| It is etched forever in a song. Tony Bennett has | | | | guide may not know about. |
| long hummed about how he left his heart in San | | | | So, a quick advice: don't be tied down by your |
| Francisco. This bustling California city is one of the | | | | itinerary. Let loose (without breaking the law), |
| most widely diverse and densely populated-- it is | | | | explore the city yourself, and experience the light |
| impossible to box its 7.2 million people, the true | | | | atmosphere that San Francisco offers. Although it |
| mark of a modern cosmopolitan city. | | | | is a city, it is not your typical noisy, crowded, and |
| Meanwhile, its openness to tourists (and Asian and | | | | polluted metropolis. |
| Latin population) breathes life into this place. The | | | | Picking the perfect San Francisco travel package |
| tourism industry is the city's backbone, and for a | | | | If you are looking for the perfect San Francisco |
| good reason. The Golden Gate Bridge is one of | | | | travel package, you must first determine what will |
| the most photographed structures in the world. | | | | make your trip (and money) worth it. If you're a |
| Its art scene is dynamic and its architecture | | | | bargain hunter, go for shopping packages. If |
| boasts of an eclectic mix of Victorian and modern | | | | you're on a romantic trip with your special |
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| Francisco is one of the most famous cities in the | | | | couples. If you are craving for sophisticated |
| planet. | | | | museums, operas, and performances there are |
| How San Fran used to be | | | | also travel packages related to these. If you want |
| However, San Francisco hasn't always been this | | | | to let your hair down and put on a pair of your |
| vibrant. From the initial Spanish settlement some | | | | most comfortable walking shoes, either take |
| three centuries ago, the city has gone through its | | | | sightseeing packages or grab that map and |
| highs and lows. From the 1848 California Gold | | | | explore on your own. |
| Rush that virtually transformed its landscape and | | | | Of course, a San Francisco trip is also largely |
| economy to the historic 1906 earthquake and | | | | dependent on your budget. But, what these |
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| to be a major American city by any standards. | | | | not include accommodation, meals, and |
| Touring the city | | | | miscellaneous expenses. If you are conscious |
| Today, domestic and foreign tourists flock to San | | | | about your budget, there are numerous budget |
| Francisco by the millions. It is always a top choice | | | | inns and hotels that you can stay in at a fraction |
| whenever people think of visiting or exploring the | | | | of the price of a 4- or 5-star hotel. Activities such |
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| San Francisco tour packages that suit whatever | | | | cruise, China Town walking tour and dinner, SF |
| desires you may have. | | | | Hop on Hop Off Troley tour and SF Foreign |
| Some of the most popular San Francisco travel | | | | Language City Tour, are also readily available for |
| packages include visiting the city's famous | | | | less than $100 per person. |
| landmarks, participating in events and festivals, | | | | Traveling to San Francisco doesn't have to be |
| pampering via spas and health clubs, enjoying the | | | | expensive. If you are a wise traveler, you can |
| city's museums and art scene, and just loitering | | | | easily find ways to stretch your budget and still |
| around the city. The exciting thing about the city | | | | enjoy all that San Francisco has to offer. |
| is it keeps secrets and gems even your tour | | | | |