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Top 8 Destinations in Oscar-Nominated Films

A really good film will take you places, sending you not just on an emotional or intellectual journey, but also transporting you to the film’s locale, thanks to its strong sense of place. From this year’s list of Academy Award-nominated films, travel takes a front-seat view, transporting you from the Hawaiian tropics to small-town Mississippi, and from exotic Bangkok to the old train stations of Paris and London. Read on for a roundup of some of this year's most transporting film locations.

Posted by Kristine Hansen on February 20, 2012 at 3:31:12 PM EST Tagged: Hawaii, Paris, France, Kauai, Oahu, Mississippi, Los Angeles, California, Bangkok, Thailand, London, England, Stockholm, Sweden
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Been to Paris, London, and Rome? Visit these European Cities Next

Admittedly, Europe's "Big 3" are hard to beat. But if you're looking for new experiences, our Europe-trotting Fodorites recommend where to go after you've been to Paris, London, and Rome.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 26, 2012 at 10:07:04 AM EST Tagged: Europe, Vienna, Austria, Istanbul, Turkey, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Berlin, Germany, Madrid, Spain, Stockholm, Sweden, Budapest, Hungary
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Jetting Across Europe: A Long Weekend in Stockholm

Since the film The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, set in Sweden's capital, is up for a few Golden Globes this Sunday, we thought it would be fun to call on our Stockholm correspondent for a roundup of the city's highlights. Hop aboard a flight on EasyJet or Ryanair for a mere $30 from London, or about $60 from Paris, and within a couple of hours you can tour the bohemian hood featured in the film, browse through modern, funky vintage shops, and sample cutting-edge Nordic cuisine.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 14, 2012 at 5:00:00 PM EST Tagged: Sweden
Practical Travel Tips

Europe: Know which currency you’ll be using

Denmark, Great Britain, Sweden, and Switzerland, although part of the European Union, are not part of the monetary union, and therefore each uses its local currency.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on October 28, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Sweden, Switzerland
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Scandanavia: Venture north of the Arctic Circle

Between early June and mid-July the sun doesn’t set here—a phenomenon known as the midnight sun. Some of the prettiest places to take in this phenomenon are Bodo, Narvik, and Nordkapp in Norway; or while skiing the King’s Trail in northern Sweden. Equally moving (though in a less gleeful way) is the reverse experience at the height of winter, when the Arctic goes completely dark for a few months.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 09, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Norway, Sweden
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What's New in Europe Summer 2010

The tumbling euro may be enough to inspire some travelers to take a European vacation this summer. But in case added incentives are needed, we've come up with another 16 reasons why you should go now.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on June 14, 2010 at 1:41:18 PM EDT Tagged: Sweden, England, Germany, Austria