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New York Holidays


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New York holidays promise an exciting mix of dazzling sights, iconic attractions, legendary nightlife and colourful neighbourhoods. It’s no wonder that a New York city break is so popular, with many people returning time and again.

First time visitors to New York will want to tick off the bucket list attractions; view the famous skyline from atop the Empire State Building, stroll through beautiful Central Park, shop ‘til you drop on 5th Avenue, see a Broadway show and take a cruise to visit the majestic Statue of Liberty.

Be sure to also explore Manhattan’s varied neighbourhoods. Wander around charming Greenwich Village, chic Soho and the eclectic Financial District, home to the One World Observatory. Another must-do for your list is walking over the impressive Brooklyn Bridge.

Trailfinders offers a range of New York holidays and city breaks, and our expert travel consultants are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you’re looking for a last minute New York city break, want recommendations on good value hotels or are looking for advice on how combine New York on a multi centre holiday – they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO NEW YORK

Nobody offers more ways to explore New York than Trailfinders.

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular New York holidays. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in the destination.

If you'd like to see how you could fit New York into a wider exploration of the USA, take a look at our USA Holidays pages.
Iconic Cities of America
USA
Multi Centre Holiday
15 days / 14 nights

Combine five of the USA’s most legendary cities on one incredible cross country trip.

Guide Price: €1,989 pp

Guide Price: £1,679 pp

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Festive New York City Break
USA
City Break
5 days / 4 nights

December is a magical month for a trip to New York as the holiday season is in full swing, bringing with it twinkling Christmas lights, twirling ice skaters, sensational shopping and plenty of festive cheer – along with all the usual iconic sightseeing!

Guide Price: €775 pp

Guide Price: £659 pp

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New York, Las Vegas & San Francisco
USA
Multi Centre Holiday
13 days / 12 nights

America’s most vibrant cities are combined in this exciting adventure, taking you from the shops of 5th Avenue, through the Las Vegas Strip to charismatic San Francisco.

Guide Price: €805 pp

Guide Price: £689 pp

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Empire State & Niagara Wanderer
USA
Fly Drive Holiday
14 days / 13 nights

Combine the skyscrapers of the Big Apple with the stunning lakes and mountains of New York State before crossing into Canada to see thundering Niagara Falls and Toronto.

Guide Price: €2,365 pp

Guide Price: £1,985 pp

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Maritime New England & New York
USA
Fly Drive Holiday
14 days / 13 nights

Combine the excitement of New York and Boston with maritime towns and the beautiful beaches of quaint Cape Cod and the exclusive Hamptons.

Guide Price: €3,915 pp

Guide Price: £3,209 pp

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Best of Eastern USA by Rail
USA
Rail
15 days / 14 nights

Ride Amtrak’s Acela Express between the iconic cities of Washington, Philadelphia, New York and Boston.

Guide Price: €1,745 pp

Guide Price: £1,465 pp

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WHERE TO GO IN NEW YORK CITY

Each area in New York boasts its own attractions and appeal. It would be just as easy to spend all your time sightseeing in Midtown as it would to use it to sample some of Soho’s trendiest restaurants. Perhaps you’d rather take a walk around leafy Central Park or enjoy the hip neighbourhoods of Brooklyn?

Take a look at the destination guide below the New York map for more details on each area. Alternatively, if you are looking for some inspiration for your New York holiday, give us a call and speak to one of our expert travel consultants.

For information on the best time to travel to the Big Apple, take a look at our guide to the best time to visit New York.
New York & New York State map
Central Park
Central Park
Central Park’s huge expanse of greenery offers a wonderful respite from the bustle of Manhattan: explore the tranquil pathways on foot or by bicycle and get your skates on at the ice rink for a magical New York experience in the winter.
Midtown
Midtown
It’s the beating heart of Manhattan and for many first time visitors this is the primary area to explore: home to the neon lights of Times Square, Broadway Shows, 5th Avenue shopping and iconic skyscrapers, it's no surprise that lively Midtown is so popular.
Chelsea & Hudson Yards
Chelsea & Hudson Yards
Offering easy access to Midtown, Chelsea enjoys a fun ambience with an abundance of art galleries and bars, whilst the adjacent Hudson Yards is a new development filled with shops and restaurants as well as The Edge (the highest outdoor sky deck in the western hemisphere) and connecting both areas is the High Line, a delightful elevated park built along a disused railroad.
Greenwich Village
Greenwich Village
Charming Greenwich Village is famed for its bohemian atmosphere and historic importance in the 1960s counterculture - By day walk the pleasant tree-lined streets and stop off for brunch and in the evening head to a comedy club or follow in the footsteps of Dylan and Hendrix by enjoying one of the many live music venues.
Soho & Tribeca
Soho & Tribeca
Cast iron façades and cobblestone streets abound in fashionable Soho which is overflowing with art galleries, boutiques and chic nightlife, whilst neighbouring Tribeca, once full of industrial warehouses, is now a celebrity hangout and home to trendy restaurants yet still retains a peaceful feel.
Chinatown & Little Italy
Chinatown & Little Italy
These two vibrant neighbourhoods sit side by side in Lower Manhattan and are instantly recognisable from countless movies and TV shows - Enjoy the hustle and bustle of Chinatown's colourful streets before dining alfresco in atmospheric Little Italy.
Lower East Side
Lower East Side
Commonly abbreviated to LES, this is an eclectic neighbourhood full of history - enjoy matzo ball soup from Jewish delis and visit the excellent Tenement Museum to learn about the city's immigrant history, then in the evening revel in this neighbourhood's lively and edgy nightlife.
Financial District
Financial District
The home of Wall Street is the most historic part of Manhattan and there's much to discover: explore the cobblestoned Seaport District, visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum, head up the One World Observatory or hop on a sightseeing cruise to the Statue of Liberty.
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Full of photogenic brownstone houses, tree-lined streets and cafés, affluent Brooklyn Heights is one of New Yorks most coveted locations, whilst hip Williamsburgh is the borough's coolest neighbourhood and boasts an array of restaurants and bars.

OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN NEW YORK

We feature a great range of accommodation in New York, with something to suit all budgets. Maybe you’re looking for a good value hotel in the heart of Midtown or a hip hotel in a cool neighbourhood. Perhaps it’s a chic boutique that’s perfect for a honeymooners or a family friendly apartment that you’re after?

What you won’t find here are thousands of New York hotels to wade through. We have done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on to hand to help you plan your New York holiday, often with first-hand experience.
Thompson Central Park New York
5 star

New York

Enjoying a coveted location in the heart of Midtown, just steps from Central Park, this chic hotel boasts contemporary style, high service levels and great facilities.
Kixby
4 star

New York

Housed in a building dating back to 1901, the charming Kixby blends historic touches with stylish design.
The Westin New York At Times Square
4 plus star

New York

In the heart of Times Square, this striking hotel has a breathtaking exterior incorporating two 45 storey towers split by a soaring beam of light.
The Prince Kitano New York
4 plus star

New York

Within walking distance of fantastic shopping and iconic attractions this serene, Japanese influenced hotel offers a haven of elegance and tranquillity amongst the vibrancy of New York City.
Civilian Hotel
4 star

New York

Located between Times Square and Hell’s Kitchen, this creative hotel takes the theatre as its inspiration but blends it with a modern, hip twist.
The Kimberly Hotel
4 star

New York

These lovely, traditional style apartments have a great East Midtown location and also benefit from having hotel facilities.

WHAT TO DO IN NEW YORK

As fabulous as it is to just wander around New York, the Big Apple deserves more in depth attention and so we recommend arranging some unforgettable experiences. One day you might be soaring over the iconic skyline in a helicopter, the next eating your way around the city’s colourful neighbourhoods on a walking tour.

We can help you with Broadway tickets, a night at the opera, cycling tours of Central Park, harbour cruises and much more. Our collection of unmissable experiences will really help bring your New York holiday alive.
New York CityPASS
Attraction Ticket
  • Pre-book admission to top attractions
  • Save time & money
  • Skip most ticket lines
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience
Attraction Ticket
  • Enjoy spectacular 360 views of New York City
  • Explore multi-sensory immersive experiences top the tallest commercial skyscraper in Midtown
New York Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Attraction Ticket
  • See the sights of Manhattan
  • Over 50 stops
  • Choice of 1, 2 or 3 days
9/11 Ground Zero Tour & One World Observatory
5 hours
  • Personal stories of 9/11
  • See views of the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center and the Statue of Liberty
State of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour
4 hours
  • Enjoy up close views of the State of Liberty
  • Visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty Museum
  • Hear the stories of the millions of immigrants who past through Ellis Island
NYC Central Park Bike Tour
2 hours
  • Guided bike tour of Central Park
  • Learn about the sites of New York City with a knowledgable guide
  • Enjoy an active tour of the Big Apple
  • Visit the Bethesda Fountain, Belvedere Castle, and Strawberry Fields
  • Choice of several departures throughout the day
  • Cycle the city streets to absorb the local atmosphere

WHEN TO VISIT NEW YORK

New York climate guide.

For more information, take a look at our guide to the best time to visit New York.

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4
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MAR

9
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16
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MAY

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JUN

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JUL

29
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AUG

28
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SEP

24
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OCT

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NOV

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DEC

6
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New York & New York State Top Tips From Our Travel Experts

Dave Hayeems - New York & New York State expert
Dave Hayeems

If you've previously experienced New York's highlights such as the Empire State Building and the shopping, venture to City Hall and walk halfway over the Brooklyn Bridge for a great view back of the city. Follow this with a short walk to South Street Seaport for drinks and dinner on the waterfront. Walk the Highline or stroll from Greenwich Village across the city through Soho and Nolita districts for great shopping and good coffee spots.

Mia Postlethwaite - New York & New York State expert
Mia Postlethwaite

The New York CityPASS is an absolute must if it’s your first visit to New York! The app is very user friendly, informative and allows you to prebook allocated entrance times which made our quick weekend visit to New York really well planned. For any future city breaks, I will always check if there is a CityPASS as it recommends all the 'must do' destination highlights which we wouldn't have necessarily picked ourselves.

Robbie Medina - New York & New York State expert
Robbie Medina

New York is the ultimate city break. It has a must-see attraction round every corner and you will have no trouble filling your days. If you fancy a day away from the towering skyscrapers, give the boutique-style Greenwich Village or Brooklyn Heights a visit.

New York Fast Facts

Time Zone: New York is 5 hours behind GMT

Flight Time to New York: Flights to New York take approximately 7 hours

Currency: US Dollar (USD). ATM's are available across the country and most restaurants, shops and hotels will accept credit/debit cards

Tipping: Tipping in New York is expected. A tip of 15-20% for all service staff is usually sufficient

Language: The official language of the USA is English

Visa: A USA ESTA visa is required for travel (Irish passport holders). Visit our visa pages for more information.


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