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www.tripwiser .com gives you access to inside info on destinations
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Tripwiser.com is a friendly place that is equivalent to a virtual coffee shop where travellers stop by to swap adventures and give you inside info on the places they’ve been.
You can key in a place of your choice and get user reviews of the destination, and if it’s a fairly popular tourist spot, you’ll also get a list of things to do and details on hotels and restaurants in the area.
If you’ve already booked your tickets, search for the top attractions in the vicinity using the ‘Ten Best Places’ link.
For the undecided, there’s a function that allows you to browse by continent and take it from there.
Sections such as ‘Family vacation ideas’ and ‘Motorcycle road trips’ give you access to videos, checklists and links to blogs on the subject hosted by the site.
When you register on the site, it lets you save trips that are appealing and you can choose from the top-rated ones that are featured on the home page.
These user-generated brochures are complete with pictures, itineraries and miscellaneous casual notes.
The maps and routes are powered by Google.
Users on social networking websites such as Facebook, MySpace and Hi5 can add tripwiser.com as an application, making it convenient to share travel stories with friends and family instantly.
While it isn’t the most exhaustive resource on the internet, it’s an interesting website to log onto if you have time on your hands and are in the mood for some free-flowing conversation with this cheerful travel community.
SHRIYA NARAYANAN
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