The renowned Adirondack sports hub of Lake Placid, New York, takes its skiing seriously. Whiteface Mountain lures downhill enthusiasts with the highest vertical drop east of the Rockies, complete with bobsledding and a toboggan slide, while miles of cross-country trails await below. At night, partying takes precedence, and all skis point toward the restaurants of Mirror Lake. Go to Lake Placid
Posted January 05, 2009 in Community Highlights
December was a milestone month for longtime member LenR: the Aussie adventurer wrote his 100th IgoUgo travel journal. Then he kept going. He’s now at 104, with the last four celebrating the pleasures of Southern Spain... Continue reading LenR's Guides to Southern Spain
Posted December 31, 2008 in Community Highlights
What do you do when the last hurrahs of the holiday season have passed? Party on, of course, at winter’s finest festivals. Here are 10 member picks that are blanketing destinations from China to Canada with snow, ice, music, and art... Continue reading 10 Favorite Winter Festivals Around the World
Posted December 30, 2008 in Community Highlights
There are a million different ways to vacation in Vegas, and at least half of them are covered in five new journals. Their three writers—one a first-time visitor, one a second-timer, and one an expert—really cover the city to Death (Valley)... Continue reading Five Jackpot Journals from Las Vegas