New York City

Where to Go and What to Do for Families

For most people, picking a family holiday can be a tricky task. Trying to combine everyone’s interests to avoid arguments is a real worry, not to mention the process of actually getting there! For one in ten parents, organising their travel insurance is considered no more important than cleaning the house when preparing for a family holiday. A further 24% find packing stressful, whilst travelling to the airport is something that 18% of parents described as a demanding activity. So, where can you find tips on how to preserve your sanity in this most stressful of situations? Packing and Preparing:...

Taste of Nightlife in New York City, USA

New York City has long been referred to as the city that never sleeps. While that does apply for the work culture as well, the exhilarating nightlife is perhaps the primary reason for such a connotation. In terms of extravagance, New York City nightlife can easily be pitted against that of Los Angeles or more precisely, Hollywood, with the only difference being that LA clubs and hotspots would be graced by celebrities primarily from the entertainment industry and the NYC clubs or lounges would count the celebrities in the financial world and fortune 500 companies. There are several types of...

New York City’s Awesome Bike Routes

New York City is known for its yellow cabs, subways and beautiful sky scraping buildings. Most people don’t even own a car in this highly-congested city. Not to worry, for those of you who plan on visiting and don’t want to rent a car there are alternatives to get from point A to point B. The more environmentally safe way to get around the city to see the sights and avoid the madness is by bike. With the implementation of the bike-share program, unofficially known as Bloomberg’s Bikes, you can now zip through and around traffic in record time, leaving...

Things To Do On A One Day Trip In New York City

Today we continue with our New York series of articles and we’ll talk about other interesting places you could visit during a single day.You might want to mark them on a map, so you can further set your itinerary or book a nearby accommodation. Take Some Pictures From The 86th Floor Of Empire State Building Observatory When you visit New York, you should not miss your chance to visit the Empire State Building, the tallest building in the city.Due to its colossal size and amazing design, this building is considered to be a true monument of architecture. It holds supremacy over the skyline of New...

New York City Landmarks: Statue Of Liberty

As anticipated in the previous article, the next topic in my travel guide to New York is the city’s most representative monument – the Statue of Liberty. Brief History The imposing statue is located on Liberty Island – close to the New York harbor, on the Hudson River – and was offered by France as a gift to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the United States, back in 1886.I will not speak here about the colossal size or other amazing technical details of the Statue of Liberty, because you will have to see with your own eyes to...