New York, also known as the Big Apple and the city that never sleeps, is a city which offers so many things to do and places to see. A city of skyscrapers has appeared in films and novels that has attracted visitors from all over the world. A trip to New York is a bucket list must experience.
New York has become in recent years, the world’s most important economic and cultural capital. The city’s atmosphere and style of life are unique, sophisticated and chic.
Whether a Musical in Broadway, an evening spent in Times Square, a walk over Brooklyn Bridge or in central park or shopping in Fifth Avenue, just to name a few things that can be enjoyed in New York City. With the addition of five neighbourhoods to explore and a plethora of historic buildings, monuments and museums, the list to do here is endless.
In New York City, the summers are warm, humid, and wet; the winters are very cold, snowy, and windy; and it is partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from -2°C to 29°C and is rarely below -10°C or above 34°C.
Based on the tourism score, the best times of year to visit New York City for warm-weather activities are from mid June to early July and from early August to late September.
- There are regular direct flights from major UK airports to New York.
Currency: US Dollar
Time difference: GMT -4
Flight from UK: Approximately 7 - 8 hours
Visa: Click here for information
Language: English
Tipping: It is customary to tip an extra 15 - 20% in restaurants, taxi's etc
