For first time visitors as well as for frequent and seasoned travelers, the city is dazzling. You have seen its many attractions in countless Hollywood movies and yet the reality is both more astounding and more chaotic.

It is a city in motion, whether it’s day or night. No other city in the world exudes such energy and vibe. Just like the bright lights of Times Square, New York’s incredible spirit remains undiminished by the attacks on the twin towers.

Whether you are an art, history or music buff, or whether you like clubbing and dining, the city has it all. From grand museums, theatres and galleries, to an array of eating places and parks, there’s plenty to see, do and experience.

The city has several iconic attractions, starting with the magnificent Statue of Liberty. Some of the other must-see attractions include the Empire State Building, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park and Rockefeller Center. Its museums are such a treasure trove that you can lose yourself in one for over a month and yet not manage to see everything.

If you have a limited time to spend in New York, focus on Manhattan. Many wonderful retail stores, theatres, restaurants, pubs, bars plus most of New York’s main attractions are centered here.

Some people like to walk around the city, grab a hot dog on the street and absorb the city’s boundless energy. While others go upscale and choose to dine at fancy restaurants and go for gallery openings. In New York you can survive on $50 dollars a day and find that $5,000 are not enough. How you spend your time, and money, will ultimately define your experience of the Big Apple.

Every season offers something special and that’s why tourists come to New York even during its hot and humid summers and cold and windy winters. There’s always something going on in the city and you will never have to worry about things to do. In fact your only dilemma may be figuring out how best to fit in everything in during your holiday.

After you visit New York once, you will be back again and again…

Clive Adams has written in great detail about how to plan your Holidays To New York. He also provides wonderful tips for Holiday Travel Around The World.