Been missing all the international trips you had planned for 2020? Well, you do not have to feel all that bad for being unable to visit new tourist locales and checking off your bucket list. In fact, you can actually use this time to indulge in virtual holidays to see if the place is truly worth all the money you plan to shell out. There are many countries and governments who have enabled the trend of virtual reality holiday where you simply take up virtual reality holidays while resting easy on your couch. These governments have installed cameras and are conducting live streams of some locales and zoos to showcase to the world that not much has changed and that virtual travel could be the new normal for some time. Here are some countries who have incorporated the virtual holiday tour system to please tourists.
A trip Down Under might take some more time as the governments are trying to resolve the COVID-19 pandemic. However, you can most certainly enjoy the pristine tourist spots of Australia thanks to their YouTube channel. Indulge in some of the best sights ranging from the Sydney Harbour to Tasmania's Three Capes Track while you virtually visit Australia and have a great virtual holiday party at home.
To engage the tourists in a virtual bliss of what Chile encapsulates, they have come up with an official app called Chile 360. Through the app, you can witness the rich Easter Island, the Atacama Desert Torres del Paine and more. Further, you can also visit the National Historic Museum of Chile via their virtual tour as well as the Santiago Chile observatory.
To bring back the country's economy, Czech Republic has opened its arms for tourists from across Europe. But if you're not a Schengen visa holder, visiting the quaint lanes of some of the finest Czech cities would be difficult. But not impossible as you can always catch their virtual tours from your home. There are many virtual tours and experiences that the country is hosting to engage international tourists. You can get a great show of the UNESCO sights of Czech Republic, check out their monuments, museums and further get a great view of their arts and culture. Everything can be found right here.
Can't get the tunes of Florida Blues out from your head? The Sunshine State of the United States is most certainly one of the best vacation destinations. The gorgeous blue waters touching the shores of the state make for quite an experience you wish you could indulge in. Do not be heartbroken though. You can always cherish some of the beautiful sights through virtual tours as there is a plethora of virtual experiences that the city has hosted for the world to see. You can actually get some IMAX-level streaming right here.
Do not be in a sombre state over the cancellation of your tour of the Louvre. France's virtual tours are open for business and ready to engage you as their tourist! You can visit the Eiffel Tower, visit the vast vineyards and further indulge in some of the prettiest sights of cultural country by visiting. There are online history courses too that you can take up while you indulge in their online virtual tour.
Ever wondered what the Caribbean islands look like? Well, your trip to Hawaii might have come to a standstill but you can still enjoy a lavish virtual tour of the island and its exquisite tourist locations. There are dedicated virtual field trips that have been arranged for viewers to check out the Battleship Missouri Memorial as well as dance tutorials from the Polynesian Cultural Center. If not a proper vacation, you can always relish a Hawaiian trip by engaging in a virtual travel from home.
The Olympics might not be happening this year but that shouldn't stop you from exploring the alluring country with its famous tourist destinations. Aside from announcing lucrative travel deals to enable domestic tourism, Japan is also keeping its fans outside the country entertained with some live camera installations and screening. You can witness snow monkeys bathing and even check out the scarcely populated Shibuya Crossing thanks to their virtual travel deals. In fact, for the fans of the coveted cherry blossoms, you can also witness some of them in Miharu Falls in Fukushima and more. Check them out here
You can get a VR experience of the vibrant city of Macao thanks to the official YouTube channel of the exciting destination. You can witness the fervour of the Chinese New Year celebrations or get yourself a VR experience of jumping off a tower through the lens of their YouTube channel. Check it out here
Did you have a plan to visit NYC this year? Well, you might not be able to enjoy the Big Apple with its bustle and madness. But you will get to view New York City in a new light with its less populated streets and tourist attractions. From the virtual experience of the gorgeous Niagara Falls to catching a Broadway show, there are many provisions of virtual tours that the city has installed to enable the world to see what New Yorkers have been up to. You can check out some amazing spots such as the New York Botanical Garden, a view of the wild Niagara Falls , the much-loved and missed happy hours of the state's brewers association, Baseball Hall of Fame and more
Located at one of the most popular locales of Mexico's coast is the gorgeous Puerto Vallarta, taunting our lockdown days with the azure blue waters and beachy spirits. Velas Resorts, located right on the beach, has introduced a fun initiative where they conduct classes and workshops to promote the cultural beauty of Mexico. From resort-chef led cooking classes to toy workshops, you will get to learn new artsy activities and further enhance your own imagination. You can check out some of their activities right here
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