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America's Top 10 Tourist Attractions
While at work, I sneak to read some news. I ran through the most popular destinations in the US and thought that many of you are also interested where to go when you visit certain places. I found these information on yahoo travel which this website really have a lot of travel updates and guides.
Ranking the country's most popular destinations
By Rob Baedeker
1. Times Square, New York City:
37.6 million
This Manhattan crossroads of commerce retains the top spot on our list, thanks to increased visitation to the Big Apple in 2008 despite the economic turndown. According to the Times Square Alliance, "80% of visitors to NYC make it a point to visit Times Square." Total NYC visit last year was 47 million, giving us an estimate of 37.6 million travelers through the "Crossroads of the World."
Sources: Forbes Traveler estimate based on figures from The Times Square Alliance and NYC & Company.
In Pictures: America's Top 25 Most-Visited Tourist Attractions
2. The Las Vegas Strip, Nev.:
30 Million
The "Neon Trail" that comprises the heart of Sin City is also part of the federal government's National Scenic Byways Program, which designates roads based on "archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic qualities." Hard to say which of these qualities best describes Vegas, but we can disqualify "natural." Last year, total visitors to Las Vegas numbered 37.5 million; a poll by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority found that an average of 80% of visitors had either stayed overnight or gambled on the Strip, giving us our visitor estimate of 30 million.
Source: Forbes Traveler estimate based on figures from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
3. National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C.
25 million
Many of the nation's iconic public landmarks are found in the 1,000-plus acres of the National Mall and Memorial Parks, including the Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson Memorials, and the Korean and Vietnam War Veterans Memorials. The Smithsonian Institution's 19 museums are also adjacent to The Mall; last year, the network of free museums drew more than 25 million visits.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, The Trust for the National Mall, Pressroom of the Smithsonian Institution
4. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston:
20 Million
Built in 1742 by Peter Faneuil, a wealthy Boston merchant, Faneuil Hall served as a commercial center of the city for centuries and a site for famous orations, like Samuel Adams' independence-rallying speech to colonists. Faneuil also includes the restored 19th-century Quincy Market. Today, shoppers account for a large share of visitors, and while we've excluded shopping-only malls (like Minnesota's Mall of America) from this list, Faneuil's historic significance vaults it to the status of cultural attraction.
Source: Faneuil Hall Marketplace
5. Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.:
17.1 million
The Magic Kingdom is the most popular of Disney's Florida attractions, followed by Epcot, Disney Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, and we've used it as a watermark for traffic to Disney Florida's multiple theme-park complex. Magic Kingdom Park includes beloved rides like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Country Bear Jamboree.
Source: TEA/ERA Theme Park Attendance Report 2007
6. Disneyland Park, Anaheim, Calif.:
14.9 million
With nearly 15 million visitors in 2007, the original Disney Park in Anaheim, California has been a stalwart American tourist attraction since its opening in 1955. Its well-known rides range from Space Mountain to the Pirates of the Caribbean.
Source: TEA/ERA Theme Park Attendance Report 2007
7. Fisherman's Wharf/Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco:
14.1 million
The city by the Bay received approximately 16.1 million visitors in 2007 (the latest data available), and Fisherman's Wharf is its top visitor attraction (visitor estimates for Fisherman's Wharf range from 12 million to 15 million). The Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which includes the famous gold bridge along with numerous other spaces throughout the Bay Area, drew 14.6 million visitors in 2008. It's hard to know the overlap between tourists at the wharf, nearby bridge and other areas in the National Recreation Area. We've averaged the figures to arrive at our 14 million estimate.
Sources: National Park Service 2008 Annual Recreation Visits Report, Fisherman's Wharf Merchants Association, City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Chronicle.
8. Niagara Falls, N.Y.:
12 million
The Falls, which straddle the U.S.-Canada border, have been a tourist mecca since the mid-19th century. The thundering waters are visible from observation towers, by boat and from various hiking trails and, on the Canadian side, from the Whirlpool Aero Car, an antique cable car. With statistics from the Niagara Falls Tourism Bureau and Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, visitors are approximated at 12 million a year.
Source: Niagara Falls Tourism (Visitor and Convention Bureau) and Niagara Falls Bridge Commission
9. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tenn./N.C.:
9.04 million
America's most visited national park is neither the Grand Canyon nor Yosemite. With more than 800 miles of protected trails, this natural wonder hosted approximately 9 million hikers, birders and drivers last year.
Source: National Park Service 2008 Annual Recreation Visits Report
10. Navy Pier, Chicago:
8.6 million
Opened in 1916, this Chicago landmark on the shore of Lake Michigan has served as a campus and military training facility. Today it hosts 50 acres of shops, restaurants and exposition facilities. The Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the Chicago Children's Museum are here, along with a full calendar of nighttime fireworks shows.
Source: Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
Ranking the country's most popular destinations
By Rob Baedeker
1. Times Square, New York City:
37.6 million
This Manhattan crossroads of commerce retains the top spot on our list, thanks to increased visitation to the Big Apple in 2008 despite the economic turndown. According to the Times Square Alliance, "80% of visitors to NYC make it a point to visit Times Square." Total NYC visit last year was 47 million, giving us an estimate of 37.6 million travelers through the "Crossroads of the World."
Sources: Forbes Traveler estimate based on figures from The Times Square Alliance and NYC & Company.
In Pictures: America's Top 25 Most-Visited Tourist Attractions
2. The Las Vegas Strip, Nev.:
30 Million
The "Neon Trail" that comprises the heart of Sin City is also part of the federal government's National Scenic Byways Program, which designates roads based on "archeological, cultural, historic, natural, recreational and scenic qualities." Hard to say which of these qualities best describes Vegas, but we can disqualify "natural." Last year, total visitors to Las Vegas numbered 37.5 million; a poll by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority found that an average of 80% of visitors had either stayed overnight or gambled on the Strip, giving us our visitor estimate of 30 million.
Source: Forbes Traveler estimate based on figures from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
3. National Mall and Memorial Parks, Washington, D.C.
25 million
Many of the nation's iconic public landmarks are found in the 1,000-plus acres of the National Mall and Memorial Parks, including the Washington, Lincoln, and Jefferson Memorials, and the Korean and Vietnam War Veterans Memorials. The Smithsonian Institution's 19 museums are also adjacent to The Mall; last year, the network of free museums drew more than 25 million visits.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, The Trust for the National Mall, Pressroom of the Smithsonian Institution
4. Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston:
20 Million
Built in 1742 by Peter Faneuil, a wealthy Boston merchant, Faneuil Hall served as a commercial center of the city for centuries and a site for famous orations, like Samuel Adams' independence-rallying speech to colonists. Faneuil also includes the restored 19th-century Quincy Market. Today, shoppers account for a large share of visitors, and while we've excluded shopping-only malls (like Minnesota's Mall of America) from this list, Faneuil's historic significance vaults it to the status of cultural attraction.
Source: Faneuil Hall Marketplace
5. Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.:
17.1 million
The Magic Kingdom is the most popular of Disney's Florida attractions, followed by Epcot, Disney Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, and we've used it as a watermark for traffic to Disney Florida's multiple theme-park complex. Magic Kingdom Park includes beloved rides like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Country Bear Jamboree.
Source: TEA/ERA Theme Park Attendance Report 2007
6. Disneyland Park, Anaheim, Calif.:
14.9 million
With nearly 15 million visitors in 2007, the original Disney Park in Anaheim, California has been a stalwart American tourist attraction since its opening in 1955. Its well-known rides range from Space Mountain to the Pirates of the Caribbean.
Source: TEA/ERA Theme Park Attendance Report 2007
7. Fisherman's Wharf/Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Francisco:
14.1 million
The city by the Bay received approximately 16.1 million visitors in 2007 (the latest data available), and Fisherman's Wharf is its top visitor attraction (visitor estimates for Fisherman's Wharf range from 12 million to 15 million). The Golden Gate National Recreation Area, which includes the famous gold bridge along with numerous other spaces throughout the Bay Area, drew 14.6 million visitors in 2008. It's hard to know the overlap between tourists at the wharf, nearby bridge and other areas in the National Recreation Area. We've averaged the figures to arrive at our 14 million estimate.
Sources: National Park Service 2008 Annual Recreation Visits Report, Fisherman's Wharf Merchants Association, City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Chronicle.
8. Niagara Falls, N.Y.:
12 million
The Falls, which straddle the U.S.-Canada border, have been a tourist mecca since the mid-19th century. The thundering waters are visible from observation towers, by boat and from various hiking trails and, on the Canadian side, from the Whirlpool Aero Car, an antique cable car. With statistics from the Niagara Falls Tourism Bureau and Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, visitors are approximated at 12 million a year.
Source: Niagara Falls Tourism (Visitor and Convention Bureau) and Niagara Falls Bridge Commission
9. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tenn./N.C.:
9.04 million
America's most visited national park is neither the Grand Canyon nor Yosemite. With more than 800 miles of protected trails, this natural wonder hosted approximately 9 million hikers, birders and drivers last year.
Source: National Park Service 2008 Annual Recreation Visits Report
10. Navy Pier, Chicago:
8.6 million
Opened in 1916, this Chicago landmark on the shore of Lake Michigan has served as a campus and military training facility. Today it hosts 50 acres of shops, restaurants and exposition facilities. The Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the Chicago Children's Museum are here, along with a full calendar of nighttime fireworks shows.
Source: Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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If you are already a Sprint customer, you can’t take advantage of this exciting offer until your current contract expires, but if you fill out the application form today, we will contact you when it’s time to renew so you can start saving, too!
Simply fill out a short application and our representative will contact you when it’s most convenient for you. That’s it! Sit back and relax on your way to a 15% discount through JMS wireless, a leading Sprint retailer!
If you are a Travel Site Owner, please use the form located in your Travel Portal under YTB Advantage to register for this offer.
All discounts here are offered exclusively through Sprint/JMS Wireless. To register for this discount you must complete the application. Sprint/JMS is a business solutions partner of Sprint products only. All of your discounts are provided exclusively through JMS for Sprint accounts.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Rocky Mountains, CO (via Denver): An Outdoorsy Oasis
Rocky Mountains, CO (via Denver): An Outdoorsy Oasis
Adventure seekers flock to these majestic mountain peaks for fun in the fresh mountain air.
Editor's favorite watering hole: The Mexican food at Rio's is good, but the margaritas are to die for! It's a known fact that you can only drink up to three, or else you won't even be able to stumble out the door.
Local tipple: Coors Light is the drink of choice (it is brewed in the Rockies), but the many microbrews around town are a close second (and are our personal favorites). Take the short tour at the Coors Brewery and get straight to the samples.
Get your game on: "Rock Pile" tickets for bleacher seats at Coors Field are only $4, which is almost as good as free.
Did we mention it's free? Red Rocks Park is located at 6,200 feet above sea level and has countless trails. Its naturally formed, open-air amphitheater is considered the eighth world wonder.
Good to know: Although Denver is officially on the plains next to the mountains, it's still at a high altitude. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Try aspirin or drink caffeine to curb altitude headaches, and wear SPF!
Chill-out spot: If your definition of chilling out means biking, running, playing ultimate Frisbee, and such, you?ll find like-minded folks in Washington Park on the weekends.
Where the locals go: Dive bars like Candle Light Tavern, with darts, pool, foosball, and more are always packed. Otherwise, follow locals outside. Try rock climbing, biking, running, trail running, kayaking, hiking--you name it, it's here.
Local flavor: Steak and Colorado lamb are always tops in the Mile High City, but if you're craving Japanese, then Sushi Den on Pearl Street, is the place to see and be seen (yes, even though CO is land-locked).
Dress code: When in doubt, wear jeans. The REI flagship store is here, so you also can't go wrong with the outdoorsy look either.
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Adventure seekers flock to these majestic mountain peaks for fun in the fresh mountain air.
Editor's favorite watering hole: The Mexican food at Rio's is good, but the margaritas are to die for! It's a known fact that you can only drink up to three, or else you won't even be able to stumble out the door.
Local tipple: Coors Light is the drink of choice (it is brewed in the Rockies), but the many microbrews around town are a close second (and are our personal favorites). Take the short tour at the Coors Brewery and get straight to the samples.
Get your game on: "Rock Pile" tickets for bleacher seats at Coors Field are only $4, which is almost as good as free.
Did we mention it's free? Red Rocks Park is located at 6,200 feet above sea level and has countless trails. Its naturally formed, open-air amphitheater is considered the eighth world wonder.
Good to know: Although Denver is officially on the plains next to the mountains, it's still at a high altitude. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. Try aspirin or drink caffeine to curb altitude headaches, and wear SPF!
Chill-out spot: If your definition of chilling out means biking, running, playing ultimate Frisbee, and such, you?ll find like-minded folks in Washington Park on the weekends.
Where the locals go: Dive bars like Candle Light Tavern, with darts, pool, foosball, and more are always packed. Otherwise, follow locals outside. Try rock climbing, biking, running, trail running, kayaking, hiking--you name it, it's here.
Local flavor: Steak and Colorado lamb are always tops in the Mile High City, but if you're craving Japanese, then Sushi Den on Pearl Street, is the place to see and be seen (yes, even though CO is land-locked).
Dress code: When in doubt, wear jeans. The REI flagship store is here, so you also can't go wrong with the outdoorsy look either.
BOOK YOUR TRIP NOW!!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Europe 8 Days Tours
Day 1 USA - PARIS
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 Arrive in PARIS, FRANCE
You are free to rest or start exploring the French capital. At 6 P.M. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner.
Hotel: Novotel Paris or equivalent first class hotel.(D)
Day 3 PARIS
Discover the world capital of chic and style and admire beautiful and famous sights: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Paris' most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. You may wish to try out one of Paris' fine restaurants and explore the City of Lights! That night, a lively cabaret show might just be the ticket. (BB)
Day 4 PARIS - WATERLOO - BRUSSELS
Head north to Waterloo, where Napoleon was defeated and European history was changed forever. The afternoon will be dedicated to cosmopolitan Brussels, the thriving Belgian capital with a proud medieval past. Your orientation tour features the Rue Royale with the monument of Congress, the Parliament buildings, the Royal Palace and the main cathedral of Brussels, Saint Michael. Continue on foot to the Grand' Place with its baroque guild houses, the Gothic Town Hall, and the most famous inhabitant of the city, Manneken Pis.
Hotel: Novotel Michelen or equivalent first class hotel. (BB)
Day 5 BRUSSELS - HAGUE - AMSTERDAM
You will take a short drive to The Hague, seat of the Dutch government and the International Court of Justice. Later, start your discovery of Holland with a sightseeing tour of the capital. Enjoy a Canal Cruise along gabled merchant houses and arched drawbridges reminiscent of the Golden Age, and view the strikingly modern buildings of a young-at-heart city. Explore Dam Square and the city on your own, or join your Tour Director for a visit to a major Diamond Center and appreciate how a rough mineral is transformed into a sparkling jewel.
Hotel: Novotel Hotel or equivalent first class hotel (BB-D)
Day 6 AMSTERDAM - COLOGNE - BONN - TRIER
A special treat at the very start of your journey through Germany is spending time in Cologne to visit the awesome Gothic Cathedral. Its twin 515-foot towers, five naves, splendid stained-glass windows, and the shrine of the Three Holy Kings are eloquent testimony to the quality of medieval engineering and craftsmanship. Next is a walking tour through 2,000 years of Bonn's history, with emphasis on its role as a city of culture during the 19th century and its changing role within Germany since reunification. The government quarter, along the west bank of the Rhine, is a complex of modern, rather nondescript white buildings. The two most impressive, both along Koblenzerstrasse, are the former residences of the president and chancellor. Later we will visit the University of Bonn and the House of Beethoven, birthplace of Ludwig Van Beethoven.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel or equivalent first class hotel (BB)
Day 7 TRIER - LUXEMBOURG - REIMS - PARIS
Trier is the oldest seat of a Christian bishop north of the Alps. The Porta Nigra (Black Gate) is the largest Roman City Gate north of the Alps and has been designated a World Hertage Site. The name Porta Nigra originated due to the dark color of its stone.
Arrive in Luxembourg in the afternoon, the harmonious capital of one of Europe's smallest sovereign states. Sightseeing covers the city's past and present, from the fortifications and the Old Town perched high atop a sandstone outcrop with striking views on the Alzette and Pétrusse gorges, to the modern administrative center of European institutions. Visit the turreted Grand Ducal Palace, take a stroll along the panoramic cliff path known as "the most beautiful balcony in Europe," and see the grave of General Patton. Next up is Reims, a city well known for its cathedral, Notre-Dame de Reims, where the kings of France used to be crowned. The Cathedral was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1991, along with the former Abbey of Saint-Remi and the Palace of Tau. Return to Paris at about 8:00 P.M. (BB)
Day 8 PARIS - USA
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB)
Included Features
* Economy Class seats from New York / Paris / New York round trip tickets when you purchase the 'Air Inclusive' offer.
* Buffet Breakfast daily on tour.
* Welcome Dinner in Paris and 1 Dinner.
* First Class hotel accommodations include twin beds in rooms with private facilities; all hotel service charges, tips, and local taxes included.
* Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom on board.
* Pick-up at your Paris hotel.
* Professional, multi-lingual Tour Director on tour.
* Travel wallet with comprehensive tour documents.
Not Included Features
* European Countries Visas.
* Tips for tour guides and drivers (suggested 5 Euro per day per person) .
Departure Dates
The first tour is on January 15, 2008
Tour Fare
* Airport taxes are about $300 per person.
* Triple room: Same tour fare as twin sharing standard room per person.
* Single room: Add $250.
* Child fare: 2-11 years old, stay with parents without extra bed: 20% discount of adult tour fare.
* Child with bed: Same tour fare as adult.
* Weekends (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) departure and return: Add $50 airline surcharge each way.
* A price adjust could occur upward if the dollar slides more than 3% against the Euro.
Airfare Add On
Please contact YTB / Spring Tour for Wholesale airfare to and from major U.S. cities on most major airlines.
Call (800) 627-0886 or Email: ytbeurope@spring-tour.com.
Visa
* US passport holder: No visa required for most of European countries.
Please contact YTB / Spring Tour for European Countries visas fees and requirements.
Optional Excursions
* We strongly recommend YTB clients purchase the Travel Protection Plan.
* Please reconfirm all flights 72 hours prior to departure.
* Please read terms and conditions before booking.
BOOK YOUR TRIP NOW!!
Board your overnight transatlantic flight.
Day 2 Arrive in PARIS, FRANCE
You are free to rest or start exploring the French capital. At 6 P.M. meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner.
Hotel: Novotel Paris or equivalent first class hotel.(D)
Day 3 PARIS
Discover the world capital of chic and style and admire beautiful and famous sights: the Opéra, Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Elysées, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Paris' most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. You may wish to try out one of Paris' fine restaurants and explore the City of Lights! That night, a lively cabaret show might just be the ticket. (BB)
Day 4 PARIS - WATERLOO - BRUSSELS
Head north to Waterloo, where Napoleon was defeated and European history was changed forever. The afternoon will be dedicated to cosmopolitan Brussels, the thriving Belgian capital with a proud medieval past. Your orientation tour features the Rue Royale with the monument of Congress, the Parliament buildings, the Royal Palace and the main cathedral of Brussels, Saint Michael. Continue on foot to the Grand' Place with its baroque guild houses, the Gothic Town Hall, and the most famous inhabitant of the city, Manneken Pis.
Hotel: Novotel Michelen or equivalent first class hotel. (BB)
Day 5 BRUSSELS - HAGUE - AMSTERDAM
You will take a short drive to The Hague, seat of the Dutch government and the International Court of Justice. Later, start your discovery of Holland with a sightseeing tour of the capital. Enjoy a Canal Cruise along gabled merchant houses and arched drawbridges reminiscent of the Golden Age, and view the strikingly modern buildings of a young-at-heart city. Explore Dam Square and the city on your own, or join your Tour Director for a visit to a major Diamond Center and appreciate how a rough mineral is transformed into a sparkling jewel.
Hotel: Novotel Hotel or equivalent first class hotel (BB-D)
Day 6 AMSTERDAM - COLOGNE - BONN - TRIER
A special treat at the very start of your journey through Germany is spending time in Cologne to visit the awesome Gothic Cathedral. Its twin 515-foot towers, five naves, splendid stained-glass windows, and the shrine of the Three Holy Kings are eloquent testimony to the quality of medieval engineering and craftsmanship. Next is a walking tour through 2,000 years of Bonn's history, with emphasis on its role as a city of culture during the 19th century and its changing role within Germany since reunification. The government quarter, along the west bank of the Rhine, is a complex of modern, rather nondescript white buildings. The two most impressive, both along Koblenzerstrasse, are the former residences of the president and chancellor. Later we will visit the University of Bonn and the House of Beethoven, birthplace of Ludwig Van Beethoven.
Hotel: Mercure Hotel or equivalent first class hotel (BB)
Day 7 TRIER - LUXEMBOURG - REIMS - PARIS
Trier is the oldest seat of a Christian bishop north of the Alps. The Porta Nigra (Black Gate) is the largest Roman City Gate north of the Alps and has been designated a World Hertage Site. The name Porta Nigra originated due to the dark color of its stone.
Arrive in Luxembourg in the afternoon, the harmonious capital of one of Europe's smallest sovereign states. Sightseeing covers the city's past and present, from the fortifications and the Old Town perched high atop a sandstone outcrop with striking views on the Alzette and Pétrusse gorges, to the modern administrative center of European institutions. Visit the turreted Grand Ducal Palace, take a stroll along the panoramic cliff path known as "the most beautiful balcony in Europe," and see the grave of General Patton. Next up is Reims, a city well known for its cathedral, Notre-Dame de Reims, where the kings of France used to be crowned. The Cathedral was added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1991, along with the former Abbey of Saint-Remi and the Palace of Tau. Return to Paris at about 8:00 P.M. (BB)
Day 8 PARIS - USA
Your homebound flight arrives the same day. (BB)
Included Features
* Economy Class seats from New York / Paris / New York round trip tickets when you purchase the 'Air Inclusive' offer.
* Buffet Breakfast daily on tour.
* Welcome Dinner in Paris and 1 Dinner.
* First Class hotel accommodations include twin beds in rooms with private facilities; all hotel service charges, tips, and local taxes included.
* Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom on board.
* Pick-up at your Paris hotel.
* Professional, multi-lingual Tour Director on tour.
* Travel wallet with comprehensive tour documents.
Not Included Features
* European Countries Visas.
* Tips for tour guides and drivers (suggested 5 Euro per day per person) .
Departure Dates
The first tour is on January 15, 2008
Tour Fare
* Airport taxes are about $300 per person.
* Triple room: Same tour fare as twin sharing standard room per person.
* Single room: Add $250.
* Child fare: 2-11 years old, stay with parents without extra bed: 20% discount of adult tour fare.
* Child with bed: Same tour fare as adult.
* Weekends (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays) departure and return: Add $50 airline surcharge each way.
* A price adjust could occur upward if the dollar slides more than 3% against the Euro.
Airfare Add On
Please contact YTB / Spring Tour for Wholesale airfare to and from major U.S. cities on most major airlines.
Call (800) 627-0886 or Email: ytbeurope@spring-tour.com.
Visa
* US passport holder: No visa required for most of European countries.
Please contact YTB / Spring Tour for European Countries visas fees and requirements.
Optional Excursions
* We strongly recommend YTB clients purchase the Travel Protection Plan.
* Please reconfirm all flights 72 hours prior to departure.
* Please read terms and conditions before booking.
BOOK YOUR TRIP NOW!!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
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Monday, December 29, 2008
Stratosphere Hotel and Casino
Out of 5 Stars I would rate this hotel 3.5 Stars for some of the glitches I see during our stay over Christmas holiday. Of course only not look at the glitch but I would also like to say the good things about the hotel.
Let me start with the good ones. We've been looking for different deals directly on different hotel's website in Vegas that are located in the strip. Stratosphere had the best rate we found. For 5 days 4 nights stay we paid less than $260.00. For us this is a bargain, since we requested an upgrade upon availability. They had one available room at the premier tower. One problem I had with the room was the smoke scent is ridiculously scent that I can barely breath while am inside the room. We did requested if we can transfer to a non-smoking room since we also did specifically asked for it during our reservation yet they don't have one available. The manager offered to remove the odor when the room is empty. I believe he mentioned that they are going to use Biozone to remove the smoke odor in the room. Biozone is a commercial air purifier, this is a powerful air purifiers for sanitizing and decontaminating air and surfaces by destroying offensive odors such as smoke. Since they don't have non-smoking room available for us we instead stayed in that same room. After we came back to our hotel room it did smell better yet it didn't fully removed the odor of the smoke and it kinda smell like there's mildew in the room when we turned on the A/C. They room was really hot and dry even though we haven't even turned the heater on. I turned the A/C to cool down the room yet the thermostat won't even go below 69. Seriously, it's really hard to sleep if the room is hot.
They have 4 elevators in the garage. People travel with luggages, stroller and carry other personal stuff. It is really inconvinient for their guest to climb up and down the stairs carrying their heavy stuff because the hotel couldn't fix the other three elevators in the garage. If you don't carry anything heavy it's a lot faster for you to use the stairway even you park up in the 7th floor. People with luggages and small children were in line to catch the one an only elevator that operate.
Before I forget! For almost half a day they don't have hot water. I was gonna take a shower but because the water was as cold as ice I was thinking twice to jump in the shower. I ran the shower for about five minutes hoping that there's hot water that would come out. Unluckily an ice cold water keeps going and going. So when I called the frontdesk there I got the bad news.
Well, I have nothing to say about their food because my husband and I didn't even thought of trying their buffet. We did visit one of their store there because I was going to buy bottled water when I asked the prize of the small bottle of water I decided to go outside and buy the water in one of the convenience store. It's rediculous that they charge people $3.00 for an 8 oz. of water.
Let me start with the good ones. We've been looking for different deals directly on different hotel's website in Vegas that are located in the strip. Stratosphere had the best rate we found. For 5 days 4 nights stay we paid less than $260.00. For us this is a bargain, since we requested an upgrade upon availability. They had one available room at the premier tower. One problem I had with the room was the smoke scent is ridiculously scent that I can barely breath while am inside the room. We did requested if we can transfer to a non-smoking room since we also did specifically asked for it during our reservation yet they don't have one available. The manager offered to remove the odor when the room is empty. I believe he mentioned that they are going to use Biozone to remove the smoke odor in the room. Biozone is a commercial air purifier, this is a powerful air purifiers for sanitizing and decontaminating air and surfaces by destroying offensive odors such as smoke. Since they don't have non-smoking room available for us we instead stayed in that same room. After we came back to our hotel room it did smell better yet it didn't fully removed the odor of the smoke and it kinda smell like there's mildew in the room when we turned on the A/C. They room was really hot and dry even though we haven't even turned the heater on. I turned the A/C to cool down the room yet the thermostat won't even go below 69. Seriously, it's really hard to sleep if the room is hot.
They have 4 elevators in the garage. People travel with luggages, stroller and carry other personal stuff. It is really inconvinient for their guest to climb up and down the stairs carrying their heavy stuff because the hotel couldn't fix the other three elevators in the garage. If you don't carry anything heavy it's a lot faster for you to use the stairway even you park up in the 7th floor. People with luggages and small children were in line to catch the one an only elevator that operate.
Before I forget! For almost half a day they don't have hot water. I was gonna take a shower but because the water was as cold as ice I was thinking twice to jump in the shower. I ran the shower for about five minutes hoping that there's hot water that would come out. Unluckily an ice cold water keeps going and going. So when I called the frontdesk there I got the bad news.
Well, I have nothing to say about their food because my husband and I didn't even thought of trying their buffet. We did visit one of their store there because I was going to buy bottled water when I asked the prize of the small bottle of water I decided to go outside and buy the water in one of the convenience store. It's rediculous that they charge people $3.00 for an 8 oz. of water.
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