http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/?source=rss_trip_du_jour SmarterTravel's Trip du Jour provides travel information on where to stay, where to play, what to eat, what to drink, and where to shop at a given destination. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:25:21 -0500 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:25:21 -0500 Cheap night skiing lights up the slopes at Powder Mountain, and a quirky brewpub serves up apres-ski fun. Best of all, though, are the deals at a mountainside inn with great views. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/nighttime-fun-in-ogden-utah.html?id=2819525&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Banish the winter blues in Mexican sunshine. Sample some land-based fun admiring the work of ancient artists, indulging in a chocolaty dish, or relaxing at a cheap and cheerful inn. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/taste-of-mexican-culture-and-cuisine-in-loreto.html?id=2817415&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500 After navigating 4,000 acres of skiable terrain, plot your way to great deals on non-skiing adventures. And don't miss a hole-in-the-wall cafe or the Olympic Inn. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/hot-winter-fun-for-cool-prices-in-squaw-valley-california.html?id=2817414&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Feel the laid-back tropical vibe in Charlotte Amalie with a signature St. Thomas cocktail, get lost in a shipwreck store, and take your time savoring down-home Caribbean cooking. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/limin-in-downtown-charlotte-amalie-st-thomas.html?id=2812346&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Here's the inside scoop on which spa the locals frequent, where to get a "detox margarita," and which organic tea shop serves fantastic vegan cuisine. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/scottsdale-spa-and-wellness-bargains.html?id=2811488&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Tue, 20 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Whether you want to see your first elk or eat your first elk burger, this is the place. Find sweet deals on rustic cabins in the woods, a legendary pub, and a wine trail. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/pennsylvania-wilds-cozy-cabin-vacation.html?id=2811411&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500 See how frozen apples reduce to ice cider and maple sap becomes toffee wine, then explore more wintry wonders in the forest and lake surrounding your secluded bed and breakfast. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/winter-harvest-fun-in-quebec-laurentians.html?id=2806983&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Take advantage of this islet's natural seaborne bounty with a guided porpoise excursion, a mollusk-laden meal, and a stroll through one of nature's very best souvenir shops. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/savoring-the-sea-life-on-sanibel-island.html?id=2806176&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500 You'll find inexpensive shops (where markdowns can be as much as 80 percent through February), cafes, and boutique hotels hidden along the city's ancient cobblestone streets. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/post-holiday-deals-in-lisbon-portugal.html?id=2800828&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:00:00 -0500 In 2009 the pink-sand paradise celebrates its 400th anniversary with special events and great prices. Find deals at a South Shore hotel, famous pub, and underwater institute. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/find-deals-in-2009-as-bermuda-turns-400.html?id=2793487&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Fri, 02 Jan 2009 09:32:59 -0500 Sip a fruity cocktail then hike up a hill for an unsurpassed view of fireworks. On the 'morrow head to a diner for British comfort food, the perfect post-revelry remedy. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/hogmanay-haggis-and-champagne-in-edinburgh-scotland.html?id=2792494&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 For a laid-back ski weekend at laid-back prices, head to Crested Butte. Spend the day in the snow, then munch some gourmet pizza before snuggling into a cozy cabin, pioneer style. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/mountain-fun-for-less-in-crested-butte-colorado.html?id=2790534&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Explore this spectacular wilderness while engaging in Olympic-sized winter fun, sipping microbrews awarded with presidential approval, and getting cozy in an affordable historic inn. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/wintertime-adrenaline-in-lake-placid-new-york.html?id=2788565&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Wed, 17 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Go gallery hopping along a route of 30 galleries and museums including Dali's, sip sangria at a flamenco bar, and pick up a glass-blown souvenir at the Arts Center. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/arts-and-spanish-culture-in-st-petersburg-florida.html?id=2788447&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Book a cozy downtown hotel, catch a ride to a folksy museum for a taste of Oslo's Christmas past, then check out holiday gifts at a modern shop devoted to all things Norwegian. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/norwegian-christmas-for-less-in-oslo.html?id=2784706&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Thu, 11 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Bundle up for Nordic adventures that will rosy your cheeks and give you chance encounters with wildlife. Stay in a woodsy lodge, try dogsledding, and warm up at a local java stop. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/nordic-fun-in-grand-marais-minnesota.html?id=2784129&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Nestled in a mountain valley, Bend, Oregon, has wintertime fun with a fiery twist: bonfire snowshoeing. Before heading out, fuel up with wood-fired dishes and midwinter brews. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/fiery-midwinter-fun-inside-and-out-in-bend-oregon.html?id=2780399&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Escape SoCal's big city holiday shopping hordes with a weekend getaway in a charming Danish village. Solvang is home to more than 150 boutiques and specialty stores. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/festive-taste-of-denmark-in-solvang-california.html?id=2780297&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 See the town the way Norman Rockwell painted it at Christmas. In any season, experience quintessential Stockbridge at the Norman Rockwell Museum, a historic inn, and a cozy bistro. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/classic-holiday-in-stockbridge-massachusetts.html?id=2776872&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:00 -0500 When the shopping spree is over, rest your wallet at an affordable local theater or a funky cafe that doubles as a hip nightclub. It's all an easy day trip from D.C. or Manhattan. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/holiday-shopping-in-king-of-prussia-pennsylvania.html?id=2775496&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500 New York City revs things up during the holidays with fantastical window shopping and seasonal libations. You can even check out classic, and affordable, holiday performances. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/holiday-cheer-for-less-in-new-york-city.html?id=2774742&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500 Sundance may sparkle with A-list celebs during its film fest, but in winter the ski slopes steal the limelight. Swoosh down 41 spectacular runs, avoiding Park City-sized crowds. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/wintertime-fun-without-the-wait-at-sundance-resort.html?id=2770902&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:00:00 -0500 This small town is the gateway to Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, and 166 miles of the Appalachian Trail. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/trail-blaze-through-fall-in-damascus-virginia.html?id=2673273&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0400 There's beer a-plenty all year, especially in the largest biergarten in town. Satisfy the munchies with German fast food then sleep it off at an affordable and funky hotel. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/munich-affordable-biergartens-and-currywurst.html?id=2665386&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Thu, 18 Sep 2008 10:22:00 -0400 Taste the finest local flavors in Sorrento, where you can sample a locally made lemon liquor, measure your appetite by the meter, and spend the night sufficiently stuffed. http://www.smartertravel.com/trip-du-jour/savory-trip-to-sorrento.html?id=2663220&source=rss_trip_du_jour trip_du_jour Fri, 12 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0400