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June 2010 Archive

Tour de France Tips: Best Views, Activities & More Photo

Tour de France Tips: Best Views, Activities & More

Posted on June 25, 2010 in Travel Tips

Between the World Cup and Wimbledon, fans of international sports have already been spoiled this summer, and now the Tour de France gets underway July 3. IgoUgo members who have watched the race in France share tips for how to make the most of it... Continue reading Tour de France Tips: Best Views, Activities & More

Coffee & Crumpets, Anyone? London's Best Baristas Photo

Coffee & Crumpets, Anyone? London's Best Baristas

Posted on June 23, 2010 in Trip Ideas

London may up a traveler’s liquid intake more than any other city. Just try planning a day that’s not marked by tipples like afternoon tea, evening Pimm’s Cups, and late-night beers at the pub. And this week, add coffee to the list... Continue reading Coffee & Crumpets, Anyone? London's Best Baristas

Hotel Roundup: Where to Watch the World Cup Photo

Hotel Roundup: Where to Watch the World Cup

Posted on June 16, 2010 in Hotels

Far from home and wondering where to watch World Cup matches with other soccer enthusiasts? The answer may be closer than you think; hotels around the world are rolling out the big screens for goal-oriented guests... Continue reading Hotel Roundup: Where to Watch the World Cup

Around the World in Soccer Photos Photo

Around the World in Soccer Photos

Posted on June 11, 2010 in Photos

From the hallowed pitch of Maracana to the streets of, well, just about anywhere, soccer is a universal language (one that’s been leaned on by many a traveler). Watching the first matches of the World Cup inspired us to find your best soccer photos... Continue reading Around the World in Soccer Photos

15 Hotels to Check Into for a Room with a View Photo

15 Hotels to Check Into for a Room with a View

Posted on June 10, 2010 in Hotels

When you book a room at any of these perfectly located hotels, you don’t have to worry about getting to the area’s top sights--they come to your window... Continue reading 15 Hotels to Check Into for a Room with a View

What Not to Miss in South Africa's 9 Soccer Cities Photo

What Not to Miss in South Africa's 9 Soccer Cities

Posted on June 2, 2010 in Trip Ideas

As millions of travelers prepare for a soccer pilgrimage to South Africa, the country’s tourism draws are readying too. Here’s what IgoUgo travelers say not to miss in or near each of the nine host cities--besides a game, of course... Continue reading What Not to Miss in South Africa's 9 Soccer Cities