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10 Great Vacations for Nature Lovers

Do you dream about going snout-to-snout with a bear, or at least observing a bear from a safe and responsible distance? These 10 trips come with bears, rays, bison, and more!

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on July 26, 2013 at 11:30:10 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Outdoors, Hiking, Alaska, Denali National Park, Florida, Snorkeling, North Carolina, Skiing, British Columbia, Canada, Hawaii, Big Island, Belize, Yellowstone National Park, Costa Rica
Foodie Weekend Getaway in Marfa, Texas

Renowned Texas chef Lou Lambert now offers a hands-on interactive course in gourmet cooking outdoors—whether in the comfort of your own backyard or somewhere camping out in the wilds.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on July 04, 2013 at 8:56:22 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Cooking,
7 Best Hikes in the US

From coast to coast, our country has endless hiking trails through varied and wildly beautiful landscapes. From oceanfront to mountainside and from moderate to advanced, here are 7 top trails.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on June 24, 2013 at 4:43:16 PM EDT in Outdoors, Trip Ideas Tagged: Hiking, Hiking Walking, California, Colorado, Vermont, Hawaii, Tennessee, Utah
Guide to the Best of West Texas

You could write your own Insider's Guide to Austin, we know. But there's plenty more Texas to discover, and we suggest starting with West Texas. Here's our guide to Big Bend, Marfa, and more.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on April 04, 2013 at 8:56:55 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Outdoors Tagged:
American Wines from Unexpected Places

No disrespect to the wondrous destination that is California wine country, but we think it's high time to shed light on the rest of the country's wine regions, from Arizona to, yes, even Kentucky.

Posted by Kristan Schiller on March 08, 2013 at 5:02:16 PM EST in Wine & Cocktails, Trip Ideas Tagged: Wine, Winery, Arizona, Kentucky
How to Do South By Southwest

Think all you need to do SXSW is a ticket to Austin and a hotel room? Think again. Winging it is ill-advised mostly because it means you'll miss some of the best stuff.

Posted by Courtney L. Williams on March 06, 2013 at 1:08:11 PM EST in Events, Travel Tips Tagged: Austin, Festivals
The Ultimate Davy Crockett Road Trip

History makes an ideal travel companion, particularly when its the history of an iconic and colorful character like David Crockett. Author Bob Thompson, of this month's Born on a Mountaintop takes us on the ultimate Crockett road trip.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 13, 2013 at 1:02:16 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Tennessee,
Five Reasons to Go to Houston Now

No, Houston might not be at the top of your bucket list, but with a flowing art scene, fine dining, and great shopping, it deserves at least a long weekend. Here's why we think you should go now.

Posted by Courtney L. Williams on December 20, 2012 at 3:36:44 PM EST in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: Houston, Museums
Where to Eat (and Drink) in Austin Now

Whether it's for SXSW or just to soak up some cool kid vibes, everyone is heading to Austin. And there's no end to the great food and drink, with fine dining, taco trucks, and classic barbecue on offer.

Posted by Courtney L. Williams on December 10, 2012 at 11:30:42 AM EST in Restaurants Tagged: Austin, Restaurants
The New San Antonio

A bike sharing program, cool new eateries inside an old brewery, chic boutique hotels—would you ever believe we're talking about San Antonio? They've got more than just the Alamo.

Posted by Jessica Dupuy on November 12, 2012 at 2:36:59 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: San Antonio, Restaurants