| Getting To New York: Served by three major airports, | | | | yours when you stay in my stunning 2,600 square foot |
| two train terminals and a massive bus depot, New | | | | loft. An exclusive elevator takes you takes to the 6th |
| York City is the most important transportation hub in | | | | floor with entry directly into my spacious living room. |
| the northeastern USA. John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), | | | | Because of this room's extra large windows it almost |
| 15 miles (24km) from Midtown Manhattan in | | | | seems as if the Empire State Building is in the room |
| southeastern Queens, is where most international | | | | with you, making for an unforgettable New York City |
| flights land. Recently voted the third-worst airport | | | | memory. More Where to eat: If you're looking to |
| facility in the world by business travelers, JFK is best | | | | splurge, try one of the Upper West Side's well-known |
| avoided. La Guardia Airport in northern Queens is 8 | | | | and expensive restaurants, Cafe Luxembourg |
| miles (13km) from Manhattan and services mostly | | | | between Amsterdam and West End Aves, attracts |
| domestic flights. If you're arriving or departing in the | | | | the pre-performance crowd from Lincoln Center with |
| middle of the day, La Guardia is a more convenient | | | | its French-inspired food: cassoulet, escargots and |
| choice than JFK. Newark Airport is in New Jersey, | | | | interesting salads. Prices range from $15 at lunch to |
| directly 10 miles (16km) west of Manhattan. Eating In | | | | $25 at dinner for main courses. Don't even try getting |
| New York: Need some recommendations? Try the | | | | in here without a reservation. What To See: |
| relaxed gourmet cuisine of Portuguese restaurant | | | | Waterfront Museum - Visitors can enjoy visual and |
| Alfama on 551 Hudson Street (especially on | | | | performing arts programs and educational tours in |
| Wednesdays); the funky yet provincial Italian hotspot, | | | | marine history aboard the Lehigh Valley Railroad Barge |
| Max on 51 Avenue B; and in the summer there is | | | | #79. Skyline Cruises - Skyline Cruises offers tours of |
| always the 79th Street Boat Basin for sunsets, | | | | all types, schools, international tourists, senior citizens, |
| barbecued food and great atmosphere. Getting | | | | etc… completely customized to your |
| Around In New York City: There are 5 main ways to | | | | specifications. Times, locations, food & beverage |
| get around New York, they are; By Subway, By Taxi, | | | | options, multilingual narration's and entertainment. |
| By Car, By Bus, By Foot The subway isn't the | | | | Madame Tussaud's - The American idea of wax |
| cleanest form of transportation, homeless people live in | | | | museums will be changed forever when you visit |
| stations and even in subway cars; but since everyone | | | | Madame Tussaud's in the heart of New York. The |
| uses it all the time, central Manhattan is generally | | | | Museum features over 175 wax figures of celebrities, |
| considered safe. Nighttime is not necessarily a | | | | sport figures and singers. Carnegie Hall - Carnegie Hall |
| dangerous time to travel as long as you are taking a | | | | is a world famous concert hall. For more than a |
| popular subway line, abstain from flashy jewelry, and | | | | century, Carnegie Hall has set the standard for |
| are not going to one of the outer boroughs. Stay | | | | excellence in performance. Central Park - Central Park |
| away from the platform's edge, and board the train | | | | was the first landscaped public park in the United |
| during non-rush hours from the off- peak waiting area, | | | | States. The park offers over 840 acres of |
| marked at the center of every platform (this area is | | | | landscaped and recreational areas that include a zoo, |
| monitored by cameras, and the conductor's car often | | | | a theater, sports facilities, lakes, food, entertainment |
| stops here). Once you board, try to be in the same | | | | and lots more. Where To Shop: Calvin Klein 654 |
| subway car as other people you think are safe and | | | | Madison Ave between E 60th and 61st Sts, is a study |
| stay near the middle to be close to the conductor | | | | in elegance by the media savvy designer. Barney's |
| (you'll see his face from the platform). During rush hour | | | | 660 Madison Ave between E 60th and 61st Sts, has |
| and in crowded stations like 42nd St.-Times Sq., hold | | | | become famous for treating potential customers as |
| your bag with the opening facing you to discourage | | | | too fat, too poor and, in the men's department, too |
| pickpockets. A real concern for women is sexual | | | | straight. This is the hip and haughty clothing chain's |
| molestation - there are quite a few crazies who ride | | | | flagship store. Valentino 747 Madison Ave between E |
| the subways to brush up or grope others. If this | | | | 64th and 65th Sts, displays the creations of one of the |
| happens, be loud in your indignation. When dealing with | | | | world's best- known couture designers. The massive |
| taxi drivers, remember that they know where they are | | | | Giorgio Armani 760 Madison Ave between E 65th and |
| going better than you, so don't presume to know the | | | | 66th Sts, shows that the world-famous designer can't |
| best route to somewhere because it's what you've | | | | stand to be outdone by anyone. Armani's gorgeous |
| heard. Remember to tip at least 15% and a minimum | | | | clothes fill four floors. Prada 841 Madison Ave |
| tip of at least 50 cents if not more. Where To Stay: | | | | between E 69th and 70th Sts, showcases the Milan |
| Lambda Mews - New York City North Chelsea Guest | | | | company's expensive and trendy offerings. The shoes |
| House in fabulous residential loft. Located on West | | | | start at $300. Entertainment: Go to the Blind Tiger Ale |
| 30th Street between 5th Avenue and Broadway. | | | | House on Hudson st and sample Ale's from all over |
| Spectacular views of the Empire State Building are | | | | the world. Great place to meet singles. |