Posted on October 22, 2009 in Community Highlights
From a City of the Dead in Scotland to unusual gargoyles in England to shoulder-blade lampshades in Italy, a few brave IgoUgo souls just found attractions that are frightfully perfect for a hair-raising holiday... Continue reading Three Creepy Trips Sneak Up in Time for Halloween
Posted on September 30, 2009 in Community Highlights
When he concluded one of history’s most famous trips, little did Christopher Columbus know his October arrival in the New World was perfectly timed; today the weekend that commemorates his trip is an ideal excuse for a fall getaway... Continue reading 6 Columbus Day Trips Recommended by IgoUgo Members
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 April 16, 2009 in Community Highlights
One of the more unlikely vacation routes we can think of is to go from Iraq to Arkansas to Singapore and back, but that’s exactly the round-the-world trip Eric from Aiea took to celebrate “St. Paddy’s at the far corner of the former British Empire.”.. Continue reading Eric from Aiea Had an Idea to Go Around the World
Posted on March 17, 2009 in Community Highlights
Ex-Dubliner rufusni is anything but green when it comes to exploring Ireland’s capital. Except on St. Patrick’s Day, that is: last year she was a first-timer at the city’s famous parade. Her review, part of a recently expanded journal, describes it... Continue reading Saint Patrick's Day in Dublin with rufusni
Posted on February 18, 2009 in Community Highlights
She was in Asheville, NC, for the holidays, but as you might infer from her member name, vampirefan wasn’t going to let this trip be all sugar and spice. After checking out the Biltmore Estate’s holiday scenes, she went on to darker haunts... Continue reading Asheville Homes Haunt vampirefan in a Good Way
Posted on December 24, 2008 in Community Highlights
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or simply a new year’s worth of vacation days, these two stories from IgoUgo holidays past will remind you of the magic of the season and the power of travel... Continue reading Season's Greetings: Stories from Ecuador and Syria
Posted on December 23, 2008 in Community Highlights
As a pre-holiday treat, two IgoUgo members whisked their respective families away to kid-friendly locales. Get tips for family trips as cool grandmother zabelle spills the (Boston baked) beans and mh75 takes a bite out of (chocolate in) Hershey, PA... Continue reading History and Hot Chocolate: Kid-Friendly Getaways
Posted on December 19, 2008 in IgoUgo Picks
For something new this year, try something very, very old (or should we say auld?): ring in 2009 at one of the world’s longest-running—yet quirkiest—celebrations. We scoured members’ picks to find the most unique places to revel... Continue reading IgoUgo's Top 10 Unique New Year's Celebrations
Posted on December 5, 2008 in Community Highlights
So this is Christmas: New York City towers over all other destinations, holiday journals are tops, photos of snow see a sudden surge. IgoUgo travelers kicked off December with a strong interest in all things seasonal—and we’re making a list... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: A Holiday Lineup
Posted on November 26, 2008 in Community Highlights
From the city where “it wouldn’t be Christmas without carp” to the one where “little plum people” rule the season, read what IgoUgo members have to say about 10 of their favorite European Christmas markets... Continue reading 10 European Markets to Shop This Season
Posted on November 19, 2008 in Community Highlights
Not only do you have a four-day weekend coming up, your family and friends do, too. Take advantage of the effortlessly coordinated vacation days and steal away, if only for a few hours. Here are six suggestions from IgoUgo members... Continue reading Six Quick Thanksgiving Getaways
Posted on October 15, 2008 in IgoUgo Picks
We’ve chosen 10 of our members’ favorite eerie sites to help you revel in the most mysterious of seasons with a haunted jaunt or two. Ranging from the Carolina coast to Bahrain, perhaps one is lurking right outside your door... Continue reading IgoUgo's 10 Favorite Mysterious Places
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 May 8, 2008 in Community Highlights
Mom didn’t mean it when she told you she doesn’t want anything for Mother’s Day. What she really wants is the gift of time spent with the person she loves most and never sees—you. And what better way to bond than with a day or week away?.. Continue reading The Trips Mom Really Wants for Mother's Day
Posted on May 5, 2008 in Community Highlights
Cinco de Mayo may not be Mexico’s biggest party of the year, but it’s a popular day for honoring all things Mexican in the US. We’ll settle for celebrating with some margaritas and mariachi, but there are five things we’d rather be doing today... Continue reading Cinco Activities for Cinco de Mayo
Posted on March 21, 2008 in Community Highlights
What’s a traveler to do when St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, and spring break fall in the same week? Use all three as an excuse to skip town, of course. IgoUgo visitors didn’t disappoint, planning (or dreaming of) trips that celebrate this season... Continue reading IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Sweet Spring Breaks
Posted on February 14, 2008 in Features
Whether Valentine’s Day makes you swoon or makes you sick, we have a place for you. Indulge your sweetheart, or your sarcastic side, in these pricelessly named spots. Just don’t forget to send postcards—SWAK... Continue reading Sweet Spots & Prickly Places for Valentine's Day
Posted on February 7, 2008 in Community Highlights
If you’ve already forgotten your original New Year’s resolutions, take heart: you can start your projects anew today at a Lunar New Year celebration. No matter where you are in the world, there’s a party near you. Better get (fire)cracking... Continue reading World's Best Chinese New Year Celebrations
Posted on February 5, 2008 in Elsewhere on the Web
It's a great day for parties: both the political and the celebratory kind. This year, for the first time ever, Mardi Gras and Super Tuesday fall on the same day... Continue reading Tuesday Travel: Super Fat
Posted on January 30, 2008 in Features
To celebrate the IgoUgo Travel Blog’s first anniversary today, we’re looking back at the highlights of our first year and looking forward to new features. Here’s a hint: get ready to write... Continue reading Happy Blogiversary!
Posted on January 24, 2008 in Community Highlights
Australia takes fierce pride in all that it does, and partying is no exception. The country’s biggest holiday, Australia Day, is January 26, and we're honoring it with IgoUgo members' finer points from one of the finest places on Earth... Continue reading A G'Day To Be an Australian
Posted on January 8, 2008 in Elsewhere on the Web
Happy New Year! Whether you have already made your resolutions or have yet to decide whether to make one, hopefully travel will be involved somewhere... Continue reading 2008—Get Up and Go
Posted on January 2, 2008 in Community Highlights
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
Posted on December 24, 2007 in Community Highlights
Holiday photos aren’t all dogs wearing antlers and Dad wearing eggnog. Join us in celebrating the IgoUgo photographers who managed to capture the spirit of the season, from New York to New Zealand... Continue reading Winter Wonderland: A Photo Tour
Posted on December 20, 2007 in IgoUgo Picks
We adore New York, Paris, and Rio, but for a truly New Year, why not skip the clichés and ring in 2008 in a less predictable city? Here, IgoUgo travelers pick the best of the rest, including a few surprises... Continue reading Top 10 New Year's Eve Alternatives
Posted on December 18, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
Admit it or not, we know you make them too. But no one has more fun making New Year’s resolutions than a traveler... Continue reading Travel Resolutions
Posted on December 10, 2007 in Community Highlights
'Tis the season to ditch mall madness for some genuine holiday magic in the famed Christmas markets of Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, or...Manchester?.. Continue reading Manchester: United in Holiday Cheer
Posted on November 28, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
The drama...the intrigue...the sheer emotion...yes, we’re talking about holiday travel. This year’s Thanksgiving frenzy didn’t disappoint... Continue reading Travel Days of Our Lives
Posted on November 21, 2007 in Community Highlights
Even more fun than stuffing yourself on Thanksgiving is stuffing your shopping bags on Black Friday the next day. Here, IgoUgo travelers describe the best stores in eight US cities, plus two to the near north, for a list of shops you can’t miss... Continue reading Holiday Shopping: The Best Stores in 10 Cities
Posted on November 19, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
With 27 million travelers taking to the skies this Thanksgiving, make sure you’re ready for anything... Continue reading Don't Be a Turkey: Thanksgiving Travel Made Easy
Posted on November 16, 2007 in Community Highlights
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
Posted on October 30, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web
Originally a pagan ritual, Halloween exists around the world as a night of fun, mischief, and strange traditions... Continue reading Freako-tourism
Posted on October 10, 2007 in IgoUgo Picks
It only takes a slight chill in the air—and countless ghoulish store decorations—to remind us that Halloween is swiftly approaching. Whether you want to play a trick or just eat treats, IgoUgo members can scare you in the right direction... Continue reading Halloween How-To: From Frightening to Friendly
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 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
Posted on April 4, 2007 in Features
Easter egg hunts and grass-filled baskets may be things of the past (we’ll keep our marshmallow Peeps, thanks), but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy a fantastical Easter as much as the next kid. It’s time for a whimsical twist on your travel wisdom... Continue reading A Little Bunny Froufrou