In a sometime frantic and vibrant city like New York, a natural refuge is what locals crave the most. In Midtown West, that famed oasis in the smog comes in the shape of Bryant Park, a delightfully and thoroughly enjoyable reprieve from the big city lights. You too could enjoy the attractions and relaxing atmosphere of Bryant Park if you choose a Midtown West holiday rental apartment on your next NY vacation. After all...there’s only so much shopping, sightseeing and walking one can manage before needing a well-earned break. Found just east of Times Square, Bryant Park may be minute compared to Central (really, which park isn’t?), but it offers quite a lot to both visitors and locals, who flock here every day to enjoy a lunch-break in peace and tranquillity. Merely a storage space and drug trafficking hub a few decades ago, Bryant Park has been recently restored and has swiftly gained popularity with locals. Nowadays it is also known as the home of the New York Fashion Week shows, a feat even Central Park couldn’t pull off! The park’s look has a very European feel, and indeed it was designed with a French provincial garden in mind. The plantings are ...

There are certainly worst things a girl could do, than spend a full day exploring famous Fifth Avenue in New York! There’s shopping to be done, delicious yummies to be tried, more shopping to be done. Oh, and one should probably visit a museum or two. Probably...ok yes, definitely. Must fit in a museum visit. Renowned as one of the most expensive streets in the world, Fifth Avenue is home to prestigious designer brand boutiques. It is often said that being able to open a store on this stretch of pavement is the designer equivalent of winning an Oscar, or perhaps a Nobel Shopper’s Prize. As Ol’ Blue Eyes serenaded, ‘if you can make it there, you’ll make it anywhere.’ But there’s a whole lot more to Fifth Avenue than just shopping...apparently. This celebrated address is also home to some of the city (if not the country’s) most revered museums. So making it here you must! Rent a holiday apartment around Fifth Avenue in New York, and you’ll be assured of an unforgettable day in the Big Apple. Fifth Avenue Eating We could follow Audrey Hepburn’s steps and start the day by having breakfast at Tiffany’s. You may want to munch on ...

Visiting a spa in Brooklyn, New York, is kind of an inception experience...you know...a holiday within a holiday! Spend a few hours (or an entire day) in one of the many luxurious beauty havens in Brooklyn and you’ll be rejuvenated to within an inch of your life. Soak, scrub, wrap and massage your way to a whole new you and make your New York vacation one you’ll never forget. Don’t know where to go? Well here’s the good news! We’ve scoured Brooklyn and tested the best spas in the area (tough gig, we know). Here’s a list of our top 3 spas for your indulging pleasures. Body By Brooklyn Spa and Lounge, Clinton Hill Adored by its long established clientele, the Body by Brooklyn Spa and Lounge is preceded by its impeccable reputation. Hailed as a feast for all the senses, the spa covers an area of over 900 square meters! This much luxuriating space tends to have a rather euphoric effect on people.Unsurprisingly, the list of treatments offered here is quite extensive. When you consider one can include 10 different treatment rooms, various spa baths, saunas, soaking pools and even a Turkish Hammam in the complex (not to mention an in-house bar ...

Renowned as the amusement centre of the early to mid 1900s, New York's Coney Island has recently undergone a facelift of colossal proportions. The marriage of new and old is visible in every nook and cranny; a visit to New York's most famous playground is both a step back in time and a glimpse of an enticing future. Amidst the adrenalin filled rides, food stalls and innumerable attractions lies a colourful history just itching to be discovered. Choose your New York apartment in Brooklyn to be in easy reach of wonderful Coney Island! To help you better plan your day trip, we've devised an easy to follow itinerary; a simple guide on how to take in the best Coney Island has to offer in just one single day. Follow our lead and have yourself and funtastic day out! Take a ride on the wild side... To wet your appetite, and as a way to pay homage to Coney Island's illustrious past, we highly recommend starting your day by challenging your nerves on some of the craziest rides in the country. The Cyclone, a famous New York landmark, is still going strong after almost 90 years in operation; the wooden roller coaster has been ...

When it comes to jazz, there's no place on earth like New York City. Long renowned as the most exciting live music capital in the world, the jazz scene here is second to none. Midtown is where it all began, and where the most exciting clubs (old and new), showcase some of the most talented performers you'll ever have the pleasure of seeing. The jazz scene in Midtown has been thriving since the mid 1920s, and there's never been a better time to explore, enjoy and marvel at the amazing brilliance of today's jazz extraordinaires. For your listening pleasures we've compiled a guide to the three best jazz clubs in Midtown. Book your New York accommodation in Midtown today and have yourself a jazzy vacation. Tutuma Social Club- 164 East 56th St A relatively recent addition to the jazz scene in Midtown NY is Tutuma Social Club, a fantastic venue which fuses Latin-American food with Latin-American jazz…a truly winning combination for a great night out. Home to some astonishing talent, Tutuma has live jazz bands on week-ends and has no cover charge. Special guests appear on week-ends and we highly recommend booking a table if you want to visit on a Saturday ...

For all year round skating in Chelsea, there is only one place to go and that is the Chelsea Piers, Sports & Entertainment Complex where there is a great choice of ice skating complemented by other activities such as baseball, golf, bowling and a spa. Chelsea Piers is located between seventeenth and twenty-third streets and is by the Hudson River. The southern entrance to the complex is on Eighteenth Street but the main entrance is on Twenty-Third Street and there is car parking available. There is a good choice of ice skating activities at the Chelsea Piers and one of the most popular classes is figure skating. The state of the art facilities at the Chelsea Piers rink are superb for beginners and Olympic competitors. Of course, if you simply want to don a pair of skates and join a general skating session, then there are plenty of times set aside for having fun. But, if you are serious about learning to figure skate singly or in pairs, then Chelsea Piers is one of the world’s leading training centres. Of course, skating is best learnt as a child but there are plenty of adult classes too for people of all ...