February 2011 Archive
Posted on February 25, 2011 in Traveler of the Week
Ibiza. Corfu. The beachfront towns of the Canary Islands. For many Europeans, the resorts that symbolize these places have become synecdoches for herds of tourists and WAGs... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Seeks Out the Authentic
Posted on February 24, 2011 in IgoUgo Updates
Greetings, Igo fans! This is a friendly note to let you know we’re running a contest to give away an iPad to one lucky winner... Continue reading IgoUgo iPad Giveaway
Posted on February 23, 2011 in Photos
From time to time, we like to welcome our new members into the fold. Like these four... Continue reading A Welcome To Our New Members
Posted on February 22, 2011 in Photos
Those of you with fond memories of The Love Boat might think that sea travel is a pretty glamorous affair. We don’t deny that it can be, but we have to point out that this belief ignores a few everyday realities... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Set Sail
Posted on February 21, 2011 in Trip Ideas
Last week our friends at Airfare Watchdog found rock bottom fares to Europe on Delta as part of a sale. We know quite a few people who took advantage, from co-workers in the office to a friend who’s springing a surprise anniversary trip on his wife... Continue reading Stumbling Upon Rock-Bottom Airfare
Posted on February 18, 2011 in Traveler of the Week
The average restaurant critic has a pretty cushy job, we think. Get paid to swan around beautiful neighborhoods in major cities, on the hunt for the tastiest dishes? You poor thing, we say to the restaurant critic, how you’ve suffered... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Gives Her Town Its Due
Posted on February 16, 2011 in IgoUgo Updates
At last, the 2010 U GO! Award winners! Congratulations to ShadyAdy, SeenThat and MattyGroves, who will each be going home, so to speak, with $100 Amazon gift cards... Continue reading Announcing the 2010 U GO! Award Winners
Posted on February 15, 2011 in Photos
If you travel a lot, you’ve probably seen your share of majestic buildings. Tourists with cameras have an irresistible attraction to palaces and stately cathedrals. But what about everyday places?.. Continue reading Photos of the Week: Function is Form
Posted on February 14, 2011 in Trip Ideas
Happy Valentine’s! Lest anyone get too jealous and fight over us, we thought we’d tell you about some cool gifts you might be able to give to your significant other. And if you’re single, well, keep everything for yourself, right?.. Continue reading Celebrate Valentine’s with Gifts and Discounts
Posted on February 11, 2011 in Traveler of the Week
In Paradise, the sun is warm, the food is great, and the hundred little assignments waiting for you at home are over a hemisphere away. Tons of places around the world fit this description, but somehow, Hawaii always ranks near the top... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Soars Over Paradise
Posted on February 10, 2011 in Travel Tips
The kind folks over at Airfare Watchdog have updated their chart to show you just how much you’ll pay in baggage fees if you check a bag when you fly this year. How can you avoid baggage fees? You have a few options... Continue reading Fending Off Baggage Fees
Posted on February 9, 2011 in Travel Tips
For any traveler, discovering a great place to stay can be one of the mood-setters of the whole trip. But the intimate, secret spots and independent hotels usually lack one thing that travelers want: a rewards program... Continue reading How to Earn Rewards with Stash
Posted on February 8, 2011 in Photos
It’s February. You want a little color in your life, but you won’t have the time to go anywhere until it’s already warm outside. Fortunately for you, our crack team of decidedly undrab photographers are here to save the day... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Rainbow Bright
Posted on February 7, 2011 in Trip Ideas
Unless you’re searching for a last minute deal for Valentine’s Day, your plans are most likely already made. If you haven't, here are six of the most romantic destinations we know... Continue reading Sweet Spots to Stay on Valentine’s Day
Posted on February 4, 2011 in Traveler of the Week
Here’s the situation: you’re a dyed-in-the-wool fan of Harry Potter. You really want to visit Universal’s new Wizarding World adventure, but you don’t have the money (or the time). If that’s that case, you better read up on our Traveler of the Week... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Casts “Lumos” on a Great Ride
Posted on February 3, 2011 in Travel News
Do you buy the local paper when you’re visiting a new city? I remember the days when getting a copy of the local rag was great fun and an essential activity, but now it’s possible to pre-qualify by visiting that newspaper’s website before a visit... Continue reading iPad or Newspaper?
Posted on February 2, 2011 in Photos
We shouldn't be trite and say opposites attract, but we should say that great differences make the world a good deal more interesting. With that in mind, we’ve chosen two photographs this week that look like they came from different planets... Continue reading Photos of the Week: Picture and Anti-picture
Posted on February 1, 2011 in Trip Ideas
No tickets to Sunday’s showdown in Texas? Head to downtown Green Bay, the celebration zone for Packer Backers, where traffic will be shut down in the heart of Washington Street for a giant afterparty -- no matter who scores the winning touchdown... Continue reading Where to Watch the Super Bowl: Green Bay, WI