For an affordable and fun-filled Spring Break vacation, San Francisco is calling you home.

The beauty of San Francisco – besides its cable cars, shops, restaurants, tours, and entertainment – is that unlike Los Angeles, you don’t need a car. You can walk or take the cable cars to the many well-known areas of San Francisco.

These include Fisherman’s Wharf, Ghirardelli Square (mmmmm……chocolates!), the Crookedest Street in the World (Lombard Street), Coit Tower, Alcatraz, and the Golden Gate Bridge. The city is filled with people of different cultures and backgrounds.

Stay at a Union Square hotel located in the heart of San Francisco. You’ll be close to the Powell Street cable car line and the Moscone Convention Center. In addition, most hotels here offer fine accommodations starting at $100 per room per night. If you are traveling with friends, this will more than meet your budget.

Or you can stay at a hotel at Fisherman’s Wharf. Most of these hotels overlook the waterfront and the Bay is across the street. Most hotels here also offer heated pools and a fitness center.

Also check out Pier 39, which is a block away from the Wharf. The Aquarium of the Bay is here and is the departure point for many ferry cruises to such places as Alcatraz and Sausalito.

If you have time and can rent a car, take a day trip to Sausalito, just over the Bay. It is a beautiful little town with great restaurants and art galleries. Other areas of interest include Golden Gate Park which hosts the famous Japanese Tea Garden, North Beach which is famous for its Italian cuisine, to name a few.

There is so much to do in San Francisco that a week may not enough to fully appreciate everything it has to offer. But college students will nonetheless love this City by the Bay, regardless of how long they stay.

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A Weekend Getaway to Philadelphia

Philadelphia skyline at night horizontal

You may want to book the Philly Overnight Hotel Package which includes two nights accommodation along with free parking, a free gift on arrival and a chance to save 11% on all features. This package is available throughout the week for any two consecutive days. In this case it will be a Friday and Saturday package.

Friday evening you will arrive in the city. After unpacking and relaxing for a while, you can go for dinner at Pizzicato which offers scrumptious gourmet pizza. The venue will be jam-packed because of weekend but you will enormously enjoy the evening because of the delicious food and lovely surroundings.

The same night you and your kids will enjoy another interesting item: the Ghost Tour of Philadelphia. The city is known for its haunted alleys and houses and spooky cemeteries. A guide will accompany you in the 90-minute walk around the city and narrate a horror story along the way. The kids are going to love this part of the tour.

If you want to relax you may skip the next item in the itinerary: a free concert at Penn’s Landing. Many events are held at this venue throughout the year including memorial ceremonies, concerts, skating to a live DJ and rallies.

On Saturday you will do most of the sight seeing and adventurous activities so be prepared. After breakfast you will be escorted to the Independence Hall which is known as the birthplace of the United States. This historic place is worth visiting at least once in your life. Previously the building was known as the Pennsylvania State House.

Afterwards you will visit the Liberty Bell Center which is located on Market Street. You will have lunch at Independence Al Fresco at Independence Visitor Center. Other than these you may also want to visit some other historic places in Philadelphia like Independence National Historical Park, National Constitution Center and Congress Hall.

The Betsy Ross House is also worth visiting where the first American flag was stitched by the famous seamstress. An ice cream saloon known as Franklin Fountain will be loved by the kids. Here you will be able to taste the world’s finest egg creams, sundaes, ice cream sodas and hard ice creams.

If you come to Philadelphia you should never miss a chance to see the Lights of Liberty Show at night. Here you will experience live music performed by the Philadelphia Orchestra along with dazzling lights and stunning hand painted images.

The next day you can spend your remaining time visiting some other historic landmarks in the city. There are hundreds of locations where you can go to enjoy with your family. Some of the most-visited places include 18th Century Garden, National Liberty Museum, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Dream Garden, Old City Hall and Welcome Park.

The Old City Hall is near the Delaware River and many people visit it whenever they come to Philadelphia. The 18th Century Garden is also a beautiful and serene place to explore.

Well, this is it. Your weekend getaway which will be remembered for a long time has come to an end.

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A Trip to Istanbul

Istanbul is one of the most stunning and romantic cities in the world. The city offers amazing activities ranging from strolling to a lovely steam bath. A two-week trip to Istanbul, Turkey will be unforgettable for you and your family.

The blue mosque in Istanbul, Turkey

The first two days, Day 1 and Day 2 can be spent settling in the hotel where you will be staying. You can take a guidebook along to plan your next 10 days’ vacation in Turkey.

On Day 3, you can begin your vacation at the Spice Market, also known as the Spice Bazaar. It is a huge covered shopping complex with shops of spices, dried fruits, teas and seasonings. You can also visit the Blue Mosque which is famous the world over for its amazing architecture and interesting history. The Topkapi Palace is a place worth visiting and no tourist leaves the city until he or she has seen this great palace.

Day 4 and Day 5 can be spent exploring Cappadocia. This land is one of its kind in the whole world and therefore attracts a lot of tourists from across the world. It contains natural rock formations and a magical underground city. The valleys around the place are also worth seeing. An Open Air Museum in this area is included in the itinerary in addition to a visit to lovely mosaic houses.

The famous Taurus Mountains of Turkey will be explored on your Day 6 and Day 7 in Istanbul. Mount Ararat is the Turkey’s highest summit which is worth visiting. You and your kids will love camping in this land for two days between the beautiful lakes and the lovely orchards.

The next two days – Day 8 and Day 9 will be spent in the town of Antalya. It is one of the most striking holiday resorts in the world. A combination of amazing waterfalls, grand historical remains and beautiful wooden houses is what makes Antalya a gorgeous place to explore. The Koprulu National Park and Koprulu River are also worth visiting because of the range of interesting activities they offer for the entire family. These include white water rafting and hiking.

The next four days can be spent yachting along the Mediterranean Coast with your family. The kids are going to love this trip as they will find many occasions to hike, explore and snorkel in this area. During your yacht’s ride you will also come across a Crusader Castle. This ancient castle is a feast for the eyes with the old carvings still visible in the limestone walls.

Day 14 and Day 15 will be spent exploring Istanbul with its unbelievable landmarks. This ancient city has been rebuilt many times but still holds some of the old markings and buildings which attract tourists from across the globe. On Day 16 you will return to your home city with lovely memories of the trip.

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