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Laugh out loud at Beach Blanket Babylon musical review in San Francisco

Check out Club Fugazi in San Francisco for biting parody, glitzy costumes, and outrageous headgear.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on April 16, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: California
Pedal Power: E-Bikes Offer Two-Wheeled Travelers an Extra Boost

Dream of taking your next vacation on two wheels, but worried about keeping up with the group—or making it up the big hills, period? With e-bikes becoming an increasingly popular option in bike-friendly destinations all over the world, here are a few options to roll with when you need a little extra pedal power.

Posted by Blane Bachelor on April 03, 2012 at 1:49:02 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: France, Switzerland,
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 in Trip Ideas, Trip Ideas Tagged: Maine, Austin, Texas, Utah, Oahu, Colorado, Malibu, California
Chef Charlie Palmer Opens Mystic Hotel in San Francisco’s Union Square

Chef Charlie Palmer is set to debut the Mystic Hotel, located in San Francisco’s Union Square, later this spring. Palmer is also behind Sonoma’s Hotel Healdsburg and the in-the-works Charlie Palmer Hotel in Las Vegas. The newly renovated, Victorian-era property will, of course, come with a signature Palmer eatery.

Posted by Stephanie Johnnidis on March 28, 2012 at 11:19:33 AM EDT in Hotels, Restaurants, News Tagged:
Make the Most of Your Layover at the World's Best Airports

Getting stuck at the airport usually equates to mind-numbing boredom. Happily, these seven international jet-set hubs are coming to flyers’ rescue, continuing to roll out mega-entertainment options and "top that!" amenities that transform their terminals into temporary tourist destinations in their own right.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on March 27, 2012 at 11:04:20 AM EDT in Trip Ideas, Travel Tips Tagged: Airports, Singapore, London, Seoul, Korea, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Dubai
Inn at Presidio Opens in Golden Gate National Park

Originally built in 1903 in the Presidio section of San Francisco's Golden Gate National Recreation Area, the historic Inn at Presidio will reopen on April 1 after extensive renovations and LEED-design innovations. The century-old red-brick building is ready to take on new life as a luxurious, eco-friendly inn.

Posted by Stephanie Johnnidis on March 26, 2012 at 10:04:17 AM EDT in Hotels, News Tagged: Eco-Travel,
5 City Spring Preview: New York City, Paris, Rome, Las Vegas, and San Francisco

Spring has just about sprung, so we've rounded up a preview of the season's freshest happenings in five of the world's most popular cities. From San Francisco's funky festivals to Paris's cutting-edge art expos, these main events are sure to put some spring in your step. In addition to outlining a smorgasbord of special spring events, each city-specific mini-itinerary below gives you the scoop on where to sleep and eat, for a spring fling to make the birds sing.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on March 13, 2012 at 1:44:45 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: City Getaways, Paris, New York City, Rome, Las Vegas
World's Best Performing Arts Deals

A night out at a Broadway show, opera, or concert can easily set you back a cool Benjamin (or more). While students and seniors can often catch a price break, finding discounted seats requires a bit more digging for the rest of us. Read on for some terrific tips on snagging great seats and getting cultured on the cheap.

Posted by Alyssa Kim on February 28, 2012 at 4:50:32 PM EST in Deals, Travel Tips, Trip Ideas Tagged: Savings, New York City, London, Paris, Berlin, Milan, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami, Vienna, Toronto
San Francisco's Best New Restaurants

San Francisco's ever-evolving restaurant scene has ensured it's a mainstay on the map for foodie-minded travelers. With culinary accolades that today extend far beyond Bay Area-fixture/epicurean goddess, we've set out to round up a cutting-edge culinary tour that incorporates five foodie hot spots, all of which have debuted within the last year and a half.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on February 17, 2012 at 5:21:48 PM EST in Trip Ideas, Restaurants Tagged:
Browse here before dinner in San Francisco's Mission District

If you're looking to kill a little time in San Francisco's Mission District before hooking up with dinner companions, the Modern Times Bookstore is a low-key and inviting place to hide out in the stacks.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on February 09, 2012 at 1:00:00 AM EST in Travel Tips Tagged: California,

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