Published October 18, 2011 on Fodors.com || The birthplace of skiing offers travelers much more than slopes and chalets. From art to food to outdoor adventures, fall is a fantastic time to visit this small country, when airfare and hotels are less
Published in July 2011 on Fodors.com || Hawaii can get pretty pricey, between airfare, hotel rooms, food, and activities once you’re on the islands. Luckily, if you know where to look you can fill your days with excursions that won’t break
Published in May 2011 on Fodors.com || Whether you want to explore shipwrecks or see coral of every color, scuba diving is a great way to experience the underwater world. We've picked our favorite places to take the plunge, where there's
Published on March 18, 2011 on Fodors.com || Springtime in D.C. means one thing: it's time for the city to shake off winter and erupt in a burst of pink cherry blossom flowers. This year's National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 26–April
Published on July 7, 2010 on Fodors.com || To many Americans, Minnesota is just another state in flyover country, somewhere between the East Coast and the Rockies, up there near Canada. But there's much more here than moose, mittens, and snow,
Published on June 2, 2010 on Fodors.com || Celebrating Independence Day in the nation's capital is an unforgettable experience. Washington knows how to throw a birthday party, and despite the city's sometimes stifling summer heat and humidity, thousands of people don
Published on February 17, 2010 on Fodors.com || With over 50 miles of sandy shores—more than any other Hawaiian island—Kauai is a beach bum's dream. It's easy to give in to "Hawaii time" and spend your trip relaxing at spots like