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