511 Destinations
“Travel guides for major tourist destinations are a dime a dozen on the Internet. We focus on the not-so-major destinations… the true undiscovered gems!” says the new website, 511Destinations.com.
511destinations.com is a different kind of travel guide. While most vacation guides on the Internet concentrate on the major tourist destinations, this new website presents smaller market and off the beaten path destinations… with a twist.
Rather than being bombarded with local information to sift thru, each 511destination is a snapshot. Where to stay, eat, go and how to get around are the basics, presented in a clean, well designed layout with eye-catching graphics and great functionality.
What’s more, users are encouraged to build their own destination guide simply by submitting a brief overview. Right now, there are no limits. You can be a proud resident that wants to tell the world about your town, a traveler that’s itching to share a destination they’ve discovered, or a business looking to promote themselves via a little local information.
It’s a great little website loaded with information that you often just can’t find anywhere else. 511destinations.com is also built to accommodate viewing on smartphones and mobile devices!
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What we immediately noticed about Lodging2Go is the intuitive design. True to its name, the focus of this site is lodging, USA lodging in particular. It’s quite easy to find your way around here. A large, sectional map of the United States allows you to immediately “zero in” on your area of choice. Not a geography major? Not a problem… text links to individual state are also included.
Lodging2Go also has a nice mix of support features. “Hot Hotel Deals” is a section that frequently posts special rates to secected cities. Extended stay hotels have raised the bar in terms of value offered to travelers. The traditional hotel product is losing share to facilities that can provide guests with a home away from home – at a good rate, in their “Extended Stay” section. Be sure to check out the “New Listings” feature for just added properties.
Read MoreTravelRiver
TravelRiver is a well-designed tool to assist travelers in researching and planning their next trip. The site homepage offers visitors quick and easy opportunities to search for the lowest prices on airfare, lodging and vacation packages. Additionally, they have selected exceptional bargains on lodging and cruises with links directly to the details.
Links to information on some of the world’s top destinations are easily available as well. One of the features we particularily liked was the “Need Ideas” section. It offers visitors taylored vacation packages to dozens of locations around the globe, but with a focus on US destinations. You can olso search by the type of trip… “Sun and Beach”, “The Great Outdoors”, “Romance”, “All-Inclusive Resorts”, and “Luxury” just to name a few.
There are literally hundreds of travel research and planning sites on the Internet. TravelRiver is one of the better ones… “Why?” you ask. Because the site offers plenty of information, and reasonable prices in a clean, easy to navigate format. What more can you ask for?
Visit TravelRiver.com
Read MoreAmeriTraveler
AmeriTraveler is a travel research and planning website. With a noticable focus of US destinations, this site offers visitors quick and easy opportunities to search for the lowest prices on airfare, lodging and vacation packages. Additionally, they have selected exceptional bargains on lodging and cruises with links directly to the details.
AmeriTraveler offers links to information on selected top destinations. One particular feature we found useful was the “Need Ideas” section. It offers visitors taylored vacation packages to dozens of locations around the globe, but with a focus on US destinations. You can olso search by the type of trip… “Sun and Beach”, “The Great Outdoors”, “Romance”, “All-Inclusive Resorts”, and “Luxury” just to name a few.
There are literally hundreds of travel research and planning sites on the Internet. AmeriTraveler is one of the better ones… “Why?” you ask. Because the site offers plenty of information, and reasonable prices in a clean, easy to navigate format. What more can you ask for?
Visit AmeriTraveler.com
Read MoreMidwest TravelBuddy
If you have plans to do any traveling in the US Midwest, you must give this site a look. Highway travelers have seen Midwest TravelBuddy coupon books in hotel lobbies, restaurants, gas stations and rest areas for years and now they have an Internet edition! Find your state or route, choose your hotel and print your coupon. Every coupon in their printed publication is available on their website… and the discounts are substantial. The Midwest TravelBuddy website is efficiently-designed. No frills, no flash. Just the facts. Hundreds of discount coupons for lodging in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas are available online. If you’re considering Branson for your next trip, stop here first. Branson lodging is well represented here.
We choose this site to feature because of it’s unique focus on the Midwest US highway traveler, as well as it’s simple design and value to the visitor. Great find!
Visit Midwest TravelBuddy
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