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New York City is quite simply the

world’s most exciting, cosmopolitan

and enthralling city. It weaves its

magical spell on even the most

hardened traveller when you catch

that first jaw-dropping glimpse of

the glittering Manhattan skyline as

you cross the Hudson River. It’s hard

to believe, but there’s so much more

– venture on beyond the city to the

relatively understated and definitely

underrated New York State where

picturesque wineries, lakes, rivers,

islands and Niagara Falls beckon.

New York

BEYOND NEW YORK CITY

Add on a stay beyond the city, or avoid the city

lights and head straight for a fascinating fly drive

holiday. The Hudson Valley is just 30 minutes from

Manhattan, with open countryside flanking the

Hudson River. Drive through the Catskill Mountains

for some stunning scenery and sample some of the

region’s wines. The Finger Lakes (there are 11 of them)

are captivatingly beautiful, and are home to some

fine wineries, antique stores and boutique shops.

You can even enjoy an up-close view of Niagara Falls

without having to cross the border into Canada.

ISLAND LIFE

Stretching out from Manhattan along the Atlantic

coast is Long Island, home not least to JFK Airport

itself. The Hamptons, especially, are the manicured

playground of many of America’s rich and famous.

The coastal towns that make up the Hamptons are

elegant and sophisticated with golf courses, beaches,

vineyards, sprawling estates and impressive mansions.

THE BIG APPLE

New York City boasts over 150 museums, 500

art galleries, 41 theatres on Broadway alone and

nearly 20,000 restaurants from fine dining to

eclectic neighbourhood diners. Upper Manhattan

is the cultural heart of the city, home to Carnegie

Hall and Metropolitan Opera House, whilst

Midtown is all about Broadway and Central Park,

the Empire State Building and Radio City Music

Hall. Head to Fifth Avenue for the designer

boutiques and big-name department stores; Wall

Street heads up the appeal of Lower Manhattan as

well as historic Battery Park and trendy SoHo.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Make the most of your stay by choosing a hotel

in the right place to suit your tastes and interests.

North America Travel Service has selected a

matchless choice of quality hotels with locations

that include Central Park, Times Square, Battery Park

as well as Fifth, Park and Madison Avenues. Styles

range from grand sophistication to chic boutique.

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