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Christmas and New Year’s Breaks in the Big Apple

Have you ever fancied visiting the USA at Christmas? How about taking a trip to New York and taking in the amazing New Year’s atmosphere? You could be experiencing the magic of the Big Apple this year and celebrating in style this December 31^st. New York New York the big city of dreams may appear closer than it seems.

The latest Post Office Travel Money Report reveals that by doing your Christmas shopping in America, there are huge savings to be made compared to shopping in the UK, with over 50% savings available on well-known brands and products, meaning more and more people are heading there each year.

Spending Christmas in New York

New York is a city that has a rich Christmas heritage, and is the backdrop for a lot of Chrismtas dreams. One reason is the shopping available, compared to UK prices there are massive savings on a wide range of presents at world famous stores. Enjoy superstore Macy’s or bring out the festive spirit with a visit to the enormous Toys ‘R’ Us, New York’s biggest toy shop. The store includes a 60ft Ferris Wheel, life scale Lego models and specialised gift-wrapping specialists. WOW!

For a more traditional Christmas activity there is Ice Skating in Central Park. This winter wonderland is the perfect way to get festive feeling, visitors can enjoy ice skating in Central Park, joining other New Yorkers for a relaxed view of one of the world’s most famous parks.</p>

Late searches for Christmas shopping trips to New York are not surprisingly up 62% year on year, according to research from www.lowcostholidays.com. City breaks to New York and Boston offer loads to do for all generations of the family, with great museums for children and those who aren’t so keen to fight the crowds for the bargains. Seeing a show on Broadway is also an experience not to be missed when on a shopping trip, catch an evening performance so as not to miss out on any valuable shopping hours!

Spending New Year’s Eve in New York

New York is also known for being able to throw an incredible party, and it’s biggest party is always New Year. Times Square welcomes over one million people for one of the biggest New Year’s Eve parties on Earth, with fireworks, music and the infamous Times Square Ball Drop. A visit to New York over New Year’s will certainly be one to remember.

If you want to avoid the big crowds in time square then head to a roof terrace bar for great views of the illuminated New York Skyline. It is likely to be much warmer; you can grab a drink and party in true Big Apple style!

It is now possible to get cheap breaks to New York and Boston, and despite the long flight many people are heading there for long weekends. Prices in December for 3 nights in New York at a 3 star hotel including flights from Heathrow start at £549 per person and 3 nights in Boston at a 4 star hotel with flights start at £515 per person.