Posted on July 2, 2009 in Community Highlights
Since summer arrived, travel reviews have been coming straight from the shore. MattF and jmariep both traveled to Aruba; cocopud went to exotic Elbow Cay; new member 98Hokies was in Nassau, Bahamas; and Saphira bucked the crowds and headed to Panama... Continue reading Beaching It: MattF, 98Hokies, cocopud & More
Posted on June 30, 2009 in IgoUgo Picks
They may have originated in Frankfurt, but what’s more all-American than a frankfurter? Chicago franks take three of our top 10 spots, making the Windy City top dog this summer—even if Coney Island gets all the attention come the Fourth of July... Continue reading 10 Best Places for Wieners This Summer
Posted on June 19, 2009 in IgoUgo Picks
We always have ideas for weekend getaways, thanks to IgoUgo travelers’ advice, but this weekend brings one of the more generalized recommendations we’ve ever made: try somewhere in or near the Northern Hemisphere. Want something more specific?.. Continue reading 10 Great Places to Celebrate the Summer Solstice
Posted on August 28, 2008 in Community Highlights
This year, let Labor Day ring in a post-summer season of perpetual sun and fun at one of the big-time fairs setting up through October. Ignore your calendar; if you’re on a midway eating a hot dog on a stick, it can only be summer... Continue reading Where to Find Summer After Labor Day
Posted on August 11, 2008 in Community Highlights
Have a hankering for some sweet tea and southern hospitality? You should. As September hangs on the horizon, a jaunt south is the perfect way to win some extra summer days, and these member-recommended Mayberrys are the best places to savor them... Continue reading Southern Towns Y’all Will Love
Posted on July 31, 2008 in Community Highlights
The best of times or the worst of times? As the month when Europeans traditionally flee their cities for extended vacations, August offers visitors to the continent a unique experience. Here are the pros and cons of crossing the Atlantic in August... Continue reading Europe in August: Fun and Frightful
Posted on July 29, 2008 in Community Highlights
This summer, IgoUgo travelers are letting the fun come to them—almost. (We knew our travel addicts wouldn’t give in to the idea of a staycation so easily.) From Philly to San Diego, we’ve gleaned some helpful tips for great American trips... Continue reading This American Summer: Finding Fun Close to Home
Posted on July 13, 2008 in IgoUgo Picks
The rising costs of driving and flying are bad news for any traveler, but when the going gets expensive, IgoUgo members get creative—and get out of town. To help you save cash and your vacation, here are seven ways to steal away for next to nothing... Continue reading Free or Nearly Free Summer Vacations
Posted on June 18, 2008 in Community Highlights
From socialite-studded Southampton to family-packed Ocean City, it can be difficult to claim a spot at the beach—or anywhere else—before Labor Day in the Northeast. To help, IgoUgo members name favorite places short on crowds and commute time... Continue reading Alternative Northeast: 15 Summer Getaways
Posted on June 9, 2008 in Community Highlights
If you’re looking for gay-friendly destinations, accommodations, or nightlife, IgoUgo travelers have plenty of recommendations. Beyond that, many have shared stories from LGBT Pride events; here are some festivities worth a summer trip or two... Continue reading Guide to a Summer of Pride
Posted on June 4, 2008 in Community Highlights
The world is full of beautiful beaches, but on many of them, you’ll be communing with a few thousand fellow sun-lovers rather than with nature. Here are 10 beaches where IgoUgo travelers enjoyed pristine waters in blissful solitude... Continue reading A Pristine Beach for Every Traveler
Posted on May 21, 2008 in Community Highlights
If Memorial Day plans have eluded you, join one of these towns—and their casts of characters—for some unique events. You’ll have big plans by the time you’re done reading this post... Continue reading Six New Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day
Posted on April 11, 2008 in Travel News
As August grows near, more eyes are trained on Beijing than ever before. But far from celebrating the grandeur of Tiananmen Square and the glory of the Great Wall, this week’s headlines focus on protests, kidnappings, and public rebukes... Continue reading Would You Travel to China This Summer?
Posted on March 14, 2008 in Community Highlights
If just thinking about the onslaught of July’s heat makes you sweat, plan ahead for a summer flip-flop: visit a place where snowy slopes signal summer. Sound cool enough? Read about IgoUgo’s favorite chilly hot spots... Continue reading Cold-Weather Trips for Hot Months
Posted on August 31, 2007 in Community Highlights
Don’t leave summer’s last hurrah to chance: head to one of the places that thrilled IgoUgo travelers over past Labor Day weekends. Visitors recommend seven spots that are perfect for the 3-day getaway... Continue reading Last-Minute Getaways for Labor Day
Posted on August 30, 2007 in IgoUgo Picks
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
Posted on August 29, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
The States are scorching, as are Europe and beyond. So what to do when the going gets hot?.. Continue reading Beat the Summer Heat
Posted on August 28, 2007 in Features
A non-traditional wedding in a traditional New England beach town provided IgoUgo Project Manager Cia B. the excuse she needed to continue her summer lobster-roll bender. She liked 'Gansett's rolls almost as much as she liked its laid-back attitude... Continue reading Postcard from Narragansett: A Not-So-White Summer
Posted on August 24, 2007 in Community Highlights
Summer may be coming to a close, but we’re not going to let go of the dog days so fast—at least, the hot dog days. When we do close the grill for the last time, though, we’ll head to the places IgoUgo travelers say serve the best franks around... Continue reading Top 10 Hot Dogs in the US
Posted on August 9, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
August is the month when most Americans pack their bags and redeem what precious few vacation days they’ve accumulated. Unfortunately, Europe typically comes to a halt at this time of year. The answer? Smart alternatives... Continue reading Summer Breeze & Vacation Days Make Me Feel Free
Posted on July 12, 2007 in IgoUgo Picks
This summer, skip the long lines at Six Flags for a city escape that’s sure to receive raves: IgoUgo members have discovered the best (and most unexpected) family-friendly cities for families of all shapes and sizes... Continue reading Family Fun in the Summer Sun
Posted on July 10, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
With mid-July just around the corner, summer is sneaking away in a blaze of sunshine and heat. Hit the asphalt and get the upper hand before it’s too late... Continue reading Summer Scenes: Where to Go Before the Snow
Posted on July 3, 2007 in Features
Happy Independence Day! It’s America’s birthday and most revered holiday. We celebrate in many different ways, though festivities are always in order, whether with fireworks, BBQs, or a whole lot of red, white, and blue... Continue reading Turning The Big 2-3-1