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Travel Trend: Seeing a City from the Roof

Why not take that classic walking city tour to new heights with this new trend of rooftop tours? From Stockholm to Quito, Ecuador, we've found tours that let you see things from a new perspective.

Posted by Erin Gifford on February 20, 2013 at 8:55:06 AM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Trends, Stockholm,
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, Olympics
9 Most-Anticipated Hotel Openings in 2013

From Arkansas to Nicaragua, we've got our ear to the ground when it comes to the hottest new hotels. So with a new year ahead, we're sharing which soon-to-open properties we are most excited for.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on January 22, 2013 at 3:13:17 PM EST in Hotels Tagged: Hotels, England, Indonesia, California, Florida, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Arkansas
Russian River Sailing: Viking's "Waterways of the Czars"

Colorful cathedrals, opulent palaces, and Hermitage masterpieces are standard fare on a Russian holiday, but sailing Russia's rivers offers another side to the world's largest country.

Posted by Elissa Richard on November 28, 2012 at 2:44:09 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: River Cruise Ships, Cruises
Hit the High Seas on Hapag-Lloyd's Europa

This might just be the best cruise ship you've never heard of. We're just back from cruising with Hapag-Lloyd in Germany, and points beyond, and we're practically in withdrawals.

Posted by Elissa Richard on September 24, 2012 at 10:26:26 AM EDT in Cruises Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Germany, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Sweden, Poland
Two Cruise Ships Debut Exotic Russian Itineraries

While Russian river cruising is proving more popular than ever before, adventurous cruisers craving exploration beyond the well-traveled Moscow–St. Petersburg route, can look to a duo of new itineraries set to debut in far-flung corners of the country's vast expanses.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 18, 2012 at 10:09:54 AM EST in News, Cruises Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, MS Hanseatic
Viking Invasion: River Cruise Leader Makes Waves in 2012

The world's premier river cruise company, Viking River Cruises, is poised to invoke its inner Viking as it commemorates the line's 15th anniversary year with an aggressive expansion campaign. Not only will they be launching six new ships on European rivers by August, but they're completely revamping their Russian vessels, to boot.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 12, 2012 at 11:00:00 AM EST in Cruises, News Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Europe, Viking River Cruises, Viking Longships, Viking Freya, Viking Idun, Viking Njord, Viking Odin, Viking Embla, Viking Aegir, Viking Rurik, Viking Helgi, Viking Ingvar, Viking Truvor, Disney Dream
Moscow's First InterContinental Opens; Hotel Indigo Planned for St. Petersburg

The InterContinental Hotels Group is zeroing in on the Russian market, debuting two properties within two years—with a new property in Moscow opening earlier this week and another planned for St. Petersburg in 2012.

Posted by Rachel Klein on December 08, 2011 at 9:44:51 AM EST in Trip Ideas
Shop like a local: learn how to buy quality Russian vodka

There are hundreds of brands of vodka in Russia. Some are rough and best left alone; two of the best are Flagman and Russky Standart. Alcohol counterfeiting, which can lead to alcohol poisoning, is a problem, so try to purchase vodka from a reputable-looking store or, if buying from a kiosk, check to see that the seal has not been broken.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 27, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Europe,
Know your footwear fundamentals in Russia

Shoes are particularly important in Russia and must be kept clean, even when the weather conditions make this difficult. In some museums, galleries, and palaces, such as the Tretyakov Gallery, you may be asked to put on plastic booties similar to the kind surgeons wear over your shoes before entering the gallery.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 01, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Europe