New York
The city that never sleeps produces glossy hair and finely polished fashionistas. On the upper east side, you will not find a chipped nail, loose thread, or a hair out of place as people rush around like their lives depend on it.
It is a wonder the women march around in sky-high heels. But, as my New York-born cousin would say “pain is beauty,” as she steps into six-inch heels and zips up her Tom Ford dress that she fought a woman for at Saks off 5th for last week.
The best times to visit New York are from May-June and September-November. Here is a guideline for traveling in New York City.
New York Fashion Week 2017
48 Hours in New York
Day 1
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Flight: American Airline
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Round Trip C$390.00 (not including tax)
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YYZ (Toronto) – LGA (Tokyo)
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1hr + 35min
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Hotel: Hotwire
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You get to select the neighborhood you want
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Soho-Tribeca Location
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C$220 a night
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Transportation: The subway line
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10-Trip Metro Card
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$25
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New York is extremely walkable so you may not need the Metro Card if the weather is nice
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Breakfast: Pret a Manger
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USD $10-15 (C$13-19)
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Tenement Museum Tour
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1-2 hours
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USD $20 (student) $25 (Adult) (C$20-32)
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Lunch: Jack’s Wife Freda
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USD $15-20 (C$18-23)
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This family-owned brunch spot is one of my favorite places in the world. The restaurant feels like home as the Bubbie and Zaddie who founded the small resturant have pictures of themselves and family littered all over the walls. The food, althugh small in portion, is light and full of middle eastern falvors.
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Shopping: Soho Shopping District
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Out of town tourists get 10% off at Bloomingdales
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Dinner: Tijuana Picnic
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USD $30 (C$39)
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Located in Soho
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Drinks: The Public Hotel Rooftop Bar
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USD $20 (C$25)
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Jack's Wife Freda
Soho
Day 2
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Breakfast: The Butcher’s Daughter
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Located in Soho
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USD $15-20 (C$20-25)
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Tour Ground Zero
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Free
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Lunch: Chelsea Market
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USD $10-20 (C$13-25)
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Central Park Walking Tour
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USD $24 (C$30)
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Don't get sucked into a carriage ride around the park. It is worth taking your time and following a map. If you get the chance I highly recommend renting bikes to ride through the park and stopping by the MET on the Upper East side of the park.
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Walk Times Square
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Free
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Don't get too caught up in the hype of Times Square. It's cool to walk through the square and glance at all of the lights but there isnt much to do but shop at chains, eat fast food, and take pricey pictures with people dressed in costumes.
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Dinner: 5 Napkin Burger
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Located in Hells Kitchen
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Walking distance from Time Square
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