Art Credit to Amihan of deviantARTBeing a travel enthusiast, I enjoy searching for websites that match my fancy. Simply running a Google search for travel sites will return 135 million hits. The important thing is to figure out how to disseminate what is quality and what is not.
There are certainly some lackluster websites in cyberspace. There are also ones that are startingly inaccurate. However, when I find a truly remarkable one, I am ecstatic.
Which brings me to this post, of course. I ran a Google search and discovered some real gems. To be a successful travel website, at least in my personal opinion, there must be a level of interactivity, eye-catching graphics, audience-captivation, and an abundance of information packaged in a unique way.
http://www.virtourist.com/ is a fabulous travel website. This particular site offers lots of information and the usability aspect is great. The main page features a world map. From there, you can choose where you want to go. The site allows for a wide variety of search options. You can search by continent, country, or city. It is essentially a virtual version of a trip around the world. Each location features valuable information, gorgeous photos, and historical recaps that are absolutely intriguing.
Each location has a tour guide who essentially "guides" you to each landmark in a particular city. This is a certainly an interesting feature. Another feature that appealed to the journalist in me is the link that takes you to the best newspapers in each city around the world.
Virtourist features a lot of Google ads but they do not clutter the site's pages, which is certainly a nice aspect. Rather, the ads work almost as additional searches for airlines, hotels, and other travel-related things.
I have a sneaky suspicion that this website will quickly become one of my favorites. Easy to use, absolutely interesting, captivating pictures, and valuable information make for a terrific travel website.
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