SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - September 2, 2010) - Time may be running out on the summer of 2010, but there is still plenty of time to have great experiences whether or not long-distance traveling is in the cards. Viator.com , the leading resource for researching and booking more than 5,500 trip activities and experiences at the best prices, has great ideas for turning a hometown or nearby city into an amazing last minute getaway destination. Exploring like a traveler locally or putting old skills to work again can turn an ordinary day into a true vacation experience.
Take Me to the River Cruise
A cruise of any kind is not your typical every day activity so adding one from Viator's selection of sightseeing and dining cruises to the day's itinerary can make for a far away-flavored escape without going too far away. Travelers planning 'staycation' experiences near places like Amsterdam, Boston, Chicago, Dublin, Fort Lauderdale, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Paris, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, Sydney and Washington, DC, can cruise, dine and even dance in some instances like during the New York Dinner Cruise . There are also opportunities for some off-shore exploration like during the In the Footsteps of George Washington: Day Cruise to Mount Vernon that couples a cruise along the Potomac River with a few hours of discovery at Mount Vernon.

