Travel idea: Christmas in New York
Travelers: 2 adults, 0 children
Destination: New York City, NY, United States of America
Included services
Transport: Transfer from Henri Coandă Airport (Bucharest) to Newark Liberty Intl (New York).
Accommodation: 8 nights at 11 Howard Hotel, New York, a Member of Design Hotels, New York City, NY.
Experience/Excursion: Ticket for the “New York Christmas Lights and Dyker Heights Tour”, New York City, NY – a special evening tour to admire the Christmas lights and the famous decorations of Dyker Heights.
Recommended period: Winter season, especially December, to fully enjoy the magical Christmas atmosphere in New York.
As a travel agent, I recommend reading a few guides and books that will help you prepare and enjoy your trip even more. For a practical, attraction-focused guide with maps and visiting tips, the collections “Lonely Planet – New York City” and “DK Eyewitness – New York City” are extremely useful, offering up-to-date information, day-by-day itinerary ideas and recommendations for restaurants and neighborhoods to explore, including Brooklyn and Manhattan, where you will likely spend most of your time.
If you are looking for a more “atmospheric” read with stories and cultural context, books such as “Here is New York” by E.B. White or “The Colossus of New York” by Colson Whitehead beautifully capture the spirit of the city, the rhythm of its streets and its charm in any season. For the winter holidays, you may also explore articles or mini-guides dedicated to “Christmas in New York”, available on websites such as Visit NYC or Time Out New York, which highlight the most beautifully decorated areas, Christmas markets, ice skating rinks and seasonal shows.
Before departure, it is also useful to browse a few Romanian or European travel blogs focused on New York, where you will find personal impressions, realistic budgets and practical tips about local transportation, tipping, shopping and dining – all of which will help you make the most of your 8-night stay in the heart of New York City.
