When we visited concierge.com a little box in the corner informed us that “4,107 people like Concierge.com.” Based on the content found here we can assume that most of those people are planning to travel somewhere on the planet using something other than the Internet. This website is actually the web presence of the Condé Nast Traveler, a well-known travel magazine. Like the magazine it provides inspiration and information about far-flung and not so far flung tourist destinations.
The website itself takes good advantage of web-based technologies to present the would-be traveler with information in a variety of forms and formats. Here one finds the usual maps, photos and write-ups by professionals as well user reviews and videos that can help one decide where to go next. One can even take steps to book accommodation and other travel arrangements using this site and other sites that link from it. Decision making assistance is also provided by interactive options such as the Destination Finder. Travel literature has always partaken of a good amount of hype and fluff like “World's Best Beach Food” and the material here is no exception at times. The integration of social media and user reviews lends a good amount real-world perspective to counter balance those tendencies however. If you’re planning a trip this is a good place to start.