Editor’s Note: This post is part of the Viator Travel Awards, an annual awards competition where we let our travelers select the top things to do and see in each of the major regions we serve, as well as the top things to do in our most popular tour categories. The awards culminate in the Viator Top Travel Destinations and our annual list of the world’s most travel-inspiring attractions.
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Welcome to the 2011 Viator Travel Awards: Video Edition! They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, what about videos? There is no better way to paint a picture of what your vacation will most resemble than with actual footage. Viator has created travel videos from all around the world, from the heart of the tropics in Southeast Asia, to the seemingly endless pastures of middle America. Each destination has a particular charm and sometimes, a picture may just not be enough to push you over the edge to book that flight.
With Viator’s Top 10 Videos, we bring you the best of what we have. Whether it’s a detailed tour of the New York or riding an elephant in the exotic and beautiful jungles of Thailand, there is something for everyone with these tours.
#10. Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas
Escape the bustling Las Vegas town for a scenic drive through Red Rock Canyon. Tour the famous Calico Hills, Native American roasting pits and the gorgeous red rock formations that define the fabulous canyon.
#9. Phuket Jungle Trek, Thailand
Ride an elephant through the Phuket jungle in Thailand on this once-in-a-lifetime tour-adventure. Learn about the culture, people and fabulous tropical environment on these tours.
#8. Paris City Segway Tour
Why walk when you don’t have to? Cruise effortlessly through the parks and streets of Paris on a Segway as you check out all that this world-renowned city of love and wine has to offer.
#7. San Francisco Helicopter Tour
On a helicopter tour of San Francisco, you can see all that there is to see in this brilliant town. View it all from high above famous landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, AT&T Ballpark, and the Transamerica Pyramid.
#6. Alcatraz and San Francisco City Tour
Perhaps one of the most progressive cities in the world, San Francisco can be seen in one day on a tour with a visit to Alcatraz Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chinatown, Twin Peaks, the Painted Ladies and North Beach.
#5. Las Vegas Night Strip Helicopter Tour
This city is one of the most notorious nightlife spots in the country. Make the most of it as you fly high over the strip in a Las Vegas helicopter ride you will never forget!
#4. Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath Day Trip
This is England’s best: take a day trip from London to Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath. Enjoy ancient Stonehenge and walk through 900 years of history at Windsor Castle.
#3. New York in One Day Sightseeing Tour
The Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building are not just symbols of New York, but of the entire US. Experience what New York has to offer on this all-enveloping NYC sightseeing tour.
#2. Queenstown Nevis Highwire Bungy Jump, New Zealand
Nothing says rush like a bungee jump on the Nevis in Queenstown. Right in the downtown adventure country in New Zealand, take the plunge on a heart-pumping 440-foot (134-meter) jump.
#1. Grand Canyon All-American Helicopter Tour
Take a helicopter flight over the Grand Canyon West Rim, flying over Lake Mead and Hoover Dam before landing in the canyon for a champagne picnic.
Capturing the essence of a city, village, jungle, or canyon is not an easy task, for how can one really explain the beauty and culture of Paris with just a short video? Our videos are designed to capture a glimpse of what you will see on your adventure through the world’s playground.
With our many contributors stationed all around the globe, we have been able to bring to you just a taste of what lies ahead. Make a unique travel experience of your own and book a tour on Viator today.
We hope you enjoyed Viator’s list of the Top 10 Viator Videos in 2011. Stay tuned for more lists in the coming days, to help you plan your next trip across the globe. Let us know what you think, tell us about your own travel experiences, and most important of all – happy travels in 2012!
January 16, 2012 by Viator Travel Team
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