The World's Urban Epicenter
The Big Apple, Gotham, "the city that never sleeps," or however you want to call it, New York is uncontestedly the world's most exciting and vibrant city. It is the capital of the globalized world, and a microcosm of the planet -- a melting pot of cultures, styles, and flavors. This is the world's urban epicenter, and in between its skyscrapers, down Broadway's bright lights, and past its several world-class museums, New York buzzes with activity. Alongside top-notch culture, entertainment, and glamour, is a cosmopolitan diversity in the multitude of locals and tourists always rushing somewhere. But while it may all seem too frenetic or chaotic, it doesn't take long to fall for the spirit of New York. It is its inexhaustible energy that make it a sensational city to be experienced over and over again. New York doesn't follow trends, it sets them. New Yorkers turn shabby into chic, and enjoy the simple as much as the refined. They meet for brunch, socialize at a gallery, overdose on shopping, search for the next hottest neighborhood, or sip a cocktail at a rooftop bar, and end their day knowing that there is no other city like this one -- which is why every culture or lifestyle can feel at home here, and you will too. 
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HOTELS & HOSTELS
The city's best design, boutique, charm, and luxury hotels, as well as cheap hostels with easy online booking at special rates. All of the best, special, and hip places to stay are HERE (New York Hotels & Hostels Guide)>>
SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES
The Empire State Building, MoMA, Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and all of the city's must-see landmarks, classic and modern art, striking architecture, street life and tours -- it's all HERE (New York Sightseeing Guide)>>
RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS
You can taste all of the world's culinary specialties in New York. With around 13,000 restaurants, you won't go hungry in this city. You may start your day with a brunch at Balthazar or Pastis, try the famous cupcakes at Magnolia Café or go for a hot chocolate at the Chocolate Bar, lunch at The Modern, experience Buddakan for dinner, or have a late-night burger at the ultra-trendy Pop Burger. We've found the hottest New York cafés and restaurants for you, which you can read about HERE (New York Restaurants Guide)>>
BARS & CLUBS
Unashamedly exclusive bars and clubs such as Bungalow 8 and the Marquee will only allow you to join their party if you are young and beautiful, famous, or know someone who is. Alternatively, go for a drink at a rooftop bar such as at the fantastic 230 Fifth. In the end, New York nightlife offers cutting edge cocktails anywhere you go, fun body-conscious locals, and something for everyone. But we have picked the best, which you can find HERE (New York Nightlife Guide)>>
BODY & SOUL
New York is a 24-hour city, a walker's city, so a break to take care of your mind and body is a physical necessity. These are the places to go for that:
Clay is a state-of-the-art fitness facility that includes a spa using Clay's own line of products. Featuring dry saunas and relaxation rooms, it's also a gym for before or after you pamper yourself with a top-notch treatment. You may also go for some body polishing or waxing, while the on-site concierge takes care of any of your personal business at your request.
Hotel Gansevoort's G Spa and Lounge doesn't only cater to its guests, but to anyone who'd like to take advantage of its services. The sleek design of the space welcomes you for facials, hydrotherapy, or massages, and at night turns into an intimate VIP lounge with a strict guest list.
Bumble and Bumble is one of the hippest salons in New York. Working for the rich and the famous, it focuses on custom-created styles and its vast product line is much loved by everyone.
Cornelia Day Resort lives up to its name as the place for a facial or foot massage at any time of the day, or for a relaxing break on its rooftop garden and café.
SHOPPING
Any visitor to New York will include shopping in his or her itinerary. As the consumer capital of the world, it is a shopper's paradise, offering everything from high fashion to exotic foods. Whether you spend $5 or $5,000 is up to you, but we guarantee that it is in fact the shopping experience of a lifetime. See our New York shopping guide HERE (New York Shopping Guide)>>
GAY & LESBIAN
New York's Stonewall originated the Gay Pride events every June all over the world, and the city remains the planet's most open to the gay lifestyle. Gay neighborhoods have expanded into several areas, essentially creating an entire gay-friendly city, and there is also no such thing as a gay-friendly restaurant because gay and straight just blends in everywhere. Everyone is used to a variety of lifestyles, colors and flavors throughout Manhattan, and there are dozens of exclusively gay venues. We've chosen the best bars, clubs, and gay hotspots in the city, which you can read about HERE (New York Gay Guide)>>
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Sex & The City's and Gossip Girl's New York
The fifth character on HBO's Sex and the City lives on beyond the series and the movie. Fans of the show visit New York and join organized tours to somehow feel the spirit of Carrie and her friends as they pass by the girls' favorite restaurants, shops, and streets. Whether you choose the organized tour or go on your own, you can retrace the footsteps of your favorite characters by going to the places shown HERE (Sex and the City Locations Guide)>>
And more recently, "Gossip Girl," another series showing the most fabulous side of the Big Apple has also given its fans the opportunity to experience the life of their favorite characters on a tour. You can see what it's all about HERE (Gossip Girl Locations Guide)>>
AIRPORT & TRANSPORTATION
How to go from JFK, Newark, or La Guardia Airport to Manhattan and back, how to get around using public transportation, and city map HERE (New York Airports & Transportation Guide)>>
