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Capturing Cuba: What to Expect in Havana & Beyond

Posted on April 24, 2008 in Community Highlights

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As US travelers continue their Cuba vigil, waiting for the day they can openly visit their intriguing neighbor, international IgoUgo members—and a few enterprising Americans—share their Havana tips and shed light on why this city is worth the wait... Continue reading Capturing Cuba: What to Expect in Havana & Beyond

IgoUgo's Tips & Trips for Summer Train Travel

Posted on April 14, 2008 in IgoUgo Picks

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Jump on the train for the next trend in travel—literally. With airline bankruptcies and delays multiplying (and the threat of inspection-related flight cancellations lasting through June), we’d like to usher in the Summer of the Train... Continue reading IgoUgo's Tips & Trips for Summer Train Travel

Where to Stay in the World's Most Expensive Cities

Posted on April 8, 2008 in Community Highlights

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You could plan a very nice getaway for $537. Or you could get one night in the average Moscow hotel room. IgoUgo members share which hotels provide the best value for your money in the world’s 10 most expensive cities for booking accommodations... Continue reading Where to Stay in the World's Most Expensive Cities

The Secret Key West

Posted on March 17, 2008 in Features

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Who says that Key West is just a “drinking town with a tourist problem?” National Geographic Adventure and IgoUgo travelers share tips on where to find solitude at the States’ southern tip... Continue reading The Secret Key West

Eats in the East: Tokyo Dining Tips

Posted on March 5, 2008 in Community Highlights

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In November, the respected Michelin Guides released its first-ever edition on Tokyo. For an unbiased look at where to eat—and how to eat—in this culinary hotbed, we look to our own IgoUgo gourmets... Continue reading Eats in the East: Tokyo Dining Tips

Second-Timers' Tips for Favorite Trips

Posted on January 28, 2008 in Community Highlights

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Love at first sight can be overrated when it comes to destinations. It’s often on the second visit that a traveler delves into what makes a place special. And some follow-up trips introduce a changed city. Either way, the second time’s a charm... Continue reading Second-Timers' Tips for Favorite Trips

A Site to See for Business Travelers

Posted on January 15, 2008 in Elsewhere on the Web

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When two of the publications we most trust mention a new travel website, we’re all ears. And when the site is as bright and as blogged about as Dopplr, it becomes a forceful blip on our radar... Continue reading A Site to See for Business Travelers

Where to Savor the Post-Holiday Slump

Posted on January 2, 2008 in Community Highlights

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Return to your pre-holiday stress level with these traveler-recommended getaways. Whether you prefer to linger in wintry cheer or to skip to the next season, IgoUgo travelers have you covered—be it with snow or with sand... Continue reading Where to Savor the Post-Holiday Slump

Visiting Pearl Harbor

Posted on December 7, 2007 in Community Highlights

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As you think of Pearl Harbor today, the 66th anniversary of its bombing, consider planning a trip to Hawaii’s USS Arizona Memorial. Here’s why travelers who have been there urge you to go, along with their tips for getting the most out of your visit... Continue reading Visiting Pearl Harbor

IgoUgo's Tips for Travel Writing

Posted on December 6, 2007 in Community Highlights

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How do you write a useful travel review? To celebrate the debut of one-off reviews on the site (you now have the option of writing a review without creating a journal!), we posed the question to IgoUgo writers—and added a few ideas of our own... Continue reading IgoUgo's Tips for Travel Writing

The Intrepid Traveler's Antarctica Checklist

Posted on November 30, 2007 in Community Highlights

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After last week's cruise-ship sinking, many people are asking if Antarctica tourism is dangerous for both travelers and the continent itself. IgoUgo writers who have been there share tips for safe and rewarding trips to the end of the earth... Continue reading The Intrepid Traveler's Antarctica Checklist

NYC on Zero Dollars a Day

Posted on November 29, 2007 in Features

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Despite a reputation for excess and expense—especially during the holidays—New York City has plenty to offer visitors looking for a grand experience without spending a grand to get it... Continue reading NYC on Zero Dollars a Day

Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Posted on November 16, 2007 in Community Highlights

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Hitting the road for Thanksgiving should be a highlight of the year, but sometimes the hassles are enough to make us want to give up holiday travel cold turkey. This year, heed these tips for stress-free trips that virtually guarantee happy holidays... Continue reading Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Strength in Numbers: Travel Lists You Can Use

Posted on September 12, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web

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Some of today’s best travel information is arriving in the form of lists and countdowns. While we like to think IgoUgo is the best when it comes to travel math, you can count on finding intriguing numbers almost anywhere on the Web... Continue reading Strength in Numbers: Travel Lists You Can Use

Travel Etiquette: The Magic Word

Posted on September 6, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web

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Manners: do they still have a place in the sky? A slew of sites outline what to do—and what not to do—to maintain travel decorum... Continue reading Travel Etiquette: The Magic Word

On the Road for 50 Years

Posted on September 5, 2007 in Community Highlights

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Today, to mark the 50th anniversary of the publication of On the Road, IgoUgo’s Paradise pilgrims divulge where to pay tribute to its fictional traveler and his creator, Jack Kerouac... Continue reading On the Road for 50 Years

Beyond Beach Travel

Posted on August 30, 2007 in IgoUgo Picks

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Not ready for summer to end? You’re not alone: IgoUgo members name the top alternatives for making the most of summer’s last days... Continue reading Beyond Beach Travel

Edinburgh International Festival: Fringe Benefits

Posted on August 20, 2007 in Community Highlights

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It started 60 years ago as “a platform for the flowering of the human spirit,” and today, the Edinburgh International Festival is as vibrant as ever. IgoUgo members offer up some useful intel on the Festival and its Fringe... Continue reading Edinburgh International Festival: Fringe Benefits

Tips for America's Most Visited Cities

Posted on August 6, 2007 in Community Highlights

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ForbesTraveler.com just released their list of America's 30 most visited cities. Here, recent visitors to the top five locales offer their recommendations... Continue reading Tips for America's Most Visited Cities

Introducing Local Secrets, Big Finds 2007

Posted on June 25, 2007 in Travel News

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Travelocity and IgoUgo reveal travelers’ favorite hidden gems: the spots and happenings that you just can’t miss—once you know about them. These “Local Secrets, Big Finds” prove that, wherever they hang their hats, savvy travelers mean savvy locals... Continue reading Introducing Local Secrets, Big Finds 2007

College Towns 101

Posted on June 8, 2007 in Community Highlights

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College is more than a place to party (er, study) for a few years: university campuses are part of a smart travel strategy. Here, IgoUgo members pick their favorite cap-and-gown towns... Continue reading College Towns 101

Location Scouts: Taking the Mystery Out of Travel

Posted on May 7, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web

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While discovery is at the heart of every journey, some findings are better left to others (hotels with roaches, restaurants with E. coli, ski slopes with avalanches). Enter a number of targeted websites taking the guesswork out of traveling... Continue reading Location Scouts: Taking the Mystery Out of Travel