Tag Archives: CityPass

CityPass Goes Southern

Regular readers of this blog know how much I adore the CityPass program. If your family is traveling to a major city and plans to visit as many attractions as possible the CityPass is the most economical way to go. And just in time for the busy summer travel season the CityPass is going southern. The discount attraction booklet, is launching the Houston CityPass on May 13th. It’s a monumental announcement given that it will be the first CityPass in Texas and the only CityPass in the Southwest. The Houston CityPass costs $34 for adults and $24 for ages 4-11 … Continue reading →

Do CityPasses Really Save Money?

In my previous blog I listed some of the top city card programs in the world. The popular discount cards afford travelers access to multiple attractions for a flat (reduced) fee. So what’s the catch? While the cards are money savers, in some cases they do require speedy sightseeing. And there is the issue of whether or not they are worth getting for your entire family. If you plan to visit as many sites in one city as possible and have the time to make the most of them, then almost any of these discount cards with a decent validity … Continue reading →

Saving Money on Your Vacation—-The CityPass

I am all about the CityPass. I’ve sung its praises in previous blogs and I still maintain that for most families the special discount card (which is available in major cities) offers big savings if you plan to visit popular attractions on your trip of a lifetime. CityPasses allow tourists to gain “free” admission or across-the-board discounts to multiple attractions in a specific metropolitan area. Whether they are the best deal for every family is something I will delve into in my next blog. For now I wanted to detail some of the world’s most popular CityPasses. New York CityPass. … Continue reading →