If you want to refresh yourself during the summer in New York, take a quick trip to nearby beaches all the way to Long Island. These selected beaches are the closest one to NYC and are ideal for an afternoon swim in July and August, even in June and September (from Memorial Day till Labor Day, season is extended to September 10 in 2017) if the weather and lifeguards permit. Even though, not so many... 

If you don’t want to pay the full price to see a Broadway show in New York, then check the TKTS discount!!!Summary Discount Broadway tickets: up to 50% off the price with TKTS ├ What are the rates for Broadway show tickets? ├ What kind of shows can you book with TKTS? ├ Where are TKTS located in New York? ├ What’s the trick in order to get cool and cheap show tickets? ├ How does it... 

There are many ways to get around New York: metro, bus, taxi, CitiBike, and perhaps you never heard about this one, but there is also a cable car! It goes from Manhattan to Roosevelt Island. I’ll tell you all you need know about it, its history, where to find it, how much does it cost and more 😉Summary : The Roosevelt Island Tramway ├ The history of the Roosevelt Island tramway ├ What... 

If there’s a place I recommend 100% while visiting New York, it’s the High Line!!! Since the opening of this elevated and original promenade, it allows you to discover New York from a different angle. Let me explain to you the history, the design, what you can do and where you gain access to the High Line.Summary : Go for a walk and discover the High Line in New York ├ The history of... 

 If you visit New York in the summer time, you will need to hide from the heat. Remember visiting New York means long walks under the sun.  First thing you have to do before going out and discover NYC is to bring water with you. It will be a shame loosing a couple of days of you trip due to heatstroke.  So, stay hydrated!  In this article, I will give you several tips to stay cool in the BIG APPLE.Summary : Best... 

If you are planning to travel to New York, I recommend that you go to one of its multiple parks. Make time in your itinerary to take a walk, exercise or take a nap in between two visits. NYC is not just skyscrapers; BIG APPLE offers parks too, to take a breath in the middle of this jungle. New York’s public parks cover almost 14% of the city. So here is my top 10 Parks in New YorkSummary: Top... 

You plan to travel to New York, but still do not know what type of accommodation you might need regarding your budget and the number of people who will be going with you. It is important to know who will accompany you NYC, services that you want, where to stay in New York and of course your budget. I would propose certain rules to choose your accommodation in NY, but you need to take into account... 

When you get to new york usually one of the first things you want to do is start your vacations by visiting the city and not having to deal with any luggage. Most hotels and apartments in the city wont watch your bags for you when you first get there, and that’s where City Co Pilot comes in. It is a company located in Manhattan and Brooklyn where you can leave your luggage without any worries.Summary : City... 

If you’re a fan of Abercrombie & Fitch, then let me introduce you to its little brother named Hollister. They share similar style, bit its less pricey. Hollister is a good place to go shopping in New York. As part of the company “Abercrombie & Fitch”, the Californian brand “Hollister” store is located in SoHo just across Victoria Secret and near the Adidas store. I will go more into... 

Just like the Latham Hotel, Hotel 31 is a great deal since it well situated in New York, it’s cheap and clean. It’s located close to 5th avenue, a 5 minutes walk from the Empire State Building and 25 minutes from Times Square. The staff is really helpful. The rooms and shared bathrooms are very clean at any given time of day. The prices are really good: $150 for 2.Of course, the hotel is slightly... 

Before taking your flight to New York, you must have some money in your pockets! Don't worry, there are different ways to get dollars before leaving your country. First of all and as I always recommend, it's important to organize and prepare in advance a trip to New York. You'll save a maximum of money if you book your visits, attractions, hotel, tours... before heading to NY. Since I know that not... 

You want to purchase original or classic souvenirs of New York but do not know where to buy them? There are several touristic stores in NYC where you can find typical souvenirs at a good price.Summary : Where to buy souvenirs at a good price in New York? ├ Where to buy souvenirs “I Love New York”? ├ Souvenirs of NYC and USA sport teams: ├ Where to purchase unique T-shirts? └ Do you... 

I know you are not going to New York especially to purchase Converse. However, I assume that if you find a very good deal... you’ll buy them! Above all if you’re visiting New York with your ​​kids 😉 In this post, I give one of my best advices to find shoes and sneakers at a good price. Zacky's is on Broadway in NoHo, at about 500 meters south of Union Square.Summary : Zacky's: Another... 

When traveling to New York, you will have to think about using public transportation as an option to reach every point in the BIG APPLE. How to travel between my Hotel, and the places I want to visit? Are you staying in Manhattan?  YES/NO   How can you travel to Manhattan? I’m going to give you some tips so you won’t have any trouble when traveling to New York. Before I start, let me remind... 

If you want to book your flight for your upcoming trip to New York, I have compiled the best travel agencies who are offering the best prices on NY. The best tip, of course, is to look around these travel agencies and compare flights prices (round trip). UPDATE IN PROGRESS - SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE 2018-05-14 When is the best moment to book a flight? Now, I advise you to not necessarily book... 

Between New York and Street Art, it’s a long love story. In the late 70’s, at the same time when Hip Hop was born, Street Art manage to slowly impose itself over the years to now become essential. In order for you not to miss any of this great art, I propose the “TOP TEN” New York Street Art!!! 1. Barry McGee muralThe work: in partnership with Vanity Fair, Cadillac, The Mark Morris Dance... 

5 pointz is an exhibition space dedicated to Street Art located in Long Island City, Queens. Five Pointz is considered the “Graffiti Mecca” of the world but unfortunately; it’s vowing to disappear soon. First of all, Five Pointz is also called “5 Pointz”, “5 Pointz Aerosol Art Center, Inc” or “5 Pointz The Institute of Higher Burnin”. 5 Pointz refers to New York City’s 5 boroughs... 

If you define yourself as a slick, clever, stingy, broke and/or shrewd tourist then this great tip is absolutely for you!!!! What's a Big Apple Greeter? Big Apple Greeter is an association which offers free guided tours led by New Yorkers who volunteers their time in order to share their love for the City. These volunteers are supervised by the city of New York and are carefully screened. Unfortunately,...