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1660 BAY Apartments at San Francisco State University (SF State)

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1660 Bay St, San Francisco, CA 94123 Description The Marina is a walker's delight - nice and flat and full of Golden Gate views . When the sky begins to hint at sunset, festive crowds hit the Marina's streets. Bring your pooch out for a drink at pet- friendly Black Horse London Pub , take your entourage to play pool at the Marina Lounge or beers at country bar, Jaxson.Full of personality, this beautiful Marina retreat draws inspiration from colonial Mexico. From the Spanish tile roof to the Mariachi murals in the lobby, there is more than a little south of the border charm to go around. Each apartment boasts above average dimensions - we're talking huge living room concert . Dance floor sized living room and dinette set kitchen are just waiting for a fiesta.Iconic Charm. Modern Living. At RentSFNow, we pride ourselves on our network of lovingly restored classic buildings throughout San Francisco. Fill out just one application to unlock our extensive inventory of thor...

Malta, the island nation just below Sicily, is an increasingly popular stopover

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Valletta, Malta’s compact, walkable capital , overlooks its magnificent Grand Harbor . (John McKenna/Alamy Stock Photo) A strategic location can be more curse than blessing. Just ask the Maltese, whose tiny island nation lies 50 miles below Sicily. Early in World War II, when Malta was a British possession, Germany and Italy bombed it almost daily. And centuries earlier it was the site of the Great Siege of 1565, a devastating, yet ultimately unsuccessful, step by the Ottoman Turks toward conquering all of western Europe. For travelers today, Malta’s proximity to Europe’s glamour destinations is a definite plus — if not a widely appreciated one. Often experienced as a day stop on Mediterranean cruises, Malta greatly rewards a longer stay. The 17-by-8-mile island is packed with lovingly restored sites that bring history to life, as my wife and I discovered in mid-May in what served as a perfect four-day prelude to a Venice visit. Beyond its history, Malta’s landscape offers a natu...