| Acquired by | Expedia |
| Date | 7/08 |
| Terms | Cash |
| Website | virtualtourist.com |
| Category | Network/Hosting |
| Employees | |
| Founded | 1999 |
VirtualTourist is a worldwide travel community where real travelers and locals share travel advice and experiences. It is a resource for travelers seeking an insider’s perspective. Real travel tips, reviews and photos from real people who have actually been there and done that; real information that makes the travel content useful.
Every tip on VirtualTourist is linked to a member’s profile, enabling users to learn more about each member—their age, hometown, travel interests, where they’ve been, hobbies, even what they look like—and then read about more of their travel experiences.