New York City, an international hotspot for tourists, promises a unique and diverse experience for visitors from around the globe. Dubbed the ??City That Never Sleeps??, the city’s hotels are as unique as the place itself. For the traveler looking for something a bit special, these New York City hotels all deliver.

Live the Dream
The New York Dream Hotel, with 220 guest rooms, including 15 suites, is the brainchild of socialite-hotelier, Vikram Chatwal. Opened in 2004, the décor lends a sense of the surreal to this luxury hotel.
Making it particularly unique though, is the Deepak Chopra Centre - a veritable oasis of ancient Indian healing in Midtown Manhattan. Founded over a decade ago, the Chopra Centre and Spa at Dream is devoted to Ayurveda, the ancient Indian healing philosophy of founder, Dr Deepak Chopra. The Dream Hotel is located close to some of the most iconic New York attractions, including Times Square and Rockefeller Centre.

Pooch Pad
The Affinia 50, New York is an executive club suite hotel with 207 guestrooms and suites. The distinct businesslike feel is undeniable, but that’s not to say that the Affinia 50 isn’t family-friendly, with kids under 12 years staying for free.
Setting it apart from the other New York hotels, it is pet friendly, so the beloved family pooch is more than welcome. Pet amenities and services include doggie-doo sidewalk bags and kitty litter pans, a directory of local dog parks and runs, list of pet-friendly restaurants, a pet parlor, doggy day-care and a pet taxi provided by Pet Chauffeur to name but a few.

Casablanca: A Timeless Classic
Inspired by the romance of the movie from which it takes its name, the Casablanca Hotel in New York City is an intimate family-owned boutique hotel that promises to capture the hearts of its guest with its unique serenity.
An island of gracious, yet glamorous tranquility isolated from the surrounding bustle of the world’s busiest city. A special offer to guests, the Casablanca Hotel Broadway Package, treats guests to two Broadway theatre tickets.

The Waldorf Astoria - the Movie-Maker’s Choice
The Waldorf Astoria, a famed New York City hotel is the world’s largest and tallest hotel.
You know how sometimes you see a place, and something about it just seems so familiar? The Waldorf Astoria is just such a place; most likely, because you have seen it before - it has been featured in numerous films, such as Arthur, You’ve Got Mail, Maid in Manhattan, Scent of a Woman, First Wives’ Club, For Love of the Game, Analyze This and Serendipity.

These are but four of the fantastic New York City hotel’s featured by New York Journey. Have a look at our full directory of New York City hotels before you make your accommodation decision.

This post is for those of you interested in art and architecture planning to travel to the Big Apple but only have a few days to take in as many of the greatest New York attractions on offer.

Rockefeller Center
Covering two entire city blocks visitors hang about the pedestrian spaces between the Maison Francaise and the British Empire Buildings, looking down on the ice-skating rink, which in summer is used as a café. Sunset is the best time to visit, as the views accompanying the cocktails at the elegant Rainbow Room can be spectacular.

Empire State Building
Take a high-speed lift up to the 80th floor in under a minute; take a second lift to the 86th floor. Queue again to continue to the 102nd storey, where there’s a 360-degree view with 50-mile/80-km visibility on a clear day. Try to visit the Empire State Building at sunset when the place is less crowded. You can watch the city lighting up: the view is particularly stunning at dusk.

Chrysler Building
New Yorker’s have a great fondness for this magnificent building. Although you can’t visit its luminous pinnacle - made of stainless steel arches and shaped like a ??30s Chrysler car’s radiator cap - you can visit the fabulous art deco lobby of red and brown marble and chrome, with original inlaid wooden elevator doors and a painted ceiling.

United Nations Headquarters
The Modernist headquarters of the United Nations is also an excellent example of ??50s architecture. Built by a committee of international architects that included Le Corbusier (who eventually renounced any association with the final design) there are three main buildings on the 17-acre/7 hectare site by the East River, plus a library added in the ??60s. You can visit the foyer and basement of the General Assembly building alone, but to see any of the council rooms and the General Assembly itself, you must take a tour.

Brooklyn Bridge
Probably the most famous and breathtaking bridge in the world; the Brooklyn Bridge was a massive undertaking. It took over 600 men, some 16 years to build and when completed in 1883 was the world’s largest suspension bridge. Although you might have seen it on screen; nothing beats the wonder of standing on it for the very first time.

Metropolitan Museum of Art
New Yorkers regard this Museum as home-away-from-home during the winter months. Spending endless hours pouring over the art: then retiring to the café for something warm. Friday evenings are particularly pleasant. Relax in splendid surroundings, enjoy a cocktail, and listen to a string quartet.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
A storehouse of some of the world’s most exciting and contemporary art of the twentieth century, the Museum of Modern Art houses 150,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, architectural models and drawings, and design objects. MoMA also owns some 22,000 films, videos, and media works, as well as film stills, scripts, posters and historical documents.

Grand Central Station
If you’re looking for old-world romance, the most legendary of New York’s romantic havens has to be Grand Central Station. Its faded elegance only adds to the ambience its magnificent origins provide. Once a hubbub of city life - this Beax-Arts building dates from 1903 and was once the heart of New York. Inside it’s still marvelous: the enormous vaulted ceiling is decorated with the constellations of the Zodiac. Take a moment to stand on the platform and envisage elegant days gone by.
How great it is to be in New York!

For more information on browse through our directory of New York City attractions.

Commonly known as the city that never sleeps, there is so much to do and see in New York City that you’ll regret not booking a longer stay. When it comes to New York attractions there are so many that most visitors are overwhelmed. This article on the Top 10 New York attractions outlines the best of the best and is very helpful to visitors who will only be in the Big Apple for a short while.

What are your favorite attractions in New York?

Our last post provided an insight into what kind of New York sightseeing tours are available. For today’s post I decided to let you in on the most popular New York City Tours available from New York Journey. Out of all the New York sightseeing tours available these 10 come out tops!

On Location Tours featuring Sex and the City Hotspots - See where Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte bought their Manolo Blahniks, supped champagne and enjoyed their weekly catch up lunches - this New York tour offering is a must for fans of this awesome series.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck - This observation deck is located at the very top of the Rockefeller Centre. Panels of fully transparent safety glass - the only thing between our visitors and the city - are crystal clear for unobstructed, open-air viewing. This New York tour exposes you to some of the best aerial views of Central Park, the Chrysler Building, Times Square and the Statue of Liberty.

All Loops Double Decker Tour - On this New York sightseeing you receive a ticket, which is valid for 48 hours and allows you to hop on and off double decker buses at any of the 50 stops in Manhattan. The perfect way top see as much of New York City as possible but at your own pace.

The Essential New York with Top of the Rock - Another New York tour in which you receive a 48 hour pass. The pass gives you access to tours on the Uptown, Downtown and Brooklyn Loops as well as a Night Tour, a Ferry ticket to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, a Ticket to Top of The Rock and United Nations Tour Admission.

New York City Pass - On this New York tour you will embark on an Empire State Building Observatory and Audio Tour, a tour of the world famous Guggenheim Museum as well as the American Museum of Natural History including the Hayden Planetarium and the Rose Center for Earth and Space. You will also go on a tour of the Museum of Modern Art and a 2 hour Circle Line Semi Circle Cruise or Harbor Lights Cruise.

NYC Luxury Chocolate Walking Tour - An absolute must for any chocolate lover visiting New York, this tour exposes visitors to some of the finest Chocolatiers on the Upper East Side. You will sample some of the most heavenly chocolates on earth.

Full Manhattan Island Cruise - This cruise circumnavigates Manhattan Island and exposes you to 3 rivers, 7 major bridges, 5 boroughs and more than 25 of New York’s greatest landmarks. The undisputed highlight of this tour is the spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty.

Inside CNN New York Studio Tour - A 50 minute guided tour of the CNN studios allows you to walk the footsteps of renowned journalists and discover exciting facts about CNN; you’ll even get to see an actual CNN newsroom.

NY Skyride - A tour to the NY Skyride, New York’s only aerial virtual tour stimulator, will allow you take in all of the major New York attractions without ever having to leave the second floor of the Empire State Building.

Big Apple Helicopter Tour - this New York City air tour allows you to view all of the cities greatest attractions from a bird’s eye view. See the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, Central Park and the Statue of Liberty to mention a few.

Those may be the top 10 New York Sightseeing Tours but a host of other tours are available. Browse through our directory of New York sightseeing tours to find a tour that most appeals to you, you can even book these tours online.

If you are planning a trip to the Big Apple you will need to plan your itinerary very carefully due to the plethora of amazing New York City attractions on offer. The best way to ensure that you see as many of the attractions as possible is to embark on a New York sightseeing tour, or two. Our article on New York tours will help you choose the tours to book for your holiday in the Big Apple. Keep an eye out for Friday’s post on the Top 10 NYC tours.

With Valentines Day being just over a month away we thought we put together a list of some of the most romantic hotels in New York City. Why not spoil your loved one this year to a weekend getaway at one of the following luxuriously romantic New York hotels?

The Michelangelo Hotel: This moderately priced Italian-styled boutique hotel in New York City is an excellent choice for a romantic getaway. Everything from the décor, which includes Italian marble, original French paintings and crystal chandeliers to the dining, at the excellent Limoncello restaurant, exudes romance.

The Hotel Elysee: This New York hotel was voted the ??Best Small Hotel in New York?? by Travel and Leisure Magazine. Built in the 1920’s, this gorgeous hotel is romance personified. Located close to some of the greatest New York attractions including Central Park, the Theatre District, Times Square and Saks 5th Avenue this New York hotel is perfect for couples looking for an intimate setting.

The Dream Hotel: For a surreal and luxurious romantic break book a stay at the Dream Hotel in New York. Treat your loved one to a few spa treatments at the hotel’s Chopra Center, a gorgeous meal at the Fellini-inspired restaurant, Serafina and indulge in a cocktail or two at the AVA, the hotel’s penthouse lounge which offers sublime views of Times Square.

The Thirty Thirty Hotel: Renowned for its European style accommodations and luxury comforts, the Thirty Thirty Hotel in New York is a prime location for a romantic getaway. If romance is what you are after take advantage of the ??Romance in the Big Apple?? special, where you will enjoy champagne upon arrival, relax in one of our premium king size bed suites and indulge in a romantic breakfast for two in Zana’s Restaurant.

Ritz-Carlton Hotel: For the ultimate in romantic getaway destinations, the Ritz-Carlton New York not only offers breathtaking views of Central Park but the finest in luxurious accommodations and fine dining as well. Pamper your loved one at the hotel’s La Prairie Spa or treat them to a day of shopping along Fifth Avenue! After a long soak in the marble tub slip on plush robes and use the telescope in your room to do some stargazing. At the end of the day sink into a gorgeous bed adorned with 300-thread count Frette linens.

Make this Valentines Day a memorable one!

New York City is renowned for the plethora of hotel accommodation on offer. Whether you prefer budget to luxury or opulent to quirky you will have no trouble finding the perfect New York hotel when you visit this eclectic city. This article outlines 10 of the most unique hotels in NYC.

A trip to New York City is incomplete with out taking in at least one Broadway show. There are so many Broadway shows ranging from comedy, drama and musicals on offer; it is for this reason that we’ve put together a list of the top 5 New York Broadway theatre shows. If one of these is on stage while you are in the Big Apple be sure not to miss it.

The Lion King - This thrilling musical loved by children and adults alike brings the 1994 Disney movie to life. The Lion King tells the story of a young lion cub named Simba who struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destined role as king. This Broadway show won six Tony Awards, including Best New Musical, in 1998. With music by Sir Elton John and lyrics by comic genius Tim Rice, the Lion King will have you spell bound and longing to visit the gorgeous continent of Africa.

Mamma Mia! - Set to the music of Swedish sensations, ABBA, Mama Mia! Tells the story of Sophie, a 20 year old girl, living on a Greek Island and about to marry. Never knowing the identity of her father Sophie snoops through her mothers diary finds the names of three likely candidates and invites them all to her wedding hoping to discover who her father is. This Broadway musical is a must for ABBA fans.

The Phantom of the Opera - We all know the story of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s acclaimed The Phantom of the Opera. It is in fact the longest running show on Broadway and has been seen by over 100 million people in 22 countries in 113 cities around the world since its first performance. If there is one Broadway show you need to see while you are in New York, this is it.

Chicago - Murderesses Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly find that making headlines pays off in this razzle-dazzle hit musical. This musical has enjoyed more popularity since the movie featuring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Rene Zelwegger was released. Featuring hits like ??All that Jazz?? and ??Razzle Dazzle?? this toe tapping musical and winner of six Tony Awards in 1997 is sure to impress even the most discerning critics.

Rent - This awesome musical rock show tells the story of a group of New York City East Village artists struggling to find their voices and find love in today’s tough times and broaches controversial topics like AIDS and drug addiction with compassion. Now in its 10th year, Rent is a must see!

Browse through our directory of New York Broadway shows - you can even book show tickets online.

New York travel is incomplete without a trip to one of the city’s greatest attractions?? Broadway! It is here where stages have been graced by some of the greatest actors, composers and dancers in American history. Read about the history of Broadway here. What is your favorite Broadway show?