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Travel Report: I heart New York City!

Ultimate insider tips from the editor

"In New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made, oh, there's nothing you can do, now you're in New York, these streets will make you feel brand new, big lights will inspire you, let's hear it for New York."

New York City - the city that has inspired many famous songs, films and books. Thousands of people come here year after year - Americans as well as foreigners, emigrants and tourists alike. And every one of them is looking for something - be it a new life or even the perfect pair of shoes. What are you looking for? Whatever it is, you will find it in New York City! Promised! Because no other city has more to offer in terms of sightseeing, shopping, art and culture. So, on to New York City! Be inspired by the lights of New York City. I'm sure you'll fall in love with the city as much as I do ...

Here I tell you my best insider tips:

Best time to go to New York City:

Many travel guides quote again and again that New York City moves climate moderately between the extremes. And yes, winter is really cold in New York City and humid in summer. Anyway, if you ask me, New York City is always worth a visit - whether in spring, summer, fall or winter. Every season has its own charm and attracts with other great events. There is, for example, the New York Fashion Week in September. And at Christmas time, New York City enchants you with its lush festive decorations . Those looking for milder temperatures for their trip to New York City should travel to New York City in May / June or September / October.

Before traveling to New York City:

The right planning is everything! You are now thinking about baggage insurance, ESTA form, ticket bookings & Co.? That's all important. But I'm talking about something else entirely, the most important thing of all: packing! Bring the best handbag your collection has to offer, or you'll be out in New York City as a tourist. Honestly: In New York City, a woman wears designer bags - no matter if she is a society lady, a waitress or a student. Everything else you need can be bought in New York City. And that brings me to rule number two: the less you pack, the more space in the suitcase stays for all your purchases. You are not the shopping type? All I can say is this: I have a girlfriend who does not really care about shopping - and spent a whole month's wages in New York City within a week ...

Arrival in New York City:

You can fly from any major airport in Germany non-stop to New York City. Most airlines (eg Lufthansa, Air Berlin) fly to JFK, the largest of the three New York City airports. JFK is very big, but baggage claim, exits and taxi ranks are well signposted. Even if the queue at the official taxi stand in front of the terminal is very long: Do not take a "Gypsy Cab", which is one of the black taxis parked on the side strip. That can be really expensive! With the official yellow taxis, including tolls and gratuities, you can travel to your hotel safely for about $ 60 - no matter where in Manhattan.

Find your way around New York City:

Getting around New York City is super-easy. Because: The streets are laid out like a checkerboard. The numbered Streets always run from west to east. The avenues cross the Streets at right angles and run from north to south. Once you understand that, nothing can go wrong. In all major hotels, you also get free city maps of New York City. New York City is best explored on foot. That way you do not miss anything. If you're in a hurry and need to quickly get from one end of Manhattan to another, it's best to take the subway or a taxi.

Staying in New York City:

"Sleep tight, do not let the bed bite bite." - This bedtime rhyme has gained a whole new meaning in New York City in recent years. Because: The bed bugs have recaptured New York City . There is hardly a hotel in New York City that has not been affected before - and that goes for the luxury hotels as well as the cheap hostels. How disgusting, you think now? Sure, nobody wants to share their bed with bedbugs . To prevent this happening, I recommend that you check in advance on the Internet at www.bedbugregistry.com for the hotels in New York City that are right for you. Then your stay in New York City will be absolutely gorgeous!

Shopping in New York City:

New York City: a single shopping paradise! Whether bags or technology, whether haute couture or second hand: In New York City, everyone will find something to their liking. Here I tell you my favorite shopping locations in New York City . Before you go shopping, here's a hint: If you shop for more than 430 euros, you have to pay taxes on the goods on the trip home ... So, and now forget about it again and off you go:

Macy's (Broadway-7th Ave. / West 38th-39th Street): The largest department store in the world. Here you will find everything from the postcard to the designer shoes.

Bloomingsdale's (Lexington Ave./59th Street): Slightly more expensive than Macy's, but in the box office you can also grab one or two designer duds at competitive prices. Otherwise, you should at least buy a little something here to get one of the famous brown shopping bags ...

Century 21 (22 Cortland Street): A Mecca for bargain hunters. Here you get clothes, bags, sunglasses & Co. known designer at absolute rock-bottom prices. I'm just saying: a bag from Michael Kors for under $ 100! The New Yorkers also swear by this shop. Rightly so! My tip: Go early in the morning and be prepared to try things in the hall.

Sephora: A paradise for all beauty junkies! Here you can get all the popular brands: BeneFit, Stila, Urban Decay, NARS, Ojon and many more. Sephora stores can be found on every corner in New York City (eg 130 West / 34th Street).

Victoria's Secret: Who has not seen Heidi Klum step over the catwalk in Victoria's Secret lingerie? My Tip: The Victoria's Secret Store opposite Macy's (34th Street / Herald Square) is larger, but also constantly overrun with tourists. The store in SoHo (591-593 Broadway) is more relaxed.

SoHo: Sure, New York City has a lot of shops waiting to be discovered by you on every corner. But if you ask me where I go shopping in New York City, my answer is very clear: in SoHo! Here you will find the flagstores of many well-established brands such as Prada, as well as boutiques from cheaper up-and-coming designers such as Custo Barcelona. By the way, a tip for those looking for a professional and free evening make-up : At the MAC counter at Bloomingdale's in SoHo your chances are best!

5th Avenue: Still considered the shopping mall. And in fact it is worthwhile strolling on 5th Avenue. However, if you do not earn much more than I do, it will be more like shop window shopping ...

Sample Sales: Samples Sales are not just the dream of every New York City tourist since Sophie Kinsella's bargain hunters novel series ... No wonder, as Sample Sales sells designer items up to 90 percent below the original price.

A Second Chance (1109 Lexington Avenue and 115 Prince Street): Great second-hand stores where you can find all the major brands: Louis Vuitton, Prada, Hermes, Gucci, Pucci, Chanel ...

Sports in New York City:

The big hotels in New York City have well-equipped gyms. You can use them in most cases without extra charge. But seriously: you are in New York City! It says: Out of the hotel and into the city! In the morning, the parks in New York City belong to the joggers and runners. For the real New York City feeling, I recommend you go jogging around New York City with the New Yorkers at least once. Worth it! In the parks of New York City you can not only meet real top athletes in the morning. New York City's high society is also bustling in the parks of New York City Sports every morning, dressed in designer clothes from head to toe and with a personal trainer on the side. The classic for jogging and people-watching is of course the Central Park. But also in the smaller parks of New York City is very nice, for example, in Riverside Park in the Upper West Side. Here, with views of the Hudson River and the buzzing of the city as background music, you can make your rounds while the sun slowly rises behind the skyscrapers of New York City. I can tell you: There is no better start to a day in New York City!

Sightseeing in New York City:

Sightseeing in New York City is a difficult topic. Because: There is so much to discover in New York City that I could write whole books about it! So here are just my top 5 sights, which in my opinion you should not miss: the Statue of Liberty, the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, the Empire State Building, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) and the Tribute WTC Visitor Center on the Ground Zero. But of course there are many more sights to see ...

Going out in New York City:

Which clubs and bars in New York City are currently in vogue is constantly changing. If at the end you do not want to show up with the wrong clothes in the wrong shop at the wrong time, it's best to check the hotspots in the Time out event webpage (www.timeout.com). In general, however, it can be said: Manhattan is more chic in the evening. If you do not want to give up your chucks and skinny jeans in the evening, you'll be better off in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Williamsburg. By the way, the nightlife of New York City does not start until 11 pm. So take your time and have a nice meal first. The best restaurants in New York City can be found at Zagat (www.zagat.com/newyork) - whether you prefer a piece of New Yoker pizza or something more exotic.

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