New York Hotels

Flying into JFK airport over New York City is an unforgettable experience. Huge skyscrapers jostle for elbowroom at the edge of the ocean; Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire State Building, Manhattan, Central Park and the Statue of Liberty are clearly visible, and you just know for certain that there are a million other lesser-known places and a million unbeatable experiences waiting for you in the world’s most delicious city.

If you land instead at LaGuardia or even Newark Airport, don’t worry! Public transportation into the city is plentiful. It’s so refreshing not to need a car!

Classy hotel accommodation and fine dining are a given in the Big Apple, the problem is choosing which to dip into. Dining at some of the better-known restaurants like Four Seasons, the Tavern on the Green or La Grenouille requires reservations made as much as a month in advance. But there’s no shortage of places to eat at short notice, and the range of cuisine is immense, as you’d expect from a city with a huge population of immigrants from more than 180 countries all contributing to the diversity and vibrancy of this most exciting of cities.

The music, costumes and food of the largest China Town in the U.S., the galleries and shops lining the narrow streets of SoHo and the rich Hispanic culture of Spanish Harlem are just a few of the experiences awaiting the visitor to the city that never sleeps.

New York City is a shopper's paradise, with specialty shops and giant department stores like Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue which seem to stock everything from angora sweaters to Zulu drums.

It’s home to an unparalled collection of world-class museums, galleries, performance venues, media outlets, international corporations, and stock exchanges. From the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim to Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum and several children’s museums and zoos, New York’s museums delight, educate and entertain visitors of all ages and tastes.

Baseball, basketball, football and ice hockey fans thrill to the exploits of the Yankees, Knicks, Giants, Jets and Rangers in New York’s huge stadiums, while TV addicts line up to participate for free in daily talk shows.

New York can be overwhelming, so plan carefully, pick your favorites and pace yourself. You can always come back for another bite!