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