New York

New York still remains to be one of the most popular and wonderful place to visit in the U.S. Whether for a quick weekend, a week or as part of a longer trip, this vibrant city is a must see at least once in your lifetime. See the famous Stonewall Inn - scene of the riots that sparked the Gay Liberation Movement and George Segals moving marble memorial. Walk through Greenwich Village or the Chelsea area for shopping eating or clubbing, or chill out in the many neighbourhood bars that are now everywhere in the City.

Immerse yourself in New York City for five minutes, and you’ll see why it’s like no other place on earth.  Only here will you find all of America’s attributes – the diversity, the culture, the style – intensified in such an intriguing way.  And only here will you experience those sublime moments that New York City is famous for.

If you're a first-time visitor, come see for yourself the Empire State and Chrysler buildings, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Bronx Zoo, Staten Island Ferry, Brooklyn Bridge and all our other world-famous attractions. If you've been here before, there's always another neighbourhood to explore, another restaurant to try, another Broadway show and museum blockbuster to see, another don't-miss cultural performance or sporting event. There are official visitor information centres and kiosks throughout the city with plenty of information available for the tourist.

ATTRACTIONS: New York doesn't have to be an expensive experience once you are there. Admission to most of NYC's museums and cultural treasures are less than $10. Other attractions include: On 265 acres, the Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the U.S. More than 6,000 animals live in lush habitats such as the Congo Gorilla Forest, African Plain, and Wild Asia. The Japan Society, New York's leading cultural institution on Japan, presents a range of lectures, musical performances, and exhibitions. Explore 4,000 years of history at the Jewish Museum, which is devoted to ancient and modern Jewish art and culture. An exciting opportunity to explore entertainment history, the Museum of Television & Radio offers visitors access to its collection of archived television and radio programs. See dolphins jump and explore marine life including beluga whales, walruses, sharks and seahorses at the New York Aquarium in Coney Island. The New York Botanical Garden, on 250 acres in the Bronx, includes 27 outdoor gardens and plant collections and the nation's most beautiful Victorian conservatory.

PARKS: Did you know New York City is the greenest city in America with 52,938 acres of parks & open spaces? Central Park, Manhattan’s famed green oasis, is only number five on the list of the city’s ten largest parks. There are more than 750 different native species of animals and plants throughout the city and Spring in Queens brings thousands of migrating shore birds to the 10,000 acres at Jamaica Bay. You're invited to join New Yorkers who jog, walk, bike, in-line skate, horseback ride, ice skate, rent row boats, play basketball, softball, soccer, tennis, and enjoy special events and festivals, in the city’s 1,700 parks and playgrounds.

BEACHES: Did you know you could surf in New York? With 578 of coastline there are plenty of areas to choose from. Just o few of the more well known are: Coney Island has a famous boardwalk with rides and games of chance, museum, flea markets, the Brooklyn Cyclones stadium, New York Aquarium, and special events like June’s Mermaid Parade and the summer Siren Festival. Brooklyn, Queens, & Staten Island offer fantastic beaches, old military forts, and wildlife with an assortment of activities. The elegant mile-long Orchard Beach crescent - the "Bronx Riviera" - is the borough’s most popular summertime meeting place. Fire Island is a barrier beach (literally a sand bar) located about 90 minutes outside of New York City, just a 30 minute ferry ride across the Great South Bay. It is a premier getaway spot for the gay community. Sand dune beaches rollout into the Atlantic Ocean on the south side of the island, while the north side has dining, bars and clubs.

SHOPPING & EATING:  New York is a shopper's paradise. Stores include everything from the world's largest department store (Macy's), Bloomingdales and Saks to tiny, hip boutiques. You can find anything here from every corner of the globe. Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, Times Square and the world famous Crystal district are areas of shopping fascination to name but a few. Wherever you go you won't be short of bargains. When it comes to easting, New York really knows how. This is ultimate destination for dining with nearly 18,000 restaurants serving up delicious dishes from every corner of the globe. From haute French cuisine, Brazilian feijoada and New York pizza to sushi, souvlaki and world famous sandwiches, there is truly something for everyone.

NEW YORK GAY PRIDE takes place between June 17th - 24th in 2007, and the event is simply legendary. PrideFest is more than just your ordinary street festival, it is several events in one! Whether you're there to grab some food after the March, go shopping in the MarketPlace, or enjoy the hours of entertainment at StageFest, you'll be sure to have a very exciting day and what ever you do, don't miss out on the fabulous 'Dance on the Pier' or the women's version of the event ' Rapture on the River'. We will be featuring more details of the pride events and how to get tickets ad book your holiday there. In the meantime, you can e-mail us and register your interest now and as soon as details are released you will be on the VIP list to receive the latest information!

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