New York, NY

Itinerary: Calgary-New York-Calgary
When: June 2008, 4 days

Trip review:
Got a great price for flight tickets (one of the few perks from Amex), so we decided to head for NY. Loved, loved, loved it! Got lucky with the accommodation too, we got a great price at the London NYC Hotel (5*) in Manhattan, so we really felt like celebs! The hotel's restaurant is overseen by Gordon Ramsey (we dined there one evening but didn't see him). Beautiful weather, not too hot- can't imagine going later in summer!

Simona's faves: the multitude of options one has- culture, entertainment...loved walking everywhere! Loved Central Park, especially that I got to celebrate my birthday eating ice cream on the grass. Wished we had more time for the Metropolitan Museum. Liked Soho and the many shops, and enjoyed the Bodies Exhibition at the South Street Seaport. Oh, and the Brooklyn Bridge at night! and many more...

Chris' faves: The amazing views from the Top Of The Rock (Rockefeller Center). The Bridge Cafe - just below the Brooklyn Bridge, which was the first establishment in New York to obtain a liquor license. A little hesitant before we entered, it ended up being one of our most memorable meals in a great atmosphere. The Armory display at The Met. The ferry ride to Staten Island and the views of the Statue Of Liberty. New York Supreme Court Building. The number of police we saw on a cab ride from the south of Manhatten back to our hotel. The NHL store. The United Nations Headquarters. Bryant Park - located behind New York Public Library.