New
York
If it’s your first time to travel to New
York, here are a few tips for you
to make your visit in New York safer, cheaper and more
memorable.
The Big Apple
New York, New York and New York!

The sentiments behind the words "I love New York" is one you’d
certainly feel the moment you step out of the plane and see for
yourself what the Big Apple has in store for you. With a population
of over eight million people, thousands of high rise buildings
dominating the scene and blinking lights all over, sometimes it’s
hard not to be overwhelmed when you first set your eyes on the city
that never sleeps.
Although a lot of people believe that New York
city is one of those big bad cities with crime rates that
would make your heart palpitate in fear, official reports actually
claim that New York is one of the safest places to be these days,
with crime rates reaching an all time low since the 1960’s.
Where To Stay in New
York
If you don’t have some friends with pads in New York that you
could bunk in for a night or two then there are a wide range of
New
York City hotels for you to choose from. Most of the
hotels in New York are concentrated in Manhattan but if
you’re flying for business purposes then maybe you’d prefer to
stay somewhere near Wall Street. If, on the other hand, you’re
looking for something quirky and fun, then maybe Chelsea and
Greenwhich are good places to start.
Where to Eat in New
York
One good thing about New York: the food is a fusion of a bit of
everything from the four corners of the globe. If you desire
lasagna, then Italian eateries are just around the corner. If you
desire some good old fashioned beef stew and yangchow rice then
there are a lot of Chinese delis that are willing to deliver food
right on your doorstep. From ultra-posh, exorbitantly expensive
first class restaurants to bohemian dining to fixed rates for eat
all you can buffets, New
York restaurants will have no problems in satisfying your
gastronomical inclinations.
Where to Go in New
York
New York has a lot of points of interest to boast of and the
list just keeps getting longer and longer. Remember the animation
movie, Madagascar? Well, that’s Central Park in drawing but wait
till you see the real one and all eight hundred acres of it. While
we're on the subject, why not also visit some of the many
New York's acting schools?
And then there’s Madam Tussaud’s Wax Museum. They say that a
visit to New York isn’t complete until you check out the lifelike
"creatures" in that particular museum. And who can forget the
Empire State Building, once the tallest among them all high rise
buildings? And of course there’s the Statue of Liberty, the very
symbol of American welcome. Then there’s the Rockefeller Center,
with its famous Christmas tree right in the middle of all the
action.
Perhaps sport is one of your strongest interests - pay a visit
to the New
York Yankees stadium.
Apart from the Yankees, other New York's popular
and world-renowned brands are some of its dailies - such as
The New York Times , New
York Post and New York Daily News.
How to Stay Safe in New
York
Although New York is considered as "safe", it wouldn’t hurt to
take the necessary precautions and avoid the attention of
pickpockets on the lookout for out-of-towners. Don’t make a fuss
when going to the ATM and always go out in groups.
How Not to Get Lost in New
York
New York is a very busy city so the bustling city may end up
overwhelming first time visitors. Hence, it’s advisable that you
always carry your map and cellphone with you. If unsure of the
destination, don’t just board the subway but instead, spend extra
cash for a cab ride.
Lastly, enjoy your New York tour!
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