new york city break
take a bite out of the big apple
Book a city break to New York with confidence at The Co-operative Travel. Whether you’re searching for a cheap flight to JFK or Newark, a flight and hotel package, or you just need a hotel, we have all the ingredients to meet your needs.
New York New York, so good they named it twice, it’s the city that never sleeps. You’ve probably heard all the clichés about this great city, but it’s only when you’re there that you can truly appreciate the wonderful sights; bright yellow taxis, skyscrapers, Fifth Avenue, Central Park, the Empire State building and the Statue of Liberty. There is so much to see and do that you won’t know where to start.
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The epicentre of New York for any tourist has to be Manhattan, with its breathtaking skyline, and an abundance of hotels, shops, theatres and historical buildings. You can wander into the trendy areas of Greenwich Village, East Village, and SoHo or the captivating Little Italy and Chinatown. Most tourist attractions are easily accessible from the district of Manhattan, and if you need to rest your feet at any point, take a ride on the New York subway which is safe, relatively cheap and easy to use.
A visit to the Empire State Building is a must. From the observation tower on the 102nd floor, you can enjoy spectacular city views. Or take a stroll to Central Park which is home to Central Park Zoo and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is especially romantic in winter where you can enjoy open-air ice skating or a horse and carriage ride.
For art lovers there are hundreds of museums and art galleries, the Guggenheim and Museum of Natural History are both fascinating and insightful. You can travel by ferry to Staten Island to see the iconic Statue of Liberty, or head down to another landmark site, Times Square which attracts 37 million visitors each year.
Many visitors head to New York for the shopping alone; Bloomingdales, Saks and Macy’s are just some of the department stores that tourists flock to. Or take a stroll along Fifth Avenue and you’ll come across the infamous jewellery store Tiffany’s or FAO Schwarz which houses one the biggest selection of toys imaginable.
No visit to New York City would be complete without taking in a Broadway show. There are many ticket booths in the area where you can often save up to 50% if you book on the day of the show. With thousands of restaurants, countless bars, world-class museums and great shops, the magical city of New York really does offer something for everyone.
The city is perfectly suited for a city break or short break as it’s easily accessible from the UK with daily flights from London, Manchester and some regional airports. Book your city break to New York today with The Co-operative Travel and we guarantee that you won’t be disappointed.
Other city breaks you maybe interested in could be Paris, Venice or Rome ?