13 October 2009

RIP to Americaââ¬â¢s best-loved city

San Francisco, America’s traditional favorite city, fared poorly in the latest Travel & Leisure magazine list of best-liked.
 

It tumbled to No 11, overtaken by cities such as Houston (#8) and Nashville (#9).
"Shocking," said the San Francisco Chronicle.
 

Miami and San Diego were rated most attractive. Honolulu was also among the top ten.
 

"But Houston…Hmmm. I guess the survey participants have never been to a Texan game," said the newspaper.
 

The magazine says San Francisco still offers plenty of treats for visitors: its citizens are stylish (#3) and diverse (#2); its streets are pedestrian-friendly (#4); and it offers a great selection of fashionable boutique hotels (#3).
 

Just don’t look for a bargain: San Francisco ranks near the bottom (#27) for affordable getaways.
 

In a final snub, Houston is ahead of San Francisco in the Culture category.
 

By David Wilkening
 

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• Houston culture?
  
  

  Sure. Here come the hoards of travelers to Houston... right.

  By Patrick Morris, Thursday, October 15, 2009