Posts tagged city breaks in New York
British families turn to city breaks
Aug 29th
Recent research shows that family city breaks are experiencing a strong revival amongst UK travellers looking to spend more quality time with their loved ones.
Many holidaymakers are opting to take their families to more cultural destinations that offer something for both the adults and the children, rather than more traditional, child-focused family breaks such as theme park visits.
Some of the most popular city break destinations include France, the Channel Islands, Ireland and Holland.
Destinations such as New York and Amsterdam are reportedly very popular with UK travellers wishing to have a short city break as well as a main holiday each year.
While New York‚s popularity may be due to the current strength of the pound against the dollar, other popular, far-flung city destinations include Cairo and Sydney.
What’s on in New York this summer?
Jun 24th
There are plenty of major arts and sports events taking place in New York this summer and Autumn, so bear these dates in mind if you are planning a New York holiday this year.
SummerStage: Performing Arts festival, Central Park 13th June to 17th August.
Jeff Koons exhibition: Metropolitan Museum of Art – until 26th October.
Waterfront man-made waterfalls: At various locations until 13th October.
Rooftops Films 2008 Summer Series: Outside cinema screenings throughout the city throughout July, August and September.
Independence of Colombia: Flushing Meadows, traditional music and food – 20th July.
Lincoln Center outdoor festivals: 100 live performances between 7th and 23rd August
Metropolitan Opera’s 125th Anniversary Season: Features Placido Domingo, the Ring Cycle and several new productions
American Airlines stops Stansted-JFK flights
May 28th
People heading for a city break in New York will no longer have the Stansted option with American Airlines.
Despite earlier announcements that flights from Stansted to New York‚s JFK airport would keep operating when American Airlines focuses its flights to Heathrow airport, from July 2 the flights will stop.
The flight has been scrapped as a part of large cuts made by the airline to save money. The Stansted-JFK has only been operated since October 2007, and will end before it fulfils the first year.