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New York Holidays & City Breaks

What do Broadway shows, the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street and Central Park all have in common? You’ll find them all in New York City, of course. The Big Apple is home to so many iconic sights and experiences that just planning what to see and do might take a week! Fortunately, when you book an NYC trip with us, we can help you plan an experience you’ll never forget.

Where to start? Well, how about some pizza up in midtown followed by a cocktail in Manhattan and then a slow stroll through the lush greenness of Central Park? Or how about taking in a sensational Broadway show after visiting Lady Liberty and scaling the Empire State Building? 

It all awaits you in New York.

We’ve got a fantastic range of affordable New York holidays, with a whole host of hotels and flights making this one of our most popular choices for a USA holiday destination. The sprawling urban jungle is home to a wide range of hotels. So whether you’re after 5-star decadence on the doorsteps of Times Square, or just looking for some accommodation in the trendy burgh of Brooklyn, we’ll get you there.

Discover why they call it the city that never sleeps when you book a New York City trip with us.

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NEW YORK WITH THE KIDS

Adult: £137 Child: £121

Blue Man Group- Off Broadway: £68 per adult/£68 per child
The Blue man group will rock your world, blow your mind and discover music, laughter and surprises at every turn.

New York Explorer Pass- £69 per adult/£53 per child (3-12 years)
The easy to use New York explorer pass can save you up to 50% on the combined price of the individual tickets. You can pick your choice of admission to either 3, 5 or 7 amazing attractions including The Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, American Museum of Natural History, The MET, Central Park Bike Rental, Luna Park at Coney Island plus other top attractions.

Total to do all attractions separately in New York using the New York Explorer Pass

  • Empire State Building- £31.20pp
  • Madame Tussauds New York- £27.20pp
  • Luna Park- £52pp and £32pp (child)

Total- £110.40 per adult and £90.40 per child
Save £41.40 per adult and £37.40 per child, a massive £157.60 per family of 4

New York VIP Shop & Dine 4 less card- £12 (One card valid for 4 people)
One card that offers discounts of up to 20% off the food bill at over 30 participating restaurants in New York including breakfast, lunch and dinner and valid for up to 4 people per card

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NEW YORK- GIRLS TRIP

Adult: £289pp

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets- £31pp
Return coach ticket to Woodbury Common, New York’s popular outlet mall which has over 220 stores including top designer names such as Barneys New York, Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Polo Ralph Lauren and Tom Ford. You also receive a VIP coupon book offering additional discounts.

Sex and the City Tour- £31pp
Follow in the footsteps of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda as you tour more than 40 iconic locations from ‘Sex and the City’ TV show and films by a luxury air-conditioned coach and narrated by an enthusiastic actor-guide. Drink where they drank, shop where they shopped and gossip where they gossiped!

New York Jazzy Champagne Brunch Cruise- £86pp
Enjoy a 2-hour cruise around Manhattan which includes a brunch buffet, unlimited mimosas, live jazz ensemble, onboard DJ and photo opportunities of The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, Brooklyn Bridge plus more.

New York Pass with Fast Track Access (2-day pass)- £141pp
New York is a fascinating city with limitless sightseeing options, enjoy free admission with this pass to over 100 New York attractions for 2, 3, 5 or 7 consecutive days including attractions such as the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty plus many more.

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NEW YORK- BOYS TRIP

Adult: £303pp

Big Apple Helicopter Tour- £166pp
Tour New York city in an unbelievable way and take in spectacular views of iconic landmarks including The Empire State Building and The Statue of Liberty from the Sky, even catching a glimpse of the world-famous Central Park.

New York Sopranos Tour- £42pp
Visit the Jersey Suburbs where Tony Soprano spent his days during the hit TV show which is broadly considered as one of the best. A tour guide/actor who has normally appeared as an extra or stand-in on the show itself, this is a unique tour and a must do for any Soprano fan.

Super New York- Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty & Hop on Hop off Bus Tour- £95pp

  • A 72-hour all around town bus tour offering unlimited ‘hop- on’ and ‘hop-off’ opportunities at over 50+ stops.
  • A sightseeing cruise offering magnificent views of The Statue of Liberty and Manhattan Skyline with the opportunity to hop-on and hop-off.
  • A choice between an Empire State Building Observatory ticket or Top of the Rock ticket.
  • A Ferry ticket for The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
  • Admission to either The New York Historical Society or The Museum of the City of New York
  • Free New York Eat and Play Card

Total to do all separate in New York

  • Big Apple Helicopter- £187.20pp
  • Empire State Building- £31.20pp
  • Statue of Liberty Tours and Ellis Island- £20.40pp
  • Hop-on/Hop-off- £48pp
  • Sopranos Tour- £43.20pp

Save £27pp!

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Empire State Building Observatory

Adult: £25 Child:(6-12 yrs) £21

The Empire State Building Observatory is beacon for international and domestic tourists alike, and offers unmatched views of New York and neighboring states from its world-famous 86th floor observatory all year long.

Get skyward and discover what the city looks like when you are 1,050 feet (320 meters) high at the top of New York's most iconic skyscraper, at the 86th Floor Observatory. The Observatory, with its popular 360-degree outdoor deck, also has indoor viewing galleries for guests to enjoy the views rain or shine, day or night.

You'll zip right up to the 86th Floor Observatory in convenient high speed, automatic elevators. Looking for an enhanced viewing experience? High-powered binoculars are available on the promenades at a minimal cost. And if you’re searching for that perfect Empire State Building souvenir, you’ll find something memorable at the Gift Shop, located on the 80th Floor.

Visitors with tickets purchased online will go with their voucher directly to the ticket window and then through the security check. The Observatory is wheelchair accessible.

A Multimedia Tour Guide App of the Empire State Building can be downloaded for free from the App Store and Google play. It serves as your own personal tour guide, taking you all the way from the ground floor to the 360° open-air views of the Observation Deck. (Available in English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, and German).

You can now enjoy one-of-a-kind mini-shows in the elevators on the ascent and descent to the Observatory. The ascent show takes you back in time to the construction of the Empire State Building, spotlighting workers, machinery and materials. On the descent you will see different features of the art deco masterpiece lobby with the features floating in to form the iconic mural that adorns the Fifth Avenue entrance.

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Super New York 72hr Hop on/off Pass

Adult: £86 Child:(6-12 yrs) £70

This fantastic value for money combination ticket includes all the famous, must-see sights in New York and much, much more… This great value ticket really is super!

Hop-on and off at many of the routes across Manhattan, or simply enjoy one of the observatory platforms of choice. Cruise on the Hudson or enjoy discounts whilst shopping or eating with your Eat & Play Card. The Super New York Ticket really has it all and allows you to see many of New York’s famous landmarks that make this city so special – all with this one ticket!

Inclusions:

  • Hop-on Hop-off Tours valid for 72 hours which includes the routes: Downtown, Uptown, Brooklyn and Bronx Loop.
  • Escorted Night Tour of Manhattan (not Hop-on Hop-off)
  • Liberty/ Ellis Island Ferry Ticket (access to the Statue of Liberty is subject to availability and is NOT guaranteed.)
  • A Gray Line City Sightseeing New York 24hrs Hop-on, Hop-off Ferry
  • Eat & Play Card (valid for 4 people!).

You also get to choose between:

  • A Ticket to the Top Of The Rock OR Empire State Building Observatory.
  • The New York Historical Society OR Museum of the City of New York
Top 5 things to do
Shopping - New York City is one of the most famous shopping destinations.
Empire State Building - The Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, on Fifth Avenue between West 33rd and 34th Streets
Statue of Liberty - The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York City, in the United States
Central Park - Central Park is an urban park in middle-upper Manhattan, within New York City. Central Park is the most visited urban park in the United States, with 40 million visitors in 2013. It is also one of the most filmed locations in the world.
Times Square - Bright lights & Broadway shows.
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What to expect on your holiday to New York City

The problem with visiting New York is knowing where to begin. But even if you don't immediately rush off to view the world-famous sights and landmarks of this most dynamic of cities, sometimes just being there is enough. The wonder of New York is in the energy and diversity that emanates from its densely packed, multicultural population. It vibrates with colliding cultures and languages, as highlife and lowlife rub together to produce a unique atmosphere, 24-hours a day.

Whether lolling on a bench in leafy Central Park, watching the world go by from a French bistro in Soho, or gazing up at Lady Liberty from the deck of the Staten Island Ferry, most visitors will feel they've done it all before. This is because New York is so familiar to anyone who has ever seen a movie or watched television. There is something special, however, in actually seeing the familiar landmarks and experiencing the pulse of The City That Never Sleeps.

Five boroughs make up New York City: Staten Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan. But many visitors never leave Manhattan, with loads of things to do and see packed into this small area relative to the other boroughs. This includes the 24-hour pasta restaurants of Little Italy, and the bustling sidewalks of Chinatown, the jazz clubs of Greenwich Village, and the theatres of Broadway. Of course, iconic sights include the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and Times Square.

New York has been described as the best three-day city in the world, and that's about right. After a frenzy of museums, galleries, bars, and clubs, many visitors are ready for a break. Fortunately, there's a lot of choice in excursions. Outdoor attractions include the National Parks of upstate New York, the beaches of Long Island, or simply the leafy oasis of Central Park. Whatever you're after, New York is ready and waiting to bewitch, enchant, and bewilder.

New York's public transport system is relatively good and cheap, including buses and the subway. There are also the iconic and ever-present yellow cabs, although they are more expensive. Visitors should avoid unlicensed cabs, sometimes called gypsy or pirate cabs.

One can use a combination of these or just get around on foot. Walking is often the best way to see the city. During rush hours, when buses and taxis are caught in gridlock and the subway is overcrowded, stretching the legs can be the quickest option.

Usually, the most efficient way to get around is the 24-hour underground system, especially as most of Manhattan's sights are near subway stations. Like other massive cities, however, this can be extremely confusing at first.

The bus system is simpler but slower, a good option for shorter distances or for travelling across town. Driving in New York is not recommended as traffic is heavy, drivers are rude and aggressive, and parking is both rare and exorbitant.

The nightlife in New York City encompasses jazz bars, nightclubs, lounges, comedy clubs, and live shows, with something happening around every corner. The Village, Broadway, Bowery, and Madison Square Garden are just a few destinations for evening entertainment in New York.

As a hub of the jazz world, New York is home to venues such as 55 Bar and Arthur's Tavern. Jazz tours from Greenwich Village to Harlem are a fun option for enthusiasts, with a stop at the legendary Apollo Theatre a great attraction to tick off the bucketlist.

As the launching pad of big-name comedians such as Jerry Seinfeld, New York also has many comedy shows, with some of the best happening at the New York Comedy Club or the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (UCB).

Of course, there are always famous Broadway shows in New York. Try the Palace or Eugene O'Neill theatres for the latest productions. Broadway shows are expensive, hence the popularity of the three TKTS discount ticket booths, the most popular of which is in Times Square.

They open every day at 11 am, but the queues form well before this. You can pick up last-minute tickets for half of the regular price, depending on what's available. There's seldom a queue at 5pm, with last-minute prices dropping even further.

Nightclubs come and go quickly in New York City, as the fickle population becomes enamoured with the newest venues and trends. But you can always rest assured that whatever you want, the City of Dreams will have plenty of it.

Live music venues covering hip hop, rock, indie, and almost any other genre imaginable abound, and well-established venues offer events like poetry readings. At any given time, internationally-acclaimed DJs are usually heating up dancefloors in the New York darkness.

World-class performing arts venues are a dime a dozen in a city that boasts Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Centre, and Carnegie Hall, and you can take your pick of ballet, opera, symphony orchestras, and chamber music.

For up-to-date events information on New York City, pick up a copy of the Village Voice or Time Out New York, both of which are accessible online.

The amount and calibre of stores in the city will blow visitors away. Offering some of the best and most expensive shopping in the world, 5th Avenue is synonymous with classy high-end department stores such as Bergdorf's and Saks. Madison Avenue is known as the trendy road, boasting 15 blocks of celebrity designer shops such as Chanel, Jimmy Choo, and Prada. Soho is one of New York's poshest outdoor malls, with cobblestone streets and loft-like spaces creating a pretty and unique shopping experience.

As cosmopolitan as New York maybe, visitors on a tighter budget can still find plenty of bargains at the city's flea markets, which offer some top quality goods with stores touting designer knockoffs, antiques, jewellery, curios, thrift wear, home furnishings, and cosmetics.

Chinatown is a budget shopper's paradise with cheap knockoffs on offer, and haggling common practice. Century 21 is considered 'New York's best-kept secret' for bargain hunters with more than 15 departments of quality and designer merchandise at 25 to 75% off retail prices.

Whether shopping in upscale Madison Avenue or the bargain-friendly Lower East Side, New York has something to offer everyone. Souvenirs can often be tacky, including miniature Statues of Liberty, I (heart) NY gear, New York Yankees merchandise, and Broadway posters.

With New York's countless attractions, it would take months to see and do everything this vibrant city has on offer. The must-see New York attractions include iconic structures and buildings such as the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, the Empire State Building, Times Square, and the Chrysler Building. Among all the skyscrapers, Central Park provides a green haven for relaxation and exercise. Many first-time visitors to New York don't leave Manhattan at all, but the four other boroughs of the city - Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island - all have their own appeal and are worth exploring for those wanting a broader experience of the metropolis. Taking a ride on the Staten Island Ferry is one of the best free activities NYC has to offer.

For cultural vultures, there are wonderful museums to explore, such as the American Museum of Natural History or the Metropolitan Museum of Art. There are also fewer high-brow museums: at Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum, for instance, visitors can play superheroes on film.

An easy way to see the sights is to take a ride on one of New York's topless tour buses. It may not be as exciting as exploring the city on foot, but it's a great way to learn and see a lot quickly. Central Park also provides a great thoroughfare for sightseers exploring Manhattan on foot, and the grid-pattern layout of the streets makes finding your way fairly simple. The New York subway is a good, cheap option for those needing to cover greater distances.

Those planning a lot of sightseeing should consider purchasing the New York Pass, which covers about 80 NYC attractions and allows the holder to skip the often lengthy queues at popular sites.

New York is a great place for vacations with children. Parents can take the family out to Ellis Island to see the Statue of Liberty or trek up the Empire State Building to stand on its observation deck, the panoramic views of the metropolis a joy at any age.

For active children, a stroll through Central Park will give them plenty of space to stretch their legs and in winter months don't miss ice skating at the Trump Wollman Rink or Rockefeller Plaza. The amazing shops around New York City are also perfect for those rainy days.

Options include Toys 'R Us in Times Square, NIKETOWN, or the decadent Dylan's Candy Bar, where kids will go wild at the number of sugary candies and chocolates available. The Brooklyn Children's Museum is also worth a visit, as are the New York Aquarium and Central Park Zoo.

For warm summer nights, nothing beats a baseball game at Yankee Stadium, complete with hot dogs and popcorn. With so much to see, children visiting New York City will be sure to have a memorable and unforgettable experience.

New York City is famous for roadside vendors selling all-American goodness, like hotdogs, corndogs, bagels, and donuts. But it's an international affair when dining out, with offerings of cuisine from all over the world meaning it would take a lifetime to sample them all.

With more than eight thousand restaurants to choose from, it is difficult to know where to begin. Chinatown has restaurants serving Cantonese, Sichuan, and Shanghai cuisine, while there are also a few Chinese restaurants where dim sum is available throughout the day.

The popular Times Square is plagued with mediocre chain restaurants. But there are a few wonderful eateries beyond the tourist traps. New York's steakhouses offer a variety of delicious steak options from porterhouse steak to New York strip steak.

Everything is big in the United States and the pizzas and pizza pies are no different. With plenty of fantastic pizza and Italian restaurants around the city, it's a pizza lover's paradise. Many small pizzerias sell the iconic New York-style pizza.

Ukrainian, Indian, and Japanese cuisine can be found in the East Village, while Harlem is synonymous with African and Soul food. Queens offers the most variety with Greek, Irish, Latin American, Russian, Indian, and Kosher fare to tantalise the taste buds.

So what's the weather like in New York

New York City has a humid subtropical climate, with cold winters and hot, moist summers. The city's coastal location ensures that winters (December to February) are not as cold as inland cities on the same latitude, and daytime temperatures generally stay above freezing point but average lows drop to 27°F (-3°C). Snow is common in winter, but the amount varies, and winter rain is common. Spring in New York is pleasantly warm, and the weather heats up to high temperatures of around 77°F (25°C) by mid-May. Summers (June to August) are generally swelteringly hot and humid, with average highs hitting 84°F (29°C). The best time to travel to New York is in autumn when temperatures are mild, days are sunny and humidity is not too high.

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