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• Undiscovered Bahamas: Top 15 Things to Do in the Exuma Cays February 09, 2010
  Posted in Trip Ideas & Itineraries

  If you're looking for a true escape—a vacation where you're more likely to see giant starfish, wild iguanas, swimming pigs, dolphins, and sharks than other people—visit the Exuma Cays in the Bahamas. The archipelago stretches about 80 miles northwest from Great Exuma, the chain's main island and activity hub, relatively speaking.

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• Hawaii: An Age-by-Age Guide to Traveling with Kids February 02, 2010 | Fodor's Editors
  Posted in Trip Ideas & Itineraries

  Planning a trip to Hawaii with your family this year? Here's a guide to the best kinds of trips for kids of all ages.

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• 12 Spa Retreats in Paradise for Any Budget February 01, 2010
  Posted in Trip Ideas & Itineraries

  It's not hard to find bliss in sunshine and warm breezes, particularly when you've made a fast retreat from winter's frosty edge. But there are places in this world where stays take you beyond bliss. Here are a dozen properties—some splurges and some saves—in beautiful, balmy settings where you'll be stretched and massaged, cocooned and cared for guilt free. In these places, you see, nurturing health and well-being, quieting the spirit, and pampering yourself are entirely the point.

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• How to Choose the Caribbean Island That's Right for You January 27, 2010
  Posted in Practical Travel Tips

  If you know yourself and know what you want, you can find perfection in the Caribbean—but that's often easier said than done. Here's how to choose.

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• Hawaii Island Hopping: How to Visit Two Islands in One Trip January 26, 2010 | Fodor's Editors
  Posted in Trip Ideas & Itineraries

  Should you try to fit another island into your trip or stay put? Tough call. Although none of the islands are more than thirty minutes away from another by air, security hassles, transport, and check-in all swallow up precious vacation hours. If you've got less than a week, you might want to stay put. But if you're considering a longer stay in Hawaii—and we hope you are—here are some ideas for ways to expand your trip.

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• Age-by-Age Guide to Traveling with Kids in Mexico January 26, 2010 | Fodor's Editors
  Posted in Trip Ideas & Itineraries

  Thinking of putting Mexico on your itinerary this winter? Here are some of our favorite Mexico trip ideas for families with kids, organized by the kids' age group.

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• 12 Best Value Hotels in the Caribbean January 20, 2010 | Fodor's Editors
  Posted in Best of the Best

  The Caribbean isn't all about five-star resorts. Often, you may want to save a bit of your vacation cash to eat in elegant restaurants or to shop for the perfect gift. Saving money in the Caribbean doesn't have to mean sacrificing comfort. Sometimes it just means going to a cheaper island, such as the Dominican Republic, Saba, or Dominica. But there are some unique inns and resorts in the Caribbean, where you can sleep for much less and still have a great time.

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• Golfer's Paradise: 10 Top Resorts in the Caribbean, Mexico, Florida, & Hawaii January 20, 2010 | Fodor's Editors
  Posted in Best of the Best

  Tired of being cooped up inside? Escape winter and head where the grass really is greener. Here are just a few of our favorite places to exercise our clubs in Mexico, the Caribbean, Hawaii, and Florida.

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• Fodor's Choice Roundup: Hawaii's Best Hotels, Resorts, & Inns January 13, 2010 | Fodor's Editors
  Posted in Best of the Best

  We love to talk about travel—and so does the huge online community of travelers who visit our site daily. Yet through all the thoughtful discussion that goes into creating our guidebooks, only a few properties are recognized with the special Fodor's Choice designation. Here are Hawaii's best of the best hotels, resorts, and inns.

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• Where to Be in 30 Days: Los Cabos Two Ways for Valentines Day January 13, 2010
  Posted in Last Minute Travel

  Whether you're contemplating a romantic escape or a singles getaway for Valentine's Day, Los Cabos makes the perfect long-weekend destination. Here's what you need to know about where to stay and what to do.

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• 6 Ways to Save on Your Warm-Weather Winter Vacation January 11, 2010
  Posted in Practical Travel Tips

  Everyone knows that you pay a premium to fly to warmer climates when it's cold at home. That's why the winter season is the high season in so many tropical places. But you don't have to spend a fortune to have a successful and fun winter escape. Here are six tips for planning a trip that won't break the bank.

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• Undiscovered Mexico: Exploring the Authentic in Morelia, Pátzcuaro, and Surrounding Towns December 02, 2009
  Posted in Trip Ideas & Itineraries

  In the fourth of a series of articles about travel to Mexico, Fodor's Editor Kelly Kealy talks about a recent trip to Michoacán state.

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• Puerto Vallarta: For Tourists and Purists November 10, 2009
  Posted in Trip Ideas & Itineraries

  In the third of a series of articles on travel to Mexico, Fodor's editor Eric Wechter heads to Puerto Vallarta and discovers Mexico's safest bet.

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• The 5 Best Family Beaches on the West Coast July 28, 2009 | Fodor's Guest Blogger
  Posted in Trip Ideas & Itineraries

  School will be back in session shortly, so if you haven't gotten your beach fix with the kids this year, now's your chance. Here are the best family-friendly beaches scattered along the West Coast.

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• The 7 Best Family Beaches in the East May 28, 2009 | Fodor's Editors
  Posted in Best of the Best

  The long Memorial Day weekend has just come and gone, and you're ready to look ahead to your next trip. This time you're going huge: you'll spend a week on the beach, perhaps in a rented cabin, and you're inviting a ton of family and friends. Sounds perfect, right? Well it could be—as long as you can a place that's family-friendly, safe for the kids, and enjoyable for the adults as well. Here are our top suggestions.

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• Florida's Best Beaches for Celeb-Spotting and More January 28, 2009 | Fodor's Editors
  Posted in Trip Ideas & Itineraries

  Some shores are blessed with snow-white sand, some with an abundance of shells. Others have golden sands perfect for sandcastle-building or sea turtle nesting. Still others are superior spots to swim, snorkel, surf, or fish. Almost all of them make great places for people-watching. Ready to join the sun-and-sand set? Here's a round-up of Florida's best beaches in six categories.

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