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THE BEST...
Cleanliness
(#1)
Intelligent
(#1)
Airports: Food & drink
(#1)
Shopping
(#1)
Safety
(#2)
THE WORST...
Spring Break
(#29)
Weather
(#28)
Winter
(#26)
denotes a Top 10 ranking
denotes a Bottom 10 ranking
People
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
6
Athletic/active
10
Attractive
23
Diverse
5
Friendly
1
Intelligent
20
Stylish
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
14
Active/adventure vacation
6
Affordable getaway
15
Cultural getaway
8
Family vacation
11
Relaxing retreat
21
Romantic escape
24
Wild weekend
Hotels
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
4
Affordable hotels
18
All-in-one resorts
14
B&Bs/Inns
22
Big-name luxury hotels
11
Business hotels
24
Stylish boutique hotels
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
21
Cocktail hour
8
Live music/concerts and bands
17
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
9
Classical music
22
Historical sites/monuments
10
Museums/galleries
3
Theater
Shopping
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
15
Antique and vintage shops
14
Independent boutiques
15
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
19
Big-name restaurants
9
Cafes
19
Ethnic food
8
Farmers' markets
12
Neighborhood joints
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
1
Cleanliness
6
Environmental friendliness
14
Noteworthy neighborhoods
9
Peace and quiet
23
People-watching
3
Public parks and outdoor access
9
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
2
Safety
15
Skyline/views
28
Weather
Airports
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
5
Design & Functionality (architecture, layout, signage)
3
Entertainment (spas, kid zones, complimentary Wi-Fi, etc.)
1
Food & drink (restaurants, bars, snack and coffee shops)
3
Lounges
8
On-time arrivals/departures
1
Shopping
3
Staff efficiency (security and luggage handling)
3
Transportation (to/from & within)
Holiday Travel
ACCORDING TO VISITORS
29
Spring Break
5
Summer Vacation
23
Thanksgiving
26
Winter
People
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
11
Athletic/active
21
Attractive
24
Diverse
11
Friendly
8
Intelligent
21
Stylish
Type of Trip
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
15
Active/adventure vacation
9
Affordable getaway
15
Cultural getaway
8
Family vacation
12
Relaxing retreat
21
Romantic escape
25
Wild weekend
Hotels
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
13
Affordable hotels
17
All-in-one resorts
10
B&Bs/Inns
23
Big-name luxury hotels
21
Business hotels
25
Stylish boutique hotels
Nightlife
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
26
Cocktail hour
12
Live music/concerts and bands
25
Singles/bar scene
Culture
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
8
Classical music
21
Historical sites/monuments
10
Museums/galleries
2
Theater
Shopping
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
13
Antique and vintage shops
19
Independent boutiques
21
Luxury stores
Food/Drink/Restaurants
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
25
Big-name restaurants
12
Cafes
19
Ethnic food
8
Farmers' markets
13
Neighborhood joints
Quality of Life and Visitor Experience
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
1
Cleanliness
7
Environmental friendliness
19
Noteworthy neighborhoods
10
Peace and quiet
25
People-watching
3
Public parks and outdoor access
15
Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
4
Safety
16
Skyline/views
26
Weather
Airports
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
12
Design & Functionality (architecture, layout, signage)
9
Entertainment (spas, kid zones, complimentary Wi-Fi, etc.)
5
Food & drink (restaurants, bars, snack and coffee shops)
12
Lounges
17
On-time arrivals/departures
2
Shopping
12
Staff efficiency (security and luggage handling)
8
Transportation (to/from & within)
Holiday Travel
ACCORDING TO RESIDENTS
30
Spring Break
9
Summer Vacation
27
Thanksgiving
24
Winter
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