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Five boroughs, five unique vibes

Manhattan is the place to tick off iconic sights such as the sky-high Empire State Building and neon-lit Times Square. Neighbouring Brooklyn swaggers with hipster hangouts – beards, babyccinos and craft beers included.

On the other side of Manhattan’s bustle, The Bronx mixes leafy green spaces with gritty street life, while across the water Queens is abuzz with artists and a flourishing foodie scene.

A city that satisfies all budgets

Those after a dose of Sex and the City luxury in New York will find no shortage of glossy clothing boutiques, sleek cocktail bars and celeb-sprinkled lunch spots, especially in Manhattan and Brooklyn (Cosmopolitan, anyone?).

Cheap holidays in New York are also possible, especially if you shop around for all-inclusive New York deals. You certainly don’t need to splash a wallet-full of cash to enjoy yourself.

New York’s stirring city views come without charge when you hop aboard the free Staten Island Ferry that runs 24/7 from Manhattan to the borough of Staten Island. Salute the Statue of Liberty along the way – this symbol of freedom and possibility has welcomed scores of immigrants who’ve given this city of islands its unique blend of flavours.

New York holidays fizz with life

While its classic sights are famous the world over, a holiday in New York constantly throws up new and exciting treats. A trendsetter for the rest of the world, in this city you’re never far away from the latest in pop-up restaurants, secret cinema, rooftop bars and gourmet food trucks.

Whether strutting down Fifth Avenue’s sidewalks, indulging in a sunny Manhattan brunch or joining the joggers and rollerbladers in Central Park, make like Sinatra and “Be a part of it”!

When to go

The city’s four distinct seasons bring endless reasons to book an all-inclusive holiday in New York.

Summertime basks in blazing sunshine, and parks and public spaces fill with festivals and music events.

Spring and autumn bring generous helpings of clear, fresh days perfect for wandering the city’s parks and sipping coffees on sunny sidewalks.

Lastly, there’s winter, when family package holidays to New York become magical enough to melt the heart of even the iciest Scrooge. 

Events for your diary

If cheap holidays in New York are your thing, the city’s free cultural events make for the perfect deal. Loud, traffic-stopping parades offer a colourful spectacle (and an excuse to party), with huge ones held on St Patrick’s Day (March 17), Halloween and Thanksgiving.