New York is also famed as the ?Big Apple?. It is the biggest city in the U.S and is also amongst the top ranking urban areas in the world. New York City is the home of well-known multinational business institutions and a lot of global functions.
New York has four seasons. Summer can get as hot as 90 degrees Fahrenheit, it can be very humid during this season. New York is more relaxed during the Fall season with 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter hits New York with its chill at 35 to 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spring time can be really revitalizing with 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
In order to get to New York City travelers from other countries are obliged to get a visa from the American embassy so as to visit the U.S. However, the Visa Waiver Program allows international tourists from 27 other countries to visit the U.S. with no visa. Machine-readable passports is a must under this program.
New York City has three prominent airports that cater excellent travel service. These include LaGuardia Airport which is about 14 kilometers from Midtown, JFK International Airport that is 24 kilometers from Midtown and Newark Liberty International Airport which is 26 kilometers from Midtown.
There are some details and planning that you need to consider in your visit to the Big Apple. Here are some travel tips to keep in mind whenever you're spending a holiday in New York City:
a.Garments with well-hidden pockets are very useful when moving around with your wallet, passport and valuables that you may need while moving around the city.
b.A car will not help you get around New York it is best to use the subways. Put on your most comfortable pair of shoes, tourist spots and other historical buildings is just a step away after the other.
c. Enjoy the ferry to Governors Island. The ferry depart from Battery Maritime Building in Lower Manhattan to a 70 hectare island in the middle of New York Harbor. It offers breathtaking sight of the Statue of Liberty and the skyline.
d.Visit the Brooklyn Bridge. It is the greatest suspension bridge of all time and the most famous architectural structure in the American history. The bridge has inspired numerous artists with its amazing beauty.
e.Unwind and chill out with nature, come visit the Central Park. Amidst the busy life of traffic, rush and high-rise buildings lies the Central Park where you can breathe fresh air while doing some exercise or just simply relax without the buzz and noise of the city. The park also offers programs and activities
where park visitors may participate.
f.A trip is never complete without shopping. Shop your heart out on one of New York's finest stores - Bloomingdale's, located at Lexington Avenue. But if you want to get a markdown on designer goods with a wide range of choices visit Century 21 just across the street of World Trade Center. Shop where the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade is held Macy's Herald Square, also recognized as the ?Worlds Largest Store? the store has ten floors and occupies an entire straight block in the middle of 7th Avenue and Broadway.
