The City That Never Sleeps: A New York Adventure

Sample Itinerary - what you can do during your time away!

Day 1: Arrive New York and travel to the accommodation. Then walk to Central Park and explore the surrounding area.

Day 2: Morning: Begin your day with a visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Take a ferry ride to Liberty Island for an up-close view of Lady Liberty and explore the immigration museum on Ellis Island.

Afternoon: Head to Lower Manhattan to visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Pay your respects at the memorial pools and learn about the events of September 11th 2001, and their impact.

Evening: Walk through the historic streets of the Financial District and enjoy dinner at a waterfront restaurant in Battery Park City, offering stunning views of the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty.

Day 3:Morning: Explore the Upper East Side's Museum Mile. Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art to discover an extensive collection spanning thousands of years.

Afternoon: Walk along Fifth Avenue and window shop at luxury boutiques. Stop by St. Patrick's Cathedral and Rockefeller Centre, where you can take a guided tour or visit Top of the Rock for panoramic views of the city.

Evening: Enjoy dinner in the lively neighbourhood of Hell's Kitchen or venture to the West Village for a more intimate dining experience.

Day 4:Morning: Cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot or by bike for breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline. Explore Brooklyn Heights and visit Brooklyn Bridge Park for waterfront vistas and recreational activities.

Afternoon: Discover the trendy neighbourhoods of Williamsburg or DUMBO. Explore local shops, street art, and grab lunch at a trendy café or food market.

Evening: Experience Brooklyn's thriving culinary scene with dinner at a hip restaurant or rooftop bar, offering panoramic views of the city.

Day 5:Morning: Summit the Empire State Building and take in the incredible views of the city.

Afternoon: Take a walk to Bryant Park and stop for a spot of lunch at one of the lovely cafes that surrounds the park. It's then time to head back to the airport for your retunr flight to the UK.

Day 6: Arrive back in the UK

NB - Due to it's very nature exploring New York does involve a reasonable amount of walking, please bear that in mind when booking and also when deciding how much luggage you may want to bring as increasing your allowance to a higher weight will involve a more difficult journey to and from your accommodation!

We have gone for a slightly different approach to the accommodation for this break away and will be taking over one of the cities famous Brownstone buildings. The building is split into 6 apartments located in the historic Strivers Row brownstone neighbourhood! This is a home away from home in the heart of New York City! Step into a modern and cozy apartment, where beautiful accent walls add a touch of style and sophistication to the space. Whether you're lounging in the living area or enjoying a meal in the dining nook, you'll feel right at home surrounded by contemporary décor and comfortable furnishings.

The bedrooms offer the perfect retreat after a long day of exploring the city where you can unwind as you recharge for another exciting day ahead. With ample room for everyone, you can rest assured that you'll have plenty of space to relax and rejuvenate during your stay in the Big Apple. This building seamlessly combines prime location, elegant style, and effortless convenience, making it a great option for us. With one entrance door and 6 six apartments you can all get together and float amongst the rooms while also having a bit of space to yourself.

The space

6 apartment building with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments over 5 floors. There are 15 rooms that are a combination of double and sole occupancy. There are also some rollaway beds (folding) available - if two people wish to share to avoid the sole occupancy supplement please contact the office on 01618738788 to discuss (NB - must be a booking made for 2 people and one will be be on the rollaway bed. If one person in the room cancels before travel the other person must find another to take their place or the sole occupancy supplement will be applied!) If you have requests on who you would like to share an apartment with then just let us know and we'll try to accommodate it.

Each apartment includes:

• Own kitchen, a shared bathroom and living room
• Essentials provided including body wash, laundry detergent, fresh towels, bed linen, coffee & tea
• Walking distance to several local restaurant favourites
• Fully equipped kitchen (several seasonings & cooking oil)
• WIFI
• Smart TV

Please note - There is no elevator in the apartment block!

Provisional Flight Information

04/04/25 Heathrow to New York DL5997 Dep: 0920 Arr: 1215

08/04/25 New York to Heathrow DL5923 Dep: 2100 Arr: 0925(+1)

04/04/25 Manchester to New York EI0045 Dep: 1430 Arr: 1715

08/04/25 New York to Manchester EI0044 Dep: 1900 Arr: 0700(+1)

04/04/25 Birmingham to Dublin EI0263 Dep: 0810 Arr: 0915

04/04/25 Dublin to New York EI0105 Dep: 1105 Arr: 1330

08/04/25 New York to Dublin EI0106 Dep: 2105 Arr: 0850

09/04/25 Dublin to Birmingham EI3264 Dep: 1030 Arr: 1150

Passport validity

For UK passport holders your passport must be:

• Issued less than 10 years before the date you enter the country (check the ‘date of issue’)
• valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
• You must check your passport meets these requirements before you travel. If your passport was issued before 1 October 2018, extra months may have been added to its expiry date.

 Travel Insurance

Please ensure that you have adequate personal travel insurance to suit your requirements in place before you travel.

United States Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA)

An ESTA (officially known as the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) is part of the United States Visa Waiver program. It lets you visit the US for a period of 90 days or less without the need for a visa – as long as it's for a holiday or a business trip.

An ESTA is open to all citizens of visa waiver countries, including the UK. You can check the full list of countries that are part of the program, on the US Customers and Border Protection visa waiver requirements page.https://www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-program-requirements.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the appropriate entry visa or completed ESTA for this holiday https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta. The cost of an ESTA is currently $21.and is valid for two years, or until your passport expires - whichever comes first. Please be aware that if you have travelled to Cuba on your current passport you will not be eligible under the ESTA program and must complete a full visa declaration. Please ensure you have completed the ESTA application a minimum of 72 hours before your travel.