Friday, September 12, 2008

Miami has most beautiful people, LA the unfriendliest

If you want friendly, you can't do any better than Charleston, South Carolina, and if you're looking for the smartest locals, head to Seattle, Washington, according to the survey.

New York received the most No.1 ratings, getting top marks for shopping, arts, diverse residents and skyline. But the Big Apple limped in last for peace and quiet and affordability.

The poll showed San Antonio, Texas, takes the smallest bite out of your budget and is the most affordable city, while peace and quiet is easiest found in Santa Fe, New Mexico, which also came in last in all nightlife categories.

Portland, Oregon, Minneapolis/St. Paul and Austin, Texas, took the gold, silver and bronze in the cleanest city competition, while New Orleans had the most work to do in keeping things tidy.

"New York and Washington are very accessible and did well. We were surprised with Los Angeles' low rankings, but perhaps that's because it's not a really accessible city," she added.

Honolulu topped the field in best for a romantic escape and best weather. Theme-park rich Orlando in Florida was voted best for a family vacation while Las Vegas came in last in the category. - Yahoo
clipped from news.yahoo.com
Beach goers are seen on Miami Beach, Florida August 29, 2006. (Joe Skipper/Reuters)


The Sunshine State's metropolis has the most beautiful
people, according to an online survey of "America's Favorite
Cities" by Travel + Leisure magazine, while Philadelphia came
in last at No. 25.


"When you're here, you kind of take it for granted. Then
you travel, and when you come back you say, 'Oh my, look what
we have here,"' he added.


Las Vegas and New Orleans took the top spots as best city
for a wild weekend, and Washington, D.C., was voted tops for
historical sites/monuments. But Los Angeles residents may have
a problem with being ranked last in the friendliest people and
most intelligent people categories.

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