News Roundup
Nov 1 2009
New Orleans
Best Feature: Wild weekend (1)
Worst Feature: Athletic/Active (30)
View results according to: VISITORS
People
RANK
23 Attractive
2 Friendly
25 Intelligent
30 Athletic/Active
3 Diverse
10 Stylish
Type of Trip
RANK
4 Romantic escape
1 Wild weekend
29 Family vacation
21 Relaxing retreat
19 Active/adventure vacation
5 Cultural getaway
7 Affordable getaway
Hotels
RANK
12 Big-name luxury hotels
7 Business hotels
6 Affordable hotels
1 Stylish boutique hotels
2 B&Bs/Inns
22 All-in-one resorts
Nightlife
RANK
1 Cocktail hour
1 Singles/bar scene
1 Live music/concerts and bands
Culture
RANK
20 Classical music
25 Theater
14 Museums/galleries
6 Historical sites/monuments
Shopping
RANK
25 Luxury stores
6 Independent boutiques
1 Antique and vintage shops
Food/Dining
RANK
3 Big-name restaurants
2 Ethnic food
1 Cafes/coffee bars
3 Farmers’ markets
1 Neighborhood joints
Quality of Life & Visitor Experience
RANK
3 Noteworthy neighborhoods
28 Skyline/views
24 Public parks and access to the outdoors
29 Cleanliness
13 Public transportation and pedestrian-friendliness
29 Safety
19 Weather
26 Peace and quiet
1 People-watching
25 Environmental friendliness
Airports
RANK
17 Food & drink (restaurants, bars, snack and coffee shops)
24 Shopping
23 Entertainment (spas, kid zones, complimentary Wi-Fi, etc.)
13 Lounges
20 Design & Functionality (architecture, layout, signage)
20 Staff efficiency (security and luggage handling)
14 On-time arrivals/departures 4.11
11 Transportation (to/from & within) 4.17
Holiday Travel
RANK
6 Thanksgiving
4 Winter/Christmas
1 Spring Break
26 Summer Vacation
Source: Travel and Leisure
Filed under: Culture
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