Holidays in New York
New York is a fantastic place to take a holiday. With so much to do and flights increasingly better value, anyone can afford to take a holiday in New York City.
When looking at a holiday in New York, you may want to consider a complete flight and hotel package or, if you are staying for more than a few days, it may be worth considering renting an apartment. There are many good websites which deal with vacation or holiday rentals so that you can book direct. Then you only need book a flight for which we recommend a comparison service such as .
Visit Times Square on your holiday in New York
If you want to be close to the heart of New York then you will want to be located in Manhattan. However, this will likely be higher cost than staying in one of the neighbouring districts such as Brooklyn, Queens on The Bronx.
Many of these neighbouring districts have attractions you may want to see anyway, and Manhattan is always just a train or taxi ride away.
No doubt, while on a holiday in New York you will want to visit many of the famous attractions such as the Empire State Building, Times Square and of course the Statue of Liberty. Wherever you decide to stay, its easy enough to get to the attraction of your choice.
If you are looking for a list of good things to do while you are on your holiday in New York then you can always take a look at our 10 Top Things to do on a New York Break. There are of course many other things to do but this is a good list of things to start with.
Short Breaks to New York
Whoever you are and whatever you do, New York is a fantastic location to spend a short break.You may have had friends or relatives that have been to New York City and have raved about how great it is. New York can certainly be a lot of fun and you will be able to experience a lot of excitement.
New York City is a really interesting and exciting city of the world even if it isn’t the biggest. It has so much cultural history and a lot of fun-filled things to do, you will never get bored during your stay.
So what things can you find to do in the ‘Big Apple’?
Visit the Empire State Building on your short break to New York City
Of course there are many hotels in New York but if you want the full New Yorker experience you can try staying in a New York holiday or vacation rental. Rental apartments are homes that are owner by New Yorkers but are let on a short term basis for visitors. This can be cheaper than staying in a hotel aswell as being a exciting way to enjoy your break in New York City.
Once you are settled in you will most likely want to head for some of the most popular tourist attractions. One of the most famous is the Empire State Building. Standing over a quarter of a mile high, you can travel to the top floor where you can get a fantasic birds eye view over Manhattan. It does tend to get very busy during the day so if you don’t want to queue, go in the nighttime to look out over the dazzling light show that New York is during the night.
Central Park is another famous place you can visit on your short break to New York. It’s such a contrast to walk into the 843 acre oasis in the middle of the bustling city. Full of trees and greenery its a fantasic place to just take some time out, relax or simply watch the world go by. Central Park also has plenty of sports facilities, restuarants, entertainment, recreation areas and a zoo.
For sport lovers there are several good options for you. You can visit the Yankee Stadium located in the Bronx, Madison Square Garden which is home to the New York Knicks basketball team, and Flushing Meadows home to the US Open tennis tournament. There will be plenty for sports fans on a short break to New York.
New York City has many bars and classy night clubs that you can enjoy partying into the small hours. Particularly in the Manhattan area there is plenty for party lovers that want to dance the night away.
So if you are planning on something special for your short break, New York presents a great option with plenty to do and see. Whether its a break on your own, with family or a suprise to treat someone special, a short break in New York will definately leave you with plenty of treasured memories. Don’t forget to pack your camera!
Cheap New York Breaks
If you are looking for cheap New York City breaks then you have come to the right place. There are many cheap deals to be found if you look for them. Many airlines are currently doing good deals to New York and in addition the accommodation options are pretty reasonable.
You might think that New York was an expensive place and not ideal for a cheap break, however the sights of this city alone make it worth a visit even if you don’t have much money to spend.
There are some of the most well known sights in the world in New York City and obviously these are completely free to go and see although some will charge a little if you do want to venture inside.
Visit the Statue of Liberty on your cheap New York Break
The Empire State building is impressive in its height and close by you can also find Macy’s, the largest department store in the world. Even if you don’t wish to buy anything its still an experience to visit for a cheap New York break.
A short distance from the Empire State Building is the historic Grand Central Terminal is also a ‘must see’ with its cathedral style windows, clocks and arches. It was restored in 1998 and free tours (although donations are welcomed) run every Wednesday.
Almost directly behind the Terminal is the Chrysler Building which at 1046ft tall many consider to be equally as impressive as the Empire State Building.
To get away from the buzz of the city for a while on your New York break, travel north to Central Park. Here you can relax in the acres of greenery and trees and even visit the Zoo there if you wish.
Travelling south, and next to Madison Square Park, you will find the oddly shaped Flatiron building. An interesting sight and one for the photo album.
Traveling down to the south-west tip of Manhattan Island will find you at the World Trade Center memorial site. Here you can pay your respects to those that lost their lives on 9/11.
No cheap New York break would be complete without seeing one of Americas most famous landmarks, the Statue of Liberty. Of course it can be seen from afar from the west side of Manhattan but to get up close take a ferry trip over to Liberty Island to admire her close up. Admission is free but the ferry will cost you around $12. The ferry from Manhattan goes from Battery Park at the southern tip of Manhattan.
A ride on the Staten Island ferry is another good option. It’s free and as well as giving fantastic views of the Statue of Liberty and also great skyline views of Manhattan.
