PlanetWare is a comprehensive site designed to deliver the information travelers need before they hit the road, and to serve as a great resource while on your trip. We are committed to providing useful information and inspiring ideas to help travelers realize their travel dreams. We feature photos, maps, and detailed descriptions of cities, towns, attractions, and activities, in countries around the world. Whether you are interested in museums, archeology, beaches, nature, sports activities, sacred sites, history, architecture, or general sightseeing, PlanetWare is your guide.

Getting away to a new destination can be an adventure or a relaxing break. For most people though, travel can be a step into unknown territory and unfamiliar surroundings. While this is often the goal, doing a little research prior to heading out on your trip can allow you to make the best choices. It can help you figure out where to go, help you discover what there is to see when you get there, and help prepare you for the experience that awaits.

Attractions

Delve into PlanetWare's thousands of attractions to read up on popular sights, cities, and things to do in countless destinations. We provide in depth descriptions of popular places, top attractions, and off the beaten path locations. See where you want to travel by searching through PlanetWare's comprehensive database. Fill your days with adventure, history, culture, and activities. Select attractions by country, city, or our lists of top sights in each continent.

Maps

PlanetWare offers a comprehensive collection of city, town, country, and region maps designed for tourists. The town and city maps highlight major attractions and top sightseeing spots, perfect for those exploring a new destination. Country maps show major roads or regions. Use these maps to plan out cross country driving routes or walking tours in places around the globe, from Paris to Puerto Rico. They are also a perfect way to gain a general sense of local geography. Plan your trip in advance and know where you're going before you get there.

Photos

Photos offer a window to the travel possibilities that exist around the world. See what is out there waiting to be explored by browsing PlanetWare's huge collection of pictures from countries all over the globe.

Photographs are a great way to inspire your sense of adventure. They can also be instrumental in determining a destination or planning a sightseeing trip. While photos are no substitute for seeing an attraction in person, they can be a good gage of what might interest a traveler contemplating a trip to a particular area.

Browse through our list of countries, cities, and towns to see pictures of top attractions, famous sights, popular drives, out of the way rural areas, or little known gems.

Hotels

Hotels are an essential part of travel and something that can often make the difference between a great holiday experience and a disappointing vacation. Use PlanetWare to search for hotels and resorts in countries, cities, and holiday destinations around the world. Compare prices to get the best deals, and read up on where to stay in popular cities.