the review 51 Low-cost choice in the New York boroughs
AS summer approaches, NYC & Company, New York
City’s official marketing,
tourism and partnership organisation, is encouraging visitors to take advantage of free and low-cost options in its five boroughs, including museums and attractions, hotels, outdoor activities and more, to maximize their experience. From exploring the High Line to hopping on the free Staten Island Ferry, theatre deals to free TV show tapings, travellers have the chance to experience an exceptional New York City holiday with an unparalleled variety of free, low- cost and affordable activities. This spring, NYC & Company is
showcasing a new ‘Free in NYC’ guide, (
nycgo.com/free), highlighting the best free activities New York City has to offer. The portal, which lists free museums, activities for children, tours, and more, is an ideal source when planning an inexpensive NYC itinerary. ‘Free in NYC’ also includes a list of upcoming free events for visitors. Fred Dixon, NYC & Company President and CEO, said: “Not only is there a huge
Hit the Road in Oregon
US specialist operator, America As You Like It, has tailor-made a road trip which embraces many of Oregon’s most famous landmarks. Highlights of this four-wheeled
adventure include, Portland; the Willamette Valley; Newberry; Salem; Florence; Charleston; Brockings; Klamath Falls; Bend; Baker City; La Grande and the Hood River. Many attractions, historic
sights and culture
highlights feature en route. Priced from £1,097pp, the trip includes return flights, car hire and nine nights’ accommodation.
americaasyoulikeit.com
variety of free and low-cost options in the five boroughs, but visitors get real value for their time – they can do more in NYC in a shorter period of time, than they can do anywhere else.” With 102,000 hotel rooms, New York
Icelandair adds Portland via Reykjavik
PORTLAND Oregon, will become Icelandair’s 14th gateway in the USA when the airline begins a scheduled service from Reykjavik on May 19. Icelandair has daily flights from Heathrow and regular flights from Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester and Glasgow airports to Reykjavik that connects conveniently to 14 onward North American flights. The flights will operate twice
weekly from Reykjavik to Portland (on Tuesdays and Thursdays), and
THE USA IN BRIEF
Shopping events: This spring and autumn, the US’s hottest fashion happening – the LOOKBOOK Live Event Series will tour Simon® Shopping Destinations statewide featuring trend showcases hosted by style pros, one-on-one styling sessions, beauty how-to lessons, social media challenges and giveaways.
simon.com
Cocktail time: A ‘Cocktail Walk’ tour introduces enthusiasts to the craft distillers and bartenders who are turning Vermont, the Green Mountain State,
Running every fortnight, the Cocktail Walks
take place across the state
featuring craft distillers, top local bars and restaurants.
vermontvacation.co.uk
Helicopter celebration: The Papillon Group has unveiled a
‘Golden into a cocktail destination.
Helicopter’ as part of celebrations to mark 50 years of hard work from three generations of one family, building up the heli-tours business. The Golden Helicopter will be part of the regular tour rotation out of Las throughout 2015.
papillon.com
Vegas
back from Portland to Reykjavik on Wednesdays and Fridays. Portland has provided the backdrop to a variety of successful films including the Twilight series and more recently Wild, starring Reece Witherspoon. The city also claims the most
breweries and independent microbreweries of any city in the world – it has 58 active breweries within its city limits, as well as 600+ food carts and food trucks.
Icelandair.co.uk
City is more accessible than ever. Approximately 30 per cent of hotel development is taking place in the boroughs beyond Manhattan—the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island— where rates tend to be lower.
nycgo.com
New York gets app-y
A PERSONALISED New York City shopping app that provides travellers with the inside knowledge needed to navigate the Big Apple’s maze of stores has been launched by Hayes and Jarvis. Available as a free download on iPhones and iPads in the App Store, the ‘Shop NYC’ app features the 100 best stores, handpicked and curated by
city-based retail
experts, who serve as guides to New York’s diverse shopping scene.
HayesandJarvis.co.uk
Oklahoma for Native American dance
MASSIVE feather head-dresses and flowing furs will sway to heart-stopping drum beats at Oklahoma City’s Red Earth Native American three-day June 5-7.
Culture Oklahoma state, Festival, its name
derived from the Choctaw words okla and humma, meaning ‘red people’, will welcome over 30,000 spectators to Oklahoma City’s Cox Convention Centre to witness more than 1,200 Native American dancers perform sacred rituals. Advance discount tickets start at $9 (approx. £6) until May 23. Beyond Oklahoma City other authentic and immersive Native American experiences include a powwow and a Cherokee village at the foothills of the Ozark Mountains
RedEarth.org
a celebration running
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