Although now travel portals mainly publish instructions on the topic "How to get money back" and "Legal assistance to representatives of the travel industry in the context of the coronavirus", we believe - travel is coming soon!
Summer will come, the virus will recede, and the tourism industry will recover from the crisis, as it has done more than once. This moment should be met fully armed so as not to miss the great deals. Therefore, we publish for you a selection of the most popular travel sites in Russia according to Yandex.Radar.
10. National Geographic Russia
The list is opened by the real heavyweight - the online version of National Geographic magazine. For more than a hundred years, the magazine has been telling and showing people around the world how their fellows live on other ends of the Earth. It was National Geographic that made large, vibrant photographs the standard for geographic magazines of all sizes.
And now you can admire the views from all over the world on the magazine's website, nat-geo.ru. In addition to the articles themselves (although the most recent of them are available only by subscription, however, there is something to see for free) contests are regularly held on the site, and its own photo club is also organized, where those who wish can share their photos.
9. Visasam
If the tenth place in the rating sings an ode to the beauty of the Earth, then visasam.ru is a resource of a purely practical nature.
- Reluctant to pay intermediaries?
- Annoyed by travel agents and agencies?
- When you look at the guides, you yawn, and the guides get disgusted?
Then you are most dear to visasam.ru. It is there that you can learn from experienced travelers, who have reeled off hundreds of kilometers around the globe, where it is better to go and what is better to see. And how not to overpay.
In addition to the tourist exchange of experience, on the site you can still find out the latest information about the migration legislation of different countries, and about the fastest way to move to another country for permanent residence and join the slender ranks of its citizens.
8. We'll tell you!
It is a bright and modern information and entertainment travel portal that is very convenient to view on a smartphone.
It is full of articles on where to go and what to see, complete with practical advice. For example, how is it easier and cheaper to get to your holiday destination? Or how to draw up all the required documents and not go crazy.
Taking into account the trends of the times, in addition to purely tourist news, the site has acquired two new sections. The first is about the coronavirus, the second is about the global crisis. And if you want to take a break from the gloomy, for this there is a section "Celebrities".
7. Tripadvisor
Tripadvisor is one of the largest multilingual travel portals on the Internet. On it you can find a tour, book a hotel room and air tickets, and also see the opinion of those who have already used the services provided.
It is the base of reviews that is one of the most valuable features of the site. Tripadvisor has accumulated over 760 million reviews to date, both positive and negative.
According to the company's employees, tour operators cannot influence user reviews. Therefore, reviews, even the most negative ones, are not removed from the site.And the portal itself does not give preference to anyone - neither beginners, nor old-timers, nor rich, nor poor. The company has developed its own algorithms with which it calculates false reviews, and is considered an expert in this matter.
6. Aviasales
Tired of comparing prices on different sites? Then you should take a look at Aviasales - the most popular cheap flights search site, which specializes in booking plane tickets online.
In addition to information about flights, the site has a very convenient filter system, with which you can easily find your dream ticket. If you get acquainted with the functionality of the site in detail, this business is literally 30 seconds. Moreover, all actions on Aviasales can be performed completely free of charge.
Moreover, promotions are regularly held on the site, thanks to which you can get a significant discount on flights.
5. Subtleties of tourism
One of the best Russian travel sites positions itself as a kind of travel guide. It contains a wealth of information about different countries, from a list of resorts and hotels to detailed instructions on how to get from the airport to your destination in the easiest way.
And on the "Intricacies of Tourism" there are all sorts of things you need, like the time zone, weather, visa procedures, information on where to rent a car and find wi-fi, as well as a list of useful phones. Over the years of the site's existence, he has accumulated a significant database of information and shares it with everyone free of charge.
4. Tourist
Tourist is a unique phenomenon in its own way. This is not just a good site about tourism, but an extensive social network where everyone can tell and show their trip. Stories, opinions, reviews, photos, videos - all this can be found on the site. And also chat with experienced travelers, get advice or consultation, and even find friends and spend time with them offline.
In addition to creativity, site visitors can also use their own cashback program "Tourist", take part in contests and events. For their activity, members of the portal receive bonus points, which can then be spent with benefit and pleasure for the soul.
3. Booking.com
Booking.com opens the top three in the selection of the best travel sites in 2020. Once it started out as a modest startup in the land of tulips, and after a quarter of a century, it has become a world-famous tourism giant.
The main mission of the portal is to make sure that anyone can travel wherever he wants, and whenever he wants. And without intermediaries! On it you can find a place to stay in any country in the world, and even rent a car from the airport to the stopping point. And if you have any problems, 24/7 support is ready to answer all your questions.
Booking.com does not leave tour operators with its attention either. The company helps young travel startups to get back on their feet, has launched a mentoring system for those taking their first steps in the world of travel business, and also provides grants to particularly promising projects.
2. TURPROM
The second participant in the top 10 tourism websites has been on the market for over 15 years. On it you can find and book tours, tickets and cruises, read a travel guide, get help with obtaining visas and find out what the weather is now on your favorite beach somewhere on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Also on the site there is a package of services for operators and companies - from contract templates to samples of pennants and certificates.
But the main distinguishing feature of Tourprom is a constantly updated news feed about events in the world of the tourism business, both in Russia and abroad. The portal also regularly publishes analytical articles on the latest trends in the industry world.
Tourprom employees themselves take pride in providing only truthful and unbiased information, which they themselves collect thanks to established contacts in the travel business.
1. Tutu.ru
Over the past month, the site tutu.ru was visited by 6 to 9 million users.This is, perhaps, the most popular website on the Russian Internet, where you can book tickets for trains, planes and buses, take care of a place in the hotel in advance, find out exchange rates, tariffs and timetables for various types of transport. And all this can be done without leaving your own apartment or office.
This kind of service is provided by many travel aggregators and online ticket customers, but tutu.ru compares favorably with their background by the presence of the following features:
- carrier rating system. One glance is enough to determine whether it is worth contacting this company or not.
- The speed of information processing - now it takes about 5-7 minutes to buy (with payment!) A ticket.
- High level of site security - your data is guaranteed not to fall into the hands of intruders.
- A convenient ticket refund system directly on the website
- Round-the-clock support system.
- A well thought-out and convenient mobile application.
We hope you find our selection useful and your trip will be pleasant and exciting.
Thanks for the great list. Glad to see TravelAsk in it.