The Travel Blog by TravelPod

Travel and Leisure magazine’s annual survey on America’s favourite cities will be starting on June 1. I had fun voting in the tournament style competition last year, don’t forget to vote for your favourites this year.

To give you some motivation, here’s a snapshot of all the cities that won in 2008.

Best People

Austin

I loved hearing our old songs that we made together in college, some of which I no longer had on tape. – Cube242

Best Type of Trip

Honolulu

Unbelievable views of the sand and sea, with surfers around every corner. – Escott10

Best Nightlife

Las Vegas

So we took a 4 night trip to Vegas. Split one room at the Circus Circus. Smelled like old carpet. – Ckuryak

Best Culture

New York

After shopping we headed back to the hotel to get changed to go to see Mary Poppins. We decided that we would grab some quick dinner at Chipotle across from the hotel, then went by the Gershwin Theater and purchased tickets to go see Wicked on Wednesday. – Ricflack

Best Shopping

New York

 

Silly hats, shopping, and an interview with CNN … just want every girl wants for her 16th birthday. – Ahartry 

  

Best Food/Dining

New Orleans

 

We walked through the French Quarter and arrived at the famous ‘Cafe Du Monde’ for coffee & beginets (hot doughnuts covered in icing sugar!) – Traceourtracks 

Best Quality of Life and Visitor Experience

Portland

As for the city of Portland, it has much to offer for the person who is into outdoor activities. – Horvath211

Best Holiday Travel

Honolulu

Leaving Hawaii… and the States again was hard to do  – Cali