At the recent PhoCusWright Travel Innovation Conference a speaker waxed lyrical about their new web site, which would relieve its users of the burden of travel planning, letting them get hours of planning done in a few minutes instead. And they considered that a good thing!
[VIDEO] New York Hip-Hop Tour
So you’ve been to the Statue of Liberty, you’ve walked through Times Square, and spent an afternoon rowing around the pond in front of Bethesda Fountain in Central Park. But for those who want to get a different take on the Big Apple and, more importantly, for those into hip-hop, jump on the bus for this hip-hop tour of New York City. On this 4-hour tour, you’ll learn about hip-hop culture, see the birthplace of hip-hop, eat some of New York’s tastiest soul food, and even do a little freestyle dancing.
January 26, 2012 by Laura | 0 Comments
The World’s Top 50 Travel Destinations in 2012
For this year’s Top 50 Travel Destinations we’ve consulted Viator’s travel oracle. And that travel oracle is you! Almost 500 travelers voted on our Facebook page for the destination that they think will be #1 in 2012. Using these votes, we are predicting which places will be the most popular this year. No longer will we look back at places we have traveled to, but instead look to the future, planning, and if truth be told, ever so slightly salivating, about the destinations we plan to discover in 2012.
January 25, 2012 by Patricia | 3 Comments
Top Travel Deals of the Week
Looking for something new and fun to do while traveling this week? Check out the Viator Member-Only Deals available around the globe this week and make the most of your travel budget!
Meet Private Guide Isabell in Rio de Janeiro
Meet Isabell Erdmann, one of Viator’s local experts in Rio de Janeiro (and a highly rated licensed tour guide you’ll find at Viator Private Tour Guides).
January 24, 2012 by Sue | 0 Comments
Top 10 Adventure Tours
Whether you’re an adventure seeker or a traveler looking for a new experience, adventure travel will get your adrenaline pumping plus you’ll see amazing sights and scenery along the way. On an adventure vacation, you can whiz through a rainforest on a zipline, discover an array of sea life along a colorful coral reef, hike to a volcanic crater at sunrise, or see gorillas on a jungle safari. Check out these 10 adventure experiences and see which ones fit you best.
[PHOTOS] Greenwich
On a rainy weekend in London during August (the rumour was it was summer but clearly the sun has missed that memo), I headed downriver to Greenwich to where east meets west at 0 degrees of longitude, the Greenwich Meridian. Perhaps I was hoping the weather would be better on the other side. It wasn’t.
January 23, 2012 by Laura | 0 Comments
Top Travelers of the Year: 2011 Viator Travel Awards
From cruising the Mekong Delta to soaring above the Grand Canyon, from dining at the top of the Eiffel Tower to diving in the Great Barrier Reef, every year Viator helps thousands and thousands of travelers just like you have unforgettable experiences. Over the years, Viator had built a collection of photos, reviews, videos and blogs using content provided by you, helping those from all walks of life experience plan or just imagine their next dream vacation.
January 23, 2012 by Brittany | 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Private Tour: Old and New Delhi in a Day
Getting to know India‘s capital city can feel difficult at first, but a private tour of Old and New Delhi will give you both the personal attention of having your own guide, and also the freedom to see the city at your own pace.
January 20, 2012 by Laura | 0 Comments
Top Places to Ski Around the World
The Alps hold a certain charm that is undeniable. People from all over the world flock to this region in Europe at the first sign of fresh powder, aching to drop their skis or snowboards into the fluffy white snow.
But, the Alps are just one of many spectacular areas in the world where the skiing is world-class and the mountains are magical.








January 26, 2012 by Laura | 0 Comments