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The Trips Mom Really Wants for Mother's Day

Posted on May 8, 2008 in Community Highlights

The Trips Mom Really Wants for Mother's Day Photo

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

Cinco Activities for Cinco de Mayo

Posted on May 5, 2008 in Community Highlights

Cinco Activities for Cinco de Mayo Photo

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

IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Sweet Spring Breaks

Posted on March 21, 2008 in Community Highlights

IgoUgo's Week in Travel: Sweet Spring Breaks Photo

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

Sweet Spots & Prickly Places for Valentine's Day

Posted on February 14, 2008 in Features

Sweet Spots & Prickly Places for Valentine's Day Photo

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

World's Best Chinese New Year Celebrations

Posted on February 7, 2008 in Community Highlights

World's Best Chinese New Year Celebrations Photo

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

Tuesday Travel: Super Fat

Posted on February 5, 2008 in Elsewhere on the Web

Tuesday Travel: Super Fat Photo

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

Happy Blogiversary!

Posted on January 30, 2008 in Features

Happy Blogiversary! Photo

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!

A G'Day To Be an Australian

Posted on January 24, 2008 in Community Highlights

A G'Day To Be an Australian Photo

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

2008—Get Up and Go

Posted on January 8, 2008 in Elsewhere on the Web

2008—Get Up and Go Photo

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

Where to Savor the Post-Holiday Slump

Posted on January 2, 2008 in Community Highlights

Where to Savor the Post-Holiday Slump Photo

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

Winter Wonderland: A Photo Tour

Posted on December 24, 2007 in Community Highlights

Winter Wonderland: A Photo Tour Photo

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

Top 10 New Year's Eve Alternatives

Posted on December 20, 2007 in IgoUgo Picks

Top 10 New Year's Eve Alternatives Photo

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

Travel Resolutions

Posted on December 18, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web

Travel Resolutions Photo

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

Manchester: United in Holiday Cheer

Posted on December 10, 2007 in Community Highlights

Manchester: United in Holiday Cheer Photo

'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

Travel Days of Our Lives

Posted on November 28, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web

Travel Days of Our Lives Photo

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

Holiday Shopping: The Best Stores in 10 Cities

Posted on November 21, 2007 in Community Highlights

Holiday Shopping: The Best Stores in 10 Cities Photo

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

Don't Be a Turkey: Thanksgiving Travel Made Easy

Posted on November 19, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web

Don't Be a Turkey: Thanksgiving Travel Made Easy Photo

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

Thanksgiving Travel Tips

Posted on November 16, 2007 in Community Highlights

Thanksgiving Travel Tips Photo

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

Freako-tourism

Posted on October 30, 2007 in Elsewhere on the Web

Freako-tourism Photo

Originally a pagan ritual, Halloween exists around the world as a night of fun, mischief, and strange traditions... Continue reading Freako-tourism

Halloween How-To: From Frightening to Friendly

Posted on October 10, 2007 in IgoUgo Picks

Halloween How-To: From Frightening to Friendly Photo

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

Last-Minute Getaways for Labor Day

Posted on August 31, 2007 in Community Highlights

Last-Minute Getaways for Labor Day Photo

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

Turning The Big 2-3-1

Posted on July 3, 2007 in Features

Turning The Big 2-3-1 Photo

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

A Little Bunny Froufrou

Posted on April 4, 2007 in Features

A Little Bunny Froufrou Photo

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