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You’ve heard the nicknames: “The Big Apple” and “The City So Nice They Named It Twice”. It’s pretty clear—NYC is kind of a big deal. And the fruit is large, apparently. If you’ve gotta get away and you’re craving non-stop action and some wickedly delicious bagels, it’s time to go on holiday to New York City. Pack fast, because a lot happens in a New York minute. With five busy boroughs, that’s not just a saying!

NYC neighbourhoods are full of locals, but somehow there’s always room for travellers in New York City accommodation. For easy access to the entire city, stay near Grand Central Station in Midtown, Manhattan. From there you’ll be blocks from letting your freak flag fly in major hot spots, like Times Square, the Theatre District and Central Park. OK, so maybe tuck your flag in at the park…

Things to Do in New York City

Once you accept that our hotels in New York City are for post-club crashing and not for a full night’s sleep, you can plan your itinerary. Got it? Good. Let’s do this. After you’ve stood on the top of some famous old buildings in Midtown, refuel in Lower Manhattan’s Chinatown, where the flavours are as bright as the storefront windows. While you’re in Lower Manhattan, shop till you drop, pick yourself up and shop some more in Tribeca and SoHo. In the meantime, Brooklyn is waiting on the other side of the East River to meet all your nightlife needs—seriously. Head to Bushwick and Williamsburg for bars ranging from low-key dive to high-end glam. For an art fix, visit the Museum of Modern Art near the Theatre District, or squeeze into the Mmuseumm, a tiny gallery of artefacts in an elevator in Tribeca. Your closet is small and full of stuff, too; maybe you could start charging admission. If you want a break from the busy streets, find some gosh-darn peace and quiet at the Bronx Zoo, where the animals won’t try to sell you on their one-man off-Broadway show.

Getting To & Around New York City

NYC is serviced by two major airports—John F. Kennedy International (JFK) and LaGuardia International (LGA)—both located in Queens. Both airports connect with public transportation via the free AirTrain shuttle —and you thought NYC would be expensive. With an extensive subway and bus system and taxis galore, you can reach New York City hotels and all the stops you want without turning to our sweet car hire options.

Best Time to Visit New York City

Any time is a good time to take a New York City holiday. Summers can be quite balmy, but that’s when you’ll find rooftop barbecues in the outer boroughs as the evening cools off. Spring and autumn are weather perfection, complete with crunchy leaves, and winter is filled with festive decorations.

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