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Local's Guide to Canal St. Martin, Paris

You've strolled Avenue Montaigne, had a macaron at Laduree, and sipped wine next to the Louvre. Want more Paris? Do as the locals do, and book it to Canal St. Martin's chic streets.

Posted by Jennifer Ladonne on October 27, 2012 at 11:13:04 AM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Paris, Restaurants, Shopping
Statue of Liberty to Reopen on its Birthday

The Statue of Liberty is set to reopen on her 126th birthday, just one year after closing for renovations. Visitors will find upgraded restrooms, stairways, safety systems, and new elevators.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on September 13, 2012 at 1:37:40 PM EDT in News Tagged: News
10 Presidential Sites to See This Election Year

Don't know much (or anything) about presidential sites? Well, Kenneth Davis, author of Don't Know Much About the American Presidents picked 10 sites for us to see this election year, from boyhood homes to distilleries.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on September 10, 2012 at 12:02:52 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Arts & Culture Tagged: History, Fall
Visiting London's New Emirates Air Line

London's soaring to new heights, even post-Olympics. The Emirates Air Line, which opened earlier this summer, transports passengers high above the Thames for a ski lift-like trip to east London.

Posted by Ellin Stein on August 30, 2012 at 10:25:34 AM EDT in Arts & Culture, Trip Ideas Tagged: London, England
Mayan Ruins to See Before the "End of the World"

Riviera Maya is one of Mexico's most beautiful beach destinations, but it's also home to an incredible array of ruins dating back thousands of years. Hurry and get some ancient adventure in before it's all over.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on August 23, 2012 at 4:39:08 PM EDT in Arts & Culture, Trip Ideas Tagged: Mexico, Cancun
10 Totally Unexpected Things to Do in Wales

You may know about its idyllic green, pastoral landscapes, but Wales is full of surprises—from mushroom foraging and 'Great Little Trains' to a village of castles, coasteering, and tons of Joneses

Posted by Donna Heiderstadt on August 10, 2012 at 12:58:38 PM EDT in Trip Ideas Tagged: Wales, Outdoors, Restaurants, Food
Italy: What to Skip, and Where to Go Instead

Few countries can offer what Italy can in the way of local culinary specialties, art, and architecture, Oh, and throngs of tourists. Skip the beaten paths, and hit these worthy alternatives instead.

Posted by Fodor's Guest Blogger on August 07, 2012 at 3:20:06 PM EDT in Trip Ideas, Travel Tips Tagged: Italy, Tips, Rome, Milan, Florence, Siena,
UNESCO Adds Site in Turkey to World Heritage List

It was announced yesterday that the UNESCO World Heritage List added an 11th site in Turkey, called Catalhoyuk. Located in Konya, it's rife with early human artifacts like sculptures and wall paintings.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on July 11, 2012 at 1:47:25 PM EDT in News Tagged: Turkey, History
Sicily's Famous Imperial Villa Reopens After Six Years

One of the most legendary archeological sites in Sicily, the Villa Romana del Casale at Piazza Armerina, reopened on July 4 after a six-year hiatus. During that time, this UNESCO heritage site was painstakingly restored by 50 experts, and at a cost of 18 million euros.

Posted by Deanna Cioppa on July 06, 2012 at 11:00:00 AM EDT in News, Arts & Culture Tagged: Italy, Sicily
Most Common Questions When Planning a Trip to Italy

So you've decided on a trip to Italy. Cue the flood of questions, like which airport to fly into, which hotel to book, and what sights are really worth seeing. Here are some of the most common—and their answers.

Posted by Fodor's Editors on July 05, 2012 at 10:30:19 AM EDT in Travel Tips Tagged: Tips, Italy, Rome, Florence, Venice, Museums