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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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Four Seasons Hotel George V is an Art Deco masterpiece that was built in 1928. Its sensational lobby sets the tone with acres of marble, original tapestries, antique mirrors, a sensational chandelier and incredible floral arrangements from Jeff Leatham. The style is classic, yet contemporary, keeping you firmly in the 21st century, but with touches... 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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From its prime location in the Golden Triangle, guests have a perfect home base for hitting the shops, lunching on the patio at L’Avenue or seeing sights like Trocadéro and the Eiffel Tower. The rooms have classic French decor with opulent fabrics, beautiful molding and plenty of gold and crystal touches. The Signature Suites have... View Article

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You could live in New York your entire life and not even scrape the surface of the city’s entertainment options. There is truly something for everyone, whether you love live jazz at a dive bar, a world-class ballet or a comedy show. We recommend packing your nights with as much as you can. For comedy... View Article

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New York City is known for its arts, entertainment and music scene, and while here, seeing live shows should be a priority. Seeing a show at Carnegie Hall should be the top of your list. The hall’s acoustics are absolutely incredible, and will make any performance memorable. Carnegie Hall showcases some of the world’s most... View Article

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For history buffs, The American Museum of Natural History is dedicated to exploring human cultures, the natural world and the universe. It was first built in 1869 and today has a full-time scientific staff that oversees the collection of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, meteorites and frozen tissue from extinct animals. Those wanting to learn more... View Article

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New York has some of the world’s most important museums in the world spanning a range of categories. Art buffs must visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art, which has more than two million works of art that spans more than 5,000 years and is across five stories. There are several important galleries — including costume... View Article

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A storied past, exquisite architecture, dreamy design, a famous bar and the world’s only Chanel spa — the Ritz Paris has everything you could ask for. After undergoing a rumored $450 million renovation, it reopened in 2016 to much fanfare. The rooms bring all of your French fantasies to life, with 18th-century decor, detailed molding,... View Article

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There’s no shortage of incredible sites to see while in New York, including the Statue of Liberty National Monument, the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Brooklyn Bridge, the High Line and Times Square, to name a few. Viator offers private tours of New York City and you can book a private guide to take you... View Article

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One of — if not — the most iconic park in the world lies within Manhattan’s Upper East and West Sides. Spanning 843 acres, Central Park is an iconic respite from the concrete jungle that hosts the Central Park Zoo; Central Park Conservancy; Delacorte Theater (which hosts the iconic) Shakespeare in the Park; restaurants, including... View Article

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