New York
Travel Guide

North America - United States of America - New York

New York, a city that doesn't sleep, as Frank Sinatra sang. The Big Apple is one of the largest cities in the United States and one of the most popular in the whole country and the world. Millions of tourists visit it every year attracted by its various iconic symbols and its wide range of leisure and cultural offer. New York is the birth place of new trends and developments in many fields such as art, gastronomy, technology,... business, fashion... the list goes on and on! New York is busy city, full of energy and you'll always find new things to do: strolling at Central Park, enjoying a meal at a renowned restaurant, window shopping at Fifth Avenue, going to a gospel mass, ice skating, flying over the city by helicopter... pretty much whatever you want to do. Anything is possible in New York.
The most characteristic feature of New York is its skyscrapers. These amazingly tall buildings make much of the landscape and dynamics of the city and this skyline is certainly the most photographed in the word.
The Big Apple is the birthplace of very large companies and institutions with a great influence worldwide and lots of them have their headquarters in it.
It's also been the scenary of thousands of movies and ad campaigns, probably thanks to its streets with vibrant atmosphere that you can breath in every corner. And the thing is that no matter where you turn to look at there's always something worth seeing, whether it's a Broadway musical or getting to know some of the hidden corners between their five districts: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island. Lights, shops, people, countless skyscrapers, restaurants, fashion, cars, shows or museums full of art. New York's an endless city, and even if you've already visited it several times, it always has something new in store for you.

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New York Overview

Language

In New York, as well as in the rest of the United States, the official language is English. But as in many parts of the country, the second most spoken language is Spanish due to the large number of Latin American people living there.

Weather

Sometimes New York's weather can be pretty extreme. In summer, during the months of July and August, the temperature can go up to 30°C (86ºF). Also, being next to the sea, the percentage of moisture concentration is high and can become a little overwhelming during the hottest months. Winter in the city is quite cold. In January and February, the coldest months in the whole year, temperature can reach -10°C (14ºF). Snow is common during this time, so much so that it repeatedly paralyzes the city services.
Even so, the Big Apple is charming no matter the season. Whenever you visit it, we recommend you take an umbrella with you as rain is likely to appear at some point; New York has a higher average rainfall than Paris or even London!
A tip: don't forget that temperature inside shops and buildings are often different from the ones outdoors. In winter the heating is high and in summer the air conditioners operate at maximum capacity.

Money

US Dollar (USD). You won't have any troubles finding banks, ATMs (24/7) or exchange offices in New York, no matter where you are. It's even normal to find ATMs in the lobby of major downtown hotels. Credit cards are very common in the United States so you will probably have to give your credit card numbers when checking in at the hotel or to rent a car.

When to go

In order to avoid extreme temperatures, the best time to visit New York is Spring or Autumn. From May to June the temperatures are pleasant and it rains less than in winter. The same occurs during autumn months, and another perk for going in autumn is that the parks -like Central Park- have amazing colors.

Days

5-7 days: New York is a very big, endless city and it has thousand of places to visit. That's why if you want to see the main sights and enjoy activities like watching a Broadway musical, taking a Central Park bike tour or strolling through districts like Brooklyn or Harlem without a hurry, it's better to spend a whole week in this great city. It has so much to offer that if you stay for fewer days you'll leave feeling you missed out tons of things!

Surroundings

Port Jefferson (village north of Long Island)
Huntington (village north of Long Island)
Mystic Country (New England area with vineyards, sea, colonial houses, etc.)

By plane:
Newport (village sea)
Providence (the capital of Rhode Island)
Washington D.C. (US capital)
Niagara Falls (Canadian border)
Philadelphia (city)
Atlantic City (city)

Store Hours

New York shops timetables are wide: Monday to Saturday from 10am to 8:00 pm and Sundays from 11.00am to 7:00p.m. In Times Square area you can find shops that are open 24/7.