New York

If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere. New York, New York! A cliché, I agree, but there is no denying the air surrounding this city.  The mention of the name alone sends shivers down your spine.  It is therefore little to no surprise that New York is regarded as one of the best places to visit for a city break.

The city is alive with heritage and culture and has an abundance of entertainment.  New York is one of the most densely populated cities in the world and there can hardly be a dull moment here.

New York climate

New York has a subtropical climate where summers are very hot and humid and winters are cold.  Snow can be expected in the winter, giving New York the magic of a white Christmas.

New York attractions

Whether you visit New York in the summer or the winter, you are always in for spectacular views and entertainment.  In the summer, the beaches are popular tourist attractions to cool off in the heat.

Winter creates its own wonderland when stores decorate their windows and floors with Christmas displays.  Houses in the suburban areas have competitions per street on the best-decorated street and houses.

New York is famous for the theatre shows and performances. Musicals, cabarets, comedy shows and many more are all part of the magic of New York.  The Metropolitan Opera House is one of the most famous opera houses in the country and combines the Lincoln Centre for a complete cultural experience.

Not to be out shadowed, is the world famous Broadway.  It is still regarded as one of the best theatre experiences and all new aspirant performance has their vision to perform in Broadway.

Central Park is one of the main attractions.  In the summer, it is a popular park for strolls, relaxing on the grass and benches with a book and other fun activities such as riding bikes and skateboarding.  With the lake in the park, it has a relaxing atmosphere.  In the winter, the park is transformed into a winter wonderland when the lake becomes an ice ring where hours of fun are enjoyed by ice skaters.

Be mesmerised by the Manhattan Skyline.  It is proof of the economic growth, prosperity and stability of the island within a city.

Visit one of the many museums in New York, such as The Cloisters.  This is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum and offers a wide selection of art, painting, statues and tapestries of the medieval era.

No holiday break to New York would be complete if you do not visit the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island.  Liberty Island is located in the harbour of New York City.

To show your respect to the victims of the tragedy that took place on 11 September 2001, visit the St Pauls’ Chapel.  This church is often overlooked and yet it is a sacred and holy place.  What makes this church from the 18^th century even more significant is that it is located across the site where the two towers of the World Trade Centre used to be.

Accommodation

It is to be expected that a world-renowned city like New York will feature world-renowned accommodation.  For a city break, you can book in at one of the many top rated hotels, Inns or rent an apartment for your stay.  Cuisine at these hotels and Inns are of world class and caters for all the cultures and traditions that make New York so unique.

Conclusion

A city like New York cannot be boxed into an article.  It does not do the city justice.  New York is a city where you need to be physically to appreciate it. Words alone cannot describe the glory of this mix of cultures and traditions.  All that is left to say is to start spreading the news.