New York Holiday Apartments & Accommodation

With its melting pot of cultures, cuisines and characters, New York is surely America's most dynamic and captivating city. Michelin starred restaurants sit alongside authentic Mexican street food eateries and craft beer cafes alongside high-end cocktail bars. Central Park lies at the heart of this pulsating metropolis, surrounded by museums, iconic buildings and shops aplenty. New York holiday apartments and aparthotels are the perfect choice for exploring this magnificent city, a global hub of urban life that is alive with energy and verve that makes it a truly unmissable destination.

Getting to Your New York Accommodation

From Australia, the easiest way to reach New York is via the West Coast of the USA. Qantas and American Airlines run regular daily flights from Sydney and Melbourne to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Look for flights that connect in one of these cities before going onward to NYC, where you will land in one of three airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), or LaGuardia Airport (LGA).

Upon arrival at the airport, the simplest way to travel to your holiday apartment is in one of the city's famous yellow cabs, which you will find at taxi stands outside arrivals. Both Newark and JFK also offer AirTrain connections which will get you to the main public transportation system (from Newark, you'll connect to the PATH, and from the JFK AirTrain, you can opt for either an LIRR train or getting directly on the subway). Once you're in New York, the best way to get around is via the MTA, the city's famous public transportation system. If you're feeling intrepid, you can also use the Citi Bike bicycle sharing system.

Eating Out in New York

From American nachos to Chinese noodles, New York's culinary scene is beguilingly extensive, serving dishes from all corners of the world with something suitable for every budget. No trip to Manhattan is complete with sampling a bona fide American brunch. Tuck into eggs benedict or pancakes at West Village cafe - where many of the dishes are accompanied by bottomless prosecco.

A deli sandwich from Katz's is a must and the salt beef sub is a sublime and authentic homage to the city that never sleeps. Grand Central Oyster Bar and Keens Steakhouse are two classic restaurants for dinner with the latter serving up excellently grilled steaks. Burger and Barrell and 5 Napkin Burger are superb choices for, you guessed it, a burger, served up with numerous toppings and delicious sides.

Getting Cultural in New York

New York is the home of the musical and the theatres which are centred around Midtown stage world-class productions of not only musicals but also plays, dance performances and comedy. If you haven't purchased tickets in advance, the official TKTS booth in Times Square sells seats on the day, often at discount prices.

The city is also home to a range of fantastic museums. Some of the best include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the American Museum of Natural History and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. For live music and events, Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall are two iconic venues worth checking the listings for in addition to the numerous smaller establishments.

Nightlife in New York

The nightlife in New York is diverse, engaging and plentiful. The theatre scene is vibrant and eclectic and you can enjoy everything from large-scale musicals to experimental Off-Broadway productions. Film Forum is a retro cinema located in SoHo showcasing new released and vintage favourites in an environment which eschews the modern movie experience and embraces a golden age of cinema-going.

For an evening of sophisticated food and entertainment head to the Carlyle Hotel. Esteemed cabaret artists and musicians take to the stage nightly to transport you back to New York's glamour infused 1930s with the nostalgic decor and kitsch performances. Bars are plentiful and come in every guise imaginable from hipster hangouts in Brooklyn to high-end cocktail bars located in the perennially classic Upper East Side.

New York's Top Landmarks

From your accommodation in New York, get ready to explore the city's legendary landmarks. Perhaps the most famous of all is the Empire State Building. Completed in 1931, you can visit the viewing deck at this Art Deco skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan. For more modern architecture integral to the history of the city, check out the One World Trade Center complex downtown, built on the site of the September 11th attacks.

Great views of the Statue of Liberty can be seen by catching the Staten Island ferry. You can also visit the lady herself by booking a tour, which depart from either Battery Park or State Park New Jersey. For a fantastic walk, stroll the Highline Park from end to end.

Events in New York

November and December are two of the most lively months to visit New York. The last Thursday of November sees the spectacular Thanksgiving Day Parade take over the streets of Manhattan, followed by the extensive sales - simply a must for keen shoppers.

Before the excitement of Thanksgiving has ebbed away, the city is decked in twinkling fairy lights and resplendent trees in preparation for the Christmas celebrations. Highlights of the festive season include the mesmerising window displays of the department stores on 5th Avenue, catch a performance of The Nutcracker with a glass of eggnog to boot and the outdoor ice skating rinks - including the world famous Rockefeller rink.

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