New York
New York City, you know it well: yellow cabs gridlocked on neat gridiron streets; neon-lit Times Square, Fifth Avenue, the Rockefeller Center; experimental fashion; Wall Street; never sleeping; vibrant neighbourhoods that showcase centuries of immigrant influence; museums that showcase decades of trailblazing art, hip Greenwich Village, the best pizzas outside of Naples – this is the most famous and diverse city in the world.
New York is a wonderfully multifaceted metropolis in the United States of America – somewhere where every language, culture and cuisine is represented – divided into five boroughs, each with their own distinct personality. The smallest and most famous of which is Manhattan Island, where understandably visitors spend most of their time.
Even after you’ve stood in awe of the peerless glass-and-steel skyline, climbed the Empire State and Art Deco Chrysler Building to look out over Hudson River, Manhattan has an exhaustive range of things to do. Pay a visit to Lady Liberty, hit the shops on Fifth Avenue or browse the home of luxury, Bergdorf Goodman, visit the Museum of Modern Art take in a show on Broadwayor a film festival in fashionable TriBeCa.
In a city that, at least, rarely sleeps, the nightlife choices are vast – everything from pulsing warehouse clubs in the Meatpacking District to historic pubs, where Washington washed down victory over the British with a few pints.
Surrounding the city is a startlingly verdant and rural state, known for vineyards, beaches, mountains, waterfalls and charming colonial towns. Green, suburban Long Island is a popular New Yorker vacation spot, with the golden beaches of the Hamptons becoming a summertime playground for America’s rich and famous. The area attracts weekend golfers to its championship courses and wine connoisseurs to its celebrated and scenic vineyards at Finger Lakes. On the northwest fringes of the state lies the thundering Niagara Falls.
When booking a luxury tour of New York with Lightfoot Travel, you’ll receive expert impartial advice from our experienced specialists on where to stay and what to including in your tailor-made itinerary.
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Family Vacation in Ecuador & Galapagos
QuitoGalapagos IslandsEcuador & Galapagos
- Go exploring and try chocolate-making in Quito
- Enjoy canopy cycling above the Cloud Forest at Mashpi
- Head on a night safari searching for insects, owls, bats and night birds
- Go horse riding through the Andes, and visit local communities, waterfalls and the Condor project
- Sail around the Galapagos looking for sea lions, rare penguins and giant tortoises
Casa Gangotena
Located on the corner of Plaza San Francisco in the heart of Quito’s historic old town, this three-storey colonial mansion provides the ideal base from which to explore Ecuador’s capital.
Casa Gangotena’s eclectic style combines understated opulence with traditional Ecuadorian influences to create a magnificent, luxury...
Casona de la Ronda
Located on La Ronda, a historic street in the heart of Quito’s UNESCO-listed old town, La Casona de la Ronda Heritage Boutique Hotel is a beautifully restored colonial mansion. Set around a central courtyard wrapped in green foliage, this historic hotel has a warm, welcoming ambiance with modern comforts.
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Hacienda Cusin
Hacienda Cusin is a restored 17th-century estate set in five acres of gardens with cobblestone pathways, fountain courtyards, and a menagerie of animals. This hotel is located near Otavalo in Ecuador and is steeped in old colonial charm with a relaxed, homely atmosphere.
Offering personalized service, local cuisine,...
Hacienda Zuleta
Hacienda Zuleta is a luxury boutique hotel set in delightful gardens on a 4,000-acre working farm. It’s situated on the edge of Zuleta village in the Andean mountains of Northern Ecuador and was once the home of the late president Galo Plaza Lasso.
This 16th-century hacienda has a...
Hotel Plaza Grande
Superbly located in the heart of Quito’s Old Town overlooking one of the city’s principal squares, the Presidential Palace and the Cathedral, Hotel Plaza Grande is one of the finest hotels in Quito. Housed in a 16th-century colonial building, this grand hotel features magnificent neoclassical architecture and sumptuous interiors.
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