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The 10 Best Designed Tourism Websites in the World 2022
Mary Ann Ha , Skift
June 15th, 2022 at 2:30 AM EDT
In a frantic attempt to avoid being left behind, official tourism organization websites are doing their best to catch up to the high expectations of the new traveler — tourists of the post-pandemic digital age.
Mary Ann Ha
Almost every tourist these days is making decisions about their travels based on what they see online. From themed trips to budgeted food tours, travelers crave previews of potential destinations and surf the internet to learn anything they can about a new and exciting spot.
Due to intense levels of pent-up travel demand followed by impulsive and impatient post-pandemic travelers, tourism website design is more important now than ever before. The competitive space for well-designed websites is more ambitious, and reliance on digital platforms as a dependable resource for travel inspiration is at an all-time high. Looking at the Gen Z traveler, it’s easy to notice that attention spans have shortened immensely, and tourists are treating trip planning like a shopping experience, picking and choosing elements of their vacations after engaging in a few seconds of appeal.
With that being said, tourism organizations are slowly learning that the old ways simply don’t work anymore — paragraphs of information on the screen, redirection that continues tab after tab, slow and clunky navigational experiences, depressing color palettes, and promotional descriptions of sites that don’t answer any of the truly important questions, especially for a more conscious traveler worried about climate change, and other threats.
After two years of rapidly-evolving digital growth, several websites have succeeded in breaking out of that dull and repetitive cycle. Here is Skift’s 2022 list of best designed tourism websites — ones that hit the spot both visually and navigationally, and are taking note of what the modern traveler wants, how they think, and most importantly, how they behave.
1. Visit Iceland
The clean-cut and minimalistic nature of Nordic graphic design works well to communicate visual appeal, send concise messages with clarity (or humor), and entice further curiosity with minimal effort, especially in the website world. Visit Iceland leads our list with a transitional homepage display, decorated with background images that hover along the page as they overlap and interact with the text on the screen, making the website feel inviting and alive.
As users scroll further down, the website displays excellent examples of utilizing the organized nature of drop-down menus and vertically moving lists. With a clean white background and bold capitalized black font, readers are able to quickly catch sight of what they want to read, without feeling overwhelmed by options. Blog articles of potential itineraries and Iceland travel tips are also organized in a format reminiscent of Youtube, integrated with carousel elements that are easy to view via mobile phone.
Accessibility to greener travel options within the website is always a plus — Visit Iceland has an entire page dedicated to helping travelers join in on Iceland’s commitment to preserving their nature, including a list of environmentally certified businesses, a carbon footprint calculator, and an easy-to-follow list of tips for sustainable travel in Iceland.
2. Visit California
While the homepage might look typical at first glance, Visit California’s “Experience California” layout is one of the best designs we’ve seen in the tourism website game. Swipe left as soon as you get onto the landing page (a surprising, but not too complicated way to navigate the site, which keeps visitors engaged), and users are immediately whisked into a three-dimensional space to explore what the state of California has to offer to their tourists.
To the new millennial and Gen Z traveler, design and aesthetic can be just as or more important as destination information and travel guidance. Interactive visuals and bold colors speak to the character of California as a vacation spot, filled with globally cultural experiences and advanced businesses in design and technology — adding to the visitor’s impression of what a trip to California could be like.
As the home of Los Angeles and the land of influencers, Visit California also fully embraces the use of User-Generated Content as a promotional tool, and displays this in an easy-to-digest format.
3. Z ürich Tourism
Speaking of Nordic graphic design and user-generated content, the official website for the city of Zurich is another example of the excellent use of white space. Dedication to sans serif typography, a two-to-three cool tone color palette, and an extremely simplistic, clean layout keeps visitors from feeling overwhelmed and allows for a breathing space to go through all the activities offered on the website.
Beneath several of the suggested activities, restaurants, and bars, the Zurich website also labels whether the business is open or the service is being offered in real time, a unique feature that can be extremely helpful for travelers who are looking for last minute places to enjoy or spontaneously plan a day trip.
Their user-generated content page is a delightfully neat design, with the page tab linked as a single hashtag in the top menu. The entire page acts as a unified social media feed, making all their social media coverage on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram visually accessible in one view.
3. Visit Brazil
Visit Brazil has all information and links available on their homepage, split into four sections: Experiences, Destinations, Regions, and Travel Information.
Aesthetically, a framework of yellow is filled with a line-up of action-packed visuals, picture and video, and a section dedicated to Instagram content. They know their visitors, and they recognize that in-your-face video content appeals to those who are looking for some sort of adventure. The video that takes up the entire homepage display keeps visitors engaged at initial glance, and while the website prioritizes promoting their adventurous activities, they balance “fun” with “necessity” and make sure to give easy access to the safety information travelers will need to know when coming to Brazil.
We all know New York City could be its own state, with experience offerings that are equivalent to those of a country.
Set up like a booking site, the NYCgo’s most impressive elements include the UX framework that is deeply familiar to the modern traveler — searching for hotels or accommodations via a search engine reminiscent to short-term rental or airline sites, being able to “like” and save posts or articles for later referral, and of course, a function that offers filtered options to find activities and locations catered to the visitor’s personal preference.
The bold, graffiti-like font that covers the homepage and is used throughout the website is simple, which is a necessary move considering how much text is on the front page. It’s also a great aesthetic choice, a subtle way of speaking to the headlines that cover billboards in NYC. While the website offers slews of information on the homepage, the way it is formatted and presented to the user keeps the aesthetic uncluttered and down-to-earth.
6. Visit Finland
From the logo, to overall design, to choice of font, Visit Finland’s website displays similarities to another extremely popular rental booking site, but when it comes to approachability and visual appeal, borrowing those design elements works in their favor.
The website is a smooth, transparent, and, of course, familiar experience — one that is both modular and linear, showing dedication to navigational simplicity. The design does not shy away from white space and minimalism much like its Nordic counterparts also on this list. Complete use of full-screen photos and stunning imagery is a highlight, as well as the level of scroll-responsive interactivity visitors experience as they explore the site.
This website also displays various Finnish activities and locations through the save/heart feature, referencing a user experience often seen in online shopping or Pinterest mood boards. The layout feels particularly responsive to the nature of the Gen Zers who spend all their time on social media “saving” posts and ideas.
7. Visit Australia
Like we’ve seen on other websites on the list, the Visit Australia website is hugely loyal to the tile format, which could feel silly if overused, but because the tiles are lined up and sectioned in a cohesive manner, visitors will find it extremely easy to find options for each and every aspect of destination planning. The homepage is lined with left-right carousels of vertical images, appealing to younger generations and optimized for mobile formats.
Drop down menus are also a highlight for this website design. Instead of cluttering the frame with an overwhelming amount of text, the tile format keeps the menu options visually engaging for the user. Integration of beautiful imagery within every step of the user experience shows great dedication towards marketing the destination, which is, ultimately the main purpose of a tourism organization.
The Visit Australia website offers everything, from itineraries and cultural or geographical activity guides to budgeting and accommodation deals. Recognizing that budget is an important factor for many travelers is also a major plus for any tourism website, as it keeps website visitors within the website instead of browsing other platforms for “best or most affordable deals”.
Perhaps the highlight of the site is Explore Australia in 8D, an interactive exploratory experience that allows visitors to move through a map of the entire mainland of Australia, including a few islands surrounding the area, and see what each region has to offer, from attractions to lodging and food.
As much as Peru is receiving growing interest as a travel destination in recent years, the country also seems to be extremely conscious about communicating COVID safety measures and restrictions to potential tourists. The immediate landing page of the tourism website gives visitors easy access to ways to prepare and plan for a trip to Peru from home, beginning with multiple avenues to check and double check updated Covid protocols. Showing this level of diligence to Covid measures not only communicates the fact that Peru takes safety protocols seriously, but also allows for international travelers to cross ‘testing or vaccination requirements’, still a major concern at this time, off their list of potential worries.
The team at Peru Travel also takes advantage of the numerous recognitions, media coverage, and awards that Peru receives as a tourism destination, and pushes that at the forefront of their website design.
The most exciting part of the website is perhaps the VR page, called Peru 360, where one can “visit” various sites throughout Peru in a virtual reality. While this is a method that has grown in popularity amongst a lot of brands during the pandemic, very few official tourism websites have been successful in offering a well-established experience that feels interactive beyond typical images or videos.
9. Visit Italy
Italy has long-been a tourist-heavy destination, and the team at Visit Italy knows it. At the forefront of their website are easy ways to search, budget, and book the top tourist attractions through the best deals. Viewers barely need to scroll down the homepage before getting immediate access to the Ticket Carousel, with exact prices listed by attraction or location.
Visit Italy’s website isn’t the most ambitious platform design-wise, but it prioritizes digestible formats, such as buttons for each step in planning or tiled carousels, and feels easy-to-navigate overall, especially considering all the information on their homepage.
It’s clear that the website knows what their visitors need — to beat lines, to get the best prices, and to make the most of their time in one of the most famous cities in the world that Italy has to offer. The site is ideal for the tourist who needs to prioritize planning and booking over aesthetic photo inspirations. The website also acts as a search engine of sorts, and does not shy away from redirecting their visitors to other booking sites or options in order to make the best decisions.
10. Visit Greenland
Visit Greenland’s website also sets up like a familiar search engine site (a trend we are observing across most of the designs on this list) but serves mostly for travel inspiration and local informational purposes. The layout of the website is simple and loyal to the use of white space, which allows for their unique graphic design elements to shine through in this particular design.
Not only are the three-dimensional illustrations beautiful, but they are also interactive, acting as links to the respective relative pages.
Aside from engaging geographic and cultural graphics, the website also lines up options of various package tours that lead to external provider links, who are more well-versed in helping potential visitors move forward in their planning and exploration process. Because Greenland is a nature-heavy travel destination, the website focuses on displaying a variety of outdoor activities — based on personal interests or geographical location — in order to prevent travelers from feeling deprived of diverse activities.
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Innovative methods in the digital world are getting increasing ambitious day by day and website designs are trying to be as responsive as possible, as to make sure they maintain their presence in the travel planning space.
In addition to the websites on our list, several other tourism organizations are diving into unique measures to gain attention from the ever-so-hungry tourist of the post-pandemic travel world. Interactive games, like Cape Town’s Virtual Game Tourism Campaign , are one of the few ways these organizations hope to attract younger audiences and give a virtual taste of their destination to potential travelers. The Machu Pichu 360 website invites visitors to enter the world of VR and includes auditory stimulants, a step up from the Peru 360 page in our list, that engages both eyes and ears to fill the void travelers have all been experiencing during Covid.
With the competitive space for tourism websites expanding at an increasing speed and mobile apps taking the spotlight from website platforms , tourism organizations and designers will most likely continue to borrow elements of the newly digital world to keep their platforms running.
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booking.com is ranked number 1 as the most popular website in the Travel and Tourism category in March 2024. The average amount of time that users spend on the website is 00:08:30 minutes, and they see, on average, 8.55 pages per visit. Pages per visit is a popular engagement metric that is calculated by dividing the total number of website views by the total number of visitors. The bounce rate for booking.com is 35.7%, meaning that 35.7% of visitors leave the website after viewing just one page.
tripadvisor.com and airbnb.com are 2nd and 3rd on the list. In terms of user engagement, tripadvisor.com has an average visit duration of 00:02:53 minutes, an average pages per visit of 3.96, and a bounce rate of 59.33%. Similarly, airbnb.com’s average visit duration is 00:07:58 minutes, its average pages per visit is 18.99, and its bounce rate is 32.86%.
expedia.com is a top Travel and Tourism website that ranks in 4th place. On average, visitors remain on-site for 00:06:09 minutes and 36.1% of those visits bounce after viewing just one page. In addition, the average website pages viewed per visit is 7.84.
Number five on our list is agoda.com, a top Travel and Tourism website. Visitors see 6.15 pages per visit and spend 00:06:14 minutes on the website. The bounce rate for agoda.com is 33.35%.
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Question: Which is the most visited Travel and Tourism website? Answer: booking.com is the most visited Travel and Tourism website in March 2024.
Question: Which is the 2nd most visited Travel and Tourism website? Answer: tripadvisor.com is the 2nd most visited Travel and Tourism website in March 2024.
Question: What are the top 5 most popular Travel and Tourism websites in the world? Answer: The top 5 most popular Travel and Tourism websites in the world in March 2024 are: 1. booking.com 2. tripadvisor.com 3. airbnb.com 4. expedia.com 5. agoda.com.
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Imagine your screen as a portal—the gateway where wanderlust meets the digital realm. It’s here that the alchemy of best tourism website design examples transforms browsers into travelers.
In the tapestry of the virtual universe, every pixel, every swipe matters. As a weaver of this digital fabric, I understand the essence of crafting sites that don’t just inform but enthrall.
This article is your compass to the peaks of creativity in tourism web design. You’re not just looking for aesthetics; you want that perfect blend of user engagement , integrated online booking systems , and visual storytelling that turns lookers into bookers.
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Researching and planning a holiday is like decorating a room. It’s all about the preparation. (Yes, you can have a great spontaneous holiday, but there’s a lot of luck involved in that…).
In the good old days, before the internet, we relied on travel agents, but in today’s digital world, a wealth of online websites and apps are on-hand to help.
But too many. The choice is overwhelming and the quality and trustworthiness variable.
So which ones are the best? Which ones should you use and for what purpose?
Planning a holiday – even before you book it – involves several steps. We’ve broken down this process and recommended the best tools to use at each stage, to make your research and planning process as simple, painless, fast –and enjoyable – as possible.
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Concept: This specialist travel inspiration site works with an impressive list of leading travel writers around the world to recommend the world’s greatest travel experiences. It also offers destination guides, simple itineraries that link the top attractions together, and recommends the best places to stay while you’re there. You can search and filter through the recommendations e.g. to find recommendations by price, or that are suitable for kids. You can also save your ‘finds’ to your travel bucket list.
Pros: the search and filtering is unique amongst travel inspiration sites, and it allows you to sort through the thousands of expert recommendations to find what you want quickly – a huge time saver. The destination guides have curated, not comprehensive recommendations, so they’re effectively handing you a list of great recommendations for when you visit a new destination, i.e. the ‘bucket list’ experiences not-to-be-missed. The adding to favourites is also unique – great for ‘saving for later’ those brilliant experiences or places to stay you come across.
Cons: coverage is limited to only 100 or so destinations, which mainly centres on the UK and western Europe. Non-Europe content is limited (but being added in the near future).
When to use: Use it before any other site to decide on where to go or what to do next, and to get an outline list/itinerary of what you want to do there. Then supplement that with tours & activities from other inspiration sites listed here, especially the ones with the local authentic experiences.
Website : https://www.bucketlisttravels.com/
Concept: Instagram is a social media platform that allows users to share photos and videos with their followers. It’s popular among individuals, influencers, and businesses for promoting their personal brands or products.
Pros: Insta is a great source of travel inspiration, as it allows you to discover new destinations, attractions, and experiences through visually appealing and engaging content. You can follow travel influencers and bloggers for tips and recommendations, discover lesser-known destinations and experiences, find out about local events and festivals, and see how others experience a particular destination, which can provide ideas for your own itinerary.
When to use it: Day-to-day inspiration and idea generation for your next trip. Bookmark your favourites, or save your ideas to your travel bucket list for the next time you do want to go somewhere special.
Website : https://www.instagram.com/
Concept: Pinterest is a social media platform that allows users to discover, collect and share images and videos on virtual pinboards. Users can create boards on any topic and save Pins from other users or external websites, as well as search for inspiration and ideas. The platform has over 400 million active users worldwide.
Pros: Like Instagram, it’s a great visual travel inspiration tool, for discovering what to do in the world and specific destinations.
When to use it: For visual searches of potential destinations, and saving ideas (pins) for future trips.
Website : https://www.pinterest.com
Travel & Leisure
This high-end, luxury travel magazine covers a range of topics including hotels and resorts, airlines, cruises, food and drink, and various travel destinations around the world. Being a magazine, it focuses on the new and topical, so it’s a showcase of the latest and greatest in travel if novelty is your thing.
Pros: It’s top-quality content and genuine expertise from leading journalists and travel writers, with selective, curated recommendations. They have tonnes of round-ups of the ‘world’s best’ too.
Cons: Recommendations can be a bit too curated, missing lots of smaller experiences, and are often outside of the budget of most travellers. It’s primarily a magazine with an online afterthought, so recommendations tend to get buried in long pages of text. The site search turns up articles/posts that you then have to read further, rather than specific recommendations, and you can’t filter anything which is the big time saver.
When to use it: Sign up for their social feeds and newsletters, which often feature great round-ups like: “Best place to…”. Great for day-to-day inspiration and idea generation for your next trip. Bookmark your favourites, or save your ideas to your travel bucket list for the next time you do want to go somewhere special.
Honourable mentions: other great magazines for this include Conde Nast Traveller (featured later) and Wanderlust .
Website : https://www.travelandleisure.com/
Travel blogs
Concept: Travel blogs (too many to mention, but pretty much all the same in format) feature personal experiences, advice, and recommendations, usually written by an individual traveller or group of travellers who share their travel stories, photos, and tips with their audience.
Pros: You can’t beat personal experience when it comes to travel recommendations, and often these experienced author-travellers offer good insights and tips. They’re also usually an interesting, engaging read.
Cons: for planning a trip, blogs are hit and miss. They are written from the perspective of the blogger i.e. where they have just been or what they have just done, so it’s pot luck if that coincides with where you want to go or do next. They are also flat, text articles – you can’t search or filter their recommendations.
When to use it: Follow the ones you like if you enjoy reading such things. Once you have your list itinerary roughly planned out, they’re worth a quick scan for additional tips and insights (if you can find something relevant).
1.2 Top attractions, activities, tours & events
If you’re ready to start planning your trip, and nothing on your travel bucket list fits the bill, take a look at one of these sites to decide:
Concept: See listing above.
When to use: Head to their search results that shows all 100+ destination they cover, then use the filters to select a destination based on cost (cheap v expensive), or theme (e.g. Science & Nature, Art, History & Culture) etc. You can also handily filter the list according to the best month of the year to visit.
FlightsFrom
Concept: this handy website lists all of the destinations you can fly to from every airport, on what days and with what airline.
When to use it: great for identifying where you can fly to from your local airport, and planning multi-destination trips.
Website : https://www.flightsfrom.com/
Google Flights
Google’s flight aggregator and comparison service consolidates flight schedules from all of the world’s commercial airlines in one place. By entering your dates and departure/arrival airports, you can quickly see who flies there, on what dates and at what times, and the price of the fare. Prices and availability are updated in real-time, and you can sign up for price alerts.
How to use it: The ‘Explore’ function allows you to specify a departure airport and see the cheapest flights to any destination you can fly to from that airport, for certain dates and trip durations – so great if you don’t have a fixed destination in mind. You can also handily add more than one departure airport if you have more than one departure option. (NB FlightsFrom shows you all available flights; Google Flights shows you available flights and their prices). NB Skyscanner has a similar ‘Explore everywhere’ feature, however, it is only available on the app and you can only enter one departure destination).
Website : https://www.google.com/travel/flights
This travel inspiration website provides a wealth of travel content, including destination guides, hotel and restaurant recommendations.
Pros: there’s loads of decent quality content, and their network of experts worldwide have good credentials and specialise in the destinations they write about.
Cons: The recommendations feature in text-heavy pages, making it hard to use for planning. You can’t filter, or save your favourites, and if you site search, you then have to wade through lots and lots of article posts. The content can also be quite random – as if it’s what someone felt like writing at the time, rather than being structured.
When to use it: Once you have your main list drawn up from the other sites listed here, it’s worth a quick scan for additional tips and insights.
Website : https://www.tripsavvy.com/
This global deals site specialises in providing exclusive offers and one-of-a-kind experiences to its 30 million members worldwide (membership is free). They partner with over 5,000 travel suppliers to source cut-price inventory.
When to use it: Sign up for their newsletter, then sit back and let the deals roll in. If you’re price-conscious, or just love a deal, then use their offers to decide on where to go and what to do next. Works best if you’re flexible on dates – most deals will be for when demand is lower i.e. in winter and/or outside of school holidays.
Website : https://www.travelzoo.com
1.3 What to do when you get there: attractions
Now you’ve decided on a destination, what should you do there? What are the top attractions, the must-see-and-dos, and the ‘bucket list experiences not to be missed?
How to use it: Navigate to the destination guide webpage. Our expert writes not only curates the top travel experiences – attractions, activities, tours & events – for you, but also further splits them as either ‘bucket list’ i.e. the not-to-be-missed, or ‘other’ experiences – nice to know about, but only for if you have time/interest.
Also, be sure to scroll through the destination page photo gallery for a pictorial summary.
Google Travel
Concept: Google’s travel planning platform offers a range of tools to help users plan their trips. It includes Google Flights (see later), a hotel aggregator and holiday rentals
For deciding what to do when you go somewhere, type your destination into the search, then click on the ‘Things to do’ side icon for full listings. It tries to list in order of priority/popularity, which mostly works, though it is an auto-generated list. The written descriptions come from Wikipedia, so it lacks that human expertise and it all feels a bit soulless (to me anyway). The interface however is easy to use, and you can add favourites to a trip list.
How to use it: After you’ve been to Bucket List Travels for the curated, expert list, if you feel you need more in your itinerary, and/or you’re worried we may have missed something, then use Google Travel to check the full comprehensive listings and see if there is anything else you want to do.
Website : https://www.google.com/travel/
Lonely Planet
Concept: The original ‘guidebook’ company, they have destination guides for pretty much every place on the planet. Their expert writers, who must specialise in the destination, provide comprehensive listings and recommendations for sightseeing, accommodation and food & drink, plus very detailed logistical and practical information.
How to use it: They’re comprehensive, not curated. They include a lot of minor attractions that the majority of travellers would not want to bother with, and there’s not a lot of imagery, just text. I use them as a cross-check once I have outlined what you want to do. It’s too detailed/comprehensive for researching and planning – unless you’ve got days to spare. Handy to take the book with you, though, for the in-depth local tips when you’re there.
Honourable mentions: all of the guidebooks are broadly similar. Also try Rough Guides , Fodor’s , Frommers’ , Rick Steves (Europe only) and DK Eyewitness .
Website : https://www.lonelyplanet.com/
Tourism Associations
Concept: A local government body, tasked with promoting tourism to the destination, that will provide comprehensive information, advice and recommendations for visitors to both attract and facilitate their visit. Being the local specialist, they should know better than anyone what to see & do, and they often include many smaller, high quality attractions and tours that others will miss. However, the quality of websites is highly variable (best in the most developed, richer nations as you’d expect), and they have to be impartial so there is no curation and little opinion.
How to use it: A great resource when it’s done well. If you’re going to a developed nation, I would say they are a must-visit. Use them to start drafting up your list.
Concept: A video-sharing website where users can upload, share, and view videos on a variety of topics. It attracts billions of monthly active users. There’s a digital tonne of travel content on there, covering every aspect – from destination recommendations to videos on how to book flights.
When to use it: if you’re a visual person, YouTube is a great resource for travel inspiration. It’s jammed packed these days with ‘What to see in X’, with video and image slideshows showing you the top sights. It tends to be top sights only, but a good place to start drawing up your shortlist. It’s also great for travel advice and tips.
Website : https://youtube.com
1.4 What to do when you get there: local experiences
‘Authentic’ experiences enable you to experience the real destination, to experience its culture, to meet its people, and to live like a local. Indeed, many travellers prefer them to crowd-thronged, tourist-spoiled ‘big ticket’ attractions. Here are some resources I use to discover them in my chosen destination:
Air BnB experiences
Concept: This service allows individuals and small businesses to offer unique activities and tours to travellers in over 1,000 cities around the world. Experiences can range from food tours to pottery classes to wildlife safaris, and are designed and led by locals who have expertise in their field.
Pros: Coverage is extensive, and the experiences can be a more immersive and authentic way for travellers to connect with the local culture and community.
Cons: Some of the experiences listed I feel are more for locals than tourists, and it’s tours/classes, so not really attractions you visit like museums.
When to use it: If you’re a first-time visitor wanting to tick off the main attractions, use a site like Bucket List Travels first to find those out and make a preliminary list, then complement what they give you with these experiences to add some local flavour and insight to your itinerary.
Website : https://www.airbnb.com/experiences
Atlas Obscura
An online travel guide that features unique, offbeat and even bizarre travel experiences – be it unknown/obscure destinations or little-known experiences within well-known destinations. It also offers tours and experiences to some of the destinations featured on the website.
Pros: Once again, this is a site for those seeking off-the-beaten-track, authentic and unusual experiences.
Cons: It’s very niche, aimed at the truly intrepid traveller. If you’re a mainstream tourist, wanting to tick off the main sites, this is not the site for you.
When to use it: If you want to avoid the big tourist sites and experience something unique and different in a destination. If you’re a first-time visitor wanting to tick off the main attractions, use a site like Bucket List Travels first to find those out and make a preliminary list, then complement what they give you with the Atlas Obscura experiences to add some local flavour and insight to your itinerary.
Website : https://www.atlasobscura.com/
Spotted by Locals
Concept: A travel website/blog that provides insider city tips from locals. Each city ‘guide’ is curated by a team of handpicked city residents, featuring their favourite local spots for food, drinks, culture, and entertainment.
Pros: it’s a great source for finding those authentic local experiences, away from the tourist hoards.
Cons: Recommendations/articles are quite random in subject – and you have to scroll through pages and pages of blog posts. You can’t search or filter by interest for example. Coverage is also limited to only 80 cities.
When to use it: They also don’t cover the big-ticket attractions first-time visitors will want to see, so use this for filling gaps in your itinerary or for second visits once the big ones have been ticked off.
Website : https://www.spottedbylocals.com/
1.5 What to do when you get there: tickets & tours
Get Your Guide
Offers a very similar proposition to Viator (see below). GyG though is Europe-based, so it has much stronger tour options in Europe than the US-based Viator, which conversely has a better US inventory.
Website : https://www.getyourguide.com/
Concept: An online tour ‘aggregator’ combines and lists multi-day organised tours, both small and large group, from all the leading tour operator brands like Intrepid , G Adventures and Exodus. They are to guided tours what Booking.com is to hotels. Search is by destination, so you need to know where you want to go first.
Pros: Listings are comprehensive and up to date, giving you a window on all of the options available that you can search and filter to your specific need.
Cons: Always beware the pricing on aggregators. Operators have learned to use low pricing to get you to click through to them, then load that up with expensive extras and upgrades once you are on their site (or they lie about the price in the first place).
When to use: If you want to go on a guided tour, this is a great place to start. It will tell you who the best tour operators are, what are your tour options, and the prices.
Website : https://www.tourradar.com/
Concept: A ‘tour aggregator’ offers a wide range of tours and experiences in destinations worldwide, through local third-party tour operators. (Think of them as the Booking.com or Expedia of tours). Tours can be anything from 1-hour walking tours to 10-day organised tours. A US-based company (owned by TripAdvisor), it’s much more comprehensive in the US than in Europe.
Pros: They partner with the best local tour operators, so the tour quality is good, and you have someone to complain to if things go awry. The site search allows you to sort through the extensive catalogue quickly.
When to use it: Work out where you want to go, and get a feel for the top attractions, somewhere else, then come to Viator to book tickets and tours.
Website : https://www.viator.com/
1.6 Draft an outline itinerary
Now you know what you want to see & do in your destination, work out a rough day-by-day itinerary to ensure you get to do everything you want to do, with minimal travelling around.
Concept: see listing above.
How to use it: For most destination guides (where it makes sense to do so), our writers have set out simple itineraries of what to do and where to go on each day of a trip. For cities, they are usually 3- and 5-day itineraries (the 5-day version has the same first 3 days, then two additional days on top). They link all of the top attractions together in the most logistically convenient way, minimising travel, and including recommendations for lunch and dinner while you’re there.
Rick Steves Europe
Rick Steves is a travel guidebook author and television personality who specialises in European travel. His guidebooks offer practical advice and recommendations for budget travel, including tips on accommodations, dining, and sightseeing. His approach emphasises cultural immersion and connecting with locals, and his guides often include suggested walking tours and off-the-beaten-path destinations.
Pros: Rick’s guidebooks offer much more in-depth expertise than the others for Europe, with high-quality, well-researched recommendations based on experts with years of experience. The website has great travel forums for asking fellow travellers questions.
How to use it: It’s not a site for researching where to go and what to do. It’s better once you know where you want to go, and really want to drill into the fine detail. However, like Bucket List Travels , the site does have helpful itineraries that set out where to go and what to do day-to-day.
Website : https://www.ricksteves.com/
1.7 Specialist travel
Cruise Critic
The world’s leading online cruise review website and community provides comprehensive reviews, ratings and forums to help you assess cruise vacations. It’s the TripAdvisor of cruises (and not surprisingly, it’s owned by them), so just like with TripAdvisor, don’t believe everything you read.
When to use: We would personally recommend finding recommendations elsewhere e.g. from cruise travel journalists writing for newspapers, magazines or even Bucket List Travels. Then come to this site to check out the reviews of your shortlist.
Website : https://www.cruisecritic.co.uk/
Euan’s Guide
Set up by wheelchair user Euan MacDonald MBE, this disabled access review website is the go-to tool for many disabled people wanting to travel in the UK and beyond. It shares accessibility information for venues and the experiences/reviews of other disabled users.
Pros: Helps to solve some of the challenges disabled people face, and gives them the confidence to travel.
Cons: the coverage is mainly UK and Europe, but thankfully is widening to the rest of the world at a pace.
Website : https://www.euansguide.com
We Love 2 Ski
This excellent online resource provides skiers and snowboarders with up-to-date and comprehensive information on ski resorts, conditions, accommodation, equipment, and more. The website features detailed reviews, insider tips, and expert advice on everything related to skiing, as well as an active forum for the ski community to share their experiences and knowledge.
It’s managed by 3 ski experts, with a wealth of expertise between them and who really know their stuff and take pride in keeping the information up-to-date. It’s one of those more genuine sites that care about their advice and is not trying to constantly do the hard sell.
When to use: if you want to go skiing, start here. If you’ve already found somewhere to go or stay, be sure to check what they say about it here before you go.
Website : https://welove2ski.com/
Getting there & around
2.1 flights.
Concept: a flight deal finder service that sends you price and deal alerts on flights. You enter your preferred departure airport and they send you notifications of great deals, and price movements. Tickets are discounted 40-90%, for flights 2-6 months out in Economy, Business and First classes.
How to use it: If you’ve got flexible travel dates, or have a bucket list destination in mind. Sign up and wait for a deal.
Website : https://www.going.com/
Google’s Flights is a flight aggregator that allows you to find and compare flights. It enables you to find the airlines that fly between your destinations, and available flight times.
Prices and availability are updated in real-time, and you can sign up for price alerts. The pricing can sometimes be inaccurate, however, and when you click through, it’s usually for a basic fare without any luggage.
When to use it: Start your flight search here. You may have to add in the extras, then compare prices, or you may not get the cheapest option.
Honourable mentions: Skyscanner and Kayak offer similar services. In my experience, they pretty much have the same inventory. It really comes down to which interface you prefer.
Hopper is one of the US’s most successful travel apps, selling over $4.5B of travel each year. It helps you find the best deals on flights, hotels, home rentals, and car hire by analysing trillions of data points to predict when prices will rise or fall. When you set your dates, you see a helpful calendar showing when prices are highest and lowest, and you can sign up for price alerts.
Their second big USP is their ‘price freeze’ option, where you pay a small fee (5%-15% of the price) to freeze the price for a limited duration (options range up to 3 weeks). If the price goes up, you pay no more; if it goes down, you pay the lower price (like insurance). They also offer Flight Disruption and Cancel for Any Reason Guarantees.
Pros: Simple to use, the most accurate predictor of prices, really helps you get the best deal (if your dates are flexible). The insurance options have been a godsend to many in the recent years of travel disruption and inflating prices. Unlike other flight aggregators like Kayak or Skyscanner they show the different airline fare options within the app, so you don’t get caught by the artificially low basic fare enticing you to click through (see Skyscanner summary).
Cons: None that we can see! It really is an excellent service.
When to use it: Once you know where you want to go, come to the site to get the best deal on flights, car hire and accommodation. Simple as that.
It works best if you’re dates are flexible, so you can pick the cheapest travel dates, and/or if you have time before you book – take out the freeze option and you can be assured that the price will only come down, or sign up for the price alert.
Website : https://hopper.com/
Concept: This flight aggregator, owned by Chinese-backed Trip.com and based in Edinburgh, does the same thing as Google Flights. . It enables you to find the airlines that fly between your destinations, and available flight times.
Prices and availability are updated in real-time, and you can sign up for price alerts.
When to use it: I’ve not found much difference in pricing to Google Flights, though I much prefer Skyscanner’s user interface. It really comes down to personal choice.
Honourable mentions: US-based Kayak , originating in the US, offers a similar service to Skyscanner.
Website : https://www.skyscanner.net/
The Points Guy
If you’re someone that loves to save on travel using reward points, check out this advisory site by Brian Kelly. As he puts it, it’s ‘your go-to source for all things travel, points, miles, credit cards and more’. His advice covers both where best to earn points, and how best to spend them. There’s both a US and a UK website , with custom advice based on where you reside.
He gives up-to-date advice and tips in this ever-changing, evolving space that cuts through all of the confusion, and helps you find the best deals in the market, and explains how to take advantage of them.
How to use it: Visit here first if you’ve got points to burn, or will have and want to know the best scheme to sign up for.
Website : https://thepointsguy.com/
2.2 Car hire & taxis
Rentalcars.com
A global car rental booking platform that provides customers with access to over 60,000 rental locations in more than 160 countries worldwide. The site enables you to compare prices and features from a wide range of rental companies. Customers can also benefit from 24/7 support and free cancellation on most bookings.
I’ve regularly rented cars via them, and never found a cheaper deal. The customer service and support are also very good. There’s not really a reason to start looking anywhere else.
Website : https://www.rentalcars.com/
It doesn’t really need any introduction… but just for completeness. Founded in 2009, Uber is a ride-hailing service that connects riders with drivers in most major cities around the world. Through the app, you can request and pay for rides, track your driver’s location, and rate the experience.
Uber’s meteoric rise to a global brand can be attributed to solving several customer issues with then-taxi firms: they would find you a ride tell you how long it would take to arrive, how much the fare would be upfront, and sort payment automatically through your account, thus avoiding the need to have enough cash on you.
Other leading ride-sharing apps include Lyft (US and Canada) and Cabify (Spain & Latin America).
2.3 Rail, Bus & Ferry
Concept: Omio is a comprehensive travel search and booking platform that helps users find and book the best deals on trains, buses, and flights across Europe. The website offers a user-friendly interface, with real-time price comparisons and flexible search options to suit individual needs and preferences.
When to use: It’s a great tool for planning and booking multi-modal trips.
Website : https://www.omio.co.uk/
Rail Europe
Concept: Rail Europe is a one-stop-shop for planning and booking train travel in 33 European countries. The website offers a wide range of tickets, passes, and packages for different destinations and budgets, as well as information on train schedules, routes, and stations. Note, they don’t cover local trams and metros, it’s intercity trains only (that includes Eurostar). Enter the destinations you want to go to and they’ll recommend the best value ticket/pass.
For multiple trips, you’ll likely be recommended a Eurail pass. This brilliant invention allows you to travel on over 30 European railway operators and some ferries too. Kids under 11 travel free with an adult.
Website : https://www.raileurope.com/
2.4 Route planning
Google Maps
Who hasn’t used google Maps? And for good reason. Its coverage is comprehensive, it’s simple to use, and it’s is invaluable when you’re trying to figure out how to get from A to B in an unfamiliar place. It shows travel times and distances in multiple transport modes: on foot, bike, by available public transport and by car.
How to use it: use it to help plan upfront your transportation from point to point in your itinerary.
Website : https://www.google.com/maps
Hands down the best service for planning and booking journeys within and between countries. It combines and compares transport options from over 5,000 transportation providers across 160 countries, then recommends the cheapest, fastest, and most convenient routes for different modes of transportation including flights, trains, buses, and car rentals. The website also provides comprehensive travel information. It will quote prices, distances, times, mileage, route numbers, and which companies to book.
Their slogan is “Discover how to get anywhere by plane, train, bus, ferry & car – and it does exactly what is says on the tin.
Website : https://www.rome2rio.com/
Where to stay
3.1 'best' hotels - curated selections.
Whatever you go, there are always thousands of hotel options. These sites do the research work for you and use experts to curate a list of the best, based on location, quality and quality.
How to use it: For all the destinations we cover, we provide you with a curated list of the best hotels – for all budgets, from the mainstream to the unusual.
The selections are made by our writers, who must not only be leading travel journalists, but also specialise in that destination (either living there or visiting frequently). The writers have at least inspected and usually stayed in the properties they recommend.
Conde Nast Traveller
Similar to Travel & Leisure above, this high-end, luxury global travel magazine covers a range of topics including hotels and resorts, airlines, cruises, food and drink, and various travel destinations around the world.
When to use it: They do great round-ups of the ‘best’ hotels to stay in a destination – but obviously at the top end. If you’re not that price sensitive, start with their shortlist.
Honourable mention: Travel & Leisure, their great rival, also does destination hotel round-ups.
Website : https://www.cntraveller.com/
In my view, it’s the best ‘guidebook’ website for researching and planning a trip online – once you know where you want to go. They simply and helpfully list out a reasonably long short list of things to see & do and places to stay, and rate them each from 1-3, depending on how good they are.
However, like all the guidebooks online, coverage is comprehensive at times, requiring a lot of time and effort to research through it. The website is also swamped with banner ads that are off-putting and annoying.
How to use it: A good place to start your hotel search. They generally do select good options, though it’s more aimed at budget travellers.
Website : https://www.frommers.com/
The Telegraph (Travel)
This long-standing British newspaper does a fine job of curating and rating (out of 10) the best hotels in destinations around the world, for all budgets. The reviews tell you what you want to know – style, location, key amenities – without being overwhelming.
As for Bucket List Travels , selections and reviews are written by top travel writers who have inspected and usually stayed in the property. The number of hotels they recommend is a lot more than Bucket List Travels – and includes ones we certainly wouldn’t include – but it does give you a longer list to start with.
When to use it: if you care about where you stay, and really want one of the best places, this is a great place to start your start for somewhere to stay.
Website : https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/
TripAdvisor
The original hotel review site, it has since expanded to become the global platform for reviews (and information) on hotels, restaurants, attractions, and other travel-related businesses. It also offers a variety of travel-related content and resources, including travel guides and forums.
Over the years it has, sadly become increasingly corrupted with fake reviews, but they can’t fake all of them and as long as there are at least several hundred reviews, the score should be reasonably reflective.
When to use it: I personally like to start drawing up a shortlist of places to stay on other sites listed here, then do a quick check of the reviews of each on TripAdvisor. I also filter to see only the negative comments, then look at 1) how recent they are 2) if it is a one-off complaint i.e. someone had a refund request refused and 3) if it is something that can and probably has been fixed e.g. a rude receptionist. Small room sizes, traffic noise from road proximity, and so on – these issues are not easily fixed.
Website : https://www.tripadvisor.com
3.2 Boutique hotel collections
If it’s a boutique hotel you’re after, try one of these specialist sites. They only list high-quality properties that meet their individual criteria.
Design Hotels
As the name suggests, this website offers a curated selection of over 300 independently owned and operated hotels and resorts around the world, each chosen for its unique design and aesthetic. The site emphasizes design and architecture and offers a range of luxury and boutique properties.
Pros: It’s a brilliant resource for finding unique and interesting stays, especially with modern and/or minimalist interiors.
Cons: if you’re not that worried about hotel design, then it doesn’t offer a lot of value other than a list of interesting hotels.
When to use: if you’re interested in design, and prioritise that in your accommodation, then this is a great resource. If it’s not that important, you’re better off elsewhere with a greater selection and better prices.
Website : https://www.designhotels.com/
This boutique hotel booking website offers a carefully curated selection of stylish, unique and independently-run hotels and vacation rentals around the world. They offer in-depth reviews of each property, personalised recommendations, and a friendly, 24/7 booking service.
Pros: The curated selection of unique and stylish properties is exceptional and of a consistently high quality that you can rely on. Each property has been personally inspected by staff. The reviews, from both customers and staff, are honest and in-depth and tell you who it is and isn’t for, rather than pretend everyone’s going to love it.
Cons: There’s a limited number of properties in many destinations, and it is property, not destination, led – meaning is easier to find the place, then decide on the destination rather than the reverse (which may suit).
When to use: if their style of property i.e. unique, high quality, small and independent, is what you like/are looking for, there’s no better resource to use. If they don’t have something in your preferred destination, then look elsewhere, but check first.
Honourable mention: Sawdays offers a similar service, but they’re UK & Europe only.
Website : https://www.i-escape.com/
Mr & Mrs Smith
This first-rate, UK-based hotel booking website curates handpicked, boutique hotels around the world, each personally inspected to meet their high standards of facilities, service and location. The website has in-depth reviews of each property, with insider tips like what are the best rooms to book, without being overwhelming.
There are also exclusive benefits for members like gifts on arrival, or late checkouts, and a 24/7 booking service.
Pros: The standard of hotels is consistently high, so much so that the brand has become a trusted stamp of quality. The booking service and post-sales support is efficient yet very personable, and hotel staff genuinely care about ‘Smith’ customers so you feel very welcome when you arrive.
Cons: They have limited or no options in many destinations. They also can’t match the benefits of the OTA reward schemes like Booking.com .
When to use: The site is great if this is your style of hotel, and you want to be looked after at every step. Limited coverage is only an issue if you are dead set on a destination. If you’re not really that bothered where you go, or at least are open to suggestions, check this excellent site first.
Website : https://www.mrandmrssmith.com/
Secret Escapes
A members-only hotel booking website that offers exclusive deals and discounts on luxury hotels and vacations around the world. The site negotiates special rates with hotels and resorts, available to their members only.
Pros: There some great deals and genuine exclusive discounts to be had, though max discount tends to be 30% (and average of 15%-20%), but still not to be sniffed at. They also do a good job of curation, so you know you’re getting a decent hotel.
Cons: You still need to compare prices to other sites like Booking.com and the hotel’s own website, as there are lots of sneaky tricks and breaking of agreements that going on behind the scenes and you never really know where the best deal is until you check.
When to use: if you know where you want to go, it’s well worth checking in for a deal.
Website : https://www.secretescapes.com/
Small Luxury Hotels of the World
This website has personally visited, verified and vetted every single one of its 520 hotels in more than 90 countries. The criteria for inclusions I small (<50 rooms, non-chain and offering the highest standards of luxury and service.
Pros: it’s an exceptional collection of outstanding hotels, and the brand guarantees a high-quality, luxury stay. Members get 10% off and extra (tiered) benefits like upgrades and late checkouts. Hotels welcome their members with open arms, as they usually spend well, and SMH look after their customers.
Cons: things this good come with a price tag. Many hotels are out of reach of most travellers’ budgets.
When to use: if you’re a discerning, occasionally demanding, traveller, that specifically wants a smaller hotel, this is a great place to start your search. Check other websites though for better prices – even with the 10% off – but if you’re not that price sensitive, it’s nice to book with someone who cares, as opposed to a hotel production line like Booking.com.
Website : https://slh.com/
Tablet Hotels
This New York-based brand, founded in 2000 and well-known across the US, has curated over 3,500 boutique & luxury properties around the world. In 2018, it was purchased by and merged with Michelin.
Similar to Mr & Mrs Smith, they curate a selection based on criteria, offer a full booking service, and exclusive benefits for ‘Tablet Plus’ members like VIP upgrades and free valet parking.
Pros: the curated selection guarantees a measure of quality, and some of the VIP benefits are really nice ones to have and make you feel a bit special.
Cons: You inevitably will pay more than on other sites, and sometimes they overpromise and underdeliver on the VIP experience – much depends on the attitude of the hotel. The criteria for selection is much broader than a Mr & Mrs Smith, so you’re not getting that real consistency of accommodation, and the personal relationship that Smith has with its properties.
When to use: If you want to feel like a VIP and value those benefits over saving a few pennies or cents, then they are worth a look.
Website : https://www.tablethotels.com/
3.3 Home rentals & stays
Launched in 2008 and needing no introduction, this global accommodation powerhouse forever altered the holiday market. Now with more than 300,000 listings in over 190 countries, it has expanded from its original core offering of ‘spare rooms to rent’ to include apartments, treehouses, villas – whatever you can stay in, it’s likely to be on AirBnB.
Pros: the sheer number of options and global coverage means you’re highly likely to find something you want. The site is simple and easy to use, with lots of photographs, user reviews and star ratings.
Cons: The product and website is great, but they don’t really care about customers, and customer service if something goes wrong can be challenging to find.
When to use: whenever you’re looking for something other than a hotel, and/or something more authentic or with a local feel. It’s especially good for families and groups wanting to stay together in one place.
Website : https://www.airbnb.com
Couchsurfing
This global hospitality exchange enables you to stay with a host for free for a few nights – be it sofa or, if you’re lucky, a bed. You simply create a profile, search for hosts, and request to stay with them. Surprisingly, perhaps, it works, and over the years the site has built a loyal following and a strong community of ‘couchsurfers’ who help and support each other, and even organise events around the world.
When to use it: When budget is tight and you just really want somewhere to crash, and/or you’re looking to connect with other travellers and the local community.
Website : https://www.couchsurfing.com/
This upscale holiday home and apartment rental specialist has a large catalogue of privately-owned places to stay, which you can filter by key criteria like price, location, number of bedrooms etc. Each listing is vetted by their team to ensure it meet minimum standards. It’s owned by the Expedia Group.
The quality of homes for rent is exceptional and varied, from lake houses to treehouses, and the search and filtering makes it quick and simple to find something that suits. Customer service is good, much better than AirBnB for example.
Website : https://www.vrbo.com/
Villas of Distinction
Villas of Distinction is a luxury villa rental company that offers an extensive portfolio of properties in over 50 destinations worldwide. They provide personalized service to help clients select the perfect villa for their vacation, and offer a range of amenities such as private pools, chefs, and concierge services to enhance the guest experience.
When to use it: When you’re looking for an independent, self-catering stay in an uber-luxurious villa. It’s top-end, with a price tag to match.
Honourable mention: One Fine Stay offers a similar service.
Website : https://www.villasofdistinction.com/
3.4 Campsites & Hostels
HostelWorld
The hostel specialist is the go-to place for booking budget accommodation in over 170 countries – both dormitory beds and private rooms. The website and mobile app allow you to browse and book from a wide range of hostels, hotels, and guesthouses, with a focus on affordable and social options. There are also offers travel guides, reviews, and a loyalty program for frequent users.
Pros: The UX is really smooth, the inventory (number of options) is much is larger than on the major hotel search engines (OTAs), and it does a much better job of setting out dormitory bed pricing and deal options. There are a number of ‘community’ features that encourage you to connect with fellow travellers.
When to use it: If you’re on a budget or want to meet people when you’re travelling, start here with your accommodation search.
Website : https://www.hostelworld.com/
If you’re looking for something off-grid, preferably unique and unusual – but don’t want to compromise too much on luxury, this website is for you. It’s a directory of for luxury campsites and stays, with various accommodation options ranging from tents to tipis, log cabins to vintage caravans. Coverage is mainly Europe & UK, though they have plans to expand beyond.
Website : https://campaglam.com/
3.5 Price comparison
Concept: This Expedia-owned hotel search engine allows you to compare prices from various booking sites for over 1.8 million hotels in more than 190 countries. You can search & filter to discover hotels matching your criteria, then each hotel listing shows the price of a room on the various OTA sites. The site also offers user reviews, ratings, and filters to help you decide.
For all aggregators, the prices are often inaccurate, and not the cheapest option when you click through. The OTAs (like Expedia, Booking.com) have learned over the years how to manipulate them to ensure their listing comes up first with the cheapest price.
When to use it: It’s a good place to start your hotel search, especially when you have specific requirements such that you can use the on-site filters to narrow down the options quickly. If you discover a hotel you want somewhere else, always come and check the prices here before booking.
Note – it doesn’t always include the hotel direct price (so make sure you check separately), and sometimes the prices are inaccurate when you click through.
Honourable mentions: HotelsCombined , owned by Booking.com and the main rival to Trivago, is known for having better deals as they search lesser-known booking sites (though that can come with risks). Both I suspect of bias, however, in pushing Booking.com and Expedia products. Skyscanner also now offers accommodation price comparison, and they have the advantage of being independent and unbiased of the leading OTAs. Kayak also offers price comparison – but they are owned by Booking.com too. I prefer Trvago above the rest purely because they also helpfully show you show the lowest price depending on the ‘deal’ type i.e. cancellable or non, including breakfast etc. which obviously makes a big difference to the ‘cheapest’ price.
Website : https://www.trivago.com
3.6 Accommodation booking
Booking.com
The world’s largest accommodation online booking service that lists over 28 million hotels (and now rentals, B&Bs and hostels) from around the world. They offer a tiered loyalty program called ‘Genius’ The three levels offer 10%, 15%, and 20% discounts (respectively) on bookings at hundreds of thousands of participating locations. They also include priority customer service help, and free breakfast packages or room upgrades when possible.
Pros: The website is easy to use, with excellent filter options, and once you have created an account, you can book within a few clicks. Their inventory is phenomenal, with most hotels in the world signed up. The loyalty program is accessible and with great benefits.
Cons: The loyalty program only applies for a limited number of participating hotels, so you won’t always get the benefits. Hotel websites often still have a better deal, and some don’t release all of their room types to Booking.com so you can’t see these rooms.
Booking.com may also confusingly say ‘sold out’ when there are rooms available still on the hotel website. So always check the hotel website before booking.
When to use it: Start your accommodation search here, and then once you’ve narrowed down the options with the filters, check other sites and the hotel website for a better deal.
Honourable mention: Agoda is essentially a carbon copy of Booking.com – they are owned by the Bookings Holdings Group. Agoda has it’s roots in Asia, and is based in Singapore, so it has more comprehensive Asian content. If that’s where you’re going, it’s worth using.
Website : https://www.booking.com
Concept: same as for Booking.com, with a similar tiered loyalty program, though at time of writing, the tiered benefits are not lifetime like they are with Booking.com. You need to be a regular customer to benefit from the higher tiers – not the case with Booking.com.
Their famous loyalty program of stay 10 times, earn one free reward night – now the basic tier – requires you to book at least once every 12 months or your reward night expires.
Honourable mention: Expedia is essentially a carbon copy of Hotels.com. They’re owned by the same group, and effectively have the same hotel inventory and pricing. There are slight differences in the reward program – I think Hotels.com’s one is better, hence why they got the nudge.
Website : https://hotels.com
HotelTonight
Owned by AirBnB , this mobile app and website offers last-minute hotel rooms at discounted rates. Inventory ranges from budget to luxury, and you can use the filters to specify your location and preferences. There’s also a ‘Rate Drop’ feature that discounts same-day prices after 3pm.
When to use: if you need a last-minute room, it’s definitely worth checking for a deal. However, in my experience, their deals weren’t especially good compared to other standard booking sites – though the ‘Rate Drop’ does deliver discounts.
Website : https://www.hoteltonight.com/
Food, drink & entertainment
4.1 food & drink.
A food and dining news website that provides reviews, guides, and information on restaurants and food trends in various cities across the world. The site offers articles on topics such as dining culture, chefs, industry news, and more. They also feature videos and podcasts related to food and restaurants. The quality of content and recommendations is excellent, and they’ve regularly won awards to their food & wine journalism.
When to use it: Officially it only spans 23 US cities, and if that’s where you’re headed, it’s a good place to check. However, that’s for detailed coverage. For most cities, however, they have a round-up of ‘the best restaurants in X’, covering all price ranges. Just search for it on their site.
Website : https://eater.com
Foodie blogs
Local foodies blog about anything from food trucks to Michelin-starred restaurants. In any destination, especially cities, the food scene changes so fast that almost any corporate website will not keep up. Local foodies are out testing daily, and take pride in keeping their blogs up to date with the latest and greatest. They also cover the smaller, more niche places that only a local would know about.
There are too many to mention, but search for ‘food blogs in X’ by Googling (or Binging) and see who you can find.
When to use: When you want to discover some insider foodie experiences in a destination, and get some good restaurant tips that are not Michelin-starred.
Concept: Increasingly the go-to resource for vegan and vegetarian dining around the world, run by vegans, as the popularity of the movement continues to gather a welcome pace and momentum. The site is also becoming a thriving community hub, with active forums and listings of fellow vegans in local cities that you can message for tips.
When to use it: to discover the best vegan and vegetarian dining options in your destination, or to get tips/advice from the local community.
Website : https://www.happycow.net/
This stalwart former magazine is still the place to go in the digital era for local listings of ‘what’s on’. It provides comprehensive listings, information and reviews on cultural events, concerts, theatre performances, film screenings, and other entertainment in cities around the world.
When to use it: If you’re wanting to book in some entertainment on your trip, this is the best place to start looking.
Website : https://www.timeout.com/
Yelp is a platform that allows you to search for and review local businesses, including restaurants, bars, shops, and other services in 220 cities in 32 countries . It’s best known for restaurant reviews, however – some of the other business listings can be fairly light. As with all review sites, it suffers from fake reviews, but the volume is sufficient to give you an overall sense of what’s worth a try.
How to use it: I use it to draft a short list of places to try, then cross-check that with other sources and/or my hotel if I’m staying in one. Concierges will give good restaurant tips, but in my experience, the options they give are limited.
Website : https://www.yelp.com
Before you go
Centre for Disease Control
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a national public health institute in the United States. The website provides comprehensive information and resources on health and safety topics, including infectious diseases, vaccines, travel health, environmental health, emergency preparedness, and more.
When to use it: before you go to a new destination, stop here to check any disease risks and vaccination requirements (you can search by country from the home page). It also has helpful advice for people with special health conditions , and/or doing specialist activities.
Website : https://www.cdc.gov/
5.2 What to take
This global online store is a specialist in all things travel accessories, with over 200 products covering everything from adapters, to travel pillows and luggage security.
How to use it: have a skim before you go. I always end up seeing/buying things I never even knew I needed!
Website : https://go.travel
Packing List Checklist App
A handy app to create packing checklists – a godsend for people like me who always forget their sunglasses. A plethora of packing list apps, I like and use this one before it’s simple, quick – and free. No upgrades needed.
You manually create your own list(s) – you can create multiple different ones, for different holiday types for example – then select from a list of a fairly comprehensive list of suggested items to start you off. Most of the time that will do it, though you can add your own if needed. When it comes to packing, you can tick things off as and when they’re in the case.
How to use it: Next time you get a few free moments, create a packing list. Add to it as and when things pop into your head. Tick them off when you pack.
Website : https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/packing-list-checklist/id1235121075
5.3 Travel planning
TripIt is another travel organising app that allows you to store all of your travel plans in one place. Users can forward their confirmation emails for flights, hotels, and rental cars to the app, which will then create a master itinerary for their trip. The app also provides real-time flight alerts, directions, and travel recommendations.
Website : https://www.tripit.com/web
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- Hi New York City - Hostel $56+
- West Side Ymca $112+
- Central Park West Hostel $163+
- Radio Hotel $172+
- Pod 51 $181+
- The Washington by LuxUrban, Trademark Collection by Wyndham $191+
- OYO Times Square $191+
- Pod Times Square $191+
- Pod 39 $196+
- The Gallivant Times Square $197+
- The Manhattan At Times Square $202+
- Paramount Times Square $206+
- DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown $213+
- YOTEL New York $218+
- The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel $220+
- Flight Miami - Newark (MIA - EWR) $51+
- Flight Chicago - New York (ORD - LGA) $53+
- Flight Fort Lauderdale - Newark (FLL - EWR) $63+
- Flight Fort Lauderdale - New York (FLL - LGA) $76+
- Flight Miami - New York (MIA - LGA) $80+
- Flight Orlando - New York (MCO - LGA) $89+
- Flight Orlando - Newark (MCO - EWR) $90+
- Flight Dallas - New York (DFW - LGA) $93+
- Flight Chicago - New York (ORD - JFK) $127+
- Flight Dallas - Newark (DFW - EWR) $127+
- Flight Chicago - Newark (ORD - EWR) $130+
- Flight Los Angeles - New York (LAX - LGA) $155+
- Flight Fort Lauderdale - New York (FLL - JFK) $166+
- Flight Miami - New York (MIA - JFK) $167+
- Flight Los Angeles - Newark (LAX - EWR) $171+
- Monumental Movieland Hotel $49+
- Grand Hotel Kissimmee At Celebration $54+
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Orlando Resort & Suites Intl Drive $66+
- Flight Atlanta - Orlando (ATL - MCO) $35+
- Flight Philadelphia - Orlando (PHL - MCO) $53+
- Flight Minneapolis - Orlando (MSP - MCO) $60+
- Book A Bed Hostels $25+
- Generator London $37+
- Ramada London North M1 $65+
- Corbigoe Hotel $71+
- Flight New York - London (JFK - LGW) $371+
- Flight New Windsor - London (SWF - STN) $374+
- Flight Boston - London (BOS - LGW) $438+
- Flight New York - London (JFK - LHR) $450+
Fort Lauderdale
- Red Carpet Inn Airport Fort Lauderdale $65+
- HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Fort Lauderdale $67+
- Days Inn by Wyndham Fort Lauderdale Airport Cruise Port $69+
- Flight Atlanta - Fort Lauderdale (ATL - FLL) $35+
- Flight Raleigh - Fort Lauderdale (RDU - FLL) $41+
- Flight Philadelphia - Fort Lauderdale (PHL - FLL) $47+
- Green Tortoise Hostel Seattle $60+
- Travelodge by Wyndham Seattle By The Space Needle $126+
- Coast Gateway Hotel $138+
- Flight Ontario - Seattle (ONT - SEA) $43+
- Flight Denver - Seattle (DEN - SEA) $61+
- Flight Phoenix - Seattle (PHX - SEA) $100+
- Fabhotel Royal Residency Lakdikapul $18+
- Katriya Hotel & Towers $26+
- The Altruist Business Hotel Hitech $33+
- Flight Chicago - Hyderabad (ORD - HYD) $494+
- Flight New York - New Delhi (JFK - DEL) $506+
- Flight New York - Mumbai (JFK - BOM) $508+
- Best Western Sapporo Odori Koen $29+
- Smile Hotel Premium Sapporo Susukino $31+
- Comfort Hotel Sapporo Susukino $34+
- Flight Los Angeles - Tokyo (LAX - NRT) $631+
- Flight San Francisco - Tokyo (SFO - NRT) $656+
- Flight Los Angeles - Tokyo (LAX - HND) $738+
- Royal Grove Waikiki $116+
- Kuhio Banyan Club $121+
- Pacific Marina Inn $134+
- Flight Los Angeles - Honolulu (LAX - HNL) $217+
- Flight Oakland - Honolulu (OAK - HNL) $237+
- Flight Ontario - Honolulu (ONT - HNL) $248+
- Super 8 by Wyndham Dallas Love Field Airport $53+
- Dallas Love Field Inn $56+
- Wyndham Garden Dallas North $63+
- Flight Minneapolis - Dallas (MSP - DFW) $57+
- Flight Atlanta - Dallas (ATL - DFW) $59+
- Flight Chicago - Dallas (ORD - DFW) $65+
- OYO Hotel And Casino Las Vegas $27+
- The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower $33+
- Silver Sevens Hotel & Casino $41+
- Four Queens Hotel and Casino $43+
- Flight Los Angeles - Las Vegas (LAX - LAS) $24+
- Flight Burbank - Las Vegas (BUR - LAS) $27+
- Flight Dallas - Las Vegas (DFW - LAS) $51+
- Flight Oakland - Las Vegas (OAK - LAS) $53+
- Freehand Chicago $40+
- Chicago Getaway Hostel $54+
- Travelodge by Wyndham Downtown Chicago $106+
- Flight Atlanta - Chicago (ATL - ORD) $45+
- Flight Orlando - Chicago (MCO - ORD) $54+
- Flight Atlanta - Chicago (ATL - MDW) $57+
San Francisco
- Hi San Francisco Downtown Hostel $47+
- The Mosser $74+
- BEI San Francisco, Trademark Collection By Wyndham $124+
- Flight Ontario - San Francisco (ONT - SFO) $43+
- Flight San Diego - San Francisco (SAN - SFO) $46+
- Flight Los Angeles - San Francisco (LAX - SFO) $65+
Washington, D.C.
- Generator Hotel Washington DC $62+
- Days Inn by Wyndham Washington DC/Connecticut Avenue $118+
- Georgetown Residences by LuxUrban, Trademark Coll by Wyndham $150+
- Citizenm Washington DC Noma $160+
- Hyatt Place Washington DC/US Capitol $163+
- Hotel Harrington $164+
- Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center $171+
- Beacon Hotel & Corporate Quarters $171+
- Arc Hotel Washington DC, Georgetown $175+
- Morrison Clark Historic Inn $182+
- Citizenm Washington Dc Capitol $185+
- The Churchill Hotel Near Embassy Row $186+
- Flight Atlanta - Baltimore (ATL - BWI) $50+
- Flight Boston - Baltimore (BOS - BWI) $57+
- Flight Dallas - Baltimore (DFW - BWI) $78+
- Flight Houston - Baltimore (HOU - BWI) $78+
- Flight Houston - Baltimore (IAH - BWI) $78+
- Flight Chicago - Baltimore (ORD - BWI) $96+
- Flight Los Angeles - Baltimore (LAX - BWI) $121+
- Flight Boston - Washington, D.C. (BOS - DCA) $123+
- Flight Boston - Washington, D.C. (BOS - IAD) $129+
- Flight Minneapolis - Washington, D.C. (MSP - DCA) $129+
- Flight Dallas - Washington, D.C. (DFW - DCA) $138+
- Flight San Francisco - Washington, D.C. (SFO - DCA) $153+
- Hotel Boutique Casa Mallorca $68+
- Suites Malecon Cancun $69+
- Avani Cancún Airport Hotel $81+
- Flight Dallas - Cancún (DFW - CUN) $172+
- Flight Houston - Cancún (HOU - CUN) $180+
- Flight Fort Lauderdale - Cancún (FLL - CUN) $181+
United States
- Flight Newark - Miami (EWR - MIA) $56+
- Flight Newark - Fort Lauderdale (EWR - FLL) $68+
- Kauai Palms Hotel $189+
- Tip Top Motel $194+
- Kauai Beach Villas $236+
- Flight Los Angeles - Hawaii (LAX - USHI) $213+
- Flight San Francisco - Hawaii (SFO - USHI) $257+
- Flight San Jose - Hawaii (SJC - USHI) $260+
- Super 8 by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle $89+
- California Suites Hotel $95+
- Best Western Seven Seas $105+
- Flight Denver - San Diego (DEN - SAN) $43+
- Flight San Francisco - San Diego (SFO - SAN) $46+
- Flight San Jose - San Diego (SJC - SAN) $57+
- Shared Living Not A Hotel $40+
- Super 8 by Wyndham Phoenix West $54+
- Rodeway Inn Phoenix North I-17 $56+
- Flight Dallas - Phoenix (DFW - PHX) $47+
- Flight Ontario - Phoenix (ONT - PHX) $48+
- Flight Los Angeles - Phoenix (LAX - PHX) $57+
Los Angeles
- Boutique Hostel $34+
- Freehand Los Angeles $40+
- City Center Hotel $104+
- Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport $108+
- Rotex Western Inn $108+
- La Quinta Inn & Suites LAX $113+
- USC Hotel $130+
- Flight San Francisco - Los Angeles (SFO - LAX) $48+
- Flight Oakland - Los Angeles (OAK - LAX) $58+
- Flight Dallas - Los Angeles (DFW - LAX) $75+
- Flight Houston - Los Angeles (HOU - LAX) $81+
- Flight Houston - Los Angeles (IAH - LAX) $81+
- Flight Denver - Los Angeles (DEN - LAX) $88+
- Flight Chicago - Los Angeles (ORD - LAX) $96+
- Selina Gold Dust $59+
- La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Miami Airport North $76+
- Motel 6 Miami. Fl $78+
- Miami Gardens Inn & Suites $80+
- Days Inn by Wyndham Miami International Airport $91+
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Miami Airport East $92+
- Holiday Inn Miami West - Airport Area $108+
- The Palms Inn & Suites Miami, Kendall, Fl $108+
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Miami-Kendall $110+
- Radisson Red Miami Airport $113+
- Courtyard by Marriott Miami West/FL Turnpike $116+
- Flight Baltimore - Miami (BWI - MIA) $43+
- Flight Philadelphia - Miami (PHL - MIA) $47+
- Flight Atlanta - Miami (ATL - MIA) $50+
- Flight Newark - Miami (EWR - MIA) $50+
- Flight Chicago - Miami (ORD - MIA) $59+
- Flight Raleigh - Miami (RDU - MIA) $59+
- Flight Dallas - Miami (DFW - MIA) $69+
- Flight Cleveland - Miami (CLE - MIA) $71+
- Flight Chicago - Miami (MDW - MIA) $72+
- Flight Houston - Miami (HOU - MIA) $75+
- Flight Houston - Miami (IAH - MIA) $75+
- Hometowne Studios by Red Roof Denver - Glendale/Cherry Creek $59+
- Super 8 by Wyndham Denver Stapleton $81+
- Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver Airport $97+
- Baymont by Wyndham Denver International Airport $99+
- Quality Inn & Suites Denver International Airport $103+
- Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Denver International Airport $103+
- Hyatt Place Pena Station Denver Airport $104+
- Flight Minneapolis - Denver (MSP - DEN) $38+
- Flight Chicago - Denver (ORD - DEN) $50+
- Flight Ontario - Denver (ONT - DEN) $70+
- Flight Seattle - Denver (SEA - DEN) $70+
- Flight Los Angeles - Denver (LAX - DEN) $71+
- Flight Detroit - Denver (DTW - DEN) $74+
- Flight San Francisco - Denver (SFO - DEN) $80+
- Hi Boston - Hostel $65+
- Found Hotel Boston Common $99+
- Ramada by Wyndham Boston $162+
- Flight Philadelphia - Boston (PHL - BOS) $48+
- Flight Baltimore - Boston (BWI - BOS) $57+
- Flight Chicago - Boston (ORD - BOS) $74+
- Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Atlanta Airport $63+
- La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Airport North $98+
- Sonesta Select Atlanta Cumberland Galleria $100+
- Flight Houston - Atlanta (HOU - ATL) $35+
- Flight Houston - Atlanta (IAH - ATL) $35+
- Flight Fort Lauderdale - Atlanta (FLL - ATL) $39+
- Generator Madrid $32+
- C&h Aravaca Garden $40+
- Toc Hostel And Suites Madrid $46+
- Flight New York - London (JFK - LGW) $326+
- Flight Newark - Barcelona (EWR - BCN) $349+
- Flight New York - Madrid (JFK - MAD) $391+
- Rodeway Inn Fairgrounds-Casino $64+
- Tampa Inn - Near Busch Gardens $68+
- Econo Lodge Airport at RJ Stadium $69+
- Flight Baltimore - Florida (BWI - USFL) $43+
- Flight Philadelphia - Florida (PHL - USFL) $47+
- Flight Newark - Florida (EWR - USFL) $50+
- Flight Atlanta - Tampa (ATL - TPA) $38+
- Flight Philadelphia - Tampa (PHL - TPA) $42+
- Flight Raleigh - Tampa (RDU - TPA) $58+
New Orleans
- Ramada by Wyndham New Orleans $69+
- Wyndham Garden Hotel Baronne Plaza $94+
- Maison Saint Charles by Hotel RL $100+
- Flight Atlanta - New Orleans (ATL - MSY) $56+
- Flight Dallas - New Orleans (DFW - MSY) $60+
- Flight Chicago - New Orleans (ORD - MSY) $69+
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Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour
Client asked for a website that reflects the adventure side of Canopy Tours while keeping inline with a natural feel.
Website design concept for a travel company
Go Adventure
Website design neede for travel-related website
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Website for a retreat in Portugal
Creative web design for city buildings blog
SAVE THE SPACE is all in one platform to find interesting buildings around you. Select the city and find breathtaking business buildings. The challenge was to create fresh, to shine, appealing, nosy, modern design. In which the visitor stay tuned on the page and come back and become a fan & follower!
Homepage Design for a Popular RV Rentals Website
Website design for RV Rentals
Canadian Tourism Website
Amazing eCommerce homepage
Graphical Custom Design
Infographics, Wordpress CMS, HTML5/CSS3, Icons
Hotel webdesign
Tourism site
A site for tourist site in Namibia.
Website design for a great travel consultancy company
Prodigar Travel 's website is built on Squarespace platform, it is not based on a template, it is 100% customized to perfectly reflect the brand and the business. I addition to the web design, we also made the Search Engine Optimization, so that the website to be as search-engine-friendly as possible and ready to take the organic search lists by storm :) Visit the live website: www.prodigartravel.com
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I created a new layout for a old ski resort in Italy, PRATI DI TIVO.
Travel website design
Website for travel company
Web design for Glass Lodge in Iceland
Design for a travel location in Iceland
Travel Agency Webdesign
Made a hawaii inspired website for a travel agency that showcase hawaii destination. the main focus was to fill the site with image and must have a summer/hawaii feel. yet keeping everything organize
Clean & minimal concept for resort style travel website design
Redesign of Monte-carlo.mc Homepage
Tommy Emmanuel, King of Guitar Strings Web Design
Luxury Cabin Rentals
A little vintage design for people who rents cabins in mountains.
Furberg Website Design
Website design for Furberg.
Visa & Travel Assistance website
Design for a Visa & Travel assistance website.
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This is a site for booking villas, hotels, or resorts. Utilizing considerable white space makes this site looks more luxury and efficient.
Tablet View - Monte-carlo.mc Homepage
African tourism agency website
Sail & Stay striking webdesign
The R Guide - Vibrant and teasing tour guide
Cabin Pros - Luxury Cabin Rentals
Full service vacation rental management company specifically targeted towards managing cabin rentals
Official website for Turismo Lanzarote Island
This is a revamp of official website of Turismo Lanzarote island to promote tourism
Travel Ecommerce Company
Home page design concept for Eryega.com a travel e-commerce startup
Tour and Activity Worldwide website
It is an OTA to sell tour and activities in spanish worldwide, we will sell tours all over the world listing over 90 destinations and 1,500 tours, our target is the spanish speaking market in LATAM and Spain travelling to any part of the world
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Breakaway Adventures
An outdoor adventure touring company focusing regional explorations through guided tours such as bicycling, hiking, skiing. Most adventures are day trips around the Northwest of Canada. we are targeting anyone who is looking for an outdoor experience in our area
Justice Travel
Justice Travel conducts tours around the world in partnership with human rights activists.
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Website design for Music One Live
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Firstly, I've redesigned the offer cards. Nowadays vertical cards are much more common and familiar to the user than horizontal cards like in the previous version. The reason being is that they contain the same amount of information, but are packaged in a neater manner. Using vertical cards also suggests that more offers can be displayed on a single page, compared to a horizontal card which expands throughout the whole width of the screen. Secondly, I've made some improvements to the map used. I feel like a 3D display of the map greatly improves the visibility of the added pins, which resemble the location of the different offers. I've also made it so that it doesn't take up as much space as it did before, but with an option (button) for expanding the map so that the user can browse the area and get a more precise view of the offers. My main goal for the map was for it to feel like it's actually incorporated in the design and plays a big role design-wise, but also experience-wise.
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TNT Magazine, a travel and London lifestyle magazine aimed at the backpacker traveller and young adult market.
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This is one of my winner web site designs. Blue Tree, Phuket is a brand-new entertainment facility which promises to offer fun and excitement for all of the family. Featuring retail and dining outlets, fitness and leisure activities, and even Thailand’s first Crystal Lagoon with wide ranging activities, this wonderful, convenient and contemporary venue will be a welcome addition to the city of Phuket.
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Justice-Travel_Home_Page
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Villa Oliva is a retreat on Lake Garda, Italy. The new website should convey the warmth and luxory of the place.
Encounter My Way
The tours and experiences on our set are aimed at travelers between 18 and 35 years. Young people looking for studying Spanish, Volunteering and travel in Latin America. The current web site is to bland, we are not liking the postal card pictures and overall would like the site to be more fun and visual. Colors can change, even the logo can change color wise.
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Florida is home to theme parks, sharks, alligators, beaches, but it made ‘most boring’ list
Florida is boring?!
The Sunshine State is home to Disney World and Universal Studios and has hundreds of miles of beaches. We have the oldest city in the U.S. in our backyard and some of the richest people in the world .
To keep life interesting, we even have sharks and alligators .
Apparently, that's not enough.
According to a study by Solitaired , Florida is the fifth most boring state in the United States , based on an analysis of 66.7 million Google reviews of 3,290 popular tourist attractions around the world. The analysis was made to determine what locations were the least interesting.
Here's what the study discovered.
Takeaways from study on Top 100 most boring tourist sites around the world
According to Solitaired , key takeaways include:
- Branson Scenic Railway in Branson, Missouri, is the most boring attraction in the world.
- Museums comprise 33% of the Top 100 most boring attractions.
- Four LEGOLAND Discovery Centers are in the Top 25 most boring attractions worldwide.
- Georgia is the most boring state, with many attractions and extensive reviews indicating boredom.
- The U.S., Canada and Australia hold the top three spots for countries with the most boring tourist attractions. And yes, U.S. was No. 1.
Top 'most boring' tourist attractions in Florida
Here are the Florida locations ranked among the most boring tourist attractions around the world. The "boredom score" is on a scale from zero to five.
- No. 7: Museum of Science & Technology, Tampa. Score: 3.10
- No. 19: Phillip & Patricia Frost Museum of Science, Miami. Score: 2.40
- No. 21: Jungle Island, Miami. Score: 2.40
- No. 22: Skull Island: Reign of Kong, Universal Orlando theme park. Score: 2.40
- No. 23: Miami Seaquarium, Miami. Score: 2.30
- No. 35: Ripley's Believe It or Not! Orlando. Score: 2.20
- No. 46: Ripley's Believe It or Not! St. Augustine. Score: 2.10
- No. 56: WonderWorks, Orlando. Score: 2.0
- No. 100: Glazer Children's Museum, Tampa. Score: 1.80
Top 10 states with highest boredom score
"We ranked states based on how often attractions were called boring in reviews compared to the total number of attractions with any reviews labeling them boring in that state," Solitaired said. "By this metric, Georgia, Massachusetts, and Tennessee are the nation's top three boring states."
The "boredom score" is on a scale from zero to five.
- Georgia: 21 boring attractions. Boredom score: 5.0
- Massachusetts: 4 boring attractions. Boredom score: 4.1
- Tennessee: 49 boring attractions. Boredom score: 4.1
- Missouri: 33 boring attractions. Boredom score: 3.9
- Florida : 104 boring attractions. Boredom score: 3.5
- Texas: 72 boring attractions. Boredom score: 2.8
- California: 99 boring attractions. Boredom score: 2.7
- Nevada: 33 boring attractions. Boredom score: 2.5
- Minnesota: 7 boring attractions. Boredom score: 2.4
- Illinois: 23 boring attractions. Boredom score: 2.3
How did Florida rank as 5th most boring state in US?
"With its 104 boring attractions, Florida might seem like the boredom capital at first glance ," Solitaired said.
"Yet, it only ranks as the fifth most boring state because each attraction garners very few yawns from visitors. Despite many attractions being labeled boring by reviewers, this sentiment is such a minority that Florida only pans out as the fifth most boring state."
Top 10 most boring tourist attractions in the US
- Branson Scenic Railway: Branson Missouri. Boredom score: 5.0
- lluminarium Atlanta: Atlanta, Georgia. Boredom score: 4.5
- Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Boredom score: 3.70
- Salem Witch Museum: Salem, Massachusetts. Boredom score: 3.40
- LEGO Discovery Center Atlanta: Atlanta, Georgia. Boredom score: 3.40
- Adler Planetarium: Chicago, Illinois. Boredom score: 3.30
- Museum of Science & Industry: Tampa. Boredom score: 3.10
- LEGOLAND Discovery Center Dallas/Fort Worth: Dallas, Texas. Boredom score: 2.90
- Museum of Ice Cream: New York City. Boredom score: 2.50
- The Shepherd of the Hills: Branson, Missouri. Boredom score: 2.50
➤ Want more? Here's the most boring tourist attraction in every state
Around the world: 8 of Top 10 boring tourist attractions in US
Eight of the Top 10 most boring tourist attractions are in the U.S., according to the Solitaired analysis:
- Museum of Science & Industry: Tampa . Boredom score: 3.10
- Shrek's Adventure London. London, England. Boredom score: 2.90
- LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto. Vaughan, Canada. Boredom score: 2.80
➤ More boring content: The most boring tourist attraction in every country
Methodology used by Solitaired in ranking attractions
Solitaired, an online gaming platform that creates classic games — like Solitaire — with a focus on improving mental acuity, memory and processing speed.
In March 2024, Solitaired "analyzed 66.7 million Google reviews of 3,290 popular tourist attractions worldwide , spanning 384 cities across 71 countries.
"We focused our analysis on keyword mentions indicative of a bored tourist. Those keywords were "boring," "bored," "bore," "boredom," "tiresome," "dull," "drab," "lackluster," "lifeless," "mediocre," and "tedious.
"We ranked the attractions by the frequency with which tourists mentioned boredom-related keywords, comparing the mentions to the total reviews for each spot."
Attractions with fewer than 2,000 total reviews were removed.
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Amsterdam’s Latest Effort to Fight Excessive Tourism: No New Hotels
The city wants no more than 20 million hotel stays annually. The measure is one of multiple efforts to control the flow of visitors.
By Claire Moses
Amsterdam has been searching for any way to rein in the number of tourists that visit the city every year.
In March of last year, the city launched an ad campaign specifically targeted at British men between 18 and 35, urging them to “stay away.”
In July, the Dutch capital announced it would bar cruise ships from docking in the city center .
The city has also long tried to control the crowds in its red-light district, where rowdy groups of tourists often cause disruptions to local residents. It has added stricter rules about smoking marijuana . It has banned new tourist shops. And still, the people keep coming.
Now, the city — which is as well known for its canals and 17th century art as for its legal sex industry and easy access to marijuana — has taken one more step to further restrict the explosive growth of tourists: It is banning hotels from being built.
“Amsterdam is saying ‘no’ to new hotels,” the City Council said in a statement. “We want to make and keep the city livable for residents and visitors,” it added.
Amsterdam, which added that it was seeking to keep hotel stays by tourists to under 20 million per year, saw its highest number of visitors before the pandemic in 2019, when there were 25.2 million hotel stays, according to the city’s data.
Last year, that number was exceeded by tourists staying over in Amsterdam, not including stays in short-term rentals like Airbnbs and cruise ships. And the measure also does not take into account daily visitors who do not stay the night.
The ban on new hotels, while sending a clear message about the city’s aim to reduce the number of visitors, is also largely symbolic. The city’s policy on hotel construction was already strict, and there had been only three proposals since 2017 that met Amsterdam’s requirements, according to the city. New hotels that had been approved or were in development — 26 in total — would be allowed to proceed for now.
Under the new rules, a new hotel can only open if another one closes. It also isn’t allowed to add more rooms than were available, according to the city.
“The effect won’t be very big,” said Ko Koens, a professor of new urban tourism at Inholland University in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He also said that in the long run, the capping of hotels could make them more expensive to stay at.
While this ban alone would not make a huge dent in the number of visitors to the city, Mr. Koens said, taken together with other initiatives it could make Amsterdam a less appealing place to visit. But, he said, “For now, visitors don’t seem to mind.”
In total, Amsterdam has nearly 42,000 hotel rooms that can accommodate more than 92,000 people, according to Statistics Netherlands, a governmental institution that compiles data about the country. (In total, the Netherlands has more than 150,000 hotel rooms.)
Amsterdam’s initiatives to rein in tourism have been largely focused on its crowded city center. But as long as Amsterdam’s airport, Schiphol, continues to be a major European hub, it won’t be easy to keep visitors away from the city.
“There are no simple solutions,” Mr. Koens said. “It’s super complex.”
Amsterdam also announced this week it would start cutting the number of river cruises allowed to dock in its waters. In 2023, that number was 2,125. In 2028, the city wants it to be halved, with no more than 1,150. The city predicts that effort could reduce the number of visitors that come into town by 271,000. This proposal, the city said, is to improve the quality of life for residents and to reduce emissions and crowds.
“The balance in the city needs to improve,” Hester van Buren, a deputy mayor who focuses on the city’s port, said in a statement.
Amsterdam isn’t the only major European destination that has been struggling to get a grip on the growing number of tourists. Venice announced it would charge day-tripping visitors 5 euros ($5.33) to enter the iconic streets of its city center on weekends and some holidays from April 25 through mid-July, its busiest season.
Amsterdam, currently in a busy touristic time because of its famous blooming tulips, has not announced a similar measure, but it is likely there will be more efforts and experiments designed to limit visitors — like the hotel ban.
“Without such a stop, Amsterdam’s center would become one big hotel,” Mr. Koens said. “You don’t want that either.”
Claire Moses is a Times reporter in London, focused on coverage of breaking and trending news. More about Claire Moses
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La’Ron visits at the invitation of Tarrell’s mother, Joyce (Oscar nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) a pious woman with a profound and joyful spirituality. She hopes that Tarrell can open his heart to forgiveness, giving them all another chance at being a family. Tarrell and La’Ron learn that forgetting might be a greater challenge than forgiving.
Exhibiting Forgiveness is produced by Stephanie Allain (Hustle & Flow, Dear White People), Derek Cianfrance ( Blue Valentine, The Place Beyond the Pines) , Jamie Patricof ( Blue Valentine, Half Nelson) and Sean Cotton.
“Titus has changed the world with his art, and this film will bring him a legion of new fans and delight the many who already love his work,” commented Roadside Attractions Co-Presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff. “These are four jaw-dropping performances which we have no doubt is the finest ensemble filmgoers will see this year.”
Kaphar said, “Even the most extraordinary film in the world would remain hidden without the right distribution team; I’m so excited that our film has found its champion. Roadside has a reputation for bringing us unflinching movie experiences that center innovative and character-driven storytelling. I’m honored to have their support, and proud that Exhibiting Forgiveness will become part of their outstanding portfolio.”
A Hunting Lane, Homegrown, Shade Pictures, Revolution Ready Production, Exhibiting Forgiveness was executive produced by Rachel Halilej, Natalie Renee, and Michael VQ as Co-Producers. The deal was negotiated by Roadside Attractions Co-Presidents Howard Cohen and Eric d’Arbeloff and UTA Independent Film Group on behalf of the filmmakers.
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Pickup truck hits and kills longtime Texas deputy helping at crash site
A Texas deputy was helping people at a crash site when a pickup truck hit and killed him.
The truck hit 50-year-old John H. Coddou, a deputy investigator with the Harris County Sheriff's Office, while he was on duty around 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the office said they were "deeply saddened" by his death.
Coddou was at a minor crash between two vehicles on State Highway 99 in Harris County, Senior Deputy Thomas Gilliland told USA TODAY. Coddou parked his sheriff's car on the left side of the road behind the wrecked vehicles and turned on his interior emergency lights before checking on the drivers.
As he walked back to his car, a 65-year-old man driving a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 hit Coddou before stopping next to a cable barrier.
Driver was talking on the phone
Coddou was unresponsive at the scene and officials performed CPR on him. He was then taken to a hospital in Houston, where he was pronounced dead.
The driver of the Chevrolet told police that he was talking on his hands-free cellphone when he saw Coddou’s car.
"'The driver did not have time to stop and made a faulty evasive maneuver to the left into the grassy median," Gilliland said.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate.
Coddou worked at agency for over 20 years
Coddou worked at the agency for 20 years in the Violent Crimes Unit as an investigator, according to the office. He joined the department as a detention officer in 2003 and became a deputy in 2005.
"We are grateful for the outpouring of support for our fellow fallen brother, Deputy Coddou’s family, friends, and teammates," Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez wrote on X.
The sheriff's office and local public safety agencies will be participating in a procession Wednesday morning at 6:45 a.m. CT April to honor Coddou.
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U.S. tourist faces 12 years in prison after bringing ammunition to Turks and Caicos
An Oklahoma man faces up to 12 years in prison on a Caribbean island after customs officials found ammunition in his luggage.
Ryan Watson traveled to Turks and Caicos with his wife, Valerie, to celebrate his 40th birthday on April 7. They went with two friends who also turned 40.
The vacation came to an abrupt end when airport staff found a zip-close bag containing bullets in the couple's carry-on luggage. Watson said it was hunting ammunition he had accidentally brought with him — but a strict law in Turks and Caicos may still see a court imposing a mandatory 12-year sentence.
"They were hunting ammunition rounds that I use for whitetail deer," Watson told NBC Boston in an interview conducted last week that aired after their first court appearance Tuesday.
"I recognized them and I thought, 'Oh man, what a bonehead mistake that I had no idea that those were in there,'" he said.
The couple were arrested and charged with possession of ammunition. Authorities seized their passports and explained the penalties they faced.
"When I heard that, I immediately was terrified because I was like, we can't both be in prison for 12 years. We have kids at home and this is such an innocent mistake," Valerie Watson said in the interview.
The charges against her were dropped and she returned home to Oklahoma City on Tuesday after the court hearing to be reunited with her two young children.
"Our goal is to get Ryan home because we can’t be a family without Dad," she said.
The couple also spoke of the financial burden of a much longer-than-planned trip. "This is something that we may never recover from," Ryan Watson said.
The U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas issued a warning to travelers in September about a law that strongly prohibits possession of firearms or ammunition in Turks and Caicos, an overseas British territory southeast of the Bahamas that is a popular vacation spot.
It said: "We wish to remind all travelers that declaring a weapon in your luggage with an airline carrier does not grant permission to bring the weapon into TCI [Turks and Caicos Islands] and will result in your arrest."
The embassy added: "If you bring a firearm or ammunition into TCI, we will not be able to secure your release from custody."
NBC News has contacted the embassy and the government in Turks and Caicos for comment.
The same thing happened to another American, Bryan Hagerich, from Pennsylvania, who was arrested after ammunition was found in his luggage before he attempted to board a flight out of Turks and Caicos in February. He said he accidentally left it in his bag.
Hagerich was on a family vacation with his wife and two young children but has now been in the country for 70 days. He spent eight days in prison before posting bail.
"It’s incredibly scary. You know, you just don’t know what the next day may bring. You know, what path this may take," Hagerich told NBC Boston.
"You know, it’s certainly a lot different than packing your bags and going away with your family for a few days. It’s been the worst 70 days of my life," he said.
Once a professional baseball player, Hagerich was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the MLB 2007 June Amateur Draft from the University of Delaware.
His case goes to trial on May 3.
Patrick Smith is a London-based editor and reporter for NBC News Digital.
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