New York
If it’s your first time to travel to New York, here are a few tips
for you
to make your visit in New York safer, cheaper and more memorable.
With over 1,000 hotels in New York City, it's not easy to choose the
one you might like. But you can start by narrowing your search by boroughs
of Brooklyn (100 hotels), Queens (105),
and Manhattan with 832 hotels. Or choose districts of Lower Manhattan (161 hotels)
or Midtown Manhattan with 587 hotels.
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Guide to New York
City
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New York
City
Fondly known as the Big Apple and the city that never sleeps, New York is
home to 8 and a half million people, and growing. It's arguably one of the best known cities in the
world that's left an indelible mark in the US. When you travel, whatever holiday experience you
want, New York probably has it.
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New York
State
In the early 17th century the Dutch created a permanent colony on the Hudson
river, naming it New Netherland. They ruled for 40 years, until the English conquered it in the 2nd
half of the 17th century. Find out more of interesting facts
about the New York State.
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Best Attractions in New York City
As one of the most beautiful cities in the world, New York has plenty of
things to see and do. From marvelous monuments and architecture, to parks and museums, there is
something for everyone to create memorable memories. Here are the 10 best-rated tourist attractions
in this great city.
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Exploring
NYC as an Expat
Although it's an expensive city, New York is one of the most attractive
places for expats. Finding a job or getting involved in business won't be easy, but it's one of the
best places to get great connections. This is the place where everyone can find something to do,
but you have to be prepared for New York.
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New York
Christmas
In a city where different culture meet, during Christmas and other festive
seasons, their unique traditions and cultures come alive. people of all ages and interests join in
to celebrate Christmas. Here are some things to do when you're in New York City at
Christmas.
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New York
Hotels
So, you've decided to travel to New York. But where do you stay? With so much
to choose from and a very wide range of hotel room prices, how to dou select your host hotel? Here
are 4 questions and answers that might help you to
find a good hotel in New York.
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New
York City Hotels
There are so many hotels in New Yor that they make it most practical choice
for a holiday stay. Keep in mind that New Yorkers' idea of affordable might not necessary by yours,
too. So, if you are cash strapped, find some frinds in NY. Here are some of the best known brand hotels in New York City.
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New
York Restaurants
No other place in the world will cater so richly for your taste buds like New
York does. The sheer variety of restaurant choices is will astound
you. This is the place if you desire gastronomical pleaseures. We present here a few of the
swanky restaurants in New York.
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New York Spotted by Locals
As one of the most beautiful cities in the world, New York offers great
career opportunities and interesting way of life. But if you move to New York, do not get sucked in
into the world of tourist traps. Instead, try to explore and enjoy New York city by doing things as
recommended by locals.
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New York
Yankees
If if you are not a sport fan and basebally not your game, you have probably
heard of New York Yankees. It's probably one of the most recognized sporting clubs in the world,
whether that recognition comes from following baseball and sport, or from TV series and
movies.
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New York
Times
One can argue about media power being abused and even used as a tool of
manipulation these days. But there's no doubt that New York Times is one
of the most powerful and recognizable media companies in the world. Here's a short history of
the New York Times media company.
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New York
Post
When you are travlling to or holidaying in New York, you won't be left behind
when it comes to keeping up with the news. This is especially true today with online availability.
There are so many dailies and magazines available in New York, including the New York Post, around
since the 1800s.
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New
York Daily News
Brimming with culture, history and richess, New York has a million stories to
tell about its past and present, and how this cosmopolitan city came to be. Started in 1919 as a
tabloid, the New York Daily News was known as "picture newspaper" and later new York's Hometown
Newspaper.
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New
York Acting Schools
If you are an adventurous type and don't mind trying something different,
while having a "thick skin" when it comes to rejection, New York might be your place to try acting.
Any budding actor knows the important of trying NY acting schools. Here are five out of New York's
many acting schools.
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The Big Apple
New York, New York and New York!
The sentiments behind the words "I love New York" is one you’d
certainly feel the moment you step out of the plane and see for yourself what the Big Apple has in store for you.
With a population of over eight million people, thousands of high rise buildings dominating the scene and blinking
lights all over, sometimes it’s hard not to be overwhelmed when you first set your eyes on the city that never
sleeps.
Although a lot of people believe that New York city is one of those big bad cities with crime
rates that would make your heart palpitate in fear, official reports actually claim that New York is one of the
safest places to be these days, with crime rates reaching an all time low since the 1960’s.
Where To Stay in New York
If you don’t have some friends with pads in New York that you could
bunk in for a night or two then there are a wide range of New York City
hotels for you to choose from. Most of the hotels in New York are concentrated in Manhattan but if
you’re flying for business purposes then maybe you’d prefer to stay somewhere near Wall Street. If, on the other
hand, you’re looking for something quirky and fun, then maybe Chelsea and Greenwhich are good places to
start.
Where to Eat in New York
One good thing about New York: the food is a fusion of a bit of
everything from the four corners of the globe. If you desire lasagna, then Italian eateries are just around the
corner. If you desire some good old fashioned beef stew and yangchow rice then there are a lot of Chinese delis
that are willing to deliver food right on your doorstep. From ultra-posh, exorbitantly expensive first class
restaurants to bohemian dining to fixed rates for eat all you can buffets, New York restaurants will have no problems in
satisfying your gastronomical inclinations.
Where to Go in New York
New York has a lot of points of interest to boast of and the list
just keeps getting longer and longer. Remember the animation movie, Madagascar? Well, that’s Central Park in
drawing but wait till you see the real one and all eight hundred acres of it. While we're on the subject, why not
also visit some of the many New York's acting
schools?
And then there’s Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum. They say that a visit to
New York isn’t complete until you check out the lifelike "creatures" in that particular museum. And who can forget
the Empire State Building, once the tallest among them all high rise buildings? And of course there’s the Statue of
Liberty, the very symbol of American welcome. Then there’s the Rockefeller Center, with its famous Christmas tree
right in the middle of all the action.
Perhaps sport is one of your strongest interests - pay a visit to the
New York Yankees stadium.
Apart from the Yankees, other New York's popular and world-renowned
brands are some of its dailies - such as The New York Times, New York
Post and New York Daily News.
How to Stay Safe in New York
Although New York is considered as "safe", it wouldn’t hurt that
you take the necessary precautions and avoid the attention of pickpockets on the lookout for out-of-towners.
Don’t make a fuss when going to the ATM and always go out in groups.
How Not to Get Lost in New York
New York is a very busy city so the bustling city may end up
overwhelming first time visitors. Hence, it’s advisable that you always carry your map and cellphone with you. If
unsure of the destination, don’t just board the subway but instead, spend extra cash for a cab ride.
Lastly, enjoy your New York tour!
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