Information for: New York
Where on earth do we start??!! New York City is one of the planet’s most iconic cities, the most populous city in the United States and the inspiration for a gaigantic list of movies, songs, books, plays. TV series and so on. And once you’re there, the sheer choice of things to do and see is almost overwhelming. We couldn’t possibly list all the great things to do and places to go in NYC. However, the lists below scratch the surface a little for you with some stand-out options. Enjoy yourself!
Hotels located in: New York
Tribeca Grand Hotel
Tribeca Grand Hotel is an exclusive downtown getaway and an absolutelycracking four-star hotel. The location is probably more pleasure-friendly (it’s right at a cross-point for an endless array of shopping leisure and entertainment options) than business-friendly but with so much to do and see who really cares! The hotel also Includes The Church Lounge an [...]
2 Avenue of the AmericasNew York
Tel No: +1 212-519-6600
The Ritz-Carlton Central Park
Yes yes yes! The Ritz-Carlton Central Park is indeed is a haven in the heart of the city providing classic bygone-era opulence in an outstanding location right on Central Park South. La Prairie spa is truly amazing (one of the best if not the best in the city) and both the BLT Market restaurant and [...]
50 Central Park SouthNew York
Tel No: +1 212-308-9100
Hotel on Rivington
Hotel on Rivington is a twenty-one-storey glass tower set in Manhattan&rsquos hip Lower East Side. The rooms are impressive the views can be jaw-dropping and this is a highly-regarded option (Winnerof the Best NYC Hotel 2008 byThe Times). Surprisinglythe locationdoesn’t suit everyone but it’s close to plenty of good restaurants bars & clubs. All in [...]
107 Rivington StNew York
Tel No: +1 212-475-2600
60 Thompson
60 Thompson is an impressive boutique hotel offering that outshines many of its bigger rivals. In a cool SoHo location and with a very pleasing-on-the-eye layout as well as great in-house options (including the terrific A60 Rooftop Bar that’s open to hotel guests and members only) this an authentic fixture in the nightlife of lower [...]
60 Thompson StNew York
Tel No: +1 212-431-0400
The London NYC
The London NYC is an upmarket andhigh-energyNew Yorkbig-hitter in a great Midtown Manhattan location. They’ve recently finisheda thorough re-imagining at the hands of the famous interior designer David Collins so the hotel has never looked or felt better. And it also features the first Gordon Ramsay restaurant on American soil. We challenge you to stay [...]
151 W 54th StreetNew York
Tel No: +1 212-307-5000
Mandarin Oriental New York
The Mandarin Oriental New York is a highly-impressive Manhattan offering from this upmarket chain – a big business hotel but with a smart contemporary look. The location is perfect and the facilities are truly world-class (make sure you don’t miss out on the 14500 square foot spa and the 35th-floor situated ‘Asiate’ restaurant). It will [...]
80 Columbus Circle at 60th StreetNew York
Tel No: +1 212-805-8800
Culture & Entertainment Located in: New York
Manhattan Music Club
Bars & clubs with live music are very popular in Turkey andthe Manhattan Music Club is one of Ankara’s best. -great place to catchjazz alternative rock blues and all sorts of other genres (performed by acts from Turkey and beyond). You’ll find a very mixed clientele here drawn in by thegreat atmosphere and fantastic music.
Cevre sok. (Uskup sok.) No 7 CankayaAnkara
Tel No: +90 312 427 6263
Hudson Bar
Hudson Bar is a super-cool hotel bar that to be honestyou’ll either love or loathe! What can you expect here? For a startan up-lit white floor and seat-backed log that help to make this place a little surreal! With an upmarket thirtywomething plus clientele and as a good venue for mixing with some celebs you [...]
636 Hudson StNew York
Tel No: +1 212-229-2642
The Campbell Apartment
The Campbell Apartment is a unique bar located on the ground floor in the iconic Grand Central Station. A one-off mix of bygone glamourand elegance in modern surroundings it was recently voted one of the best bars in America in amagazine poll. Campbell Apartment gets busy with a post-work crowd then settles down a bit [...]
15 Vanderbilt AveNew York
Tel No: +1 212-953-0409
King Cole Bar
King Cole Bar is a famous hotel bar within the famous St Regis Hotel. Regularly placed within lists of the World’s top bars it’s upmarket and slightly formal but relaxed-enough to open-up to more casual tourists. In fact some will even argue that it’s perhaps getting a little down-at-heel- yet it’sstill seen by many as [...]
2 E 55th StNew York
Tel No: +1 212-753-4500
Tao
Tao occupies a former theatre space – and is still high on theatre! As well as the lounge bar Tao is NYC’s largest (and arguably most popular) Asian restaurant as well as being a regular-ish celeb hangout. Amongst us mere mortals it canget pretty lively with a hip after-work crowd and there’s no getting away [...]
42 E 58th StNew York
Tel No: +1 212-888-2288
AYZA Wine & Chocolate Bar
The idea behind Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar isn’t bad at all – wine chocolate and French-Italian fusion cuisine all add up to a rather potent mix! And this place delivers. Already seen by many as the best wine bar in the city this unique Midtown offering somehow manages to be very cool and very [...]
11 West 31st StreetNew York
Tel No: +1 212-714-2992
Baraza
Possibly the best way to sum-up Baraza is to say that it’s a quirky little bar that takes a little finding! But it isa cool yet unpretentious alternative to some of the city’s glitzier and more glamorous alternatives (Look out for summer BBQs in the backyard!). It also gets packed-out in here pretty easily so [...]
133 Avenue CNew York
Tel No: +1 212-539-0811
Restaurants Located in: New York
Jade Eatery & Lounge
Jade Eatery & Lounge is regarded by many as the best sushi restaurant in the city and the best restaurant in Queens. Ok you’ll need to travel a little to get here but you’ll be rewarded with a unique dining experience. The food may not be outstanding but it is very good and the layout [...]
1 Station SqForest Hills
New YorkTel No: +1 718 793-2203
Il Mulino
Il Mulino is the epitome of an old New York Italian hangout and highly-popular with in-the-know locals. Situated in a cool Greenwich Village location you can expect garlic-laden Italian favourites at four-star prices. In other words very very good value-for-money. The ingredients are authentic the dishes beautifully-presented and the service very personal and sincere. There [...]
86 W 3rd StNew York
Tel No: +1 212-673-3783
Shun Lee Palace
Shun Lee Palace is a famed Midtown eatery that’sbecome something of an institution since it first appeared back in 1971. With an elegant atmosphere and a menu that balances old favourites and new dishes this place isa popular choicefor business lunches as well as evening dining. This is the very best in high-end Chinese dining [...]
155 E 55th StNew York
Tel No: +1 212-371-8844
Dylan Prime
Dylan Prime is a new-ish steakhouse addition that’s already developing a good reputation. You’ll be greeted by a dark and smart interior in this classy option where the steaks are the stars. But there’s a huge range of alternatives in here a lovely lounge and some delicious cocktails to enjoy. Dylan Prime is a little [...]
62 Laight StNew York
Tel No: +1 212-334-4783
Nobu
Nobu is a trendy and highly-popular ‘mini-chain’ (this Hudson Street branch is one of three in the city) that’s best-known for the sushi but with plenty of other culinary options. It’s also a good place for some occasional celeb-spotting although make no mistake it has the substance to back-up the style. Nobu partnered with restaurateur [...]
105 Hudson StNew York
Tel No: +1 212-334-4445
Per Se
Per Se is a Manhattan big-hitter – and for good reason. Seen by many as one of the very best in NYC you can look forward to upmarket French-influenced American cuisine in this NYC-version of The French Laundry. The layout is gorgeous and the perfect setting gives you great Central Park views (from the 4th [...]
10 Columbus CirNew York
Tel No: +1 212-823-9335
Jaume Proven
At theupmarketJaume Provença Chef Jaume Barguès (one of the city’s top chefs) adds aunique touch to traditional Catalan and French dishes. Serving Catalan European French andSpanish cuisine you can choose from2 excellentmenus: the chef’s own and a more traditional option as well as a great wine list. Best to book in advance – you’ll see [...]
Sporting/Leisure/Beauty Located in: New York
Trump Tower
Trump Tower is a New York icon symbolizing elegance and upscale living.While still higher toned than anything in say A & S Plaza it is a far cry from the posh emporium created at 57th Street and Fifth Avenue 11 years ago. The stores are now more upper-midddle-to-high-end rather than ultra-exclusive. However this is absolutely [...]
725 5th AveNew York
Tel No: +1 212-317-8466
South Street Seaport
After being radically renovated over thirty years ago South Sreet Seaport has become a historical city landmark with shopping right at its heart. The glass shopping pavillion offers more than one-hundred stores bars and restaurants and with a museum and many other attractions on-site this is a great place to come to shop and explore. [...]
Fulton & South StreetsPier 17
New York
Atlantic City Day Trips
Need to have a change of scene for a little while? Atlantic City day trips can actually occur during the day or night. With plenty of casinos resorts and day time attractions a trip to Atlantic City is a very popular option. Spend your day trip walking the boardwalk in one of the twelve casinos [...]
Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority2314 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic CityTel No: +1 609 348-7100
Skintology
Clean soothing decor and best of all professional staff combines all of your beauty and relaxation needs into one luxurious medical and day spa. This is your haven from the outside world with four ‘spas within once spa’ – laser body skin & MD. This place has developed a great reputation in recent times andis [...]
181 7th AvenueNew York
Tel No: +1 877-983-4369
Ravenwood Golf Club
Ravenwood Golf Club is an award-winning course located in the beautiful Finger Lakes region. Opened as recently as 2002 this is without question one of the state’s highest-rated public courses. At 6654 yards (par-72( it’sa good test for all levels of player and well worth the trip if you have time for a game when [...]
929 Lynaugh RdVictor
Tel No: +1 585-924-5100
Manhattan Mall
You can’t miss this huge building across the street from Macy’s and the Empire State Building. And it seems like every store in the world is featured in here! Add in all the restaurants & galleries and its location close to so many other shops and you’ve got a major shoppers’ paradise. To be honest [...]
100 West 33rd StreetTel No: +1 212 465 0500
Vivienne Tam
Vivienne Tam is one of the world&rsquos most passionate and symbolic designers in fashion today. Known for her present-day New York connection this fashion designer began in Hong Kong as evidenced by her unique fashions wide range of dresses and t-shirts. After graduating from Hong Kong Polytechnic University she moved to new York. Her bi-cultural [...]
Shop 209 Admiralty88 Queensway
Pacific PlaceTel No: +852 2928 0238
Entertainment located in: New York
Metropolitan Museum of Art
International art experts consider the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City to be one of the world’s two greatest all-around art museums (the other being the Louvre). Opened in 1895 and known colloquailly as ‘The Met’ this is a great chance to see amongst other things European paintings on display by Monet Degas [...]
1000 5th AvenueNew York
Tel No: +1 212-535-7710
New York City Theater
As New York is hands-down the best city in the world (by a mile!) for theatre where on earth do you start? Well this site is a good place listing all the theatres and all the show (on and off-Broadway) concerts musicalsand comedy around the city. Seeing a show on Broadway and going to the [...]
Various addressesTel No: n/a
Picasso Museum
Barcelona’s tribute to one of its adopted sons this fabulous collection is displayed in 3 adjoining medieval palaces. The Picasso Museumis a key reference for understanding the formative years of Pablo Ruiz Picasso. The genius of the young artist is revealed through more than 3800 works that make up the permanent collection. This is Barcelona’s [...]
Carrer de Montcada 15-23Barcelona
Tel No: +34 93 319 6310
Museum of the City of New York
The Museum of the City of New York embraces the past present and future of New York and celebrates its cultural diversity. Especially as an early stop during a first visit to the city there’s no better way to start to understand how this amazing place grew from a humble Dutch colony to the global [...]
1220 Fifth AvenueNew York
Tel No: +1 212-534-1672
Staten Island Ferry
The Staten Island Ferry is unquestionably one of the most famous boat rides in the World. Providing over thirty-five-thousand trips annually this is the best way to get the iconic views of the Statue of Liberty that met the 19th and 20th Century immigrants as they came to America. A NYC must-do – add it [...]
1 Bay StStaten Island
New YorkTel No: +1 718-876-8441
Empire State Building
The Empire State Building is one of the World’s most iconic buildings’ rewarding your trip to the top with some of the very best views of the city. As the tallest building in the city (and the twelfth tallest in the World) and with over 110 million visitors and counting there are going to be [...]
350 5th AveNew York
Tel No: +1 212-736-3100
Statue of Liberty/Ellis Island
Located on a 12-acre island the Statue of Liberty was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the people of the United States and is a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. And if you really want to get up close and personal with what is perhaps America’s most iconic image of [...]
17 Battery Pl # 210New York
Tel No: +1 212 561-4500