| by Roy Witman | | | | largest gothic-style Catholic cathedral in the United |
| Cruising provides one of the best deals for the money | | | | States. |
| when it comes to vacations. Most people already | | | | Broadway |
| know that. What you might not realize is the value of | | | | No trip to New York City is complete without seeing a |
| adding a pre- or post-cruise getaway to your voyage. | | | | play on Broadway. From new productions including 110 |
| With package-deal pricing, your overall cost for tacking | | | | in the Shade to best-loved classics such as Cats, A |
| on an extended stay in the port city can be minimal. | | | | Chorus Line, Jersey Boys and more, you'll thrill at the |
| For example, when departing from New York, you'll | | | | experience as well as the talent found here. |
| find all manner of sights to see and activities to | | | | Parks |
| partake in. | | | | Battery Park, Central Park and others grace the |
| Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island | | | | landscape of New York. Take a walk, bring a picnic |
| One of the most well-known sights in all the world, the | | | | and enjoy lunch or dinner under a shade tree, as you |
| Statue of Liberty was given to the United States by | | | | step back and watch this bustling city go by. Watch |
| France in 1886 as a universal symbol of freedom and | | | | out for the dogs! Central Park allows pets, and you'll |
| democracy. Ruling over her own 12-acre kingdom | | | | frequently make new K-9 buddies if you have food at |
| (Liberty Island), Lady Freedom serves as an icon to | | | | hand. |
| those who seek the American dream. Ranger-guided | | | | Central Park continually has special events and music |
| tours of Liberty Island and Ellis Island are available | | | | performances throughout the year. Orchestral |
| throughout the day. For those who prefer to explore | | | | concerts, programs for children, wall climbing and other |
| on their own, the Ellis Island immigration museum is also | | | | interesting events are available to the public. |
| open. | | | | Sights |
| Fifth Avenue | | | | From the bright lights of downtown New York to the |
| When you think of luxury, Fifth Avenue in New York | | | | Four Seasons or The Rainbow Room restaurants, this |
| City is one landmark that leaps to mind. With posh | | | | city moves! Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music |
| stores including world-famous Saks, FAO Schwarz | | | | Hall, Empire State Building, The Metropolitan Museum of |
| toy store, Bergdorf Goodman, Harry Winston jewelers, | | | | Art, The Museum of Modern Art, … the list of |
| Tiffany & Co. and The Trump World Tower, you could | | | | world-renowned sights goes on and on. |
| easily spend several days wandering through the | | | | Before or after you take a cruise, book a stay in New |
| playground of the rich and famous. Amid the glitz and | | | | York City. You'll find the additional time with friends and |
| glamour, you'll also find Saint Patrick's Cathedral, the | | | | family relaxing and refreshing. |