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New York City Travel Guide

Van Gogh at the Museum of Modern Art, New York About New York City

Each year, the five boroughs of New York City attract 40 million visitors looking to play, stay, and bite off what the Big Apple has to offer. From activities and places to eat right down to the number of airports serving the city, you've got nothing but choices. read more

When to visit New York City

New York City is a major domestic and international tourist destination, as well as a world economic capital. This constant influx of people means tourism in the city doesn't limit itself to the usual summer and holiday high seasons. read more

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Christmas in Manhattan (Photo: Emin Kuliyev/iStockPhoto)Holiday Cheer for Less in New York City

New York City revs things up during the holidays with fantastical window shopping and seasonal libations. You can even check out classic, and affordable, holiday performances. read more

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Departure City Price Arrival City Airline
Milwaukee, WI (MKE) $338 New York, NY (LGA) AirTran
Philadelphia, PA (PHL) $138 New York, NY (LGA) US Airways
Providence, RI (PVD) $138 New York, NY (LGA) US Airways

Editors' Picks: New York City DealsSee All New York City Travel Deals

  • $49 O/W Domestic Sale Fares on Frontier*
    Frontier's latest promotion, a match of Southwest's sale, offers travel through spring. The lowest fares are often matched or beaten by Continental, Delta, Northwest, and Southwest. In some cases, the competition offers $84 in savings.
  • $116 R/T American Sale Matches Southwest, United, and Others*
    Why does American's latest sale look so familiar? Because it's nearly identical to competing promotions from Southwest, United, and Frontier. Add it all up and you've got a major fare war. And that's a huge win for bargain hunters.
  • $98 R/T Domestic Sale Fares on Midwest*
    Midwest Airlines is linking mid-western cities including Milwaukee, Kansas City, and Omaha, with destinations like Atlanta, Boston, and San Francisco. AirTran, American, Frontier, and United, and other airlines, bring some competition.
  • $75 O/W Last-Minute Thanksgiving Day Sale on Southwest*
    Just in time for that last-minute booking, Southwest has announced a Thanksgiving sale with dates encompassing the holiday period. Several carriers, including AirTran, Delta, Northwest, and US Airways, are also competing.
  • Howard Johnson Guarantees Best Rates
    Howard Johnson guarantees you won't find a better rate than on its website. Plus, seniors, government employees, auto club members, and AARP members receive special discounts.
  • Third-Night Free Night at Omni Hotels
    Omni Hotels is offering a free third night with any two-night stay when you book a Fall Back Package. Also offered are advance purchase rates and 25 percent off when you pay with an American Express card.
  • Extended Stay Hotels Offers Last-Minute Weekend Discounts
    Find last-minute weekend discounts on Extended Stay's website and save at least 20 percent off weekend rates. Plus, Extended Stay Hotels guarantees you'll find the best available rate when you book directly on its website.
  • $108 R/T Thanksgiving Fares on Midwest*
    You've got another chance to book a Thanksgiving flight. Midwest is offering fares from $108 round-trip and several carriers, including AirTran, Frontier, Northwest, and Continental, are matching or beating the sale fares.
  • Hawthorn Suites Offers Discounted Rates
    Hawthorn Suites offers discounts to members of groups like AAA and AARP in addition to offering senior, government, and military discounts. Plus, Hawthorn Suites offers special packages at select properties.
  • $59 O/W Southwest Sale on 2,500 Routes*
    Southwest's latest sale includes destinations like New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Las Vegas. Half of the researched routes offer savings, while the other half are beaten by carriers like JetBlue, AirTran, Continental, Delta, and Northwest.

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