Social Circle’s First American City Break in the City That Never Sleeps - 27th April – 2nd May 2017
Hot Dogs · Yellow Cabs · Baseball · Coffee Shops · Billboard · Shopping : Fugget about it...it's New York City baby!
Start spreading the new, we're leaving today...
Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Ripe with anticipation, every turn reveals something new and unexpected.
Those vagabond shoes...they're longing to stray..
NEW YORK, the most famous city in the world, boasts iconic sightseeing, fantastic shopping, Broadway shows and dazzling nightlife.
Let's be a part of it...New York, New York...
Join us for the most unforgettable four nights and five days of our lives in the most exciting city in the world. We will be staying in Midtown, where we will reside amongst such iconic attractions such as Times Square and the Empire State Building.
Let's face it...every one us has dreamed of waking up in New York. Stepping right outside of our luxury Hilton accomodation, we will be a stone's throw from Times Square...an area which makes you feel like you are in New York like no other.
Longing to visit The Big Apple is easy to do, with TV and movie locations making a mark on our TV screens and in our hearts; from the likes of Sex and the City, Friends, Seinfeld and countless others. So if you want a taste of life of Ross, Rachel, Chandler and Friends, now is your chance.
Let's wake up in a city that never sleeps...
Accommodation
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Metropolitan - New York City
Yes, you read it right...The Hilton. We're in New York so why not do it in style?
In Manhattan's trendy East Side, a 12-minute walk from the Museum of Modern Art, this retro-chic, 1960s downtown hotel is also just 2.3 miles from Central Park.
Flat-screen TVs and WiFi are offered in each room, as well as vintage decor and custom-designed beds. Suites add separate living areas, pull-out sofas and/or balconies. Some also have kitchenettes.
There’s a chic cocktail bar serving light bites, plus a relaxed grill offering American cuisine, including light breakfast and children's menus. There’s also a 24/7 fitness center and a barber shop/salon, as well as meeting rooms & a business center.
You will be staying in a twin room with two double beds.
SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY £400.
New York is home to some of the finest bars and restaurants in the world. No trip to NYC would be complete without dining at one of its many pizzerias. Bleckers Street Pizza is one of such venue we may just have to visit. A cocktail or two at one of the many popular cocktail bars, such as Clover Club, is also a must. With shops in Times Square open until midnight and beyond, and with nightlife facing us from every angle, we won't have to worry about experienced a dull moment. They simply don't exist here!
Some highlights of the itinerary for a jam packed fun adventure:
Times Square
When most people think of New York City, they think of Times Square. Times Square is a unique and bustling cultural hub. Every day 370,000 people walk through the busy streets of this famed intersection, some on their way to work, others marveling at the sights. The fast-paced city traffic along with the bright lights of the billboards and shops make Times Square the quintessential symbol of New York City, in everything from pop culture to tourism literature, and beyond. It’s hard to imagine New York City without it.
http://www.timessquarenyc.org/index.aspx
FREE Staten Island Ferry to the Statue of Liberty
For more than a century, the single most recognizable symbol of the United States of America, the Statue of Liberty, stands in New York Harbor. Today, millions of second and third generation Americans claim that their forbears had entered the country through her embrace.
World Trade Center & 9/11 Memorial & Museum
The 9/11 Memorial Museum serves to explore the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and exploring 9/11's continuing significance.
The memorial is a tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 at the World Trade Center site, near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon, as well as the six people killed in the World Trade Center bombing in February 1993.
The museum displays monumental artifacts linked to the events of 9/11, while presenting intimate stories of loss, compassion and recovery that are central to telling the story of the 2001 and 1993 attacks and the aftermath. It also explores the global impact of 9/11 and its continuing significance.
Brooklyn Bridge
No mere river crossing, this span is an elegant reminder of New York’s history of architectural innovation. When it opened in 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge was a feat of engineering: It was the first structure to cross the East River and, at the time, the longest suspension bridge in the world. Now it attracts thousands of tourists and locals, who enjoy spectacular views of lower Manhattan and other city landmarks (such as the Statue of Liberty and Governors Island) as they stroll its more-than-mile-long expanse.
Central Park
As one of America's greatest works of art and the nation's first public park, Central Park has become the most famous and beloved urban park in the world.
The park pays tribute to the late Beatle, John Lennon, singer, songwriter, musician and peace activist with the 2.5 acres that is Strawberry Fields.John and his wife Yoko Ono lived in the Dakota Apartments adjacently located to this area of the park. It was here, walking into his home, on December 8, 1980, that John Lennon was murdered and shot dead.
American History of Natural Museum
See the real exhibits behind the characters featured in the Night at the Museum movies on this self-guided tour.
Broadway (with discounted tickets)
Of all the things you can do here, Broadway shows in NYC are the top, synonymous with New York City, often used as shorthand for theater in general (which also includes Off Broadway and Off-Off Broadway). Throughout the history of NYC, the Great White Way has evolved and kept reinventing itself. Today Broadway consists of 40 theaters, the majority of which are concentrated near Times Square. Each year millions of tourists flock to the city to see the best Broadway shows, whether that means a long-running phenomenon such as The Phantom of the Opera or a recent hit like Hamilton. Many of them are proud winners of Tony Awards.
We will grab discounted tickets are available daily from the kiosk in Times Square before enjoying a theatre experience like no other.
Empire State Building
Remember King Kong dangling Fay Wray at the top of one very large building...Yes, it's the world-famous Empire State Building. Located in the heart of midtown Manhattan, the Empire State Building Experience is so much more than just a view. Embark on a journey through one of the most famous landmarks in the world, where you will experience our newly restored Art Deco lobby and murals, the historical Dare to Dream exhibit, and Sustainability Exhibit. Your visit will conclude at the most iconic 360-degree open-air observation deck in all of NYC – The Empire State Building’s 86th Floor Observatory Deck. Feel the heart of NYC!
Reockefeller Centre
The famous Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan is an Art Deco NYC landmark. Spanning 22 acres and featuring 19 commercial buildings in New York, Rockefeller Center is one of the most popular attractions in NYC. A beautiful New York destination all year long, the Rockefeller Center is home to numerous NY events, including the lighting of the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, which is broadcasted live on TV around the world each year.
Grand Central Station
While you are in New York, you definitely shouldn’t miss seeing the largest train station in the world (not to mention one of the most beautiful!). Head on over to Grand Central Station for a little exploration, and see why over twenty million people come to visit this station every year.
Window shopping on 5th Avenue
The most famous shopping street in the world New York's Famous 5TH Avenue home of all the worlds top designers and iconic buildings Tiffanys, Saks, Gucci, Apple's iconic Glass cube Bergdoff & Goodman and of course THE PLAZA Hotel and shopping arcade where many a movie and superstar come to stay and shop.. and lets not forget THE TRUMP BUILDING where you can enjoy a coffee and look out for that hair do.
We'll also walk the streets of the famous Godfather movies and enjoy Cannolis & Espressos at al Pacino favorite pattisserie. Also one of the best ever free things to do is the HIGH LINE it's free and was built for the people and inspired by David Bowie.
Price includes accommodation in an ideal central 4* Hotel. (inclusive of 15% New York hotel TAX) Price Inclusive of UK guide and a truly great time with like-minded lovers equally excited as you are to visit this truly wonderul city.
Your guide, having visited NYC on multiple occasions, will know where all of the local attractions are and how close they are to each other, saving you time on trying to work out where everything is (and believe me...it isn't difficult to get lost on your own in NYC).
Emma will also ensure that everyone is properly introduced and get everyone talking and socialising in a hurry. So not only will you be enjoying the trip of a lifetime...you will be making friends along the way.
What's left to do? Simply book your flight and come and join us....
The flight your host will be taking is via KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Flight KL-6044 and leaves Manchester on the 27th of April at 13:05 and arrives at JFK airport at 15:55 on the same day. The return flight is KL-6043 and departs JFK on the 1st of May at 23:23, arriving in Manchester the following day at 11:20.
It would be great if you could join Emma on the same flight but if you wish to take another flight, that's absolutely fine.
Call Helen Mason at The Flight Centre on 0161 834 3737 and she will match any price you see on Skyscanner etc.
Food, drink, tours and entance fees are payable by you on the day
£40 PRICE INCREASE 1ST MARCH SO BOOK NOW TO SECURE AS LIMITED NUMBERS.
When you go on holiday you want a stress free no hassle way of travelling. But are you bored of travelling solo? Are you tired of arguing with friends over where to have dinner when you would rather be exploring? With Social Circle you will have your very own guide who will make your trip one to remember. Add to this the great company, friendships that are formed, lively conversations, nights out and general relaxed atmosphere , this is your Social Circle Guarantee. Just an incredible trip organised for you with like-minded people.
