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Perfect Savannah Bike Tour

To really see Savannah, hop off the back of the trolley and rent a bike instead. The city is endlessly charming and bike-friendly, and on two wheels you can see historic squares and hidden side streets up close.

Posted by Jessica Colley on May 17, 2012 at 12:03:55 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Trip Ideas Tagged: Georgia
Spring Gardens Bloom at Southern Resorts

Springtime is the best time at many Southern inns, bed-and-breakfasts, and hotels. This is when flowers are at their peak, and the methodical work of landscapers is thrust into the spotlight. Here are five Southern resorts where the blooms are at their best.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on April 17, 2012 at 11:30:33 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Hotels Tagged: Resorts, Virginia, Alabama, Tennessee
Civil War Sesquicentennial Travel: A Timeline of Significant Sites

From the first shots fired on Fort Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox Court House, the Civil War Sesquicentennial will commemorate this tumultuous period in U.S. history. Many of the famous battlefields and historic sites are preserved for today's visitors.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 08, 2011 at 12:26:17 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: History, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Atlanta,
3 Last Minute Martin Luther King Weekend Ideas

Do you have a dream? In the spirit of Dr. King, here are three inspiring ways to spend your long weekend. January 17 is a national day of service, and marks the 25th anniversary of the federal holiday.

Posted by Cate Starmer on January 11, 2011 at 4:58:49 PM EST in Events Tagged: Philadelphia,
Haunted Spots for Halloween

A sudden hair-raising chill. Mysteriously creaking stairs. Translucent apparitions. Experience these and other signs of paranormal activity at some of America's most haunted spots. The homes, jails, and towns listed here can add some spookiness to your vacation or amp up the fright factor on Halloween.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on October 27, 2010 at 9:00:24 PM EDT in Trip Ideas
The 7 Best Family Beaches in the East

The long Memorial Day weekend has just come and gone, and you're ready to look ahead to your next trip. This time you're going huge: you'll spend a week on the beach, perhaps in a rented cabin, and you're inviting a ton of family and friends. Sounds perfect, right? Well it could be—as long as you can a place that's family-friendly, safe for the kids, and enjoyable for the adults as well. Here are our top suggestions.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 28, 2009 at 2:42:53 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Escapes, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts