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 ...

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 ...