Building An Authoritative Travel Blog

Authoritative blogs seem all the rage at the moment but what exactly is an " Authoritative Travel Blog ?" Well my understanding of the matter is it is a blog that is not only very informative to the readers but that the information comes from authoritative type people in connection with what they are writing about.

Hopefully my articles below will give an insight on travel and travel related experiences from all over the world from many authoritative writers as they have been there and done that.

Articles will be and are published often and this means current travel experiences and up to date places to visit. If you have also visited these places or wish to comment then please do so remembering this blog is intended to family orientated visitors so please be respectful.

I have seen many fears raised through my article site and feel that any traveller today that, for one reason or another, decides against travel insurance then they are possibly being a little short sighted. We do not want our boats to sink but are happy to carry life rafts. travel insurance is a similar idea. We do not wish to ever claim on it but if things go wrong as they sometimes do it is a benifit to have the insurance.

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Getting Away to San Francisco

By Brad Alexzander

San Francisco is a wonderful city if you are looking for a place to take your family and below are a list of suggested hotels and activities which are sure to put smiles on your family's faces.

In the heart of Union Square you will find the Westin St. Francis hotel which I highly recommend. Union Square is home to fabulous shopping, awesome restaurants, and incredible museums and is within walking distance to the theater district. Worldwide the Westin collection of hotels is renowned for being family friendly and the St. Francis is no different. Accommodations are always luxurious, whether you choose a family suite or a deluxe room. Common amenities include: refrigerators, cribs, roll away beds, a child's breakfast, lunch and dinner menu at the hotels restaurant.

Upon check-in expect gifts for your children which typically include items such as hats, crayons, and shampoo. Never fear, there are amenities on site that are strictly adult as well including on site barber and beauty shops, concierge services, dry cleaning services, a fitness center, and room service.

You don?t even need to leave the hotel for high cuisine as there are three restaurants which offer award winning fare from traditional to casual dining. There is even a Westin Kid?s Club for children 12 and under, as well as specialized meals that are high in protein and low in salt. You can be guaranteed your family will be delighted with their meals, regardless of whether you dine formally or take in room service.

San Francisco offers a variety of activities that are family friendly including ferry rides around Alcatraz Island; a Yosemite and giant Sequoias Minivan tour: the cities of Monterey, Carmel and the 17-Mile Drive tour including Monterey Bay Aquarium; you can take a cable car tour of San Francisco as well as walk or drive down the most crooked street in the world ? Lombard Street; visit Coit Tower; rent a car and take a side trip to the lovely quaint town of Salsalito, just across the Golden Gate Bridge.

Make sure you have lunch at Fishermans Wharf after which you can shop at Ghirardelli Square which is home to over 50 restaurants, shops, plazas, and incredible views of the bay. Visit the Ghirardelli Soda Fountain and Chocolate Shop for their world-renowned hot fudge sundaes which make a perfect dessert. Also their world-famous chocolates are great souvenirs.

You and your family will create memories of a lifetime while in San Francisco. Its rolling hills and beautiful landscape will instantly capture your heart!

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