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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NCAA Football Season Is In Full Swing!

NCAA Football Season Is In Full Swing!

Hey guys! We’re tuning in each week to catch the latest from the NCAA Football series to watch the best of the league get closer to competing in the different Bowls across the States. We’re pretty excited for the Fiesta Bowl happening Monday January 2, 2012 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Arizona. What...
Grey Cup Accommodation

Grey Cup Accommodation

Football season in Canada is in full swing as we count down the days until the 99th Annual Grey Cup. What is the Grey Cup? Well, it’s Canada’s version of the Superbowl! Each year, the best teams in the CFL fight for the prestigious Grey Cup (it’s Canada largest sporting event!). This year, the Grey...
Renting in Style During the London 2012 Olympics

Renting in Style During the London 2012 Olympics

It was released in the news earlier this week that the Athlete’s Village is well under way to completion. The Athlete’s are definitely snoozing in style, and there’s no reason for you not to either! The London Olympics are quickly approaching and we know that accommodation is important. After watching all of those spectacular events, it...

Upcoming Conferences in Toronto

We’re lucky enough to call Toronto, Ontario the Headquarters for iStopOver. There is always something happening in Toronto, no matter the season. As fall is winding down, we’re getting closer and closer to December – which is a very busy month for Technology and Media conferences in Toronto. We have great accommodations in Toronto (and...
A Memorable Visit to the Saguaro National Park

A Memorable Visit to the Saguaro National Park

Post by: Lisa Davis, PlanetEye Traveler The Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona is one of the Southwest’s crown jewels, mostly because of the thousands of gigantic saguaro cacti that dot its sandy landscape. In fact, the cacti almost have a celebrity status among the thousands of people who visit the park each year. Part of that...
Meet A Certified Marathon Host!

Meet A Certified Marathon Host!

Hey everyone! As you might know, the New York City Marathon is coming up oh-so-soon on Sunday, November 6th! This is a huge event in NYC, are we’re so happy to support all of the runners and cheerers in a number of ways. The running community is so strong – we love it! If you’re...
The New York City Marathon Contest

The New York City Marathon Contest

Hi guys! Did you know that the New York City Marathon is coming up on November 6th? The NYC Marathon is one of the most prestigious in the world, it has over 100,000 applicants every year! That’s a lot of runners hitting the pavement of NYC. For many, the process of training for the marathon...
Make Money During The London 2012 Olympics

Make Money During The London 2012 Olympics

As the London 2012 Olympic Games approach (they’re being held July 27th – August 12th, 2012), the need for accommodation is in demand. World events such as the Olympics, and the FIFA World Cup games attract large numbers of visitors. For the 2012 Summer Olympics, London will be no exception! We’ve provided accommodation during past...
The Banff Venture Forum

The Banff Venture Forum

Hey guys! Being a Canadian startup ourselves, we know the value of community and support from our peers. That’s why we are so proud to be a part of the Canadian (and North American) technology landscape! There’s nothing more exciting than helping others succeed and encouraging fellow entrepreneurs and businesses. If you’re attending the Banff...
Banff, Alberta: Your Next Ski Vacation Destination

Banff, Alberta: Your Next Ski Vacation Destination

Post by: Christina Uticone, PlanetEye Traveler There is something very special about spending time in the mountains. Wherever you go they rise above and around you, ancient and protective, but with promises of great adventure and adrenaline winking at you from the peaks. Rather than escaping from winter, escape to it and plan a ski vacation in Alberta,...
The London 2012 Olympics

The London 2012 Olympics

I know what you’re probably thinking, the London 2012 Olympics are a year away! The Games kick off July 27th, 2012 which is 317 days away  and tickets to events and accommodation is going fast! Did you know that you can still apply for tickets to the Paralympic Events? Read all about the application process...

Deal of the Day!

Hi guys!   I’m really excited to announce our newest feature on the site. It’s called Deal of the Day – starting September 1st we’re bringing you great savings on a featured city every 24 hours. Every day we will discount our booking fee on a selected city. One day may be 40%, another 60%...