July 2010 Archive
Posted on July 29, 2010 in Traveler of the Week
Prolific Praskipark has been driving around Italy and Spain of late, sharing her tips--and plenty of inspiration--for Lakes Como, Garda, and Lecco, among other areas. As she tips the 50-journal mark, we tip our hats to her Southern Europe trips... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Village Hops in Italy & Spain
Posted on July 27, 2010 in Trip Ideas
If you’ve never seen Canada’s Maritimes in summer or early fall, it’s high time you paid a visit to their high tides and highly recommended attractions. Two recent IgoUgo visitors round up the best of the best on both sides of the Bay of Fundy... Continue reading Canada's Bay of Fundy: See Two Sides of the Tides
Posted on July 23, 2010 in Traveler of the Week
Denise Scotland is quick to point out that it’s her friend who’s the “Harry Potter geek,” but it seems this Traveler of the Week found equal pleasure in the duo’s trip to Alnwick Castle, a real-life... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Tours a Castle of Movie Fame
Posted on July 21, 2010 in Trip Ideas
Endured one too many 100-degree days this summer? We sure have, and now we’re looking at these destinations--all of which have average highs in the 60s and 70s in July and August--for a spot of relief. Balmy weather may be what’s beckoning us.. Continue reading Beat the Heat: 8 Cool US Cities for Summer Trips
Posted on July 16, 2010 in Traveler of the Week
We know that half the fun of traveling is getting lost, but we have some directions for anyone going to the Caribbean: Before you even think about heading down to the Dominican Republic, journey over to upt0wn112’s trip journal from her recent.. Continue reading Traveler of the Week Zip-Lines and Zooms in the DR
Posted on July 14, 2010 in Trip Ideas
According to IgoUgo travelers, Salzburg, Austria, is “enchanting” and “spectacular”--and, we assert, spectacularly underrated. With dramatic baroque architecture defining the city and stunning lake districts surrounding it, this town steeped.. Continue reading Visit Salzburg: Music Hub, Film Set, Festival Town
Posted on July 9, 2010 in Traveler of the Week
Here’s a travel feat: We went on a magical tour of the Middle East this week with nary a vacation day used. Our secrets? TravelerJeff and his trusty camera... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Photographs the Middle East
Posted on July 8, 2010 in Hotels
It’s not often that a resort’s president pilots guests around in hot-air balloons, but that’s just one of the high-flying summer activities at Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa in Stowe, Vermont... Continue reading Weekend in Vermont: Stoweflake Resort Balloon Fest
Posted on July 2, 2010 in Traveler of the Week
Say “pizza” and we start some Pavlovian drooling, so it’s not surprising that IgoUgo’s inaugural Traveler of the Week caught our eye with her foodie musings on Ischia, Italy... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Takes a Bite Out of Ischia