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7 US Festivals Worth Traveling For

From celeb-chef chasers to fried oyster aficionados, and from country music fans to hot air balloon adventurers, there are festivals for everyone—these are the ones that are worth traveling for.

Posted by Heather Morgan Shott on March 29, 2013 at 1:44:57 PM EDT in Events, Trip Ideas Tagged: Events, Food and Wine, Outdoors
Just Back From: The First Annual Bourbon Classic

We're still recovering from the first annual Bourbon Classic in Louisville that took us on distillery tours, to bourbon and food pairing events, and into geeky bourbon workshops. The first of many, we hope.

Posted by Dana McMahan on March 27, 2013 at 4:36:00 PM EDT in Events, Wine & Cocktails Tagged: Louisville, Kentucky, Events,
I Survived St. Patrick's Day in Dublin

If you can survive St. Paddy's in Dublin, you can survive it anywhere... right? Find out what it takes to make it through those iconic, green-hued day(s) in true Irish style.

Posted by Deb Hopewell on March 25, 2013 at 1:03:36 PM EDT in Arts & Culture, Events Tagged: Dublin, Ireland,
Just Back From: Cancun-Riviera Maya Wine & Food Festival

Known for idyllic beaches and majestic Mayan ruins, Mexico's Riviera Maya is gaining ground as a culinary destination. So we checked out their second annual food fest and were definitely not disappointed.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on March 20, 2013 at 3:02:39 PM EDT in Events, Restaurants Tagged: Cancun, Riviera Maya, Mexico, Food,
World's Best Spring Blossom Trips

Spring is around the corner, we just know it! And what could be better than jet-setting to see spring in all its colorful glory? Here are the nine most fabulous spring flower fests to check out this year.

Posted by Jordan Simon on March 11, 2013 at 5:09:29 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Events Tagged: Spring Travel
Just Back From: Montreal en Lumiere

Nothing is as hot in Canada in wintertime as the Montreal en Lumiere festival. (Nothing's really hot at that time, anyway, but you know what we mean.) We went, we saw, (we ate a lot), we conquered.

Posted by Alexis Korman on March 11, 2013 at 8:57:56 AM EDT in Events Tagged: Montreal,
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, Texas,
Best Cocktail Festivals in America

Whether you're a cocktail aficionado or a mixology amateur, you'll learn a ton about your favorite drinks at one of these spirited festivals. Trust us, it's the fun kind of learning.

Posted by Jill Fergus on February 22, 2013 at 3:05:21 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Cocktails, New York City, San Diego, San Antonio, Aspen
Just Back From: Carnival in Trinidad

There's no place like Trinidad for Carnival—and all the chaos and costumes that it entails. Read up on our writer's trip to the center of steel drum music and all-day parading.

Posted by Karina Martinez-Carter on February 20, 2013 at 1:02:53 PM EST in Trip Ideas, Events Tagged: Trinidad
Just Back From: Canada's Coolest Carnival

You don't have to be in Rio to celebrate Carnaval—why not head to Quebec to party sub-zero style? Think ice hotels, mulled wine, and maple syrup, and you're in for a real treat.

Posted by Trish Friesen on February 18, 2013 at 3:03:48 PM EST in Trip Ideas Tagged: Canada, Quebec, Winter Travel

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