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4 new services that connect visitors with local experiences

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    CanaryHop, Gidsy, SideTour, and Vayable all have compelling offerings that put the social and local into travel — and they make money.
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    A new generation of travel-sharing Web sites matches travelers with knowledgeable locals for offbeat, authentic and mostly very economical experiences — across the globe or across town.

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