Guest Profile: Courtney

Guest Profile: Courtney

This week, we spoke with Courtney, an iStopOver Guest who recently traveled to NYC over New Years (a pretty good pick, we think!). Courtney stayed in Sylvia’s place, and enjoyed a ton of activities while in NYC. Read up on her experience shopping in the local farmer’s markets, touring Central...
Loving Las Ramblas

Loving Las Ramblas

Original post by: Andy Hayes, PlanetEye Traveler La Rambla (or Las Ramblas, as it is more commonly known) is a central boulevard that cuts through Barcelona, and is the city’s most famous street.  You’ll no doubt find yourself along it during your visit, and you might end up staying nearby!...
Visiting Auckland

Visiting Auckland

New Zealand is a beautiful country to visit. For many, it’s the starting point for a great backpacking trip, for others, because of its distance, it is a destination holiday. One of our Guests, Melinda, had the opportunity to visit Auckland. It was her first time visiting New Zealand (but...
London iStopOver Host: Ingrid

London iStopOver Host: Ingrid

This week we chatted with Ingrid, a lovely iStopOver Host who is located in London, England. Ingrid’s artsy and hip listing can be found in Zone 2 in London. Located in a neighborhood with tons of restaurants, shops and boutiques, you’ll be greeted with lots of activity. Ingrid will make...
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Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

We’re feeling quite jolly at the iStopOver headquarters and we want to spread the holiday cheer over to everyone else! We hope that you have a safe and fun holiday season. If you’re going on any kind of vacation, we’d love to hear about it! Feel free to leave a comment and spread a little...
Mini-Breaks in Florida

Mini-Breaks in Florida

I’ll be honest: we’re definitely thinking about the quickie getaway vacation – the one where you can pack up the kids, and spend a few blissful days frolicking in the sun and enjoying the beach. That’s why we’re taking a look at some great places in Florida today. If it’s the nightlife and wicked clubs...
New Years Around The World

New Years Around The World

It’s that time of year when Top 10 Lists and ‘Best of…’ compilations are making the rounds and that means one thing: New Years is upon us! Today we’re taking a look at the different ways people ring in the new year around the world. If there’s one thing that remains constant with New Years,...
London 2012 Olympics: Athletes To Watch

London 2012 Olympics: Athletes To Watch

The London Olympics are getting closer, and we’re thinking about which athletes will definitely be watched during the London 2012 games. Here’s a heads up on who to watch and where they’re coming from:   Athletics: Usain Bolt Usain Bolt was born and raised in Jamaica, and started participating in races when he was young....
Barcelona Daytripping: Figueres

Barcelona Daytripping: Figueres

Post by: Andy Hayes, PlanetEye Traveler While I love Barcelona, if you have several days there, you may find yourself itching to explore further afield.  Figueres is my top recommendation.  Less than two hours away on the train (barring construction delays), it is home to one of the country’s most popular museums, as well as a...
iStopOver Site Updates!

iStopOver Site Updates!

We’re big believers in always keeping things on the move. We happily unveiled our new homepage a month ago and ever since, we’ve been busy updating more features! We’re very excited to announce the new look and functionality of our listing pages! We’re bringing the community a faster and easier to use page. Here’s what’s new:...
Madonna To Play Super Bowl Halftime Show!

Madonna To Play Super Bowl Halftime Show!

The half time show at the Super Bowl is one of the most watched televised events of all time. Every year, people wait with anticipation to see who is set to perform. It was announced earlier this week that the Material Girl herself, Madonna, is going to perform at the XLVI Super Bowl 2012 in...
Beautiful Cities With Holiday Spirit

Beautiful Cities With Holiday Spirit

The holidays are upon us, and we’re getting that warm and fuzzy feeling that comes along with falling snow, decorations and holiday spirit. We’re taking a look at three cities that are always completely dreamy at this time of year: New York City: New York City is fun to visit at any time of year,...
London 2012: David Beckham To Play For Great Britain?

London 2012: David Beckham To Play For Great Britain?

Everyone has their preferred sports when watching the Olympics. Swimming, Volleyball, Track and Field – there is always something for everyone. This coming year, at the London 2012 Olympic games, Football will be a well watched sport. Although London was one of the first cities to ever host an Olympic Football match (back in 1908,...
Top 5 Manhattan Parks that Aren't Central Park

Top 5 Manhattan Parks that Aren’t Central Park

Post By: Andy Hayes, PlanetEye Traveler One of my favorite things about visiting New York is being outside – strolling down those avenues with skyscrapers on either side, stopping into cafes along the way for a piping hot cuppa to go. Every guidebook will highlight the “obvious” place to go for an outdoor stroll, Central...
Listing Your Home For An Event

Listing Your Home For An Event

Today I’m sharing some tips on listing your home for a popular event. Many people across the globe travel for a specific event: music festivals, sporting events, or conferences. Often, hotels raise their prices or totally sell out rooms leaving many travelers scrambling to find accommodation. If your city is hosting a major event (SXSW,...
A Palace Fit For A Royal Family...

A Palace Fit For A Royal Family…

The buzz surrounding the Royal Couple’s perhaps-pregnancy are starting to swell. It’s being reported that Wills & Kate are six-weeks pregnant and names have already been tossed around. We could be hearing the pitter-patter of a prince’s (or princess’) little feet in the near future! The growing family will obviously need to move into bigger...