Viator Travel Blog

Flying to or from San Francisco’s International Airport (SFO) just got a whole lot easier. According to the SF Convention & Visitors Bureau there are some new airlines flying from SFO, not to mention existing carriers offering new routes. This is great news for travelers heading to or from San Francisco, especially when it comes [...]

Sydney, the Harbour City – sunny, welcoming familiar – and why wouldn’t it be with all those famous icons. The Opera House, the Harbour Bridge, that soaring skyline. Breathtaking views, world-class shopping, cutting-edge dining, and vibrant nightlife – there’s no shortage of things to see and do in Sydney. If you’re not sure how to [...]

On March 18th, Sydney’s Harbour Bridge turns 75 years old. If you haven’t been to Sydney, you might wonder why this is interesting. Like the Tower Bridge in London, or San Francisco’s Golden Gate, the Harbour Bridge is the famous bridge of Sydney, probably the most famous bridge in Australia. Every New Year’s a message [...]

Finland may not be on the travel radar of most Americans or Australians. But it’s definitely on the travel radar of the Brits. According to the Finnish Tourist Board there’s been a 10% jump in international arrivals to Finland, with much of that growth coming from London and the UK. The most popular destinations in [...]

It’s summer in Sydney and fortunately I’m in town. After a few weeks in San Francisco and New York, I welcome the warm weather in Sydney, a place I happily call home. This is a great time of year to visit; even though it’s high Summer, Sydney is a coastal city and sea breezes keep [...]

Singapore often gets labeled as Asia Lite, but truth is the tiny country is lively and food-obsessed, and offers visitors both modern and fashionable urban experiences as well as those that hark back to its colonial-era days. For tips on how to spend your days in this culturally and architecturally rich Southeast Asian gem, read [...]

Dublin is one of my favorite cities in Europe, if not the world. It’s brash and boisterous without being obnoxious, and the Irish way of life is all about fun. Before you arrive you must grasp the concept of the “craic”. No I’m talking about illegal substances, I’m talking about great conversation, a bit of [...]

Question: What’s more ridiculous than grown men and women paying good money to travel all over Europe bleating their hearts and beating their bosoms to 22 adolescent boys chasing an inflated cow skin around a park (e.g., British football and American soccer)? Answer: Traveling to Australia to watch 36 grown men chase an oblong pigskin [...]

Let’s face it, most folks don’t visit Orlando for the museums or art galleries. According to the statistics on the Orlando Airport website, approximately 17 Million people visited Orlando in 2005. Disney doesn’t publish its official attendance numbers, but from most educated guesses in the amusement business roughly 16.1 million people visited The Magic Kingdom [...]

If it’s your first trip to New York City and you only have a few days, the clock is your nemesis. There are ways to skip the lines, but it may cost you a bit. So the following suggested itineraries offer a few options to squeeze in many of New York’s major sights, without breaking [...]