New York City Short breaks

Sometimes life is tough. What you need is a short break to New York City to get away from it all. So whether you fancy city breaks or just need a short weekend getaway, we have the perfect New York City break for you.

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New York is a city of superlatives. Besides being a world financial centre, the urban island of Manhattan teems with world-renowned restaurants, architectural masterpieces and venerable art institutions that make it one the worlds greatest cultural cities. Its hectic pace and its alluring promise of 'if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere,' draw visitors and new residents from all over the world, who come in search of a piece of this American pie.
  • Tenth Street Baths
    Soak, scrub, sweat and have a hearty rubdown with oak leaves at what is surely the best spa deal in Manhattan. The Tenth Street Baths have been wooing locals with promises of stress-release for more than 100 years.
  • Empire State Building
    The Empire State Building in central Manhattan was the world's tallest building between 1931 and 1970, and is one of the most famous skyscrpers in the world. Tourists flock here to take in the incredible views of New York, but be warned, the height and wind can make the experience pretty nerve-wracking!
  • Statue of Liberty
    The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island south of Manhattan and was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.
  • Amateur Night at the Apollo
    Steeped in history, Amateur Night at the Apollo is raucous and great fun. Past winners of the contest who launched their careers here include Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin and James Brown.
  • Blue Note
    New York's Blue Note is one of the world's most famous jazz clubs - and deservedly so. Icons such as Dizzy Gillespie, BB King, Tito Puente, Ray Charles, Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock have all played here, and the list continues to grow, with impeccable bookings every night of the week.
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