New York

The dilemma when with visiting New York is knowing where to begin, but even if you don't immediately rush off to view the world-famous sights and icons of this most dynamic of cities, just being there is enough. The wonder of New York is in the energy and the diversity that emanates from its densely packed, multi-cultural population. The city vibrates with colliding cultures, languages and nuances and whoever you are and whatever your taste, there will be something to amuse and stimulate you 24-hours a day. Whether lolling on a bench in leafy Central Park, watching the world go by, sitting in a French bistro in Soho, gazing up at 'Lady Liberty' from the deck of the Staten Island Ferry, most visitors will feel they've done it all before, simply because New York is so familiar to anyone who has ever seen a movie or watched television. There is something special however in actually seeing the familiar landmarks and experiencing the pulse of the clichéd, but true, 'city that never sleeps'.

New York City is made up of five boroughs - Staten Island, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, but many visitors never leave Manhattan. There is a lot packed into this tiny area from the 24-hour pasta restaurants of Little Italy and the bustling sidewalks of Chinatown, to the jazz clubs of Greenwich Village and the theatres of Broadway, and of course the iconic sights of the Empire State Building and Times Square.

New York has been described as the best three-day city in the world, however, three days may not be enough. After a frenzy of museums, galleries, shops bars and clubs, why not experience the thrill of flying around New York City´s famous landmarks in a helicopter, visit the ‘Top of the Rock’ in the heart of midtown Manhattan with it´s unparalleled views of the city or enjoy a superb four-course dinner cruise on the Hudson Rivers. Whatever you're after, New York is ready and waiting to bewitch, bother and bewilder.

Time Difference: GMT -5
Currency: US Dollar USD
Flying Time: Approx 7.5 hours.
Visa: Ireland participates in the ‘Visa Waiver Program’ as operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Irish Passport holders therefore do not require a visa to enter the United States, instead you must apply for an ‘Authorisation to Travel to the United States’. This application must be completed personally by each passenger prior to travelling and it can be completed online at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/esta.html
All travellers to the United States must have a machine readable passport (MRP) as well as return or onward air tickets together with the address of where you will be staying.