New York Holiday

From the glittering display cases in Tiffany’s to the bustling street vendors on Canal Street, shopping in New York City has something for trendy fashionistas and bargain hunters alike! Legendary flagship stores, luxurious boutiques and deal-of-a-lifetime discount retailers all await the lucky shopper destined for New York City..Midtown Manhattan is home to some of the world’s most famous department stores. On Broadway between 34th and 35th streets is the self-proclaimed biggest store in the world – Macy’s. With over half a million items for sale ranging from trendy denim to lush fur to sparkling crystal, Macy’s is a shopper’s paradise. There are ten floors to cover so grab a store guide at the entrance and hit the escalators! A fixture on Herald Square since 1902, Macy’s flagship store is renowned for its great sales and spectacular window displays. Also known for excellent deals and creative displays is Lord and Taylor on Fifth Avenue between 38th and 39th. It’s been a shopping institution since 1826. Read the rest of this entry »

The Journal “Travel + Leisure” and the CNN TV group have published a list of the USA cities that are recommended for tourist visiting. The ratings based on the analysis were conducted amongst more than 60 thousands of people who could opt among 25 biggest nationwide mega polices. Cities were estimated according to five major categories: “People”, “Culture”, “Shopping”, “Mealsâ?, and “City Scenery”.

According to the analysis, the most well liked tourist cities are New Orleans, New York, Portland (the state of Oregon) and Charleston (South Carolina). New Orleans is appreciated for its nightlife and music, New York for its theatres, classical music, restaurants, boutiques, and stylish local citizens. Portland is considered the ecological city, besides; the class of its public transport, parks, etc attracts tourists. The most harmonious people live in Charleston. Besides, it is famous by its interesting architecture, remarkable curiosity shops, ‘flea markets”, etc. Read the rest of this entry »

When looking for a discount hotel, New York City offers almost too many choices. So how do you make the best decision when you have never been to the Big Apple and are unfamiliar with the city layout and the neighborhoods?
Well, there are two ways to approach this topic and I will cover both of them.
Location, Location, Location Some travel experts will tell you that location is everything and that you should chose an accommodation near the sights that you are interested in visiting. They state that you don’t want to end up in a hotel across town from everything you want to do and see, because you will spend all of your time on foot and on the subway or hailing a cab. So if this is your point of view, then the following information may help you. Read the rest of this entry »

However, if you are thoughtful and take the time to do some planning, it should make your summer vacation easy and one of those “family memories” that you will cherish forever. The most frequent mistake people experience is first selecting a “destination.” The ideal vacations occur when you first select “what you want to do”! Do you want to go hiking, tanning on a beach, playing and relaxing at a pool, or touring informational or heritage locations? By choosing “what you want to do” to start with, you are off to the best start of selecting that perfect family vacation destination!

Once you know “what you want to do” – you can sift through the various tourism destination regions and discover those ideal attractions that you hope to go see or do. By taking a short time planning, you can also choose those destinations that include a variety of attractions that are of interest to both you and your entire family. Read the rest of this entry »

New York is a wondrous place. Most think of New York City when thinking of New York, but there are so many attractions up and down the state. Today, I will give you a list of six super attractions for your next New York trip.
Empire State Building :: This has to be one of the most famous buildings in the world. Located at 5th Avenue and 34th Street, the Empire State Building offers amazing panoramic views of New York City. It’s been in many movies, such as Elf and Sleepless in Seattle.

Saratoga Race Course :: When you’re in need of a break, take in some great horseracing action at the Saratoga Race Course. It’s located in Saratoga Springs. They have horseracing from the end of July to the beginning of September. If you’re a horseracing fanatic, stop by the Saratoga Harness Hall of Fame and Museum, which is also in Saratoga Springs. Read the rest of this entry »