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Jumeirah Opens Luxe Resort in Mallorca, Spain

Luxury hotel group Jumeirah swung open the doors this week to their plush, new Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel and Spa set in Fodor's "Top 10 Places to Travel this Spring" pick, Mallorca, Spain.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 28, 2012 at 12:30:16 PM EDT Tagged: Hotels, Spain, Europe
Practical Travel Tips

Celebrate spring in Seville at the annual April Feria

A must-see in Spain is the annual Feria, or April Fair, taking place from April 24th to the 29th in Seville.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 20, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Seville, Spain
Practical Travel Tips

Use the Paseo del Arte pass for admission to three museums in Madrid

Purchase the Paseo del Arte (Art Walk) pass for easy access to three art museums in Madrid.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 17, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Madrid, Spain, Museums, Art
Best of the Best, Trip Ideas & Itineraries

World's Best Islands for a Bohemian Escape

Being bohemian in the big city is so passé. Search out "La Vie Bohème" island-style instead, where you can skip out on urban smog in favor of sunshine, and forgo the standard island mega-resorts for artsy, rustic digs. We've rounded up seven island destinations that will have you letting loose and reconnecting with the good life in no time.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on April 11, 2012 at 5:00:31 PM EDT Tagged: Thailand, Hawaii, Kauai, Indonesia, Beaches, Bahamas, Spain, Venezuela, Philippines, South America, Asia, Caribbean
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Boost Your European Vacation in These Best-Value Destinations

With the dollar now at a multi-week high against a sinking euro, European travel is looking evermore affordable. And since Fodor's readers have just picked the best spots in Europe for Value in 2012, we’ve taken the top five choices—Spain, Austria, Ireland, Greece, and Belgium—and zeroed in on outstanding deals and attractions in each of them.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 10, 2012 at 10:30:02 AM EDT Tagged: Greece, Austria, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Value, Deals
Trip Ideas & Itineraries, News

Cannondale Introduces New Worldwide Bike Tours

Cycling enthusiasts can look to bike-maker Cannondale's newly launched bike tours for their next bike-themed vacation. The tours follow the routes of legendary pro tours in America and Europe, but combine physical exertion with plenty of sightseeing and pampered recovery time factored in.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 09, 2012 at 3:24:33 PM EDT Tagged: Italy, France, Tuscany, Spain, Colorado, Hawaii
Practical Travel Tips

Get the best seat in the house for a concert at Barcelona's Santa Maria del Mar

Be sure to check the concert schedule at the cathedral of Santa Maria del Mar in advance to reserve tickets.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 04, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Spain, Barcelona
Best of the Best

Explore Our First-Ever "Best of Europe" Results

The results of our premier "Best of Europe" survey are in, and there are plenty of surprises, along with some predictable outcomes. As we expected, Fodorites are regular European travelers whose journeys take them far beyond the usual tourist track. Read on for more survey highlights.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 21, 2012 at 3:30:53 PM EDT Tagged: Europe, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Croatia, Iceland, Family Travel, Food and Wine, Art
Practical Travel Tips

Take a secret shortcut in Mallorca

Safety first on this Spanish driving shortcut.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 20, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Spain
Practical Travel Tips

Use this tip to save in Barcelona

Before you book a hotel in Barcelona, consider apartment rentals as an alternative lodging option.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 05, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EST Tagged: Barcelona, Spain