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Where to stay and play in New York City

New York is one of the most exciting, vibrant and cultural cities in the world. Wherever you want to visit in the city, you won’t be short of places to stay and things to do.

New York is a collection of a variety of districts from prestigious Midtown and the Upper & Lower East Sides, to Union Square and SoHo, there is always a district for you.

The climate is no different to the UK, just with warmer summers and colder winters. The buildings are tall and imposing, the streets are bustling and busy, and the variety of experiences is endless.

Whether you want to soak up the culture and visit the museums on Museum Mile along Fifth Avenue, like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim. You can also go shopping and save money thanks to great discounts thanks to the exchange rate on American and designer brands. Spend your time browsing the iconic shelves of department stores like Macy’s, Barneys, Bloomingdales and Bergdorf Goodman or pick up a bargain at one of the many designer brands like Marc Jacobs and DKNY.

Keep an eye on the streets, as many celebrities live and work in New York. If you’re lucky, you might catch a new movie or commercial being filmed, or see a movie star hanging out in a fancy cafe. You can also spend time people-watching from one of the many terrace cafes and bars.

Join one of the many city tours, showing you everything from the Statue of Liberty to Broadway to Central Park and Times Square. Sightseeing tours that show you where some of your favorite movies and TV shows were filmed are another must-see. See famous locations from Sex & the City, Friends, Maid in Manhattan, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Wall Street, Men in Black, Spider-man, and The Seven Year Itch.

New York’s nightlife is some of the best in the world, and Broadway shows are some of the most sought after tickets in the world. You could go to a basketball, baseball, or ice hockey game, as the Big Apple is home to the New York Nets, Yankees, and Knicks.

There are also hundreds of excellent restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Whether you want somewhere quiet and traditional or somewhere vibrant and modern, there’s a place for you.

Don’t forget to take a taxi and travel by metro. You can’t miss two of the most iconic modes of transportation in the world and they are the easiest way to get around.

So whether you want to plan your trip so you can see everything New York has to offer or you want to hit the many streets as you go, you’ll never be bored in New York. Make your hotel reservation today and you’ll be counting down the days until you get a taste of what the Big Apple has to offer.