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 It's New York, New York. They don't get more outrageous than New York. Yes, we have the poor, the crowds, the not quite together here. And we also have internationally renowned museums, immense skyscrapers and a whole lot more.
This fabulous holiday destination has its finger on the pulse,
and boy does the city vibrate.
The "Big Apple" as the city is affectionately called has a
mixture of diverse inhabitants from numerous countries.
There are many neighbourhoods that reflect the diverse
ethnic heritage of this great holiday destination: Spanish Harlem, Chinatown and Little Italy for example.
Manhattan Island
Manhattan Island is two miles wide and 12 miles long. It comprises the majority of the economic, business, cultural and entertainment sights of New York. Here you will find Central Park, known as mid-town. Everything from mid-town downwards is known as downtown, and everything from mid-town upwards is known as uptown.
Manhattan Island is about two miles wide and over 12 miles long and lies on the Hudson River. It contains most of the business, economic, entertainment and cultural sights of the city. Central Park, located at heart of the island divides the city into sectors. The southern part of the island is called "Downtown" and the section directly south of Central Park is called "mid-town".
Everything from the middle of the park to the northern tip of the island is usually called "Uptown". The part of the island closest to Long Island is called the "East Side" and the part closer to the Hudson River is the "West Side". The two neighbourhoods lying on either side of Central Park are called "Upper East Side" and "Upper West Side".
New York is undoubtedly one of the most exciting international cities, often being refered to as "the city that never sleeps." Times Square at midnight is far busier and more happening than the majority of cities at midday. New York has numerous tourist attractions like the the Empire State Building, the United Nations Headquarters and the Statue of Liberty, the United Nations headquarters, as well as over 300 museums. It is also world renowned as a great holiday destination for theatre, with its world famous Broadway theatres. New York also has over 30,000 restaurants and countless bars and clubs. Should you like big cities and plenty of, the Big Apple is for you.
When to Go
If you are interested in gallery openings and international events, then go any time. New York has a fantastic atmosphere during Christmas/Hanukkah and New Year, however, the weather is pretty sombre and the winds icy at that time
The summer sees tourists amassing and can be overwhelmingly hot. Great all round times are spring (March-June) and fall (September-December).
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