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 a[...]
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June 21st, 2011 - 3:43 pm § in Destinations
St.Petersburg Expert Igor Reports: History of St.Petersburg city foundation
Last time we saw that Peter was determine to drag Russia from quagmire of Muscovite routine, but literally had not had any ground to build St.Petersburg on this particular spot, hence as a legend has it He, built the city in midair and lowered it down on this mushy soils. And this legend is based on[...]
May 10th, 2011 - 3:00 pm § in Destinations
Save 40% On 3-Day Power Passes – 3 Days Only!
HURRY! On sale for 3 days only! Book a 3-Day Power Pass in Honolulu, New Orleans, Niagara Falls or Washington DC between May 10-12, 2011, and SAVE 40%! This deal is only available for 3 days – so hurr[...]
March 30th, 2011 - 7:29 pm § in Destinations
Highlights of Prague, Czech Republic
In many ways, Prague is the perfect city break option. It is crammed full of so much gorgeous architecture – from many eras – that most other cities should be insanely jealous. You walk around the streets cooing at buildings, most of which have[...]
March 24th, 2011 - 1:53 pm § in Destinations
Florence Expert Elisa Reports: Spring Art Exhibitions in Florence
With Spring comes new temporary exhibitions in Florence - from events at the Reali Poste of Uffizi Gallery to the beautiful Palazzo Strozzi, great paintings are blooming all around the city. Find out more about new exhibitions in Florence in the complete article Tags: Florence Museums, Florence things to do, Viator Local Experts, Viator Traveler Awards No Comments
March 24th, 2011 - 1:53 pm § in Destinations
Florence Expert Elisa Reports: Spring Art Exhibitions in Florence
With Spring comes new temporary exhibitions in Florence - from events at the Reali Poste of Uffizi Gallery to the beautiful Palazzo Strozzi, great paintings are blooming all around the city. Find out more about new exhibitions in Florence in the complete article Tags: Florence Museums, Florence things to do, Viator Local Experts, Viator Traveler Awards No Comments
March 23rd, 2011 - 3:02 pm § in Destinations
Cairo Expert Ahmed Reports: This is not my country! The Dawn of a new Egypt!
"It seems like I am a tourist in a place that I have never visited before, not a tour guide in Egypt" says Ahmed, who lives and works in Cairo as a tour guide. From people smiling, saying hello and happy day, to welcoming all foreigners and tourists, the new Egypt is welcoming all to witness its ren[...]
March 22nd, 2011 - 6:44 pm § in Destinations
Packing: 10 Things NOT to Forget
For some last–minute types packing for a vacation involves stuffing a handful of items into a suitcase and running out the door. For others, it is a process that requires meticulous planning, a detailed list and piles of stuff laid out on the bed. Whichever packing camp you belong to (or somewhere[...]
March 22nd, 2011 - 5:39 pm § in Destinations
Istanbul Expert Nesrin Reports: Shopping Fest starts in Istanbul
Istanbul is ready for shopping! From March 18 to April 26, 2011, Istanbul will be the global capital of shopping and entertainment during the Istanbul Shopping Fest. Find out more about the shopping festival in Istanbul in the complete article Tags: Festival, Istanbul, Shopping, Viator Local Experts No Comments
March 21st, 2011 - 12:35 pm § in Destinations
Dublin Expert Rob Reports: March is Philip Lynott Month in Dublin
Prior to Bono of U2, Ireland had another rock superstar – Philip Lynott, contributor to a fusion of Irish Folk and Rock. This March is the 25th anniversary of the premature passing of this musical icon, and you can sample some of his success songs during an exhibition held at Saint StephenR[...]