May Music Festivals
Top acts across Europe, and the U.S. hosts Sasquatch! in Washington, Sunfest in Florida and a bash on Beale Street..
Top celebrations include PINKPOP in Landgraaf, The Netherlands. The open-air festival features The Cure, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Soundgarden, The Hives, The Specials, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings and The Afghan Whigs. (May 26)
May Food & Wine Festivals
Big spreads in New Orleans, San Francisco, Atlanta and Hawaii.
Big foodie gatherings in May include the New Orleans Food and Wine Experience, with over 1,000 wines from over 175 wineries on offer at the five-day event. Over 75 local chefs serve signature dishes, with wine dinners and the ever-popular Royal Street Stroll as part of this year's 20th anniversary celebration. (May 22 - 26)
Madagascar 3 Goes Across Europe
The Zoosters hit Monte Carlo, Rome, the Swiss Alps and London this summer in Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted. Some scenes from the upcoming third installment of the Dreamworks Animation franchise flick were recently previewed in Hollywood, with an introduction from Jada Pinkett Smith, the voice of Gloria the Hippo.
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Europe's Most Secret Villages
The sleepy port town of Cadaques, Spain displays a decidedly bohemian vibe, while Grignan, France boasts buildings that date back to the 11th century.
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10 Gems of the Emerald Isle
Of course there’s Dublin, but also nine other places in Ireland worth checking out on your trip. The cultural hub of Derry/Londonderry has a vibrant music and art scene.
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Top European Destinations for Summer
The non-profit European Consumers Choice tallied 200,000 votes to pick the top spots to visit this summer. Porto in Portugal tops the list.
See Europe This Summer
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Best of the World 2012
Traveler magazine says the best places to visit in 2012 include the romantic hills of Croatia, and the beaches in Thailand.
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Top 10 Regions for 2012
Lonely Planet’s panel of experts picked the sandy bays and domineering castles of Coastal Wales, and the unspoiled tropical paradise of Borneo.
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Top Destinations 2012
Frommers says 2012 should be experienced by the bay in Nova Scotia, as well as on the picture-postcard beaches of Ghana in West Africa.
Top Places to See in 2012
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Top Destinations for Indie Travelers
A well-preserved medieval city lies in the Gulf of Finland. The cultural capital of Tallinn, Estonia is...
Top Budget Destinations for 2012
Portugal's economic troubles have led to a drop in prices at five-star hotels on the Azores. The volcanic islands...
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Luxury Destinations for 2012
Hong Kong abounds with luxury hotels and Michelin-star restaurants.
Best of the Travel Apps
Top 10 Free Traveler Apps
You probably know Kayak for booking, and Google Earth for poking around, but what about a bathroom finder like Sit-or-Squat...
Top 5 Hotel Booking Apps
Wanna book a room with your smart phone? A host of new hotel-booking apps makes it simple...
