for a farm-to-table, hyper-local philosophy that permeates everything from food and wine to art. Here are the top ten places to savor it all.

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on October 26, 2012 at 12:08:11 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Restaurants Tagged: Seattle, Food, Food and Wine, Wine
Just Back From: Feast Portland

Is it just us, or is it weird that this is only the first annual Bon Appetit-sponsored food festival in Portland? The city is obsessed with cocktails, coffee, and cuisine—it just fits! (And was super fun.)

Posted by Trish Friesen on September 27, 2012 at 10:46:55 AM EDT in Wine & Cocktails, Events Tagged: Food, Festivals, Events, Food and Wine
Father's Day 2012: Experiences to Gift Dad This Year

Dad loves tools. And ties. But you got him those last year. Get him something he'll love doing this year, whether it's an obstacle course, brewery tour, butchery lesson, or secret spa treatment.

Posted by Adam Erace on June 11, 2012 at 12:09:37 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Hotels Tagged: Events, Costa Rica, Adventure Travel, New York City, Beer
What to Wear: Long Weekend in the Pacific Northwest

Whether you go for the hiking and stay for the food, or vice versa, the Pacific Northwest offers something for everyone. Here's how to stay stylish no matter what the terrain (or forecast).

Posted by Bee Shapiro on June 11, 2012 at 10:29:29 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Travel Tips, Style Tagged: Clothing, Fashion, Packing, Seattle,