Yes, everybody has their favorite and many books have been written on the subject. So, why another list? Well, because at ST Travel, we believe in the experience of travel more than the action...
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| Fountain at Central Park |
New York City: She's a beautiful, impeccably dressed lady that's loud and has a mean wild streak, yet still manages to be cultured, diverse and engaging. She'll never let you suffer a micro-second of boredom and because of it you will either fall madly in love with her or never want to see her again. Either way, it's absolutely worth finding out!
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| Los Angeles Skyline |
Los Angeles: This city has stars in her eyes, literally! If a city is so fantastic that the nation's wealthest and most popular flock to live there, it warrants an investigation. LA's always been accused of being a superficial city, but it deserves the benefit of the doubt. It's a wide open, naturally beautiful, city with plenty of beaches and sunshine. Who wants to be grumpy with those surroundings, even if you have a million reasons to be...
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| The fountains at The Bellagio |
Las Vegas: The saying goes, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas", but whatever is happening must be very good (or addictive) because people can't stay away from this vibrant city. It's flashing lights act as a siren song, luring people all over to world to make and lose fortunes, get married and divorced and have helluva time doing it. But don't be fooled, Vegas is so much more than casinos and eternal nighlife, she has many interests. Love nature? She has an enormous backyard and many tours to help you navigate it. Want to entertain the kids? She has options for that. Want to shop till you drop? The city of excess has more than enough options to help you with that. You want to relax? Yes, she can do that to, on or off the strip. Just remember to follow the code of silence...
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| Powell Street Streetcar |
San Francisco: LA is an outspoken, vivacious party girl (like, totally) and that may be a bit much for some to handle. So, for those who like their parties (and party gals) a little more sophisticated, you may want to consider San Francisco, even the weather's more mature! (so always pack a jacket). She's the city by the bay, whose courted by the military and has a entourage of "painted ladies" as beautiful as she is. She's reserved and well-mannered, yet still knows how to party (as a visit to Chinatown will prove). Union Square's the reigning tourist trap and shopping mecca with good reason, it's an interesting place to spend time (most of which will be spent people watching). When you've had your fill, you still have options: Funky history lesson (Haight-Ashbury), Architectual history lesson (Coit Tower), or maybe Picnic (Presido Park). There are other interesting residential neighborhoods to visit, but you'll have to find those out on your own. A lady likes to know you're really interested before she gives up all her secrets...
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| Vineyard, Sonoma Valley |
Napa/Sonoma Valleys: Located just 45 minutes South East/West of San Francisco (respectively) are the wine countries of Napa and Sonoma. Napa, the most famous of the two, takes it's job very seriously, as all things wine and wine-making are showcased and celebrated. Sonoma, however, is gaining popularity because of it's diversity in wine, culture, environment and luxury. What you will find in both: Enough tasting rooms to make any oenophile happy, countless options for delicious food to accompany the wine and natural beauty that serves as both an elegant backdrop and an engaging playground. Don't try to choose a favorite, just think of both as a world worthy of exploration...
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| "Artistic" Miami Beach |
Miami: What do you get when you combine water, stunning natural beauty, man-made beauty and a tropical climate? The highly energetic playground of Miami. This city boasts the 24 hour excitement of New York, the bright lights of Las Vegas and year round temperatures designed for showing off skin. Fun-lovers, start your engines...
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| Decatur Street, New Orleans |
New Orleans: The last stop of the party circuit goes out with a bang! No city parties harder than the home of Mardi Gras! New Orleans is in many ways, a contradiction in terms and that's the best thing about this city. Here, you can party for 24 straight hours, have a quiet stroll through some of the most beautiful architecture in the country, sample cuisine from all around the world (or just from each of the 50 states) and then have a romantic evening under the stars (and trees) with free jazz in the background...aaahh, Joie de Vive! Bon Temps!
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| Atlantic City Boardwalk |
Atlantic City: Are you scratching your head right now? Don't. The Vegas of the east is worth seeing for one reason: It has an ocean and Vegas doesn't. The significance of this addition is that it adds a jovial, youthful spirit to an otherwise serious place. Vegas enourages you to speed up, Atlantic City encourages you to slow down. Vegas encourages you to get it all in, Atlantic City encourages you to take it all in. Vegas encourages you to make a family, Atlantic City encourages you to enjoy your family. The AC Boardwalk serves as architectual wonder, sightseeing super-highway, memory lane, and a little fantasy land...
St Louis: The addition of this city is sure to spark some debate as many can and will find what they feel are other, more worthy cities, but that's sorta why St. Louis appears here. Yes, you have your Chicago's, Dallas' and Atlanta's, but St. Louis has two important things that these others don't: Innovation and Creativity. There are a million little things that add up to make St. Louis very interesting, here are a few of my favorite examples: The Arch; casinos in the middle of downtown; a city park with neon colored water; miraculous culinary mis-steps that are so good it left a certain Chicago-born President speechless. St. Louis is a place that should be explored, it's a big city with a hometown feel, and that in itself, is very original...
Washington, DC: This city doesn't just gain a spot on this list because it's the nation's capital. Washington DC is here because of its many personalities: Government is it's profession, law-making and management it's persona, and eclecticism it's personality. There is no one thing to see in here, the whole is the sum of it's parts: Museums for education, neighborhoods for sightseeing, rows for restaurants, areas for partying. To experience DC is to know DC (and you'll have to visit to understand exactly what that means).
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