Short Breaks in New York

There really is nowhere as exuberant, energetic or iconic as the sprawling metropolis of New York City, a destination that really does have it all. Whether it is pulsating nonstop entertainment, shopping, cutting edge art or those wonderfully evocative city sights, a New York short break will leave visitors breathless with its sheer scale. Nothing can prepare a first time visit for the unmissable New York skyline dotted with iconic soaring monuments like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State and Chrysler Building skyscrapers. Likewise a walk in Central Park is an absolute must and a bracing cruise along the Hudson River and around Staten Island is a quintessential New York experience not to be missed.

 

 

The sheer diversity of New York is perhaps its greatest asset where a distinctly different atmosphere can be experienced on virtually every block. Centrally located Manhattan which is easily navigable on foot, is a fast paced financial district, historic inner city and bohemian village all rolled into one. Here visitors can explore the vibrant Chinatown and Little Italy districts, shop for quirky one of a kind items in Soho or sample the bars of hip and happening East Village. After dark, Broadway is a magnet for visitors with shows to suit every taste and a short break in New York simply must soak up the neon lit exuberance of Times Square or one of the atmospheric jazz clubs that is city is famous for.

Short Breaks in New York - Surprising history to explore
Christmas city breaks in New York are a spectacular occasion for young and old with dazzling illuminations everywhere, unforgettable open air ice skating at the Rockefeller Centre and out of this world shopping possibilities. Fine summer weather will see crowds flock to nearby Brighton Beach and quaint Coney Island with its traditional funfair and historic boardwalks. It offers a perfect family day out and relief from the humid city streets. There are a surprising number of historic sites to discover  New York short breaks that gives an intriguing insight into its rapid rise as a sprawling, multi cultural city. The city is a veritable treasure trove of fine art deco design and explores the Victorian tenements of the Lower East Side - home to the first wave of immigrant workers in the early 1900's.