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