TravelTipsAndTours and URaTrip LLC ®
Re-inventing the travel experience
MISSION
TravelTipsandTours.com is an innovative travel resource that provides insider travel tips that can be quickly and easily accessed by mobile phone. Have you ever wanted to take a sunset stroll along Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, Melbourne (Australia’s oldest suburb)? Have you ever considered taking gold panning lessons at the Argo Gold Mine in Denver, Colorado? Then TravelTipsandTours.com is the convenient know-as-you-go source for you.
As global communication networks continue to advance, TravelTipsandTours.com stays on the cutting-edge of technology, bringing you quick and easy, highly accessible information about the world’s most remote destinations, which will save you time and effort. With professional contributors, we have the inside perspective summed up in brief tips designed for mobile screens.
Stay informed about international events, preview a location by browsing our ePostcards, access maps, weather, and shopping, or receive our seasonal newsletter to learn about the latest in travel trends.
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| Every traveler has a story. Now you can share yours. |
FEATURES:
Our free Members’ Area at URaTrip.com allows writers, photographers, video producers, and other travelers to exhibit high-quality, professional content. This includes the following:
- ePostcards with pre-typed messages
- Event listings with links to calendars world-wide
- Hot tip of the week
- Informational blog
- Seasonal newsletter
- Tour guides, both in-person and through audio
- Video or text insider travel tips
- Video Tip Production service to create one minute clips from your photos and script
HISTORY
TravelTipsandTours.com is a progressive web and mobile-based resource for travelers around the world. Our seasoned management team, which has first-rate expertise in travel publishing, technology, and business operations, partners with web and mobile marketing firms, and tourism offices. Soon we will unveil our sister-site, which will feature work from travel professionals throughout the world. Subscribe to our newsletter for all announcements regarding the new site.
HOT TIP OF THE WEEK
Each week we feature a new insider tip on the top right corner of Home page. i.e:
Got a 4 hour layover at LAX? Hop a shuttle to Marina Del Rey for an oceanfront meal. Los Angeles, CA
Our site visitors say “Wow…I didn’t know that!”
MOBILE m.uratrip.com
Try this link (from your desk/laptop) for a web screen-size view of what is available on mobile devices with internet access, and try it on a BlackBerry or other mobile devices. You can access Tips, Tours, Events, ePostcards, and the Convenience Menu. (Member Tools for posting is best done with your desk/laptop on our main site.)SITE CONTRIBUTORS
Photographers
At TravelTipsandTours.com, your images will inspire people around the world to embark on life-changing adventures. Because our company strives to promote unique travel experiences, we want your photos to bring new perspective to even the world’s most visited locations.
Your photos will be used as ePostcards that will be sent from mobile to mobile exclusively between registered TravelTipsandTours.com members. Our web site is a fantastic, free outlet for you to promote your photography business. Simply submit your photos along with your name, business, and/or website URL in order to direct potential customers to your company or service. While we are unable to provide per-photo payment for your images, you will automatically be entered into our weekly photography contest where you could win a $100 VISA gift card.
Please see our photographer guidelines page for submission qualifications
Podcast and Video Producers
Produce video clips using still images, and we may invite you to become a regular contributor where you can earn royalties or flat fees for your photographs and/or writing. Contact us for more information, and subscribe to the newsletter for announcements.
Tourism Industry
Promote your tours and travel destinations to a global audience. Post now to be included, free of charge, in our sister website’s BIG launch this summer where travelers will be able to explore deals your company offers.
Travelers
Anyone with high-quality content can post the following:
- Event listings
- Favorite tour guides
- Informational/entertaining travel tips (text, and one minute audio or video)
- Postcard quality photos
Writers
See "Opportunities" at VisualTravelTours.com and subscribe to the newsletter for announcements
