👋 An Introduction.

 

At the forefront of a new and exciting future for travel, Dots on Maps is an innovative platform that promises to enhance the experience of travel for all.

Powerful and purpose-built to allow for endless exploration, our Interactive Maps condense countless sights across the globe into bright, colourful visual guides that know no borders.

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🗺 Layers + Layers.

There’s a whole lot more to the Maps than an initial glance could ever reveal. Delve into the fabric of your chosen destination and reveal valuable insights that will enrich the travel experiences that you create and share with others.

 

Take some time to decipher the layers within our Maps, and you will gain unrestricted access to learn about our planet’s geography, history, and culture.

Designed to be universal and transcend language, the Dots comprise of colour-coded icons, providing instant visual gratification. What may at first seem imposing quickly unfolds its simplicity when you scratch beneath the surface.

Ensuring care-free and equal opportunity in travel is important to us. No intrusive pop-up ads, no premiums to pay, and absolutely no with-holding of information.

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Highlights.

Our Maps are an enjoyable and efficient way to explore every corner of the globe. Shining a spotlight on the best of the best, the Highlights couldn’t be easier to identify. From breathtaking beaches to quaint cafés, just look out for a gold star (⭐️).

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Natural Beauty.

Our Planet is awe-inspiring in its natural splendour, and there is no end to the astonishing discoveries that await the adventurous. Feel the allure of the great outdoors through misty mountains, crystalline coves, and whimsical waterfalls hidden within dense forests.

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Culture + Experiences.

Throughout human history, precious artefacts have been strewn across the landscapes of Earth that embody entire eras of civilisation. Stimulate your cultural curiosity by uncovering life-affirming experiences that are iconic, on-the-rise, or near uncharted.

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360° Views.

When you explore the Maps, some Dots will include a built-in 360° view of your chosen landmark. By clicking these links, you will be transported to immersive virtual panoramas.

Click for an example (🔄).

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Social Media.

Links to social media ensure up-to-date information, affording creative power and self-promotion to direct to businesses.

"Sweet creations that are equally as pretty as they are delicious
Broken Clock Café is not to be missed when in Glasgow.

📸 Social: http://bit.ly/2ESXkPz



 

🔗 Connect the Dots.

With Dots on Maps, arranging your travel plans has never never been more efficient and enjoyable. Kick-start your adventures with in-depth content designed to inspire, intrigue, and — most importantly — streamline the process. Here’s how it’s done.

 
 
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Don’t just go from A to B; go beyond. Our Itineraries comb the finest aspects of what makes every trip special and provide a seamless blueprint for your travel plans.

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Designed to untangle the intricate web of cities across the world, our guides offer a breath of fresh air, with straight-forward guidance on the finest places to visit.

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Interactive PDFs accompany itineraries for information on cost, as well as links to featured accommodation and tours.

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Save your dream getaways, inspirations, and handy pocket guides on to your device. Perfect for offline reading or when arranging your own travel plans.

 


 

💡 Understanding the Dots.

First time using the Maps? No need to worry. Check out the colour-coded key below for a brief introduction to a handful of icons that tend to show up often.

Seeking out a special sunset spot in Australia? Chasing waterfalls in Costa Rica? It will be a total breeze to pinpoint exactly what your heart desires from now on.

 
 
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Natural Beauty.

1. Parks + Landmarks ● 2. Beaches
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Caves ● 4. Waterfalls ● 5. Gardens
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Tropical ● 7. Peaks ● 8. Viewpoints.

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Sights + Culture.

1. Misc. Attractions ● 2. Historical Sites ● 3. Temples + Shrines ● 4. Religious Sites ● 5. Supernatural ● 6. Music ● 7. Museums ● 8. Amusements ● 9. Monument/Memorial.

 

🌍 Somewhere in mind?

 
 

💬 Try: Mexico JapanAmsterdamScotlandGhost townsWaterfalls

 


 

🇪🇸 Case Study ● Spain.

An enthralling crossroads, countless distinct cultures converge within the modern day borders of Spain. An all encompassing guide, Spain’s Interactive Map was among our first in-depth studies; thoroughly researched to showcase all regions in their glory.

 

In the north, Catalonia’s thriving cosmopolitan capital of Barcelona is renowned for its trendy bars, upscale eateries, and bohemian buildings.

Meanwhile, not far away, Europe’s oldest surviving native tongue — Basque — evolved unto itself millennia ago, and beguiles with an unorthodox beauty.

Spain’s sun-kissed southern coast enjoys glorious weather throughout the year. Wander the ornate Andalucian capital Seville and soak in the magical atmosphere. Seductive sounds of flamenco seep out from candle-lit tavernas. Inside, emotive performers are fiercely engaged in a complex and sultry dance.

 

Rounding off…

Enchanting primordial forests leap from the pages of a fairytale and breathe life into local folklore, fiery red pastures that inspired the imaginary escapades of Don Quixote, and sweeping sandy beaches beset by a gentle Mediterranean breeze and turquoise waters.

These are just some of the treasures that await your immediate discovery.

 


 

🗽 Case Study ● New York City.

Smitten at first sight or slow love affair, New York City — in all its grandeur — is rightfully known as a city without parallel; a reputation earned by its awe-inspiring skyline alone.

If bright lights and sleek style don’t steal your heart, then the magic weaved within the towering labyrinth of Manhattan and the boroughs should sway you.

 

New York City is covered by a shell that is often tough shell for some to crack. At least fully.

Although Times Square dazzles with pizzaz and extravagance, the brazen authenticity of New Yorkers surpasses all conventional charms.

Using the Interactive Map for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or the Bronx, it has never been easier to cross paths with sharp-witted locals at family-run delis and bodegas or sipping beers at beloved neighbourhood hangouts.

Constantly abuzz, café culture is alive and well — this is the city that never sleeps after all. Workers shake off morning fog with a ‘cup of joe’, and keep it moving. Stylish spaces with minimalist decor create a calming ambiance, attractive to the city’s huge artistic population.

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Everyone knows at least a couple of the Big Apple’s most iconic sights, but what really makes the city tick is an intricate cultural fabric. Diverse and colourful threads interweave across the city, manifested in art, architecture, street performers and storefronts.

In the distance, Lady Liberty waves her torch in front of the towering cityscape; north to a colossal collection of art-deco masterpieces on Manhattan and across the East River to the brownstones of Brooklyn.

Chic Chelsea flaunts art galleries galore. A slick urbanite vibe prevails over East Village and neighbouring Greenwich. Brooklyn is in a heyday, drawing on its elite musical roots.

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In the heart of Manhattan, ritzy rooftop cocktail bars boast leather-clad lux decor that blends in with the shimmer of the city’s astounding skyline all around. Drenched in neon, exclusive nightclubs in lavish digs attract those who dress to impress.

Elsewhere, NY moves to a much faster tempo. In Brooklyn, ripples of the borough’s incredible music scene linger on. Bed-Stuy was the heartland of hip-hop in the 90s and retains some of the city’s best venues.

Artsy Williamsburg is chock-full of indie clubs and industrial craft beer bars. Along the haywire borders between Brooklyn and Queens, dive bars are rapidly appearing in residential basements, relying purely on vibe and no glitz.

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Experience the real New York through food. Savour tantalising flavours from far-and-wide, traversing continents in cuisine across mere blocks, this city has birthed a colloquial cuisine that is impossible to pin down.

Vast in its offerings, the truest example of a Melting Pot is constantly cooking. Salivate over homestyle Caribbean cooking, budget burger joints, swanky SoHo steakhouses, or a humble slice of New York pizza, a ubiquitous specialty that has come to define the city in itself.

New favourites are emerging, yet mainstays include Italian, Chinese, and homegrown delicatessen dishes such as pastrami sandwiches.