Viator Travel Blog

For those who do not see beyond Istanbul when they look towards Turkey as a travel destination, please realize that the Turkish coasts, especially the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, are cluttered with world class destinations at a price that is unheard of this close to Europe. Here are a few choice places along the Aegean and Mediterranean to get you started.

Meet Jitendra Kumar Sharma, one of Viator’s local experts in New Delhi (and a highly rated licensed tour guide you’ll find at Viator Private Tour Guides).

St Thomas, one of the three main islands that make up the U.S. Virgin Islands, is one such destination that has a lot to offer for the traveler hunkering down for more than a few days as well as those who are just stopping by for only 24 hours. The question is not how to spend time on St Thomas, but how to choose from all the options available.

So you’ve packed your bags, taken the time off of work, made some playlists, and finally decided on the dates for your vacation. You can already feel the wind on your face, but then it hits you: where, exactly, are you going to go? You’ve decided on California, but that’s a big state. You put down your road atlas and your pen, turn to your companions and ask the greatest of all road-trip questions: So… *ahem* where to, guys?

Travelers willing to take on the rugged, largely untouched landscapes of Mongolia will be rewarded with some of the most one-of-a-kind travel experiences in the world. Below are the top five experiences not to be missed.

Meet Mario Ramirez, one of Viator’s local experts in Montevideo, Uruguay (and a highly rated licensed tour guide you’ll find at Viator Private Tour Guides).

HURRY! Multi-day tours from London on sale for 3 days only! Get 50% off Multi-day Tours through English countryside, including the Cotswolds, Bath, Oxford, Wales, Stratford-Upon-Avon, and Southwest England. This deal is only available for 3 days – so hurry! You must book by April 19th, 2012 to SAVE 50%! This exclusive offer is available on travel from May to September, 2012 on all scheduled departure times and dates. This offer is available for new transactions only and cannot be applied to any existing booking.

All the national parks have earned a right to federal protection, but each has something distinct that makes it worthy of exploration and discovery–and some are better for certain types of travel than others. If you’re unsure where to start with planning your U.S. national parks trip, here are eight that stand out.

With all eyes on London this year, there’s more reason than ever to plan a tour of the British island. From all the highlights of the capital to the neon lights of Brighton pier and the vast moors of Dartmoor National Park, this 12-14 day itinerary will guide you around the south of England, taking in the mysterious circle of Stonehenge, the birthplace of Shakespeare and the famous Roman spa of Bath.

Barracks, a water tower, a brewery, a power station, a postal and telegraph center, a tobacco factory, a bank, a slaughterhouse. What do they have in common? Well in the Spanish capital of Madrid, these functional buildings have all been reconditioned to enjoy a fruitful afterlife as cultural centers.

Include them in your Madrid itinerary and you’ll not only encounter some hugely impressive feats of architectural repurposing and a wide range of artistic offerings, you may also discover neighborhoods you wouldn’t otherwise visit. Grab a cheap ticket for the excellent subway service and spend some time getting to know some of Europe’s most exciting cultural spaces in six easy stops from north to south.