Web Buzz: Pixmeaway.com
If online travel planning were a family board game instead of endless price and info comparisons on website after website, it would look a lot like Pixmeaway.com.
Name: Pixmeaway.com
What it does: It has you select three to seven pictures that reflect your emotions, then suggests your travel type and recommends four top destinations. You can compile a list of favorites, check hotel rates, see weather info and get a list of travelers with similar profiles.
What’s hot: The best part was discovering destinations I had never considered. Also, when you click over to check hotel rates, it shows TripAdvisor reviews and star ratings.
What’s not: If you’re a Pinterest fan or an avid Flickr contributor, you might be disappointed by the quality of the photos used for the opening pages. Keep thinking about the mood or spirit of the photos instead of representing exact destinations. The photos improve once you dive deeper into your results.
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