New York City, New York
The big apple has it all -- from big events including parades and tree lighting to more intimate celebrations like a handheld walk down a snowy 5th Avenue to window-shop. Whatever your holiday style, New York has something to offer.
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Where to Stay:
Hotels:
Wyndham Garden Hotel - Manhattan Financial District - The Wyndham Garden Hotel - Manhattan Financial District is a new, modern, 20-story high-rise located in the heart of the New York City Financial District, bordering the historic South Street Seaport and the trendy neighborhoods of Tribeca and the Lower East Side.
Wyndham Garden Hotel - Manhattan, Chelsea West - The Wyndham Garden Hotel - Manhattan Chelsea West, a new, modern 17-story high-rise, is located in the trendy Chelsea neighborhood bordering the West Village, Midtown, the Flatiron District and Union Square. The Wyndham Garden Hotel - Manhattan Chelsea West is 100 percent non-smoking and each guest room includes a 32" HDTV, complimentary wired and wireless Internet access, a Herman Miller ergonomic chair with a modern décor interior design by Michael Graves.
The New Yorker Hotel: A Ramada Plaza - The New Yorker Hotel is one of the most popular hotels in New York for business and leisure travelers. The property recently underwent a $65 million renovation that included a lobby redesign, refreshed ballrooms and all new rooms that include expanded free Wi-Fi and flat panel HDTVs. This conveniently located hotel is located just minutes from Broadway theaters, Madison Square Garden, Macy's department store, and the Jacob Javits Convention Center. Fun fact: the hotel has been in several Woody Allen movies, including Bullets over Broadway, Definitely, Maybe and Looking for Kitty.
Rentals:
Park 79 - This boutique hotel is located in one of Manhattan's most dynamic neighborhoods, offering a style that appeals to the discriminating corporate or leisure guest. Although Park 79 has been refurbished, close attention was paid to maintaining the history of the museum.
What to do:
• The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade kicks off the holiday season every year as millions of people line up to watch the amazing parade of clowns, bands, and huge tethered, over-sized balloons. This is an event to remember. If you're not up to facing the crowd you can always tune in on a local channel and watch from the warmth of the indoors.
Other New York Holiday Events:
• Get dancing! From November through January, the Radio City Rockettes kick off the Annual Radio City Christmas Spectacular at the Radio City Music Hall, at 1260 Avenue of the Americas. For tickets, call 212-307-1000.
• During the winter months, the Grand Central Terminal becomes a holiday destination. For over a month, the ceiling in the main concourse is covered with an intricate laser light show to get travelers into the spirit of the holiday season.
• The annual Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting, located at Rockefeller Center at 47th to 51st, is a spectacular ceremony that signals the start of the Christmas season in New York. With live entertainment, more than 25,000 multicolored lights and celebrity glitz, this is a must-see event. The tree lighting will take place on Dec. 3, 2008 from 7 p.m. -- 9 p.m. and is free of charge.
• Wyndham just opened three new properties in the "Big Apple," so be sure to check them out. With locations in Chelsea, Midtown and the Financial District, there are choices to suit every New York need.
