| Vibrant, dazzling, hectic - New York is still the global | | | | gem in store on Long Island, too - the MOMA is a |
| city and one that everyone wants to visit. After the | | | | modern spin-off from the Met and is dripping with |
| winter thaws - and before the crowds hit the streets | | | | cutting-edge cool. All the rooms have been turned into |
| in summer - springtime in New York is the perfect | | | | interactive display experiences, rather than mere |
| moment to experience everything it has to offer, from | | | | exhibits. |
| art and jazz to the latest luxury New York hotels. | | | | Architecture is the other aspect where New York City |
| Where to Stay | | | | beats off the competition. There's nothing quite like |
| First things first - find a place to crash that's as stylish | | | | strolling along Park Avenue and marveling at the high |
| and cool as the city itself. Although areas of | | | | walls that reflect the light and warmth of the Spring |
| Manhattan are packed with opulent, celebrity-drenched | | | | sunshine down to the busy streets below. |
| luxury New York hotels, there are a handful that really | | | | Where to Party |
| stands out for the boldness and cutting-edge design. | | | | Often called the city that never sleeps, there are |
| Hotel on Rivington is top of the crowd - situated on the | | | | certainly enough nightclubs and bars to keep even the |
| edgy Lower East Side, it's a masterpiece of urban | | | | most energetic night owls busy until dawn. Hot venues |
| style and futuristic interiors by Dutch designer Marcel | | | | can last little more than a month in this urban sprawl of |
| Wanders. What's more, despite the slightly offbeat | | | | ultra-discerning taste, but you're guaranteed to find a |
| location, this hotel has some of the best in the whole | | | | restaurant or club opening somewhere in Manhattan |
| city. Minimalism is at its best in the rooms and bar, but | | | | every night of the week. |
| the huge Penthouse suite does decadence on a very | | | | For old favorites, jazz never fails to disappoint the hip |
| grand scale - you could have your very own party for | | | | New York visitor- Arthur's Tavern on Grove Street |
| 125 inside. | | | | was opened in 1937 but is still one the coolest cats in |
| Where to Visit | | | | town. The swanky downtown spot Metronome |
| Few cities scream 'arty chic' like New York. From the | | | | Lounge (on Broadway) is also a hit with the cream of |
| small, intimate private galleries of the Chelsea streets | | | | New York, or head to Smalls on West 10th Street for |
| to the world-famous Metropolitan and Guggenheim | | | | true dedication to the music and 12 hours of tunes at |
| museums, there's nothing quite like a weekend soaking | | | | the weekend. |
| up the artistic offerings of the city. There's another | | | | |