Visitors to Toronto might want to stop by www.streets.to first.
The innovative website, billed as the world's "first and only patent-pending virtual cityscape," is best described as a tourist-friendly version of Google Earth. You begin your visit to the site by hailing a virtual taxi (Beck, a popular Toronto company), which then "drives" you around to various restaurants, nightclubs and attractions.
The cab stops in front of an accurate depiction of each hot spot. Click on the picture and you'll get interior shots, menus and contact info.
So before you waste your money on a real cab, you'll know if it's for you. The site just launched a few months ago, so destination choices are limited. But it's a cool concept and worth a look. (Especially the Korean Grill House. Definitely a late-night must.)
Visit www.streets.to.
— Domini Clark
