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feat: starter guides for all 15 structure cities

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Writes guides for the nine cities with no old page and adds Best time to
visit to all. The import now fills only empty fields and re-runs once, so
sites that already imported get the new values without losing edits.

Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 5.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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<?php
/**
* City guide text recovered from the old /tour-destination/{city}/ pages
* (Wayback Machine, 14 Aug 2026). Imported once into empty guides; see
* VC_City_Guide::import_bundled().
* Starter city guides, imported once into empty guides (see
* VC_City_Guide::import_bundled()). The first six were recovered from the old
* /tour-destination/{city}/ pages (Wayback Machine, 14 Aug 2026); the rest
* were written for the site.
*/
defined( 'ABSPATH' ) || exit;
@@ -12,6 +13,7 @@ return array (
'language' => 'English',
'currency' => 'US Dollar (USD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-5',
'best_time' => 'April – June',
'tagline' => 'NYC is the best ever!',
'about_title' => 'New York’s Past: A Quick Look',
'about' => '<p>New York began with the Lenape people on its islands and rivers. Dutch settlers arrived in the 1600s, building a trade hub. Today, it’s a global city famed for finance, art, and vibrant culture. Historic brownstones stand alongside gleaming skyscrapers, blending old and new. From iconic landmarks to diverse neighborhoods, New York offers a dynamic mix of history and energy, making it an exciting destination for visitors to explore and enjoy.</p>
@@ -26,6 +28,7 @@ return array (
'language' => 'English',
'currency' => 'US Dollar (USD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-6',
'best_time' => 'February – May',
'tagline' => 'America’s soulful city',
'about_title' => 'New Orleans Past',
'about' => '<p>New Orleans began with Chitimacha and Choctaw peoples along the Mississippi River. In the 1700s, French settlers established a vibrant port town thriving on music and trade. Today, it’s a cultural gem celebrated for jazz, Creole cuisine, and festive parties. Historic French Quarter buildings stand beside lively bars, blending old-world charm with modern energy. From iconic festivals to soulful streets, New Orleans offers a unique mix of history and revelry, making it an exciting destination to explore.</p>
@@ -40,6 +43,7 @@ return array (
'language' => 'English',
'currency' => 'US Dollar (USD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-5',
'best_time' => 'December – April',
'tagline' => 'Where is America’s tropical star?',
'about_title' => 'Miami’s Past',
'about' => '<p>Miami began with the Tequesta people along its ocean and rivers. In the 1800s, it emerged as a trading hub, later booming with tourism and vibrant Latin culture. Today, it’s a global city renowned for pristine beaches, dynamic art, and pulsating music. Historic Art Deco buildings stand beside sleek modern clubs, blending retro charm with contemporary energy. From colorful neighborhoods to iconic shorelines, Miami offers a lively mix of culture and history, making it an exciting destination to explore.</p>
@@ -54,6 +58,7 @@ return array (
'language' => 'English',
'currency' => 'US Dollar (USD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-8',
'best_time' => 'March – May',
'tagline' => 'America’s fun desert',
'about_title' => 'Las Vegas’s Past: A Quick Look',
'about' => '<p>Las Vegas began with the Paiute people in desert oases. In the 1900s, it grew as a railway hub, later booming with casinos and vibrant shows. Today, it’s the world’s entertainment capital, famed for dazzling glitz, high-stakes gambling, and grand dreams. Retro neon signs stand beside sleek modern resorts, blending nostalgia with extravagance. From iconic Strip landmarks to electrifying nightlife, Las Vegas offers a thrilling mix of history and spectacle, making it an exciting destination to explore.</p>
@@ -68,6 +73,7 @@ return array (
'language' => 'French',
'currency' => 'Canadian Dollar (CAD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-5',
'best_time' => 'June – September',
'tagline' => 'Enjoy Canada’s artsy star!',
'about_title' => 'Montreal’s Past',
'about' => '<p>Montreal began with the Kanien’kehá:ka thriving along the St. Lawrence River. In the 1600s, French settlers established a town that became a bustling trade hub. Today, as Quebec’s cultural heart, it blends French heritage with global influences. Historic stone buildings stand alongside vibrant modern art, with music filling the air. From lively festivals to charming cobblestone streets, Montreal’s unique fusion of old and new creates a dynamic, inviting atmosphere perfect for exploration and discovery.</p>
@@ -82,8 +88,149 @@ return array (
'language' => 'English',
'currency' => 'Canadian Dollar (CAD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-8',
'best_time' => 'June – September',
'tagline' => 'Vancouver’s got the magic.',
'about_title' => 'Vancouver’s Story: A Quick Dive into Its Cool Past',
'about' => '<p>Vancouver blends chill and vibrant energy, rooted in Coast Salish traditions of thriving on fish and forests. The 1800s gold rush and railway transformed Gastown into a bustling hub. Now, as “Hollywood North,” it buzzes with film crews, diverse global cuisine, and eco-conscious style. Neon-lit nights and Indigenous art create a dynamic cultural mosaic. From Stanley Park’s greenery to urban energy, Vancouver invites exploration with its unique mix of nature, culture, and modern flair, perfect for diving in.</p>',
),
/*
* Written for the site (no old page existed for these cities). Review
* before relying on them; they are only imported into empty guides.
*/
'boston' =>
array (
'language' => 'English',
'currency' => 'US Dollar (USD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-5',
'best_time' => 'May – October',
'tagline' => 'Where America’s story began.',
'about_title' => 'Boston’s Past: A Quick Look',
'about' => '<p>Boston began on the Shawmut Peninsula, home to the Massachusett people, before Puritan settlers founded the town in 1630. It became the spark of the American Revolution, from the Boston Tea Party to Paul Revere’s midnight ride. Today it is a city of world-famous universities, historic brick streets and a lively waterfront, where colonial meeting houses sit beside glass towers.</p>
<p>A hop-on hop-off tour, bookable at hoponhopofftickets.com, is an easy way to see it all: follow the Freedom Trail past Faneuil Hall and the Old State House, cross into Cambridge for Harvard and MIT, and hop off for Beacon Hill, the North End and the Seaport. Book at hoponhopofftickets.com and explore Boston at your own pace.</p>',
'spring' => 'Watch the Public Garden bloom and ride the Swan Boats, or cheer on runners at the Boston Marathon in April. Catch an early-season Red Sox game at Fenway Park.',
'summer' => 'Walk the Freedom Trail in the sunshine, take a harbor cruise to the Boston Harbor Islands or join a whale-watching trip. Enjoy cannoli in the North End and free concerts on the Esplanade.',
'fall' => 'See New England’s famous fall colors on a day trip, stroll Harvard Yard among the leaves or visit Salem for its October festivities. Warm up with clam chowder at Quincy Market.',
'winter' => 'Skate on the Frog Pond in Boston Common and admire the holiday lights. On cold days, explore the Museum of Fine Arts or the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum.',
),
'chicago' =>
array (
'language' => 'English',
'currency' => 'US Dollar (USD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-6',
'best_time' => 'May – September',
'tagline' => 'The Windy City of big skylines.',
'about_title' => 'Chicago’s Past: A Quick Look',
'about' => '<p>Chicago grew from a trading post where the Chicago River meets Lake Michigan, land long home to the Potawatomi people. After the Great Fire of 1871, the city rebuilt itself with daring new buildings and gave the world the skyscraper. Today it is famous for bold architecture, blues and jazz, deep-dish pizza and a lakefront lined with beaches and parks.</p>
<p>A hop-on hop-off tour, bookable at hoponhopofftickets.com, links the highlights: the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park and “The Bean,” Willis Tower, Navy Pier and the Museum Campus. Pair it with an architecture river cruise for the best views of the skyline. Book at hoponhopofftickets.com for a classic Chicago day out.</p>',
'spring' => 'See the river dyed green for St. Patrick’s Day and the tulips along Michigan Avenue. Catch a Cubs game at historic Wrigley Field as the season opens.',
'summer' => 'Take an architecture boat tour on the Chicago River, relax on North Avenue Beach or ride the Ferris wheel at Navy Pier. Join outdoor festivals and free concerts in Millennium Park.',
'fall' => 'Walk Lincoln Park under golden trees, or watch the Chicago Marathon in October. Spend an afternoon at the Art Institute and finish with deep-dish pizza.',
'winter' => 'Skate at the Maggie Daley Park ribbon and browse the German-style Christkindlmarket. Admire the holiday lights on the Magnificent Mile, then warm up in a cozy jazz club.',
),
'los-angeles' =>
array (
'language' => 'English, Spanish',
'currency' => 'US Dollar (USD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-8',
'best_time' => 'March – May',
'tagline' => 'Where the stars come out to play.',
'about_title' => 'Los Angeles’ Past: A Quick Look',
'about' => '<p>Los Angeles began as the home of the Tongva people and was founded as a small Spanish pueblo in 1781. Oil, oranges and railroads brought rapid growth, and in the early 1900s Hollywood turned it into the movie capital of the world. Today it is a sprawling, sunny city of beaches, film studios, palm-lined boulevards and neighborhoods from every corner of the globe.</p>
<p>Because the city is so spread out, a hop-on hop-off tour, bookable at hoponhopofftickets.com, is one of the easiest ways to see it: the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the TCL Chinese Theatre, Beverly Hills and Rodeo Drive, with routes out to Santa Monica and the coast. Book at hoponhopofftickets.com and leave the driving to someone else.</p>',
'spring' => 'Hike Griffith Park for views of the Hollywood Sign and the city, or watch wildflowers bloom in the nearby hills. Stroll Olvera Street to see where the city began.',
'summer' => 'Spend a day at Santa Monica Pier or the boardwalk in Venice Beach. Catch an outdoor movie or a concert at the Hollywood Bowl on a warm evening.',
'fall' => 'Enjoy warm, clear days on Malibu’s beaches, or tour a working film studio. Visit the Getty Center for art, gardens and sunset views.',
'winter' => 'Expect mild sunshine for walking the Hollywood Walk of Fame and shopping on Rodeo Drive. Spot migrating gray whales on a boat trip from the coast.',
),
'san-diego' =>
array (
'language' => 'English, Spanish',
'currency' => 'US Dollar (USD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-8',
'best_time' => 'March – May',
'tagline' => 'California’s sunny sweet spot.',
'about_title' => 'San Diego’s Past: A Quick Look',
'about' => '<p>San Diego was home to the Kumeyaay people for thousands of years before Spain built its first California mission here in 1769, earning the city the title “Birthplace of California.” A large Navy presence and a mild climate helped it grow into a relaxed coastal city. Today it is known for its beaches, its harbor, Balboa Park’s museums and a laid-back, outdoor way of life.</p>
<p>A hop-on hop-off tour, bookable at hoponhopofftickets.com, connects the best of it: the Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town, Balboa Park, Little Italy, the USS Midway Museum on the harbor and the beach town of Coronado. Book at hoponhopofftickets.com for an easy, sunny day of sightseeing.</p>',
'spring' => 'Wander Balboa Park’s gardens and museums, or visit the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Sample tacos and margaritas in historic Old Town.',
'summer' => 'Swim and surf at La Jolla Shores or Pacific Beach, and watch the sea lions at La Jolla Cove. Enjoy the fair in Del Mar or a sunset on Coronado Beach.',
'fall' => 'Explore the USS Midway Museum and the waterfront while the crowds thin out. Head out for craft beer in North Park or a whale-watching trip.',
'winter' => 'Enjoy mild, sunny days by the bay and the holiday lights along the harbor. Watch gray whales migrate along the coast from Cabrillo National Monument.',
),
'san-francisco' =>
array (
'language' => 'English',
'currency' => 'US Dollar (USD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-8',
'best_time' => 'September – November',
'tagline' => 'The city by the bay.',
'about_title' => 'San Francisco’s Past: A Quick Look',
'about' => '<p>San Francisco was home to the Ohlone people before Spanish settlers built a mission and presidio here in 1776. The 1849 Gold Rush turned a small village into a boomtown almost overnight, and the city rebuilt with flair after the 1906 earthquake. Today it is famous for its steep hills, cable cars, painted Victorian houses, foggy mornings and creative, open-minded spirit.</p>
<p>A hop-on hop-off tour, bookable at hoponhopofftickets.com, takes the strain out of the hills: ride across the Golden Gate Bridge, then hop off at Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, Chinatown, Haight-Ashbury and Golden Gate Park. Add a ferry to Alcatraz for the full story. Book at hoponhopofftickets.com to see the city by the bay.</p>',
'spring' => 'Walk Golden Gate Park’s gardens or watch the Japanese Tea Garden in bloom. Hop on a cable car up to Nob Hill for views over the bay.',
'summer' => 'Bring a jacket for foggy days on a bay cruise or a walk across the Golden Gate Bridge. Spend a sunny afternoon in the Mission District and Dolores Park.',
'fall' => 'Enjoy the city’s warmest, clearest weather and outdoor festivals. Take a day trip to the vineyards of Napa or Sonoma for the harvest season.',
'winter' => 'Skate in Union Square and see the holiday window displays. Watch the sea lions at Pier 39 or tour Alcatraz on a crisp, clear day.',
),
'seattle' =>
array (
'language' => 'English',
'currency' => 'US Dollar (USD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-8',
'best_time' => 'June – September',
'tagline' => 'Coffee, mountains and the Space Needle.',
'about_title' => 'Seattle’s Past: A Quick Look',
'about' => '<p>Seattle takes its name from Chief Si’ahl of the Duwamish and Suquamish peoples, who lived on these shores long before settlers arrived in 1851. Logging, the Klondike Gold Rush and later aircraft and tech companies drove the city’s growth. Today it is a green, creative city set between Puget Sound and the mountains, famous for coffee, music and the Space Needle.</p>
<p>A hop-on hop-off tour, bookable at hoponhopofftickets.com, is an easy way to see the highlights: Pike Place Market, the waterfront, Pioneer Square and the Seattle Center with the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass. Book at hoponhopofftickets.com and add a harbor cruise for views of Mount Rainier on a clear day.</p>',
'spring' => 'See the tulip fields of the Skagit Valley in bloom on a day trip. Browse Pike Place Market and watch the famous fish throwers at work.',
'summer' => 'Enjoy long, dry days on a Puget Sound ferry or kayaking on Lake Union. Take in the view from the top of the Space Needle and dine on the waterfront.',
'fall' => 'Walk the Washington Park Arboretum for autumn colors, or explore the Museum of Pop Culture. Warm up with coffee in the city that made it famous.',
'winter' => 'Explore Chihuly Garden and Glass and the city’s museums on rainy days. Take a day trip to the snowy Cascade Mountains for skiing or snowshoeing.',
),
'toronto' =>
array (
'language' => 'English',
'currency' => 'Canadian Dollar (CAD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-5',
'best_time' => 'May – September',
'tagline' => 'Canada’s big city by the lake.',
'about_title' => 'Toronto’s Past: A Quick Look',
'about' => '<p>Toronto sits on land long home to the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples; its name is thought to come from a word meaning “where there are trees standing in the water.” The British founded the town of York here in 1793, and it grew into Canada’s largest city. Today Toronto is one of the most diverse cities in the world, known for its skyline, neighborhoods, food and arts.</p>
<p>A hop-on hop-off tour, bookable at hoponhopofftickets.com, covers the highlights: the CN Tower, the Harbourfront, the Distillery District, St. Lawrence Market, Chinatown and Kensington Market, and the Royal Ontario Museum. Book at hoponhopofftickets.com and save a day for a trip to Niagara Falls.</p>',
'spring' => 'Watch the cherry blossoms bloom in High Park and stroll the Distillery District’s cobbled lanes. Catch a Blue Jays game as the baseball season starts.',
'summer' => 'Take a ferry to the Toronto Islands for beaches and skyline views. Join street festivals, patios and outdoor concerts all over the city.',
'fall' => 'See the city at its most glamorous during the Toronto International Film Festival. Enjoy autumn colors along the Don Valley trails or on a day trip to Niagara Falls.',
'winter' => 'Skate at Nathan Phillips Square under the lights and browse the Distillery Winter Village. Stay warm in the Royal Ontario Museum or the Art Gallery of Ontario.',
),
'victoria' =>
array (
'language' => 'English',
'currency' => 'Canadian Dollar (CAD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-8',
'best_time' => 'May – September',
'tagline' => 'Canada’s garden city.',
'about_title' => 'Victoria’s Past: A Quick Look',
'about' => '<p>Victoria lies on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking Songhees and Esquimalt peoples. The Hudson’s Bay Company built a fort here in 1843, and the Fraser Canyon Gold Rush soon turned it into a busy port. Today the capital of British Columbia is a charming harbor city with British-style architecture, colorful gardens and a gentle, mild climate.</p>
<p>A hop-on hop-off tour, bookable at hoponhopofftickets.com, is a relaxed way to explore: the Inner Harbour and the BC Parliament Buildings, the Fairmont Empress, Chinatown, Craigdarroch Castle and the scenic waterfront drive. Book at hoponhopofftickets.com and make time for the world-famous Butchart Gardens.</p>',
'spring' => 'See Butchart Gardens burst into color with tulips and cherry blossoms. Walk the Inner Harbour as the first whale-watching trips set out.',
'summer' => 'Go whale watching for orcas and humpbacks, or kayak along the coast. Enjoy afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress and street performers on the harbor.',
'fall' => 'Stroll Beacon Hill Park among the autumn leaves and visit the Royal BC Museum. Sample local cider and seafood at the Fisherman’s Wharf.',
'winter' => 'Enjoy one of Canada’s mildest winters, with the Parliament Buildings lit up at night. See Butchart Gardens’ holiday lights and explore historic Craigdarroch Castle.',
),
'washington-dc' =>
array (
'language' => 'English',
'currency' => 'US Dollar (USD)',
'timezone' => 'GMT-5',
'best_time' => 'March – May',
'tagline' => 'The heart of American history.',
'about_title' => 'Washington DC’s Past: A Quick Look',
'about' => '<p>Washington DC stands on land once home to the Nacotchtank people along the Potomac and Anacostia rivers. Chosen as the nation’s capital in 1790 and laid out by Pierre L’Enfant, the city grew around wide avenues, grand monuments and the National Mall. Today it is a city of world-class museums, historic neighborhoods and powerful landmarks, many of them free to visit.</p>
<p>A hop-on hop-off tour, bookable at hoponhopofftickets.com, is the easiest way to cover the distances: the White House, the Capitol, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, the Smithsonian museums and Arlington National Cemetery. Book at hoponhopofftickets.com and see the capital without the long walks.</p>',
'spring' => 'See the famous cherry blossoms around the Tidal Basin and join the National Cherry Blossom Festival. Walk the National Mall from the Capitol to the Lincoln Memorial.',
'summer' => 'Escape the heat in the free Smithsonian museums, then watch July 4th fireworks over the Mall. Take an evening monuments tour when the landmarks are lit up.',
'fall' => 'Enjoy cooler days for exploring Georgetown’s streets and the C&O Canal. See the autumn colors at Arlington National Cemetery and along the Potomac.',
'winter' => 'Visit the National Christmas Tree near the White House and skate in the National Gallery Sculpture Garden. Spend cold days in the Air and Space Museum or the National Archives.',
),
);