A quick guide to New York City – Part 1

The cruise ship will pull into the Port of New York/New Jersey which is the largest seaport on the East Coast of North America. The seaport is managed and maintained by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. This Port Authority is also responsible for the four major airports, PATH rail system, tunnels and bridges that connect New York with New Jersey, the Manhattan Bus Terminal and The World Trade Center site. The PATH rail transit network provides direct service form the port to New York and New Jersey.

(Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. (n.d.). Retrieved August 20, 2008, from

http://en.wikipedia.org)

New York City is the biggest city in the United States and is known for an entry point for immigration to the United States and its status as a financial, cultural, transportation and manufacturing centre. It was named after the 17th century Duke of York, James Stuart, future James II and VII of England and Scotland.

(New York. (n.d.). Retrieved August 21, 2008, from

http://en.wikipedia.org)

Shopping

New York City has always been a fantastic shopping destination bringing in people from all over America as well as the world. New York offers three famous Flagship Department Stores these are Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Saks Fifth Avenue. Macy’s Herald Square store is massive and in fact is the world’s largest department store. It is well worth going to the visitors centre because international tourists can usually pick up a discount card. Bloomingdales is seen as one of America’s most exclusive shops stocking many designer items. Bloomingdales are most commonly found throughout the East Coast. The most exclusive Department Store in New York is Saks Fifth Avenue which stocks the highest quality designer goods. The store is nowhere near as vast as Macy’s, but everything that is stocked is of the highest quality. Of course high quality brings high prices and there aren’t many bargains, so bring a large amount of cash if planning to purchase anything.

Along with the Department Stores that New York City has to offer it is also home to the famous Fifth Avenue. Fifth Avenue contains top quality boutique shops, well known chains and top tourist attractions. Stores featured are Fortunoff, Wempe Jewelers, FAO Schwarz, World of Disney, the NBA Store and Nike Town. The area also features the Elizabeth Arden Salon & Spa. Away from shopping and relaxation the Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick’s Cathedral are both well