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Discover a hidden room at the Palazzo Barberini in Rome

Look for the hidden gem of the Palazzo Barberini in the palace's attic.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 02, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Rome, Italy
Best of the Best

Explore Our First-Ever "Best of Europe" Results

The results of our premier "Best of Europe" survey are in, and there are plenty of surprises, along with some predictable outcomes. As we expected, Fodorites are regular European travelers whose journeys take them far beyond the usual tourist track. Read on for more survey highlights.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 21, 2012 at 3:30:53 PM EDT Tagged: Europe, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Croatia, Iceland, Family Travel, Food and Wine, Art
Practical Travel Tips

Learn the best place to view the Roman Forum

Pick a prime spot to view the Roman Forum.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 21, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT Tagged: Rome, Italy
Hotels, News

Coppola’s Italian Palazzo Hotel Opens

Francis Ford Coppola’s newest hotel, Palazzo Margherita just opened in the southern Italian province of Basilicata, in a sleepy seaside hamlet that was the birthplace of his grandfather.

Posted by Stephanie Johnnidis on March 09, 2012 at 11:01:49 AM EST Tagged: Italy, Hotels
Practical Travel Tips

Learn to perform this lucky ritual the right way

Here's how to properly toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on March 09, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EST Tagged: Rome, Italy
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
Cruises, News

Silversea Cruises Serves Up Slow Food Tours of Tuscany

Ultra-luxe, all-suite cruise line Silversea is cooking up a new "Slow Food Adventure in Tuscany" program in partnership with Slow Food Italy.

Posted by Elissa Richard on February 09, 2012 at 1:55:16 PM EST Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Tuscany, Italy, Food, Wine
Cruises, News

Compensation Offered to Uninjured Concordia Passengers

Costa Cruises will offer compensation packages to uninjured guests of the ill-fated Costa Concordia voyage, which capsized off the coast of Italy two weeks ago today.

Posted by Elissa Richard on January 27, 2012 at 1:05:09 PM EST Tagged: Cruise Lines, Cruises, Italy
Hotels, Best of the Best

Top 10 Villa Rental Companies

We travel for many reasons, not the least of which is to experience a new way of life. Whether shopping for groceries at La Boqueria in Barcelona, or taking an evening stroll through Puerto Rico’s Old San Juan neighborhood, it’s thrilling to blend in with the crowd and live like a local—if even for a moment. And there’s no better way to immerse oneself in a destination than by renting a private villa or apartment.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on January 24, 2012 at 3:00:00 PM EST Tagged: Villas, Home Rentals, Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, Provence, France, Italy, England, Costa Rica, United States