So how do you come up with a list like this? Travel + Leisure used attendance figures supplied by the attractions themselves or from government tourist authorities, along with industry and media reports.
The United States has long been among the most popular places for international visitors, but you don't get attendance figures like these without lots of Americans choosing to spend their tourist dollars close to home.
Top 10 Most-visited Tourist Attractions, Travel + Leisure Magazine
1 - Times Square, New York City
39,200,000
2 - Central Park, New York City
38,000,000
3 - Union Station, Washington, DC
37,000,000
4 - Las Vegas Strip
29,467,000
5 - Niagra Falls, New York & Ontario
22,5000,000
6 - Grand Central Terminal, New York City
21,600,000
7 - Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston
18,000,000
8 - Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Orlando
16,972,000
9 - Disneyland Park, Anaheim
15,980,000
10 - Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
15,000,000
So how many have you seen? I'm sorry to say, I've only seen a few. But with so many so close to home, there's no reason not to go!
And now the fun stuff - some really nice specials this week!
Caribbean Cruises on Sale - make that Sail
Fall offers the best rates of the year for cruises in the Caribbean, but let's face it - there's a reason for that. Storm season is most active in late August through September, but the great rates go well beyond that.
The rates below are valid for selected sailing from October through mid-December. There are even great rates for Thanksgiving Week, in case you want your turkey dinner to have a Caribbean flair. Check these out:
Inside Staterooms from $549.00 per person, double occupancy
Ocean View Staterooms from $699.00 per person, double occupancy
Balcony Staterooms from $799.00 per person, double occupancy
Mini-Suites from $999.00 per person, double occupancy
These rates are cruise only, based on two people sharing a stateroom. Add air to Ft. Lauderdale or New Orleans, and you have a terrific vacation value! Both Eastern Caribbean and Western Caribbean itineraries are available. Check your calendar and give me a call!
Hula in Hawaii
And if you'd rather play in the water than sail on it, the rates for Hawaii are FINALLY coming down!
The rates below include round trip air from Phoenix, six nights accommodation as noted, plus airport transfers for Oahu packages and a rental car for the length of your stay for the Maui packages. Midweek travel offers the best rates, but you can travel weekend to weekend for an additional cost. October to mid-December travel required.
Oahu from $799.00 per person, double occupancy - based on a six night stay at the Ohana East, located about a block and a half from the beach and walking distance to restaurants and shopping
Maui from $999.00 per peson, double occupancy - based on a six night stay in a garden view studio at the Outrigger Royal Kahana, located right on the beach, just north of Ka'anapali
Many more condos and resorts are on sale, so give me a call with your dates and we can go from there!
From cruises to condos, we're planning your next vacation at TravelationOnline! Give us a call at 602-252-1140, or if you're outside the Metro Phoenix area codes of 602, 480 and 623, call toll-free at 888-751-2032. You can also reach me directly via e-mail at rosanne@travelationonline.com. I look forward to hearing from you!
