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So how much was the bribe?

Balboa Park, San Diego, CaliforniaU.S. News & World Report recently published its latest rankings of the Top 21 best vacation spots in the United States. Top 21? Why an odd number like that?

Anyway, San Diego came in at #3, behind San Francisco and Washington, D.C. I've been to San Francisco but not to D.C. I'm sure it's nice, but San Diego calls itself America's Finest City, so all I want to know is how much was the bribe that San Franciso and D.C. paid to get ranked above San Diego?

Downtown San DiegoHere are the Top 21:

  1. San Francisco
  2. Washington, D.C.
  3. San Diego
  4. New York City
  5. Yellowstone National Park
  6. Maui
  7. U.S. Virgin Islands
  8. Chicago
  9. Honolulu
  10. Yosemite National Park
  11. Downtown San DiegoLas Vegas
  12. Disney World
  13. New Orleans
  14. Miami Beach
  15. Seattle
  16. Austin
  17. Los Angeles
  18. Savannah
  19. Puerto Rico
  20. Charleston
  21. San Antonio

I've been to 10 of them: 1, 3, 4, 5, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, and 21. How about you?

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17 Comments on So how much was the bribe?

MAY
20
2011
919,914 Points 80 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Called Shot Master

 

I've been to #2, 3 (one of my all-time favorites), 4, 8, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 18 and 21. The less exotic areas for the most part Jim. I was also wondering why southern Utah failed to make the list, it's an amazing place to play!

 
9:45pm • #1
654,428 Points 26 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Good post Jim-- I've been to 16 of them... missing a few out of the country... but have hit most of the domestic places! 
9:49pm • #2
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Hi Jim, I live in San Francisco. I have no problems with the ranking! I remember when I first moved here in 1987, one of the two local papers at the time, plus the affiliated TV station, had a slogan: San Francisco, The Best Place on Earth! It works for me, because it is not only the physical surroundings, but the feeling I get and the people that live here.
10:08pm • #3
MAY
21
2011
125,466 Points 1 Featured Post Outside Blog Called Shot Master

I love San Diego, so much to do, but still so laid back, if I had to leave Orange County, San Diego would be my spot
1:13am • #4
803,039 Points 20 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

I have only been to 8 and need to travel much more! 21 seems like an odd number - someone did get a boost (or lucky)!
7:32am • #5
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1,2,3,4,6,7,9,11,12,14,17,18,19,20  I can understand why any one of the three could be #1.  I like to suggest fun posts - they're a break from the "same old same old"  This should get a lot of action
8:42am • #6
655,774 Points 10 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Let's see, I've been to 11 of them, but not San Diego.  Congrats on making so high on the list, #3 is pretty impressive!
9:09am • #7
313,773 Points 2 Featured Posts Called Shot Master

Of course depends on what you like when you travel?  Some like the heart of a city, others the ocean or mountains.  I'm a bit surprised there is nowhere on the list from places in Colorado and Arizona.
9:34am • #8
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I have been to 12 of them.  I used to live in Bethesda, close to DC.  There is a lot to see and do there.  But nothing beats sitting on the terrace at the Hotel Del watching the sunset and drinking a lovely cocktail!
11:08am • #9
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I'm sure you have this list wrong.  Where the heck is Colorado????  Really???  The Rocky Mountains did not win over Las Vegas.  Hmmm.  Guess we didn't offer a high enough bribe.
11:47am • #10
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I've been to all except #16.  I'd pick San Diego over DC but then I might lose my DC citizenship having been born in the city :-)
3:29pm • #11
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I've been to all but Disneyworld and Puerto Rico. I guess it depends on what you are looking for on your vacation. The historic sites and Smithsonian collection in DC are unique but the beaches around San Diego are more conducive to a relaxing vacation.
3:34pm • #12
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Jim - I've been to 13: San Francisco, San Diego, New York City, Yellowstone, Maui, Chicago, Honolulu, Yosemite, Las Vegas, Seattle, Austin, Los Angeles, San Antonio.
10:38pm • #13
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22
2011
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Jim,

I have been to 16 of them.  I wonder what kind of criteria they use in ranking cities.  I think San Diego is one of the California gems. A
10:21am • #14
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When you visit the Washington, DC area, you might agree with the status as an outstanding destination for tourists.  Now is a good time to plan that trip!

  Blooming for you!
11:07am • #15
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Interesting post Jim. I've been to most of those listed. I've not been to the National Parks, Virgin Islands, Savannah, or Miami. Wow, my city is only 21, got to get the Convention and Visitors Association on the stick. Tourism is big business down here.
2:39pm • #16
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08
2011
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Hey, everyone!

Thanks for stopping by and commenting.

I’ll read through all the comments to see if any of them need a specific response. If so, I’ll respond below this comment. Thanks again for stopping by and commenting. I really do appreciate it, and I’ll be by your blogs soon to do some reading and commenting.
1:46pm • #17


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