Paris has style. Milan has fashion. London has edge. But a visit to New York will make it abundantly clear why this city is considered to be the true centre of the world.
Getting to NY by air is easy, using any of the three airports servicing it. John F Kennedy Airport, located in Queens, (20-30 minute drive from Manhattan) handles mainly international flights; La Guardia Airport, also in Queens, handles mainly domestic flights; and Newark Airport, just outside of New York in New Jersey, about a 30-40 minute drive, offers far more modern facilities than the other two.
Flights from Europe can range from as little as a few hundred USD’s to over a thousand at peak periods. Pricing obviously depends on availability, seasonality, oil prices, location, airline, flight preferences and time of booking. Being five hours behind GMT and six hours behind Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin, one can definitely expect to be up and about at five or six in the morning on your first few days in the city.
But the truth is that being awake at five in the morning in New York City is no hardship at all as it truly lives up to its title, ‘the city that never sleeps’. New York offers an overwhelming abundance of activities, sights, sounds, and even smells that will meet every possible taste out there.
For history buffs, a stroll through the 5 boroughs will take you through New York both old and new. Along the way you will find historic landmarks such as the UN buildings, Tiffany’s on 5th Avenue and the spot where John Lennon was shot at, right across from Central Park. Harlem and Queens will introduce you to the life of everyday New Yorkers. The Bronx is a fantastically revealing part of modern America riddled with the complexity of race and class issues.
Music fans will be able to enjoy the most lively and dynamic scene with live venues all across SoHo, the Village and Williamsburgh in Brooklyn. Art fans can enjoy hours upon hours strolling through Manhattan galleries or losing themselves in one of the city’s art museums such as the Guggenheim or the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA). If it is science and nature that excite you, the NY Natural History Museum is hailed as the biggest in the world, with both permanent and temporary exhibitions to choose from.
Shopping is an obvious attraction, and whether it is haute couture or the bargains of the century, New York will satisfy your sartorial needs. For bohemian, indie and trendy styles, Greenwich Village and Chelsea will offer a wide range of shops. For high street brands the main 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th Avenues are your destination. Department stores meet exclusive designers and every corner seems to have a Gap, Urban Outfitters, American Apparel or Abercombie & Fitch store on it.
NY offers plenty of action for the sports fanatic too. With two baseball teams, a men’s and women’s basketball team, a hockey team, two American football teams and even a European football team (soccer in the US), there is always a game to catch. If you would rather play, a public court or park is almost always within walking distance. Just beware of game hustlers that will spot a sure betting opportunity from a mile away in a New York minute.
And when all else fails, or if you just feel like getting away from it all and avoiding the crowds, Central Park offers the perfect escape from the busy city streets. One of the most famous public open spaces in the world, Central Park offers an abundance of quiet spots, natural oases, a dog-walking heaven, cycle paths, running routes and most importantly, a green haven from the concrete jungle that is the city.
Over the past 10-15 years NY has gone through a fantastic transformation. The city has cleaned up its act and when it comes to wandering around sightseeing, almost all areas are now perfectly safe, with the South Bronx being the only notable exception. The subway system is clean and effective; the people are fantastically friendly and inviting. Simple common sense and heeding some sound advice is all you need to have a great time in this metropolitan centre of the world.
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