Virtual Travel Destinations
Do you need some travel inspirations to get you through this pandemic? We are posting these resources once a day on our Facebook page but here they all are for your enjoyment. Do you have one we can add to this list?
If you have time on your hands (and who doesn’t these days) then check out this amazing 5+ hour video that is a one-take journey through Russia’s iconic Hermitage museum. Experience a cinematic journey through one of the world’s biggest museums in St. Petersburg, Russia. Take in 45 galleries, 588 masterpieces, and live performances.
VIEW HERE: https://youtu.be/49YeFsx1rIw
Why not listen to free concerts by the Berlin Philharmonic? They are giving everyone a free 30-day all access pass to their concerts and films. Use the voucher code BERLINPHIL when you register.
REGISTER NOW: https://www.digitalconcerthall.com/en/info
Why not take this panoramic virtual tour of MONTMATRE SACRÉ-CŒUR BASILICA in Paris, France
Why not visit Waddesdon Manor in England virtually by taking a stroll through their gardens on YouTube or take a virtual tour of the interior rooms?
GARDEN TOUR: https://youtu.be/EyYuxTfdtKo
INTERIOR TOUR: https://waddesdon.org.uk/the-collection/virtual-tours/
Why not visit Claude Monet’s Garden in Giverny, France virtually by taking a stroll through their gardens on YouTube?
GARDEN TOUR: https://youtu.be/rjWx2WNXFF4
Why not visit Chicago Botanic Garden virtually by taking a stroll through their gardens on YouTube?
GARDEN TOUR: https://youtu.be/aV0Ryaw0hGc
Why not visit the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden on the Island of Hawaii (the Big Island) virtually by taking a stroll through their gardens on YouTube?
GARDEN TOUR: https://youtu.be/BtZ0dcUzGX8
Why not visit Kew Gardens in England virtually by taking a stroll through their gardens on YouTube?
GARDEN TOUR: https://youtu.be/ioG_Vfh0Kxw
Why not take a virtual tour of The Louvre in Paris, France? One of the best exhibits to explore on your own is the remains of the moat.
MOAT VIRTUAL TOUR: http://musee.louvre.fr/visite-louvre/index.html?defaultView=entresol.s489.p01&lang=ENG
MORE VIRTUAL TOURS: https://www.louvre.fr/en/visites-en-ligne
Why not take a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel and admire the splendor of Michelangelo’s magnificent frescoes?
VIRTUAL TOUR: http://www.museivaticani.va/content/museivaticani/en/collezioni/musei/cappella-sistina/tour-virtuale.html
Why not take a virtual tour of the The Louvre in Paris, France? Here is a way to see the Mona Lisa in Virtual Reality. Watch the video about how they made the “Beyond the Glass” experience and then download the app to see her yourself.
HOW IT WAS MADE: https://youtu.be/Au_UpzhzHwk
DOWNLOAD APP: https://www.louvre.fr/en/leonardo-da-vinci-0/realite-virtuelle#tabs
Why not take a virtual tour of the Monterey Bay Aquarium? Studies have found that aquarium-watching helps reduce stress and anxiety so why not try the virtual version? Check out the sea otter cam for frolicking fun. Or, for tranquility, check out the Kelp Forest or Moon Jellies cams.
VIRTUAL AQAURIUM CAMS: https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams
Why not take a virtual tour of the San Diego Zoo? You can catch a number of the most beloved inhabitants from koalas to penguins to the new baby orangutan on live streams.You can even still find great archival footage of the famous Pandas on the Panda Cam.
ZOO LIVE CAMS: https://animals.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams
Why not bring a little of the African wilderness straight into your home? safariLIVE hosts a show that is completely unscripted and unpredictable. It’s hosted by an expert game ranger in Africa in real-time, with drones and remote cams searching the Savannah for the safari’s favorite characters.
VIEW FB LIVE ARCHIVE VIDEOS: https://www.facebook.com/WildEarthLIVE/live_videos/
Why not take a 360 degree tour of the Sydney Opera House? This video is accompanied by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, cellist Benjamin Schwartz and soprano Nicole Car. You’ll wander through a day in the life of the site, from early morning, before the performers arrive, to stolen moments between acts.
VIRTUAL TOUR: https://youtu.be/_hunddVoMjo
Why not take a virtual tour of The National Museum of Natural History at The Smithsonian? They have several exhibits available to view.
VIRTUAL TOURS: https://naturalhistory.si.edu/visit/virtual-tour
Why not take a virtual tour of the Volcanoes National Park on the Island of Hawaii on the Big Island? You’ll see stunning images of the rippling black rock formations and the still-fiery lava flows that feed them. You’ll also stand inside a rain forest, go underground to tour a lava tube and take a helicopter flight over an active volcano.
VIRTUAL TOUR: https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/hawaii-volcanoes/nahuku-lava-tube-tour
Why not take a virtual tour of The British Museum in England? Home to no fewer than 8,000,000 works, this venerable collection is one of the world’s largest. But even the tiniest objects hold their own on its virtual tours.
VIRTUAL TOURS: https://britishmuseum.withgoogle.com
Why not take a virtual tour of The Museum of Modern Art in New York? Visit these in-depth online galleries and take advantage of the ability to zoom way in on the likes of Georges Seurat’s The Channel at Gravelines, Evening (the term “pointillism” will make a lot of sense) or Vincent Van Gogh’s Starry Night.
VIRTUAL TOURS: https://artsandculture.google.com/partner/moma-the-museum-of-modern-art
Why not take a virtual tour of Versailles in Paris, France? Escape to the gilded (and expansive) palace of Versailles, home to French King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette. Explore their extravagant (separate) bed chambers, saunter through the Hall of Mirrors, gaze at the pastel ceiling of the Royal Opera House and follow the gravel paths of the renowned royal gardens.
VIRTUAL TOUR: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/versailles
Why not take a virtual tour of Bryce Canyon in Utah? This ranger guided tour is one of several created by the Park Service. It takes you into the canyon’s corners and over its swells, dropping behind-the-scenes notes throughout the journey.
VIRTUAL TOUR: https://artsandculture.withgoogle.com/en-us/national-parks-service/bryce-canyon/sunset-point-tour
Why not take a virtual tour of The Great Wall of China? Did you know that of 3,000 of the 4,000 total miles are walkable? Now you can walk the wall virtually!
VIRTUAL TOUR: https://www.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
Why not take some virtual rides at Disneyland, Disney World, and Epcot? Whether you had a vacation planned or are just looking for a little Disney pixie dust to make a rough day a little brighter, there is a way to capture a little bit of that Disney magic.
VIRTUAL RIDES: https://www.simplemost.com/virtually-ride-disney-attractions/
Why not check out this 3D animation featuring the Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece. In this video, animator Cristóbal Vila shows us how Fallingwater emerges from the landscape and builds up, plus how cantilevering allows the house to rest on a very unusual foundation.
3D ANIMATION: https://vimeo.com/802540
Why not check out this virtual tour of the Vasari Corridor in Florence, Italy! You can spend 10 minutes and discover the most fascinating and curious spot in Florence, the secret passage that link the two sides of Florence since the 16th century.
VIRTUAL TOUR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9si1CBZfz4s
Why not check out this page with 8 different ways to experience Hawaii virtually? Hawaii Magazine has shared several things that even the locals can’t experience in person because of their statewide stay-at-home mandate in effect through April 30. No one is allowed in state parks or on beaches, and nearly every retailer and many restaurants are closed.
READ ARTICLE: https://www.hawaiimagazine.com/content/8-ways-experience-hawaii-even-if-youre-not-here
Why not check out this 1 minute virtual tour of Prague, Czech Republic? Make sure to pan around to see the entire view. You will see it from daybreak to dawn with magic spots as well as the hustle and bustle of a big city. They also have more 360° videos of other locations to check out too.
VIRTUAL TOUR: https://youtu.be/YuGNSYNRVCI
Why not check out this 1 minute virtual tour of Ireland? Sit back, turn the volume up and take yourself to the island of Ireland.
VIRTUAL TOUR: https://youtu.be/C5O8P6tSLu4
Why not check out this 2 minute virtual tour of Scotland’s Highlands? Check out the beautiful Scottish Highlands during their lockdown with only the main roads being open.
VIRTUAL TOUR: https://youtu.be/Tom_sFgHgCY
