FAQ

What is Local Tourist?

Local Tourist is an online destination guide that helps people research resort destinations. We'll show you how to contact local businesses and service providers directly so that you'll be sure to have access to the best deals/offers available.

Is Local Tourist Free?

Yes! Local Tourist is a free service for our users. We sell advertising to pay the bills.

What can Local Tourist do for me?

Local Tourist makes it easy to learn about resort destinations featured on our website. Our editorial staff live and work in the locations they write about so you can count on the information we publish to be accurate. Local Tourist makes it easy to shop and compare products from local businesses so that you'll have all the information necessary to make informed decisions.

Can I make travel reservations directly on the Local Tourist website?

No, that’s not what we do. Local Tourist helps you search and compare by: price, location, neighborhood, amenities, etc. to find the best products and services for your needs. We connect our users directly with the service provider without charging any taxes, transaction fees, or hefty commissions.

Many “local” websites have outdated information. How is Local Tourist different?

Most “local” sites just grab whatever they can find from telephone book providers and republish the information hoping you’ll think they’re in the know. Local Tourist won’t publish information on our site unless we’ve verified that a business is actually in business; there’s no need to worry about researching a restaurant only to find out it closed down two years ago. Business owners create and maintain their own content so they have complete control over their listings, in real time.

I’m a business owner/operator, how can I include my business on Local Tourist?

We’re glad you asked. Check out the Advertise With Us page for more information.