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With skyscraping sights, massive museums and fashion houses galore, holidays to New York will keep you wide-eyed from dawn to dusk. What's more, hotel taxes and transfers are included in all of our New York City packages, so you won't have to worry about any hidden charges.

The Big Apple

The Empire State Building. Lady Liberty. Times Square. New York tops the world’s city superleague. But it’s got more than one green-tinted crown to its name. Dining and shopping capital, arts and culture hub, nightlife king – this trendsetting metropolis has earned them all.

World-famous sights

It’s not dubbed the city that never sleeps for nothing. Ergo, you’ll never be short of things to do. Crane your neck to see the sun glinting off the Gatsby-era Chrysler Building, go google-eyed in Times Square or fill your bags on Fifth Avenue. Even the train station is a work of art. Then there’s the spectacular skyline, as seen from those architectural movie stars – the Empire State and the Statue of Liberty.

Green side

Beneath its touristy veneer, New York’s got even more going for it. Off the tourist trail, the crowds thin out and the streets get leafier. Oh-so-cool neighbourhoods like SoHo, Chelsea and Greenwich Village line up cupcake cafés, cocktail bars and laid-back boutiques. And right in the middle of the city is colossal Central Park – a soul-soothing escape from Manhattan’s concrete jungle.

Seaside city

Skyscrapers and mega-shopping centres aside, New York is fringed by some prime coastline. And the stretches here come in all shapes, sizes and styles. There’s everything from untouched, people-less swathes to all-singing-and-dancing strips with theme parks, swimming pools and bustling boardwalks.
Big beach

Everyone who’s anyone has heard of Coney Island Beach. When summer hits, city-slickers head to Brooklyn for a dose of sunbathing, mixed with theme park thrills. It’s a lively affair here – adrenaline-fuelled screams play out from the nearby rides, and the smell of just-grilled hotdogs wafts over the boardwalk. Saying that, the beach is still the main attraction – all three miles of it.
Secret beach

Just 40 minutes’ drive outside Manhattan, Fort Tilden Beach has been left remarkably untouched. This could be down to the tricky journey to and from – you can’t reach it by subway or car, but you can cycle there. Once here, you’ll find a lifeguard-free ribbon of sand, which unravels for going-on three miles. It’s part of a National Recreation Area, so there are plenty of nature trails around. Just make sure to pack a picnic, as the restaurants and shops are few and far between.

Bargain Buys

If you thought New York was reserved for big-budget shoppers, think again. The city is awash with bargains – take Brooklyn Flea Market. It’s the go-to place for antiques and vintage trinkets. Plus, you can snap up stuff from the latest up-and-coming designers. If a designer label’s what you’re after, head to Century 21. Here, you’ll find bags, shoes and clothes at discounted prices – sometimes up to 70 per cent off.
Mid-Range Buys

Macy’s has been a New York institution since it opened in 1902. Today, the gigantic department store spreads across a whole block, and rises up over 11 levels. As you’d imagine, you can pick up everything from kitchenware and perfume, to clothing and furniture.
Designer Buys

For New York’s highest concentration of designer shops, make tracks for Fifth Avenue. This high-end haven is home to the likes of Tiffany & Co, Cartier and Gucci, as well as the soaring Trump Tower. Another staple is Bloomingdale’s on the chic Upper East Side. It’s known for its designer clothing and iconic ‘little brown bag’.

Laid-back evenings

New York does hotel bars well. If you’re looking for a low-key night out, simply plump for one of the sophisticated haunts inside the city’s swanky hotels. Inside, the timeless décor is just as decadent as some of the cocktails. And you can sip your carefully-constructed creation to the sounds of live jazz music. Alternatively, you can head to a secret bar for a prohibition-themed tipple.
Lively evenings

As you’d expect, the city that never sleeps has its fair share of nightspots. There are the rooftop bars, which come with skyline views and hot tubs on the dance floor. Or you’ve got up-all-night clubs in the trendy Meatpacking District. And last but not least, the big-hitters, like Space and Pacha.

Pizza

It was the Italians who brought pizza to the city back in the 1900s, but locals have made it their own. Here, it comes by the slice, so you can pick one up on-the-go. It’s all about simplicity, too. Think classic marinara sauce and mozzarella.
Bagel

New Yorkers take their bagels seriously. Cinnamon, garlic, poppy seed – you name it, they’ve done it. Salmon and cream cheese bagels are still one of the most popular combos, though.
Pastrami

Most self-respecting New York cafés will have a pastrami sandwich on their menu. Originating from the city’s kosher delis, this classic staple is usually made with rye bread, mustard and sliced pastrami. The beef has been pickled with herbs, then smoked and steamed, hence the distinctive, peppery taste.
New York Cheesecake

Thick and ultra-creamy, with just a dusting of icing sugar – that’s what an authentic New York Cheesecake should be. Lots of places are now adding their own flavoursome touch, with chocolate swirls through the base, or fresh fruit toppings.
Manhattan

While the Manhattan’s exact origins are up for debate, this classic cocktail certainly packs a potent punch. It’s a concoction of rye whisky, vermouth and a couple of dashes of bitters, topped with a sweet maraschino cherry.

Places To Stay In New York View all places to stay

Edison Hotel

T Rating: 3

Transfers included
Right near Times Square
Cocktail bar
Wine and cheese receptions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating rating: 3.5

Prices from £1,024 per person

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Riu Plaza New York Times Square

T Rating: 4

Transfers included
Brand new for 2016
In Times Square
Take-away café
Free Wi-Fi

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating rating: 4.0

Prices from £636 per person

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Sanctuary Hotel New York

T Rating: 4

Transfers included
Next to Times Square
Boutique hotel
Rooftop bar

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating rating: 4.5

Prices from £720 per person

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AT A GLANCE

Take postcard-perfect snaps from the top of the Empire State Building
Go on a spending spree down Fifth Avenue
Hop on the ferry to the Statue of Liberty

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Weather

Average monthly temperature and rainfall for New York.

TEMPERATURE (°C)RAINFALL (mm)

Month	Temperature	Rainfall
JAN	4.0	93.0
FEB	5.0	79.0
MAR	9.0	111.0
APR	16.0	114.0
MAY	22.0	106.0
JUN	27.0	112.0
JUL	30.0	117.0
AUG	29.0	113.0
SEP	25.0	109.0
OCT	19.0	112.0
NOV	12.0	102.0
DEC	7.0	102.0

WHEN TO GO

New York’s weather changes from season to season. Spring and autumn are arguably the best times to visit, when it’s not too hot or too cold. Temperatures hover in the mid-teens and early 20s from April to May and September to October – perfect if you fancy strolling from sight to sight. Things heat up in summer to a toasty 30°C, but the humidity can make it feel even hotter. In winter, meanwhile, it’s real hat and scarf weather, and the possibility of snow only adds to the festive feel.

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Get a bird’s eye view from the Top of the Rock

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Take a stroll through Central Park

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Travel back in time at the Museum of Natural History

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Catch a show on Broadway

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Climb to the crown of the Statue of Liberty

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Wander across the Brooklyn Bridge

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Top 5 hotels in New York

1

Edison Hotel

From £1,024
2

Riu Plaza New York Times Square

From £636
3

Sanctuary Hotel New York

From £720
4

Belvedere Hotel

From £673
5

The Candlewood Suites New York City Times Square

From £645

Where we go in New York

Edison Hotel T Rating: 3
Wellington Hotel T Rating: 3
Amsterdam Court T Rating: 3
Millennium Broadway T Rating: 4
Novotel New York T Rating: 4
Belvedere Hotel T Rating: 3
The James Nomad T Rating: 4
Manhattan at Times Square T Rating: 4
Grand Hyatt New York T Rating: 4
Wyndham New Yorker Hotel T Rating: 3
Salisbury Hotel T Rating: 3
Hudson Hotel T Rating: 4
Marriott Marquis T Rating: 4
Sofitel New York T Rating: 4
Roosevelt Hotel T Rating: 4
The Empire T Rating: 4
Skyline Hotel T Rating: 3
Intercontinental New York Times Square T Rating: 5
Hotel Beacon T Rating: 3
Westin New York at Times Square T Rating: 4
W New York T Rating: 3
The Marcel at Gramercy T Rating: 3
Park Central T Rating: 4
Hilton New York Midtown T Rating: 4
Paramount T Rating: 4
The Warwick T Rating: 4
The Row NYC T Rating: 3
Crowne Plaza Times Square T Rating: 4
Lexington NYC T Rating: 4
Le Parker Meridien T Rating: 4 plus
Fitzpatrick Grand Central T Rating: 3
Intercontinental The Barclay T Rating: 4
Soho Grand Hotel T Rating: 4
Gansevoort Meatpacking T Rating: 5
Marmara Manhattan T Rating: 3
The Bentley Hotel T Rating: 4
Royalton T Rating: 4
The Quin T Rating: 5
Sixty Soho T Rating: 4
The Surrey T Rating: 5
Viceroy New York T Rating: 5
The New York Edition T Rating: 5
The London NYC T Rating: 5
Loews Regency New York T Rating: 4
The Peninsula New York T Rating: 5
The Redbury New York T Rating: 4
The Roxy Hotel Tribeca T Rating: 4
Ritz Carlton, Central Park T Rating: 5
Arlo Nomad T Rating: 4
Arlo SoHo T Rating: 5
Carvi Hotel T Rating: 3
Broadway Plaza T Rating: 4
Distrikt Hotel T Rating: 4
Room Mate Grace T Rating: 3
The Time New York T Rating: 4
Marmara Park Avenue T Rating: 5
Innside New York Nomad T Rating: 4
Edge Hotel Washington Heights T Rating: 3
Element By Westin Times Square T Rating: 4
Tryp Times Square South T Rating: 3
The Lotte New York Palace T Rating: 5
Sheraton New York Times Square T Rating: 4
Hyatt Centric Times Square New York T Rating: 4
Riu Plaza New York Times Square T Rating: 4
Best Western Plus Prospect Park T Rating: 3
Dazzler Brooklyn T Rating: 4
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Brooklyn T Rating: 3
Sanctuary Hotel New York T Rating: 4
Holiday Inn Express Times Square, New York T Rating: 3
Cambria Hotel and Suites T Rating: 3
The Candlewood Suites New York City Times Square T Rating: 3
Yotel T Rating: 4
Mela Times Square Hotel T Rating: 4
Night Hotel Times Square T Rating: 3
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Penn Station T Rating:
Ameritania Times Square T Rating: 3

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The Big Apple

World-famous sights

Green side

Things to See and Do in New York

Seaside city

Big beach

Secret beach

Bargain Buys

Mid-Range Buys

Designer Buys

Laid-back evenings

Lively evenings

Pizza

Bagel

Pastrami

New York Cheesecake

Manhattan

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AT A GLANCE

Weather

WHEN TO GO

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Top 5 hotels in New York

Where we go in New York

Edison Hotel T Rating: 3

Wellington Hotel T Rating: 3

Amsterdam Court T Rating: 3

Millennium Broadway T Rating: 4

Novotel New York T Rating: 4

Belvedere Hotel T Rating: 3

The James Nomad T Rating: 4

Manhattan at Times Square T Rating: 4

Grand Hyatt New York T Rating: 4

Wyndham New Yorker Hotel T Rating: 3

Salisbury Hotel T Rating: 3

Hudson Hotel T Rating: 4

Marriott Marquis T Rating: 4

Sofitel New York T Rating: 4

Roosevelt Hotel T Rating: 4

The Empire T Rating: 4

Skyline Hotel T Rating: 3

Intercontinental New York Times Square T Rating: 5

Hotel Beacon T Rating: 3

Westin New York at Times Square T Rating: 4

W New York T Rating: 3

The Marcel at Gramercy T Rating: 3

Park Central T Rating: 4

Hilton New York Midtown T Rating: 4

Paramount T Rating: 4

The Warwick T Rating: 4

The Row NYC T Rating: 3

Crowne Plaza Times Square T Rating: 4

Lexington NYC T Rating: 4

Le Parker Meridien T Rating: 4 plus

Fitzpatrick Grand Central T Rating: 3

Intercontinental The Barclay T Rating: 4

Soho Grand Hotel T Rating: 4

Gansevoort Meatpacking T Rating: 5

Marmara Manhattan T Rating: 3

The Bentley Hotel T Rating: 4

Royalton T Rating: 4

The Quin T Rating: 5

Sixty Soho T Rating: 4

The Surrey T Rating: 5

Viceroy New York T Rating: 5

The New York Edition T Rating: 5

The London NYC T Rating: 5

Loews Regency New York T Rating: 4

The Peninsula New York T Rating: 5

The Redbury New York T Rating: 4

The Roxy Hotel Tribeca T Rating: 4

Ritz Carlton, Central Park T Rating: 5

Arlo Nomad T Rating: 4

Arlo SoHo T Rating: 5

Carvi Hotel T Rating: 3

Broadway Plaza T Rating: 4

Distrikt Hotel T Rating: 4

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