January 2011 Archive
Posted on January 31, 2011 in Trip Ideas
Many Steeler fans not heading to Texas to see the big game in person are making a beeline for Pittsburgh, PA instead, as it and Green Bay are ground zero for Super Bowl XLV fever... Continue reading Where to Watch the Super Bowl: Pittsburgh, PA
Posted on January 28, 2011 in Traveler of the Week
Andalusia is a popular destination for anyone seeking a great climate, millennia of history, and a surfeit of good olive oil--or liguid gold. Instead of Costa del Sol or Granada, our Traveler of the Week explored the less visited province of Jaén... Continue reading Traveler of the Week in the Land of Liquid Gold
Posted on January 26, 2011 in Travel Tips
Last night your humble editor attended a “Travel Summit,” which was as exciting as a summit can be. The talk there centered around international credit card fees (told ya it was exciting!) that companies levy when you buy something abroad... Continue reading Avoiding Transaction Fees
Posted on January 25, 2011 in Photos
Back when Polaroids ruled the day, amateur photographers left it to pros like Ansel Adams to make panoramas. But now our very own photographers take large-scale shots of their own. Our Photos of the Week are lessons in taking it all in... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Wide Eyes
Posted on January 24, 2011 in IgoUgo Updates
Howdy, fellow IgoUgo fans! Just a friendly reminder from your editor that the Awards page is up and there’s still time to vote... Continue reading Keep Voting on the IgoUgo Awards
Posted on January 20, 2011 in Trip Ideas
Winter is most definitely upon us (well, here in the Northern Hemisphere), which got us to thinking: where do you like to travel when it’s cold? Some destinations are more appealing when the weather turns frigid... Continue reading IgoUgo Says Brrrr!
Posted on January 19, 2011 in Photos
As anyone with a yearbook photo can tell you, the past has a tendency to linger. For two of our members, the relics of earlier centuries were great subjects for memorable shots. Our Photos of the Week will definitely appear on the test... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Back in Time
Posted on January 18, 2011 in Hotels
Your humble editor was in the city of Sin last week at a relatively new property, the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. On the south end of the strip near City Center, this approximately 3,000-room hotel really knocked our socks off. Here’s why... Continue reading IgoUgo in Vegas
Posted on January 17, 2011 in Photos
On January 15th, 1929, one of the greatest humanitarians in American history was born in Atlanta, GA. In honor of Doctor Martin Luther King and his accomplishments, we’d like to present some photos from members who visited his birthplace... Continue reading In Honor of Doctor Martin Luther King
Posted on January 14, 2011 in Traveler of the Week
Superfans of the world's greatest artists often want to visit their native homes. Our Traveler of the Week, an admirer of Rudyard Kipling, wrote a detailed journal about her visit to the master's castle... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Visits Kipling's Home
Posted on January 13, 2011 in Trip Ideas
Missed out on Super Bowl tickets this year, or just not a fan of crowds? Either way, let's say a visit to Super Bowl XLV isn't going to happen. How do you plan to celebrate Super Sunday?.. Continue reading Poll: How Do You Plan to Celebrate Super Sunday?
Posted on January 12, 2011 in IgoUgo Updates
Psst! IgoUgo members and fans... we’ve got something we want to show you: it’s our 2010 IgoUgo Member Awards!.. Continue reading Announcing the 2010 IgoUgo Member Awards
Posted on January 10, 2011 in Photos
Travelers to the northern U.S. -- or Ireland, or Canada, or Hokkaido -- all know how cathartic a pea-soupy fog can be. Two of our photographers recently saw opportunities poking their heads through the cloud cover. Our Photos of the Week are giving us misty eyes... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Cloudy Views
Posted on January 7, 2011 in Traveler of the Week
Our Traveler of the Week’s trip to Vail made Robin Leach’s voice introducing “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” ring in our years. We often think of Vail as a place for only such lifestyles, but Barbara proves it’s more than that... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Skis and Celebrates in Vail
Posted on January 6, 2011 in Trip Ideas
Happy Three Kings Day! This holiday, also called the epiphany, notes the arrival of the three kings in Bethlehem and is celebrated around the world in different ways. Here are some highlights from our users... Continue reading Celebrating Three Kings Day
Posted on January 4, 2011 in Photos
During the blizzard, we bet you imagined a place too warm for snow, like a peaceful beach or a chilly coastline in Europe. Fortunately for you, our members at IgoUgo had the same idea. Our Photos of the Week are dripping with seaside charm... Continue reading Photos of the Week: A Watery World
Posted on January 3, 2011 in Trip Ideas
Not all of us are good at keeping regular resolutions -- the gym is so crowded this week! -- so we also like to make “travel resolutions” for the New Year. Here are a few of ours -- but if you have any, we’d love to hear about them in the comments... Continue reading Travel Resolutions for 2011