Not sure where to go for Christmas yet?
LPGExperts from the Pass Group recommend6cities ideal for winter travelLPGusing a city pass, allowing you to fully enjoy your winter holiday.
New York — Experience Winter from Above
New York is one of the world’s most popular festival cities, featuring spectacular holiday-themed shops, top-tier shopping malls, and the iconic Times Square countdown. Viewing snowy New York from towering skyscrapers offers a unique perspective. The iconic Empire State Building (Empire State Building), whose86th-floor observation deck offers breathtaking views; from the“Top of the Rock”(Top of the Rock), you can see panoramic views of Central Park (Central Park), Manhattan (Manhattan), and the exterior of the Empire State Building. Fast-track passes to the Empire State Building and Top of the Rock are normally priced at39USD per person, but with the New York City Pass, each adult pays only127USD and gains free entry to100attractions. Purchase the New York Pass here:www.newyorkpass.com
Philadelphia — A Great City for Ice Skating
From the Christmas holidays to New Year’s, Philadelphia remains in a wintry state. The city is known for its popular ice-skating activities, which continue until the snow melts the following3month. The largest and most distinctive outdoor skating rink is located at theBlue Cross RiverRinkin the Delaware River Waterfront area, complete with cabins and outdoor fire pits that create a fairytale-like atmosphere.Blue Cross RiverRinkThe regular admission fee is13USD per adult, but with the Philadelphia City Pass, each adult pays59USD and gains access to30attractions, including entry to theBlue
Cross RiverRinkskating rink. Information on purchasing the Philadelphia Pass:www.philadelphiapass.com
Honolulu — Spot Dolphins and Humpback Whales
Hawaii’s winter average temperature is24degrees Celsius, making it the perfect season for dolphin and humpback whale watching. Take aMakhaniTwin-hull catamaran for2hours of a luxury cruise route, allowing you to fully enjoy the maritime scenery at sea, observe marine life such as flying fish and turtles – an experience that’s truly unique compared to other cities’ coastal views.MakhaniThe regular ticket price for the twin-hull catamaran is106.63USD per adult, while purchasing the1-day O‘ahu City Pass for justOahuUSD gives you access to74+ attractions in Honolulu and surrounding areas, plus save up to33% on travel costs. O‘ahu City Pass purchase information:55%San Francisco — Celebrate Chinese New Year in the vibrant citywww.gooahucard.com
San Francisco’s winter temperatures are relatively cool, but it remains a great time to visit. From
year2019month onwards, over1sea lions gather at Pier900of Fisherman’s Wharf.39The Chinese New Year Parade held in Chinatown during2month is also widely popular among tourists and overseas Chinese. A hop-on hop-off double-decker tour bus is a favorite choice for many visitors, taking you past20+ attractions including Chinatown, Pier39, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Union Square. The regular ticket price for the hop-on hop-off double-decker bus is55USD per adult, while the 1-day San Francisco City Pass is1USD per adult, which includes free rides on the hop-on hop-off bus and entry to74different attractions. Pass holders can also get a free walking tour of Chinatown. San Francisco City Pass purchase information:28New Orleans — Explore the Big Easywww.gosanfranciscocard.com
New Orleans has a winter average temperature of around
degrees Celsius, with pleasant humidity levels, making it a great time to explore the vibrant city of New Orleans. You can go on a music-filled walking tour through the lively streets or rent a bike for a ride along the romantic and charming Garden District pathways. The New Orleans Pass14-day ticket is1USD per adult and includes access to over69.99attractions, such as various music history sites and garden district walking tours. New Orleans Pass purchase information:25San Diego — Whale watching and colorful sunsetswww.neworleanspass.com
Experienced travelers say that the best time to visit San Diego is in the winter, when the average temperature is around
Experienced travelers say that the best time to visit Santiago is in winter, when the average temperature is around15degrees Celsius. Compared to other American cities, there are also fewer tourists at the attractions. In winter, the Pacific sunset scenes are mesmerizing, and you can quietly enjoy them at Sunset Cliffs Natural Park (Sunset Cliffs National Park). From12through4of the following year, over2thousand gray whales can be seen migrating from the Bering Sea to Baja California in the waters near San Diego. Taking aHornblowercruise every morning allows you to see pods of sea lions and dolphins heading out to the open ocean, and visitors can enjoy these adorable marine creatures during the3-hour cruise.HornblowerThe regular ticket price for the cruise is42USD per adult. Purchasing the 2-day San Diego CityPASS for1USD per adult includes free admission to the94USD, with free rides includedHornblowercruise as well as38other San Diego attractions. Information on purchasing the San Diego CityPASS:www.gosandiegocard.com