New York State of Mind

The obvious choice if you fancy a well-earned luxury-shopping trip this summer is none other than New York City. The city is home to some of the most famous buildings in the world such as the flat iron building and exclusive stores such as Tiffany & Co and FAO Schwartz and is therefore a favourite with travellers from all over the world.

The Big Apple as it is often known has a wide range of activities to suit every taste from famous landmarks such as the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty to the beautiful Battery Park and buzzing atmosphere of Times Square.

Although New York is known as the city that never sleeps try to save some energy for the day, as there is plenty to keep you occupied. Central Park is a must see and the breathtaking landscapes are equally stunning in the summer and winter months when you can enjoy the famous Wollman ice rink. There are also countless museums and galleries to enjoy such as the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim.

New York City has long since been considered the shopping capital of the world with fashionable boutiques, department stores and shopping malls lining the streets it is no wonder. New York is also home to Macy's, the world's largest store so if you want to abuse your credit card this is the place to do it.

New York is home to Broadway, the most famous entertainment scene in the world. Broadway showcases a large number of performances from all over the world including popular musicals such as Chicago, dance performances and plays. Although it is advised that you book Broadway tickets in advance as they can sell out very quickly it is possible to obtain tickets on the day of the show for reduced rates from Times Square ticket booths.

There are endless clubs and bars throughout the city that will keep you entertained into the small hours. If you do fancy dancing the night away it may be worth trying to ring ahead as many of the clubs can get very busy and some such as Bungalow 8 are near impossible! In addition to the lively club scene, New York has a varied selection of dining establishments throughout the city and there is an abundance of both local and internationally sourced cuisine. Many restaurants and cafes are open well into the night so you can always find somewhere to get a hot dog after a long night of partying.

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