Sentences with phrase «locals than tourists»

My personal favorite is Le Marais, with its great restaurants and bars, small boutiques and more locals than tourists!

The beach is more popular with locals than tourists (not safe for swimming in most sections), but is a great spot for building sandcastles or to watch the sunset as you sip a cocktail from one of the many beachside bars.

Downtown Cancun, where there are more locals than tourists, has more clubs and bars, and is the place to go for salsa bars and live music venues.

TripAdvisor members appreciated the authentic feel of the Alesia neighborhood, and commented that they felt more like locals than tourists.

Everyone knows Philadelphia for the Philly cheesesteak, and while we're big fans of this staple, our loyalty lies with the sandwich known better to locals than tourists: the roast pork, which comes with thinly sliced pork, broccoli rabe and provolone.

• In the sleepy fishing villages of the Small Cyclades islands, you're more likely to break bread with a local than a tourist

Not exact matches

More than $ 4.5 billion was pumped into the local economy by domestic tourists in the year to March, Tourism Council WA says.

Venice has become a beautiful cautionary tale, a city that is more theme park than home, as local grocery stores and butchers are pushed out for yet more hotels and boutiques aimed at well - heeled tourists.

Locals who live in Granada, Nicaragua, are used to tourists — maybe now more than ever, especially since The New York Times recently named Nicaragua # 3 on its list of «Places to Go in 2013.»

Many travellers were unaware, for example, that a tourist can easily consume five times more fuel wood than a local, while toilet paper can take 30 years to decompose above 4000 metres.

Today the High Line, which opened in 2009, provides locals, commuters and tourists with more than a kilometer of green space several meters above the urban bustle below.

I like getting travel ideas from locals because you'll find more hidden gems rather than just the tourist traps.

I usually find recommendations from bloggers in that area or ask locals while we are there because the authentic, hole - in - the - wall type places usually have better food than the gimmicky tourist traps.

Provide travellers with the confidence to take public transport, try local cafes and experience local events for themselves rather than booking pre-packaged tourist experiences

Remember we have not yet seen a case of true «Canine Flu» here is Jackson but with the travel & tourist season coming it is better to be safe than sorry if your dogs board or frequent local trails or dog friendly parks.

Giniginamar — This remote beach on a pebbly bay is more of a local favorite than a tourist one.

Brian Moylan offers some advice for peaceful co-existence between visitors and locals on the busy streets of New York this summer — though some of it, like the suggestion that tourists should stay strictly on the beaten path of big - time Manhattan attractions, seems more geared towards the comfort of city - dwellers than the enjoyment of newcomers.

However, due to limited flights to Siargao, tourist flow isn't as heavy as in other famous destinations and there seems to be more foreign tourists there than local ones.

(IF YOU BOOK MORE THAN 9 - 10DAYS, WE NEED THE50 % IN ADVANCE) The local tourist tax is not included in the rates and it is to be paid separately upon arrival; it amounts to 3.5 euro pppn

Secondly, budget hotels typically attract more local tourists, and they have a completely different taste and set of expectations than those of a foreigner.

While today Four Mile Beach is known for being a little slice of paradise and has become a playground for tourists and locals alike, the beach was once a place of business rather than pleasure.

Fitzroy Island is a favourite amongst locals and attracts less overseas and day tripping tourists than its smaller counterpart Green Island.

Many of these establishments are targeting the local audience, and standards are quite different than those of Western tourists.

With more than 1.2 million annual visitors every year, the Crissy Field Promenade has become a must - visit San Francisco icon for tourists and a favorite recreational destination for locals.

Beloved by locals and tourists alike, this historic indoor market features more than 80 vendors offering an astonishing variety of food, with some vendors operating in much the same way that they did when the market opened in 1892.

I got to know some of the local pubs rather than the tourist laden places, and relax in a wine cave.

Less tourist - focused than Cua Dai Beach, An Bang is usually the beach that is frequented by local expats in Hoi An.

That said, most of the reviews are left by locals, which have very different standards than those of foriegn tourists.

It totally suits our style of travelling by being among the local people rather than staying with tourists.

Its usually quieter than the more popular East Beach near downtown Santa Barbara, only locals and a few Montecito tourists tend to come.

Tourists will always be charged more than locals, that is the way it goes, and you are not getting ripped - off.

If you're looking for a weekend getaway in L.A. that has a bit more local flavor than the tourist traps of Hollywood Boulevard and the Santa Monica Pier, we have you covered.

TIP: Ask locals to point you toward charity shops; vintage stores are found in hip neighbourhoods rather than tourist areas.

Kayaking and windsurfing are popular amongst the locals, and tourists are more than welcome to take part.

You will occasionally see people with umbrellas, but this is more popular among the tourists than the locals.

You'll be surfing with more locals and fishermen than tourists.

Exhausted, but elated, he was cheered by a crowd of more than 50 locals and tourists.

Other than the obvious satisfaction of doing a good deed and having a positive impact on the place you are visiting, voluntourism offers other perks — a chance to see areas that are not usually open to visitors, experience «the real thing» outside of the usual tourist activities, work side - by - side with local residents (and gain their heartfelt appreciation), and create a unique vacation memory unlike any other.

Notoriously known as Tama Gringo, you'll find more tourists than locals, making prices on food, drink, and stay more expensive than ever.

I greatly enjoyed the experiences of exchanging a few hours of work for room and board while getting to know locals, stay in their homes and really feel like part of the countries I traveled through, rather than a tourist.

Day 1: We start from Arequipa at 08:00 in our private transport, we pick you up at your hotel after 2 hours driving we visit the Vicuñas National Reservation of Salinas and Aguada Blanca, we stop some minutes at Patahuasi to appreciate the handicrafts of alpaca and to drink a «mate de coca» to avoid altitude sickness, because, the highest point on this road is 4,900 meters (more than 14,000 feet) at that altitude we can appreciate the view of all the volcanoes in line like Ubinas (smoking volcano) El Misti volcano, Chachani, Ampato (were they found Juanita mummy) Sabancaya (active volcano), Hualca Hualca and Mismi (at this mountain is located the source of the Amazon river) and also the magic «Apachetas» piles of stones or rocks set by locals and also by tourists like an offering to the «Apus» (spirits living inside the mountains and volcanoes).

300 days of sunshine a year, friendly locals, beautiful streets and fewer tourists than other south coast locations make Marseille a great city break destination.

Everything here is less crowded than the better - known tourist areas, and staying at Ao Nang Beach means you can dive some local dive sites, plus the neighbouring sites of Phi Phi and Phuket Shark Point.

But more than the world - renowned white sand beach, Western Visayas is also home to other awe - inspiring tourist destinations and attractions — from enchanting islands and unspoiled beaches to historical sites, colorful festivals and delicious local foods — that are well worth the visit.

Local residents began renting out rooms and then building bungalows, realizing that more money could be made from tourists than fishing.

Hurghada - A «happening» Red Sea tourist town on the Egyptian mainland, Hurghada offers daytrip diving to more than 40 sites, including a local marine park.

You can find more than 20 different beaches across the city that attract locals and tourists alike.

Finally, even though I was obviously a «visible minority» (99 % of the locals and tourists are Asians), nobody stared even when I was on my own, and I didn't feel treated any differently than when I was travelling with my friend.

They tend to stay longer, and thus spend more than the average tourist, explore new destinations and interact more closely with the communities they visit, making a direct contribution to local economies,» Mr. Rifai told conference delegates.

Phuket Town's nightlife is quite unique on the island because it is mostly geared more for locals than it is tourists.