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Today's Top Headlines: May 17, 2012

Berlin's new airport gets fresh delays, Delta discovers a greedy computer glitch, and Steve Wynn finds himself a swank apartment with Central Park views. Here's what we're reading this morning.

Posted by Nicole Campoy on May 17, 2012 at 11:01:52 AM EDT Tagged: News, Airlines, Air Travel, Airports, Tanzania, Hotels, New York City, Berlin
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

13 Lessons Learned from Fodorites' 2011 Trip Reports

Reading trip reports from other travelers can be an invaluable resource for planning your next vacation. They're often great for gathering information on topics such as what to expect when you land, where to find top hotels and the best under-the-radar restaurants, and when to book ahead for must-do activities. Essentially, it's all about the experience of what worked—and perhaps even more importantly, what didn't.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 05, 2012 at 2:54:51 PM EST Tagged: Rome, Florence, Venice, India, Thailand, Toronto, New York City, Antigua, Guatemala, Honduras, Africa, Tanzania, Buenos Aires, France, Paris, Japan, Australia, Los Angeles, Washington DC
Practical Travel Tips

Shop smart for gems in Tanzania

Do not buy any tanzanite from street vendors. Nine times out of 10 it will be a fake stone. View more Tanzania Travel Tips.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on September 25, 2011 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Africa, Tanzania, Shopping
Practical Travel Tips

8 Tips for Visiting Zanzibar: Africa's Spice Island

If you’re keen on tacking on some R&R after your oh-so-stressful Safari, consider Zanzibar. The "zan" in Tanzania is just an hour-and-a-half ferry ride from the mainland in the Indian Ocean. It’s the perfect tropical spot to kick back and relax.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on May 23, 2011 at 1:16:20 PM EDT Tagged: Africa, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Safari
Practical Travel Tips

Planning a Safari to Kenya and Tanzania? Dress conservatively.

East Africans, as a rule, are a reserved and religious people. Wearing revealing clothing is considered very disrespectful.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on February 03, 2011 at 2:00:00 AM EST Tagged: Kenya, Tanzania
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Top African Safari Destinations

Are you dreaming of an Out of Africa experience or capturing the Big Five—buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhino—on film? Every day of an African safari is truly unforgettable, from early-morning game drives to amazing stargazing. To inspire your own adventure, here are our top regions to explore.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on October 26, 2010 at 5:53:27 PM EDT Tagged: Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Victoria Falls, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa
Practical Travel Tips

Kenya and Tanzania: Reconfirm international flights

Call about flights to and from East Africa at least 72 hours before departure. Reconfirm your internal flights at least 48 hours before departure.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 18, 2010 at 2:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Kenya, Tanzania
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Adventure Travel Without the Adrenaline: Top 7 Trips for 2010

So you want an adventure, but you'd rather not take out a new life insurance policy. Never fear! From kayaking Puerto Rico's bioluminescent lake to exploring Angkor Wat, here are our favorite adventure trips for 2010.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on January 06, 2010 at 4:00:50 PM EST Tagged: Puerto Rico, New Zealand, Egypt, India, Tanzania, Cambodia, Antarctica