New York Getaway

There are ways to make the most of the limited time travellers have in New York. Ideally you would spend at least three days to really see the main highlights. It is possible to do the ‘NYC highlights’ in a two-day itinerary, but it would be pretty full-on.

Ideally, you would have 4-5 days to see the main sights without rushing too much.

New York is a popular year-round destination. It is the ultimate destination for a city break. Choosing the right time of year for your break to New York is easy – any time is great. So when is the best time for a city break to New York?

Best time of year for value?

The best time to visit New York City is from April to June and September to early November when tourist crowds are not as overwhelming as during the peak times of Summer and Christmas.

The cheapest time to visit New York is on weekends from mid-January to the end of February. This period contains the best combination of low prices and discounts on flights, hotels, and Broadway-type shows and musicals.

Best time of year for weather?

The best time to visit New York for pleasant, warm weather is from April to June. This coincides with springtime in the city. The weather is usually warm and dry at this time of year.

New York consists of five boroughs – Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island – and each has many famous and distinct neighbourhoods. Although Manhattan is the smallest of the five boroughs, it’s undoubtedly the most popular one among tourists looking for the best places to stay in New York City.

Midtown Manhattan is the best area to stay in New York City for first timers as it’s easily accessible to everywhere. Lower Manhattan is more popular for tourists on a budget. There are some great value accommodation options in these areas and you can also walk to some fantastic local neighbourhoods like Greenwich Village, East Village and Soho. For a little bit of glamour stay in the fashionable neighbourhoods of the Upper East and West Side.

New York City has so many things to see, places to visit and activities to enjoy. A tour is a great way to take in the highlights when on holiday to New York. Here are our top 3 ways to see the city:

New York City Hop on Hop Off Downtown Loop

See the world-famous bright lights and billboards of Times Square, sit back and relax as you enjoy the open-top double-decker views of famous sights like the Empire State Building, Brooklyn Bridge, One World Trade Center, the Flatiron Building, Grand Central, Rockefeller Center, Madison Square Garden, the Statue of Liberty and many more!

Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York
It’s the perfect vantage point to see New York’s famous landmarks. Your flight will take you past New York’s most famous skyscrapers including the World Financial Center, Chrysler Building, Empire State Building, and Met Life Center. You’ll also get a bird’s eye view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
The only way to visit Liberty Island (site of the Statue of Liberty) and Ellis Island is by taking a ferry from Battery Park. Statue Cruises is the National Parks Service official ferry service provider to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island. One ferry ticket includes access to both islands.