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New York City’s Manhattan Island is 24 square miles divided into numerous spaces with neighborhoods and districts, each featuring different vibes. The Times Square neighborhood, situated in midtown Manhattan, is a significant tourist destination, commercial intersection, and a fantastic entertainment center. The LUMA Hotel Times Square, located in this neighborhood, serves as an excellent base […]

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More than just a bridge connecting the two boroughs of Brooklyn and Manhattan, the Brooklyn Bridge is a National Historic Landmark (designated so in 1964). It was first built in the late-19th century and became so famous because it was the first bridge of its kind, which was the first steel-wire suspension bridge and the... View Article

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There are few places in the concrete jungle to get a proper dose of bountiful nature, and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of them. Spread across 52 acres in the heart of Brooklyn, the gardens are home to more than 14,000 plants. There are also several gardens within the gardens, including the Japanese Hill-and-Pond... View Article

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One of the most unique ways to see New York City is aboard a luxury yacht. Sail around the island, along the Hudson River and East River, while having a sunset dinner or happy hour with you and some of your closest friends. Metro Yacht Charter of New York offers some of the most luxurious... View Article

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Christmastime is magical in New York City, and there are several places to check off your bucket list. One of New York’s most magical Christmas experiences is at Rolf’s, a traditional German restaurant in Gramercy Park. Each holiday season, the restaurant takes festive decorations to a new level, hanging thousands of Christmas ornaments and lights... View Article

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One of the city’s most exciting summer pastimes is Grand Banks, a floating restaurant in the Hudson River known for its delicious oysters and impressive cocktail and champagne and rosé list. The restaurant is aboard a historic wooden schooner from 1942, Sherman Zwicker, and although it’s always docked, it offers a vastly different experience than... View Article

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New York is one of the world’s fashion capitals, and the city’s many shopping options can be overwhelming. The city is home to several famous department stores, iconic boutiques and specialty shops. Fifth Avenue is undoubtedly one of the most renowned and expensive shopping streets in the world, home to myriad designer boutiques and department... View Article

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Architect Piet Oudolf breathed new life into an abandoned rail track by turning it into a modern 21st-century park. Now, the park features plenty of verdant greenery and a unique vantage point into some of the city’s most interesting architecture, like The Standard High Line, Whitney Museum, a Zaha Hadid-designed building and more. This urban... View Article

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There are several New York Public Libraries in the city, but nothing comes close to the Stephen A Schwarzman Building located on Fifth Avenue on 42nd Street. This is the Main Branch of the New York Public Library system and is also a Manhattan landmark. There is one research library located within the building, as... View Article

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