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  • VisualTravelTours in the News

    If you haven’t recently visited our site, you’ll find a couple of new video interviews. The first one is from Around The World Travel Radio. And there’s an interview about how VTT originated. In case you’d like to tune in for ongoing travel news, here’s a bit about the radio program: Around the World was…

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  • Beer Anyone?

    Last night, while sipping fabulous wine at the Canary Hotel (downtown Santa Barbara) we noticed a tray of 4 beer glasses passing by, again and again…tempting all in sight. Oops…had we forgotten that Oktoberfest starts in September? Lets catch up with all those on their way, or who want to plan for next year, or…

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  • Adventure in the Sea of Cortez

    Just 100 miles from the southwestern border of the United States, Las Animas Wilderness Retreat on the shores of the Sea of Cortez, “Mexico’s Galapagos,” is so remote you must take a small plane and then a boat to reach it. World-class fishing (some say the best in the world), snorkeling, whales, dolphins, birds, yurt-living,…

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  • Tour of Florianopolis: Brazil’s Paradise Island

    When most people think of a Brazilian vacation, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo are the two best-known destinations. But a short flight away is Florianopolis, a holiday gem that has yet to be discovered by tourists outside of South America. With over 100 white sandy beaches – large and small – this island is…

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  • Washington D.C. With A Guide You Can Hear

    Anybody know how many kids with iPods or cell phones visit our national capital? It’s got to be a big number. And do they hear all the docents? Now they can have a personal guide in the palm of their hand! Washington D.C.’s National Mall is available in audio/video and QuietGuide formats, written and photographed…

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  • New Tour in San Francisco

    Like food? Have you seen the array at San Francisco’s Ferry Building And Embarcadero? Award-winning journalist Laura Del Rosso explains, “San Francisco’s landmark Ferry Building has been welcoming visitors to the “City by the Bay” for more than 100 years. With its recent transformation into a foodie mecca, thousands again walk its grand halls, enjoying…

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  • Why Go To Branson? The Inside Scoop Here!

    Planning your next family vacation? Be sure to check out Branson: Magic In The Midwest by Jim Burgett, author, speaker, and former superintendent of schools. Jim says “some call it Little Vegas, but everyone calls it fun! Boating, fishing, camping, golfing, and horseback riding are here for the outdoor enthusiast. Magic shows, Chinese acrobats, dancers,…

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  • Quebec City: Just Released

    Have you been to the oldest “European” city in North America? Quebec City: Canada’s Charming Nouvelle France just recently released in audio/video format was written and photographed by travel writer Brad Olsen. Brad says, “The historic appeal, haute cuisine, lively festivals, and dramatic landscape offer diversions for every type of traveler!” And (a behind-the-scenes-secret) since the…

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  • It’s the week of Burning Man

    For those who always wondered what Burning Man was all about, but want to skip the hike, now you can see it all with a tour from VisualTravelTours.com. Travel writer Brad Olsen, who is treking there as we speak, authored this program, ready to download to your mobile device or desk/laptop. Award winning actor Adam…

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  • Tours of the Week

    Since it’s Fiesta week in Santa Barbara, and there are so many visitors, we’re featuring two fabulous walking tours, Santa Barbara: From The Mission To The Wharf and the Santa Barbara Waterfront. So between the parades and the mercados, download these tours, take a stroll and let us know what you think. Viva la Fiesta!

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