August 2010 Archive
Posted on August 31, 2010 in Photos
"View from Pont de Notre Dame, with the Conciergerie on the left" as documented by IgoUgo member frangliz... Continue reading Photo of the Week: River Seine, Paris
Posted on August 30, 2010 in Trip Ideas
It’s late August, which means all you want to do is lie down, prop open a book, and wile away the hours until the temperature takes a nosedive... Continue reading 6 Places to Relax in the Dog Days of August
Posted on August 27, 2010 in Traveler of the Week
A lot of travelers take in a game drive when they visit South Africa or Namibia, but few rent a car, hit the road, and drive. The intrepid catsholiday wouldn’t have it any other way, and now she’s sharing her tips for road-tripping in Africa... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Drives South Africa & Namibia
Posted on August 26, 2010 in Trip Ideas
September is stellar across the whole of Europe: crowds thin out, prices dip, and attractions and festivals are at their best. Here are six places where IgoUgo members recommend reveling in the season across the Atlantic... Continue reading Six Europe Trips That Are Best in September
Posted on August 25, 2010 in Trip Ideas
From themed towns to oddball festivals to unbelievable museums, if it’s weird or wacky, IgoUgo members have journeyed for a look. Here’s a new list of weird-but-true attractions to satisfy your yen for something different on your roads less traveled... Continue reading 10 Weird and Wacky Sights Around the World
Posted on August 24, 2010 in Trip Ideas
Missoula’s population and pride swell each year when the River City Roots Fest hits town, so consider some big fun under big skies this weekend: the free two-day event is a perfect last-minute getaway for music lovers and art hounds... Continue reading River City Roots Fest: Big Fun in Big Sky Country
Posted on August 23, 2010 in Trip Ideas
Since there’s no place like a boardwalk to squeeze in some fun before summer’s end, we took a look at which ones IgoUgo members like best and why they recommend each one. In the battle of the beach-town boardwalks, each one of these 10 is a winner... Continue reading 10 Best Boardwalks: Find the Right One for You
Posted on August 21, 2010 in Traveler of the Week
Visitors to a destination may not have the same must-dos when it comes to attractions and restaurants, but there is one common denominator for every traveler: we must get around. Our Traveler of the Week elevates transportation tips to a new level... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Takes On Hong Kong Transport
Posted on August 19, 2010 in Trip Ideas
What do you give one of America’s most beautiful national parks for her 100th birthday? A visit, of course. And whether you decide to head to Glacier National Park this year for centennial events or for fear of a meltdown, 2010 is a prime time to go... Continue reading 5 Ways to Celebrate Glacier National Park's 100th
Posted on August 18, 2010 in IgoUgo Updates
Today’s a big day at IgoUgo: we get to welcome you, friends and members, to an all-new site! OK, we’re not all new; we may be bigger and better than before, but we’re still the same friendly travel-planning and -sharing site you’ve always known... Continue reading Welcome to the New and Improved IgoUgo
Posted on August 13, 2010 in Traveler of the Week
Alaska proved to be the perfect playground for Wildcat Dianne: big enough to explore by car, train, and boat; exciting enough to accommodate a jam-packed list of activities; and quirky enough for the plucky traveler to get into some mischief... Continue reading Traveler of the Week Shares Tips for Budget Alaska
Posted on August 12, 2010 in Trip Ideas
It felt like summer sprang eternal throughout much of the country this year, but Labor Day is less than a month away, meaning it’s time to plan your “sayonara summer” getaway now. Here are 10 great destinations to celebrate summer’s slide into fall... Continue reading 10 Great Getaways for Labor Day
Posted on August 9, 2010 in Hotels
August 10 is National S’mores Day, and that seems like a holiday we can’t let pass without a mushy (but sweet) toast. Luckily, a growing number of accommodations are roasting the triply delicious snacks for guests nightly... Continue reading 11 Places to Stay for S'more Fun
Posted on August 6, 2010 in Traveler of the Week
From Washington, D.C., to the land of Lincoln--Lincoln, England--BawBaw’s been busy on both sides of the Atlantic. Her reviews of attractions in D.C. and the UK are wholly wonderful--and did we mention the avid photographer surpassed 12,500 photos?.. Continue reading Traveler of the Week Takes DC, and 13,000 Photos
Posted on August 3, 2010 in Hotels
Orlando has a lot to recommend it, but even the imagineers of Walt Disney World can’t transform the inland Floridian town into a tropical paradise. At the new Aulani Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Oahu, though, Disney hospitality... Continue reading Reserve Now to Be First at Disney's Hawaii Resort