VIRTUAL TOURS WITH AMAZON

ONLINE RETAIL GIANT AMAZON has launched a new interactive live-streaming service that gives customers the chance to book virtual travel and lifestyle experiences led by local experts. Amazon Explore experiences range from tours of far-flung places, cultural landmarks and even boutique stores around the world to learning new skills, “from tie-dying to pan frying”. You can connect one-to-one with hosts around the world by video to ask questions, investigate new locales and in some sessions, make purchases through Amazon, all from the comfort of your home. Virtual experience examples include visiting the Old Town of Prague, taking a walking tour of Mexico City’s urban art scene, getting up-close with wild animals in Costa Rica, learning how to make mate tea in Argentina or customising a silk scarf with Australia’s best-known Shibori artists.