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New York - USA
New York, New York.  The Big Apple.  The City that Never Sleeps.  Frank Sinatra famously sang “If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.”  And as Jay-Z sang, it still rings true today.  The city’s intractable spirit, unswayed by the tragedy of 9/11, continues to lure visitors in droves.  New York is America’s financial capital and one of the world’s great cultural (and shopping) centers.  It is home to 150 world-class museums and more than 20,000 restaurants featuring every cuisine imaginable.  When most tourists think of New York City, they are only...Read More

Places To Visit

Hotels In New York

The Marriott Inn Astoria provides its guests with clean and comfortable rooms at affordable prices....
The Ramada Plaza New Yorker Hotel is a pet friendly hotel that offers a fitness center, business...
The Times Square Dream Hostel is ideally situated in the middle of Times Square where just one...
The Ritz New York, Battery Park is the only luxury waterfront hotel in Manhattan. The 39-story,...
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There are three major airports in ...		 Airtrain
The Airtrain Newark is the newest ...
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It is not recommended to brave the ...		 Subway
New York's subway system, managed ...
Manhattan Taxi
Manhattan taxis are probably the ...		 Car Hire
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New York History
The first inhabitants of New York were the Lenape Native Americans, who were present when Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano arrived in the region in 1524. Verrazzano was under the commission of the French crown, and upon his discovery, named the town “New Angouleme.” However, European settlement did not begin until 1614, with the founding of a Dutch Fur trading settlement, known as New Amsterdam, on the southern tip of present-day Manhattan.
It took until 1664, when the British conquered the city, that the now famous and recognizable name of “New York” was... read more

Ritz-Carlton NY Battery Park
The Ritz New York, Battery Park is the only luxury waterfront hotel in Manhattan. The 39-story,...		 Marriott Marquis NYC
The New York Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square features first-class service in a world-class...
Waldorf Astoria
The Waldorf-Astoria hotel is the 'it' place if you want to rub elbows with some major celebrities,...		 Crowne Plaza Time Sq Manhattan
The Crowne Plaza Hotel is located in the heart of New York's exciting theater district and close to...
Holiday Inn Wall St District
The Holiday Inn Wall St. District hotel offers a concierge service, 24 hour room service, dry...		 Best Western President Hotel
The Best Western President Hotel is nestled in the heart of New York City's glamorous theater...
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Chelsea Girl
Chelsea Girl clothing is found in all the major fashion magazines and has obtained a strong...		 Tiffany & Co.
This is a prime upscale location to buy some really expensive, gorgeous, jewelry. The most famous...
Mixona
In this store you'll find some fine lingerie for all shapes and sizes. Some of its brand names...		 Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue consists of 54 luxury department stores found on fifth Avenue in Midtown...
Herald Square
Herald Square hosts several department stores and other street corner shops along the intersection...		 Screaming Mimi's
This ultra-cool shop is perfect for the screaming hippie in you. In this shop you will find vintage...
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St. Patrick's Day Parade
Get ready to greet and meet the Irish on March 17th. Credited to be the largest Saint Patrick’s...		 Puerto Rican Day Parade
Held on the second Sunday in June, the National Puerto Rican Day parade is held to honor all the...
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of each November in the United States.  The...		 Tribeca Film Festival
The Tribeca Film Festival was founded in 2002 by Jane Rosenthal (film producer) and Robert De Niro...
Three Kings Parade
An annual event, the Three Kings Parade commemorates the day the three wise kings came to pay their...		 Harlem Week
Harlem Week is one of New York's largest cultural celebration that honors the community of people...
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Chanterelle
This superbly French restaurant offers both great quality food and service. It is one of the lesser...		 Cirpriani's
This restaurant is full of superlatives: ultra-cool, ultra-yummy, and ultra-expensive. Yet, if you...
Atelier
The Atelier is located in the Ritz-Carlton Central Park, a place where you...
 Lupa
This rustic Italian restaurant serves delicious and authentic meals at a moderate price. The...
Dos Caminos
The design and quality of the food at this Mexican restaurant is rather...
 Onera
If you want some ultra-modern Greek food, then head over to Onera. This isn't your traditional...
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Fast Facts
Location: New York State (NY).   Dialling code :1.   Population : 8,143,197 (metropolitan area, estimate 2006).   Languages:English (essential), American English encompasses a multitude of regional accents of differing degrees of intelligibility, Spanish (other) - Spanish has effective dual-language status in parts of southern California, New Mexico, Texas and Miami, Native American languages (other) - There are 400,000 speakers of Native American dialects.   Time zone : GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from first Sunday in April to Saturday before last Sunday in October).   Electricity : 110-120 volts, 60Hz; round two-pin plugs are standard.   Average January temperatures: 0°C (32°F) Average July temperatures: 25°C (77°F) Annual rainfall : 1,200mm (47.3 inches)  
 Important phone numbers: Police/ambulance/fire -  Dial 911 Travel Information Bureau - (718) 330 1234 Parking Information -  (718) 656 5699 Consumer Affairs -  (212) 577 0111
For Information: Dial 411 Time - 976 1616 Help and Crisis Center - 212 532 2400 Doctors on Call - 718 745 5900  
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When To Go

When To Go
Anytime is the best time to visit New York. However, to enjoy New York to its fullest, it is best that you match your mood according to New York's seasonal personality. For instance, winter (December ...

Kids In Tow

Kids in Tow
Central Park. With its lovely carousel, a zoo, two ice-skating rinks, and ...

Health & Safety

Health and Safety
If you get sick away from home you should first ask your hotel if they would recommend a trusted doctor or medical institution. If not, ...

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