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The Viator 50: The Year’s 50 Top Travel Destinations

19. January 2010

Welcome to the 2009 Viator Traveler Awards! The votes are in, so now it's time to announce the 50 Top Travel Destinations of 2009. We’ve combined input from traveler reviews and photos, data from the millions of travelers who visit Viator.com each year, plus data on what destinations generated the most bookings in 2009, in order to crown the 50 Top Travel Destinations for 2009.

Top 25 Things to Do in the Caribbean

14. January 2010

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Welcome to the 2009 Viator Traveler Awards: Caribbean edition! We’ve combined input from traveler reviews and photos, data from the millions of travelers who visit Viator.com each year, plus data on what tours and things to do in the Caribbean generated the most bookings in 2009, in order to crown the Top 25 Things to Do for 2009.

The Year in Photos: Top 10 Traveler Photos on Viator

8. January 2010

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The Year in Photos: Top 10 Traveler Photos on Viator

Each year we post the Top 10 Traveler Photos of the Year as part of our annual Viator Traveler Awards. Photos are submitted by thousands of Viator travelers (e.g., by people just like you), and from these photos we select 10 that make us laugh, make us smile - and inspire us to take that next trip.

Things to Do in Barbados

31. December 2009

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I touched down in Barbados for the first time in April 2009. Prior to my visit, the vision I had of this Caribbean island nation was that of a celebrity hideaway. A place where the international jet set goes to vacation, in private villas and in exclusive five-star resorts - far, far away from the public eye. I was pleasantly surprised to find a vibrant local flavor and a wealth of cultural activities, neither on my list of expectations.

The Caribbean’s Most Underrated Islands

23. October 2009

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When it comes to the Caribbean, there’s a temptation to just head to whichever island is easiest to get to. After all, they’re all just beaches and cocktails, yes? But sometimes it pays to look beyond the usual suspects, island destinations such as the Bahamas, Jamaica and the Dominican Republic. A connecting flight to one of the smaller, less-visited islands can pay dividends for those prepared to spend a little longer in the air.

Things to Do in St Lucia

22. October 2009

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A crow taking a trip over St Lucia could be forgiven for having a good belly laugh at the idiots in their metal machines below. The straightest route from A to B simply isn’t an option and a key aspect of driving in St Lucia is winding round hillsides. It’s a spectacular island, but it wasn’t created with road-makers is mind. Once you get over the fear factor (local drivers aren’t exactly renowned for their lane discipline), it’s a magical place to go for a drive.

[contest] Win 20 Free Nights at any Hampton Hotel!

21. October 2009

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[contest] Win 20 Free Nights at any Hampton Hotel!

Editor's Note: The contest is now closed. Thanks again for contributing such fantastic answers, and stay tuned for the announcement of a winner! Enter our Hampton Hotel contest to wins 20 FREE nights at any Hampton Hotel (you'll have 1,700+ locations to chose from... Manhattan to New Orleans, San Francisco to San Antonio, Puerto Rico to Mexico to Canada and beyond!). And you'll receive a $200 Viator.com gift certificate. All you need to do is answer one question: What do YOU wish in life came with a 100% guarantee?

An Open Letter to Complainers

31. August 2009

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Being a frequent traveler has its memorable moments, and one of them occurred recently when I had the chance to dine at a well-known Georgian restaurant in Moscow, Russia. It was a great meal, and the restaurant’s location combined with the balmy summer weather provided the perfect opportunity for a late-night stroll through the streets [...]

Cuba: My Top 5 Travel Picks

23. July 2009

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Why am I fascinated with Cuba? Well there are two Cuba’s as far as tourism goes, and they are quite different. One is the string of beach resorts strung (along Cuba’s best beaches) on the north coast – with direct charter flights from Europe or Canada and all-inclusive resorts. It can probably be compared to [...]

Cuba, My Surprising New Year’s Eve

13. May 2009

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It is New Year’s eve, a warm balmy evening. I’m at the farm with friends and family, there’s a pig roasting succulently on a spit, and the CD player is controlled by the teenagers. A friend of the family is drunkenly playing a guitar surprisingly well in the corner. But this is not my family, and [...]