New York City

View of Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge, New York.
New York is the most populous city in the United States, and the center of the New York metropolitan area, which is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. A leading global city, New York exerts a powerful influence over global commerce, finance, media, culture, art, fashion, research, education, and entertainment. As host of the United Nations Headquarters, it is also an important center for international affairs. The city is often referred to as New York City or the City of New York to distinguish it from the state of New York, of which it is a part.

Empty Brooklyn Bridge, New York.
Located on a large natural harbor on the Atlantic coast of the Northeastern United States, the city consists of five boroughs: The Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island. The city’s 2008 estimated population exceeds 8.3 million, and with a land area of 305 square miles (790 km2), New York City is the most densely populated major city in the United States.

Reflected skyscrapers of Manhattan, New York.

View of Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge, New York

Streaks of lights on the Broadway, Times Square, New York

Night life of Broadway, New York
Many districts and landmarks in the city have become well known to outsiders. The Statue of Liberty greeted millions of immigrants as they came to America in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Times Square, iconified as “The Crossroads of the World”, is the brightly illuminated hub of the Broadway theater district, one of the world’s busiest pedestrian intersections, and a major center of the world’s entertainment industry. Wall Street, in Lower Manhattan, has been a premier global financial center since World War II and is home to the New York Stock Exchange, the world’s largest stock exchange by market capitalization of its listed companies. The original Manhattan Chinatown attracts throngs of tourists to its bustling sidewalks and retail establishments. World-class research universities such as Columbia University and New York University also reside in New York City.

Hilton Bellevue Hotel

Full Service Hilton Bellevue Hotel

Hilton Bellevue Hotel near Downtown Seattle

The Hilton Bellevue Hotel is a full service hotel in Bellevue, Washington near Seattle area major attractions and businesses. Located in Seattle’s upscale East-side, we are in the heart of Seattle’s premier business district (Bellevue – Redmond) just off I-405, and only ten minutes east of downtown Seattle and 25 minutes north of Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SeaTac).

The Hilton Bellevue Hotel offers tastefully appointed guestrooms, suites and executive accommodations all surrounded by our seven-story atrium filled with trees and blossoms. We also offer a broad range of recreational amenities including a 24-hour fitness center, sparkling outdoor heated pool, and whirlpool spa. The hotel features an on-site restaurant, Basil’s Kitchen which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner or just relax in our inviting lobby and enjoy a great tasting coffee in Tully’s Coffee.
Hilton Bellevue Hotel- Bellevue hotels near Seattle at their best!

Wonderful Hotels For Families

1. Cloister at Sea Island — Sea Island, GA, United States

For more than 75 years, the Cloister on Sea Island has been standard-bearer for southern grace and hospitality. Generations of families, royalty and heads of state have found respite in the magnificent coastal landscape. In turn, The Cloister on Sea Island pampers them with unparalleled service and a legendary array of amenities, recreations and children’s programs. The Cloister at Sea Island is part of the Sea Island Resort complex – which includes The Lodge at Sea Island (a boutqiue hotel experience) and the Sea Island Cottages.

2. Le Beauvallon Hotel – Beauvallon-Grimaud, Sainte Maxime, France

Six hectares of landscaped gardens unfurl like a green carpet as far as the Mediterranean coastline to Beach Club, a private playground for guests of Le Beauvallon. Space and tranquillity set us apart and the exclusivity of the residential enclave that is Beauvallon, is highly valued by those who want complete privacy away from the limelight, and yet all the excitement of the Cote D’Azur is but a mere heartbeat away. Le Beauvallon is available to private individuals and corporate clients alike for exclusive use with all our services and facilities reserved entirely for you and your guests. With 70 rooms and suites, we are able to host up to 140 resident guests and up to 300 dining guests at any given time.

3. Paradisus Playa Conchal – Playa Conchal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

New York Hotel & Trip

Discover the beauty and awesome power of Niagara Falls on a day trip from New York. You’ll fly to Upstate New York, tour the falls on both the US and Canadian sides (don’t forget your passport!), see all the sights, including a ride on the historic “Maid of the Mist” boat or the Journey Behind the Falls. And at the end of an amazing day you’ll take an evening flight back to New York.

Port Jefferson Village is one of my favorite spots for shopping and enjoying everything coastal that Long Island has to offer. Quaint shops, fabulous dining and harbor views crown Port Jefferson as one of the greatest tourist locations in coastal New York.

Times Square


Kudos to Asics for opening its first US based retail store in none other than fabulous New York City! The Japanese inspired sports store is “all the buzz” around town since its debut in late fall last year. The expansive 1,100 square-foot store is located in the heart of midtown Manhattan at 51 West 42nd Street, near Bryant Park. Its welcoming décor and sleek, modern design will attract even the fastest New York “speed racer” off the street. Wait until they see what is inside!


The streets of New York constantly collide with the footsteps of many celebrities looking for the hottest fashions or some extra quality time with their families. You never know who you are going to see in New York, so keep your eyes and ears open. If you hear the sounds of mindless chatter, scurrying feet and snapping cameras, it might just be your lucky day!

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