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Celebs-Turned-Bakers Opening Shops Across the Country

When it comes to sugar cravings, celebrities indulge by opening up bakeries. Satisfy your sweet tooth with this guide to the cupcake parlors and sugar emporiums of the rich and famous (Red carpet not included).

Posted by Kristine Hansen on May 10, 2012 at 12:37:12 PM EDT Tagged: Celebrities, Texas, California, New York
Best of the Best, Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Hotels

Five Must-Go Classical and Jazz Music Festivals this Summer

Get those picnic baskets and bottles of wine out. It's time to hit the great outdoors for the annual bevy of summer music festivals that take the country by storm, from Tanglewood to the Hollywood Bowl.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on April 24, 2012 at 2:08:46 PM EDT Tagged: Houston, Texas, New York City, New York, Massachusetts, Los Angeles, California, Chicago, Illinois, Festivals, Entertainment
Trip Ideas & Itineraries, Best of the Best

7 Top Triathlons in Vacation-Worthy U.S. Destinations

With warmer weather on its way (read: skimpier clothing both in the city and on the beach), motivate your fitness routine by signing up for a triathlon. Here, we’ve rounded up seven great triathlons in vacation-worthy destinations across the United States.

Posted by Bee-Shyuan Chang on March 29, 2012 at 2:49:20 PM EDT Tagged: Maine, Austin, Texas, Utah, Oahu, Colorado, Malibu, California, San Francisco
Best of the Best

10 Best Spa Trips for 2012

Emerge from the long winter with a wellness-inspired pick-me-up—set out for a rejuvenating getaway with one of these 10 best spa trips around the globe. From mountain escapes in the forests of New Hampshire and New York to traditional Thai massages in exotic Bangkok to a Great Barrier Reef-neighboring oasis Down Under (and beyond), our list of top spa trips offers a variety of tempting destinations wide and far that are primed for some well-deserved R & R.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 27, 2012 at 2:15:35 PM EST Tagged: New Hampshire, Bangkok, Thailand, Texas, Palm Springs, California, Florence, Italy, Massachusetts, Australia, Tuscany, New York, Spa
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Top 10 Places to Travel this Spring

From chic new hotels to can't-miss art events, the season's top destinations are blossoming with fresh experiences. Whether you'd like to revel in the music at Prague's spring music festival, taste wines near the vines in Paso Robles, or mingle with Tuscan locals before the summer crowds arrive, these trips are sure to brighten your season.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 14, 2012 at 2:00:46 PM EST Tagged: New York, New York City, Italy, Tuscany, Florence, Siena, Florida, Miami, California, Winery, Spain, Festivals, Prague, Czech Republic, Australia, Sydney, Art, Outdoor Markets, Colorado, Hiking Walking, St Lucia, Caribbean, Texas, Denver
Deals & Discoveries

Quick Holiday Escapes From $99 a Night

Everyone is getting into the holiday spirit, even some of our favorite North American hotels. These deals will help improve your holiday cheer, whether you want to revel in the celebratory spirit or escape the crowds for a romantic break.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on December 05, 2011 at 5:22:53 PM EST Tagged: South Carolina, Las Vegas, Texas
Practical Travel Tips

Best Comfort Food Spots in Top Cities

With fall in full swing and the weather starting to chill, it's time to get your palette primed for hearty winter fare. Here are our top picks for the weeks ahead to give your stomach the workout it needs before the big Thanksgiving feast.

Posted by Rachel Klein on October 19, 2011 at 12:50:01 PM EDT Tagged: Montreal, Texas, New York, Chicago
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

San Antonio: What's Old is New Again

For your next budget-friendly escape, consider an antidote to Anywhere USA with the city that consistently provides a sense of place—even, or especially, at its most-visited attractions, the River Walk and the Alamo.

Posted by Eric Wechter on March 29, 2011 at 10:09:09 AM EDT Tagged: Texas, San Antonio, History, Hotels
Restaurants

Super Bowl Spotlight: Top Dallas-Fort Worth Steakhouses

If you're lucky enough to be getting your football fix at Super Bowl XLV on February 6, indulge in another Texas passion: the steakhouse. While you can find almost every cuisine imaginable in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the best menu choices are often solid meat options. Whenever you plan to visit, it's hard to be a vegetarian in Texas.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on January 26, 2011 at 12:51:44 PM EST Tagged: Texas, Dallas--Fort Worth
Trip Ideas & Itineraries

Super Bowl Spotlight: Top 5 Dallas–Fort Worth Experiences

With seats reputedly going for $2,000 and up, lucky Super Bowl XLV ticket holders are getting ready for the big event on February 6, 2011. But there's so much more to do in the Dallas–Fort Worth area than what goes on at the new Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. Here are our must-do experiences for North Texas.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on January 11, 2011 at 4:24:15 PM EST Tagged: Texas, Dallas--Fort Worth