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Top Holiday Travel Destinations
By Salim Jordan, Mon Dec 26th
Despite the high cost of fuel and other travel expenses, anestimated 63.5 million Americans are planning to travel at least50 miles or more from home this Christmas and New Year. Hotelrates are up nearly 15% at some popular destinations, yetbookings are full or nearly full. So where do all of these people plan to go? Domestic Destinations According to AAA of the United States,here are the top destinations based on the number of bookingsfor each location.
Florida Orlando is the top destination for fairly obviousreasons but Ft. Lauderdale is also in the top ten. Floridaoffers a wealth of activities and options for families, singles,and all types of traveler. Perennial favorite Disney World willattract hundreds of thousands of visitors between Christmas andNew Year's Eve, while other Florida attractions like Gatorland,Kennedy Space Center, and the Everglades will also be popular.It is also common for the beaches of Ft. Lauderdale to be filledwith vacationers during the holiday season, which is second onlyto spring break in terms of number of tourists. It is not too late to check out some of the great last minutedeals throughout Florida. With a little research and awillingness to be flexible, you can still enjoy Florida thisholiday season. California California has three cities in the top ten traveldestinations this holiday season -- Los Angeles, San Franciscoand San Diego. All three offer a wide range of activities fortourists of all ages, and the generally pleasant Decemberweather in California makes it a favorite place for vacationersfrom colder climates in need of sunshine. The Los Angeles area is the gateway to Disneyland and Knott'sBerry Farm, two extremely popular amusement parks. Just a shortdrive to the south and east is San Diego, a relaxing area thatis home to a laid-back lifestyle of beaches, surfing, andshopping. If an urban experience is more to your liking, opt for SanFrancisco, where you can enjoy international culture, a ride onthe famous cable cars, a visit to the Golden Gate Bridge, and awinding trip down Lombard Street, touted as the "crookedeststreet" in the world. Other great holiday escapes Some of the other most popularholiday escapes in the United States include New York City,Chicago, Boston, Nashville and Las Vegas. The holidays are legendary in New York City, with ice-skating inCentral Park and the elegant decorations around RockefellerCenter. In Chicago, visitors flock to the Navy Pier WinterWonderfest as well as the famous holiday window display atMarshall Field's department store. You can't beat Boston,though, for a traditional New England holiday vacation. Checkout the Prudential Center Christmas Tree, walk the Freedom Trailof historic Revolutionary War era sites, or do somethingentirely different and take Boston Duck Tour on a World War IIera amphibious vehicle. Looking for something a bit different? Consider Las Vegas forthe holidays, where the abundance of holiday lights dwarfs eventhe normal profusion of neon and color. Every casino along thestrip works to outdo the others with lights and decorations,with some of the most amazing displays located at CaesarsPalace, the Bellagio and the Monte Carlo. One of the most relaxed holiday destinations in the U.S. isNashville, home to the "down home country Christmas" festivitiesat the Opryland Resort and Grand Ole Opry as well as specialholiday programs at the Country
Music Hall Of Fame. Nashville'shistoric homes are also dressed up for the holidays, so thinkabout taking a bus tour of the city to enjoy the spectacularlights and decorations. International Destinations International travel is alwayspopular around the holidays, and Americans are flocking todestinations all over the globe this holiday season. AustraliaIt is icy and cold across much of the northern United States,but summer in Australia! For cultural attractions and urbanfestivities, tourists stop in Melbourne and enjoy some ChristmasCarols at the Myer Music Bowl, or visit the famed Opera House inSydney. Since Christmas falls at the beginning of summer in Australia,many holiday visitors spend their vacation at a spectacularbeach location such as Shark Bay, where diving enthusiasts canswim with dolphins and sharks, or along the Queensland GoldCoast, an area with over 30 kilometers of beautiful sandybeaches plus great restaurants, shopping, and an ever-presentnightlife. If you want a truly amazing holiday experience, go toAustralia's Christmas Island, a pristine island that is largelya National Park and home to amazing plants and animals. You canscuba dive with whale sharks, enjoy the peace and quiet of abird watching excursion, or seek adventure with a sport fishingtrip in search of sailfish, tuna and wahoo. Corsica This is one of the jewels of the Mediterranean, offeringan amazing array of food, activities, and traditional holidaycelebrations. Corsica is famous for its hospitality andbeautiful lands, so it definitely belongs on your "short list"of exotic holiday getaways. Corsica is home to varied landscapes, ranging from sparklingbeaches and Mediterranean ocean reserves to towering mountainsand nature parks. Traditional holiday festivals include therenowned Fiera di a Castagna, or Chestnut Fair. This annualevent attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year, who aretreated to arts, crafts, food and entertainment related to oneof the islands main products, the chestnut. It is a holidaytradition for tourists from across the European continent, andwell worth exploring on your holiday vacation. United Kingdom For a unique holiday experience, check out theUnited Kingdom this year. It is a perennially popular spot dueto the many places of historical significance as well as cultureand the arts. In London itself, you can see Parliament, visitthe Tower of London, hear the sounds of Big Ben chiming thetime, or ride a famed double Decker bus all around the city. Visit Windsor Castle, the largest inhabited castle in the worldand home to the British Sovereign for 900 years. You can tourthis magnificent structure, getting a taste of the history andtradition of the British monarchy. When the Queen is inresidence, you will see her standard flying high atop the roundtower, visible from all directions as you enter the town. If something sweeter is more to your liking, venture toBirmingham's own Cadbury World, known as the paradise.There you can learn all about the famous Cadbury Chocolates,enjoy samples, and watch how the chocolates are made, wrappedand packed. Father Christmas is on site throughout the holidays,greeting children of all ages with a present of their very own. About the author:Salim Jordan is Editor and Publisher ofhttp://MoreThanlinks.com. Bringing you the best informed contenton the web. Every part of your life is here, from business toentertainment, technology to relationships, travel, shopping,money, health -- and all points in between. Visithttp://www.morethanlinks.com
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