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Thursday, 29 December 2016

NEW YORK: DAY 4



I feel like day 4 was an absolute marathon, as we tried to cram so many sights and so much walking into one day!

10am was our slot for the Statue Of Liberty boat trip, and as it departs from the very bottom of Manhattan, the subway was essential... but lets not talk too much about that. The boat trip in itself offered such incredible views of the City, and the Statue of Liberty. Ellis Island, is also blessed with insane views, and as our ticket permitted access into Lady Liberty we were able to see so much more! Although our ticket permitted us into the immigration museum, this wasn't for me, so we headed straight back to the City.

Any visit to New York should include a visit to the 9/11 memorial, I expected there to be a very morbid feel to the place, but it was surprisingly tranquil. You have probably seen pictures of the huge memorial fountains, but I had no idea there were two of them (although really that makes sense) and in reality they are unbelievably big. 

We then headed back up to Macy's and Bryant Park Christmas market, where we had discovered a hut selling 'chimneys', its basically a cinnamon tube made with pretzel, and filled with Nutella, caramel or jam, so delicious.

The best part of my day had to be dinner, we booked a table at Carmines, a family Italian restaurant in Times Square. Which is voted one of the best restaurants to visit whilst in NYC, they pride themselves on Italian dishes to serve 3/4 people, so we ordered a giant plate of meatballs, we got so much we had to take the rest to go. Literally the most delicious food ever, and it actually worked out cheaper than some other chain restaurants we had been too early in the week. Definitely one to visit... 
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Wednesday, 3 February 2016

NYC

Ok, so I just booked a holiday to New York!
 
I am ridiculously excited about this as New York has been on my bucket list since I was a child, I cannot wait to explore this absolutely amazing city...
 
I managed to secure a 6 night deal staying at YOTEL, in Times Square West, as well as flights too and from Newcastle, and airport transfers through Expedia. This was recommended to my by a friend who had also stayed at the same hotel, I don't think there is anything more important than your friends honest opinion! FYI, Expedia have some awesome deals to New York in their sale, so if you're considering a trip yourself, Expedia is your go to!
 
Of course, this trip has wiped my bank balance unfortunately, which means no more Topshop hauls and LUSH bath bombs, but hey ho, it will be worth it! When I visit, I have so many places on my hit list- The Statue of Liberty, Rockerfeller Center, Central Park Zoo, Tiffany & Co, The Empire State Building, Macy's, Top of The Rock, DASH, and The Yankee Stadium.
 
As I am visiting the 24th till the 30th of November,  I am hoping things will also be starting to get a little festive...I would absolutely love to know if you have any recommendations of places to see, things to do, and of course any amazing restaurants!
 
Leave me a comment below!
 
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