Our guide to New York

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New York is one of the United States' most vibrant cities. Whether you are after super sightseeing or super-sized portions this is where you need to be. If you take advantage of a cheap flight to New York you can hot-step it to some of the lavish boutiques on 5th avenue or sample some of the world's coolest nightlife . Here are a few of the top places to visit in the Big Apple as well as a few of our top hotel ideas.

Top of the Rock - Take a trip to the top of the Rockerfeller tower to really take in everything New York has to offer. Look north to see the whole of central park and south to see Mrs Liberty standing proud in New York harbour.

Ground Zero - History is made every day, and in recent years not more so than 9/11. The crevasse left in the middle of New York by the collapse of the World Trade Centre is a stark and eerie reminder of those tragic events that has to be seen to be believed.

Times Square - The beating heart of New York. The lights and buildings are astounding, be prepared for serious neck ache, your head will be almost permanently arched skywards.

If you book a cheap flight to New York, why not splash out on one of the city's central hotels to get close to the action:

3 star Try the Bentley Hotel on the upper east side, just 5 blocks from Bloomingdales

4 star New York Marriott Marquis Times Square is a top hotel slap bang in the middle of the city

4 star Jumeirah Essex house is right next to Central Park and has some of the highest quality rooms in the city.

Lastminute.com
Possibly the biggest brand name of the internet revolution. Lastminute.com are a full service travel agent and tour operator and offer a huge range of flight options. Can be the cheapest on certain routes so well worth checking out if you're looking for a great deal.
www.lastminute.com

British Airways
BA lay claim to being the UK's favourite airline. They operate flights direct to New York from London and Manchester and offer the full range of options from economy to first class. BA offer a price guarantee that you will not be able to book one of their flights cheaper anywhere else.
www.ba.com

Thomas Cook
One of the 'Big Four' UK tour operators Thomas Cook is always guaranteed to cover the route you want to travel. They sell scheduled and charter flights worldwide at competitive prices. Always a good site to include in your online travel portfolio.
www.thomascook.com

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