December 2010 Archive
Posted on December 22, 2010 in Travel Tips
As some of the busiest travel days of the year roll past, we here at IgoUgo want to wish everyone good luck on their voyages, no matter what the mode of transportation. As a gift, here’s some tips and tricks to get you through any bumps in the road... Continue reading Our Gift to You - Holiday Traveling Tips
Posted on December 21, 2010 in Photos
We love modern architecture as much as the next urbanite, but there’s something irreplaceable about the grandiose buildings of yore. That must be why two of our best photographers recently snapped two standouts of the medieval world... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Temple Fever
Posted on December 20, 2010 in Travel Tips
These new online travel-helpers all exist in that golden how-have-I-survived-without-this realm -- and the fact that they’re all completely free makes them a no-brainer. Make sure to add these gems to your trip-ready arsenal... Continue reading 6 Smart, Helpful Free Web Tools for Travelers
Posted on December 17, 2010 in Traveler of the Week
Vatican City is home to the Pope, St. Peter’s Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel. Thanks to our Traveler of the Week, now we know it’s also home to more than 50 acres of the Vatican Gardens. She shares her thoughts on visiting and some great photos... Continue reading Traveler of the Week in the Vatican Gardens
Posted on December 16, 2010 in IgoUgo Updates
We don’t mean to brag or nuthin’, but we here at IgoUgo have added a cool little feature to the site. On the Things to Do pages of ten cities, you can now peruse videos of cool activities, events and sights... Continue reading IgoUgo Has Video!
Posted on December 15, 2010 in Trip Ideas
Ski season is here -- and whether you have black diamond expertise or just want to cruise the bunny slope, you’ll want to check out our favorite resorts in the four states best known for snow, slopes, and skiers galore... Continue reading The Best States for Skiers and Snowboarders
Posted on December 14, 2010 in Photos
Here at IgoUgo, we like to think hikers have a special duty to snap photos for the less intrepid. Up on a tall mountain, they come across things you’d never spot at sea level. Our Photos of the Week are little slices of heaven... Continue reading Photos of the Week: The High Road
Posted on December 13, 2010 in Trip Ideas
Albania is, as the guidebooks might say, a majestic land of craggy mountainsides, azure seas, and 700,000 bunkers built during the Cold War by its paranoid dictator, Enver Hoxha. It’s hard to mistake it for somewhere else, that’s for sure... Continue reading Albania, Top Destination for 2011?
Posted on December 10, 2010 in Traveler of the Week
Our Traveler of the Week spells out the best books about his recent favorite topic, the Grand Canyon. The Park’s peak visiting season is summer, so we’re glad for these book ideas as excuses to stay inside and plan our trip for the warmer months... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Reads the Grand Canyon
Posted on December 9, 2010 in Cruises
Setting sail on a cruise liner is still high on the gotta-book-it lists for tons of IgoUgo members. If your plan is to take to the water next year, there’s no time like the present to start planning... Continue reading 5 Cruise Companies to Check Out in 2011
Posted on December 8, 2010 in Photos
On the 30th anniversary of John Lennon’s death, IgoUgo takes a moment of silence with photos that remind us to imagine... Continue reading Imagine - Remember - Photo Tribute to John Lennon
Posted on December 7, 2010 in Photos
IgoUgo members know that when you’re visiting a new city, a quick stroll can give you a candid glimpse of your temporary home. That's why our Photos of the Week are snaps of unfamiliar streets... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Street View
Posted on December 6, 2010 in Trip Ideas
Our members here at IgoUgo are pretty DIY, which is why we think they might be interested in this trip to Morocco. Operated by Brown & Hudson, the seven-night trip will be led by guidebook and cookbook author Zora O’Neill from May 28-June 4... Continue reading Marrakech Express
Posted on December 3, 2010 in Traveler of the Week
Our Traveler of the Week admits that although he’s a dedicated Stones fan, he has, over the decades, warmed to the music of the Beatles. His trip to Liverpool is a timely way to honor John Lennon... Continue reading Traveler of the Week on Sacred Ground in Liverpool
Posted on December 1, 2010 in Trip Ideas
Amusement park rides have come a long way since the classic wooden rollercoasters of the first theme parks. With that in mind, here are some of the best new rides for the 2011 season. IgoUgo members can expect to be twisted, lifted, spun and dropped... Continue reading 5 New Theme Park Rides: Think Spring Break 2011