New York: New York, New York and New York!

The sentiments behind the words "I love New York"that are willing to deliver food right on your doorstep.
is one you'd certainly feel the moment you step outFrom ultra-posh, exorbitantly expensive first class
of the plane and see for yourself what the Big Applerestaurants to bohemian dining to fixed rates for eat
has in store for you. With a population of over eightall you can buffets, New York will have no problems
million people, thousands of high rise buildingsin satisfying your gastronomical inclinations.
dominating the scene and blinking lights all over,Where to Go : New York has a lot of points of
sometimes it's hard not to be overwhelmed wheninterest to boast of and the list just keeps getting
you first set your eyes on the city that never sleeps.longer and longer. Remember the animation movie,
Although a lot of people believe that New York isMadagascar? Well, that's Central Park in drawing but
one of those big bad cities with crime rates thatwait till you see the real one and all eight hundred
would make your heart palpitate in fear, officialacres of it. And then there's Madam Tussaud's Wax
reports actually claim that New York is one of theMuseum. They say that a visit to New York isn't
safest places to be these days, with crime ratescomplete until you check out the lifelike "creatures" in
reaching an all time low since the 1960's.that particular museum. And who can forget the
If it's your first time to travel to New York, here areEmpire State Building, once the tallest among them all
a few tips for you to make your visit in New Yorkhigh rise buildings? And of course there's the Statue
safer, cheaper and more memorable.of Liberty, the very symbol of American welcome.
Where To Stay : If you don't have some friendsThen there's the Rockefeller Center, with its famous
with pads in New York that you could bunk in for aChristmas tree right in the middle of all the action.
night or two then there are a wide range of hotelsHow to Stay Safe : Although New York is considered
for you to choose from. Most of the hotels in Newas "safe", it wouldn't hurt to take the necessary
York are concentrated in Manhattan but if you'reprecautions and avoid the attention of pickpockets
flying for business purposes then maybe you'd preferon the lookout for out-of-towners. Don't make a
to stay somewhere near Wall Street. If, on the otherfuss when going to the ATM and always go out in
hand, you're looking for something quirky and fun,groups.
then maybe Chelsea and Greenwhich are good placesHow Not to Get Lost : New York is a very busy city
to start.so the bustling city may end up overwhelming first
Where To Eat : One good thing about New York: thetime visitors. Hence, it's advisable that you always
food is a fusion of a bit of everything from the fourcarry your map and cellphone with you. If unsure of
corners of the globe. If you desire lasagna, thenthe destination, don't just board the subway but
Italian eateries are just around the corner. If youinstead, spend extra cash for a cab ride.
desire some good old fashioned beef stew andLastly, enjoy your New York tour!
yangchow rice then there are a lot of Chinese delis