New York City

New York City is known globally as a cultural, financial and media capital. With its five boroughs, NYC is like five cities in one, each with dozens of neighborhoods lending their own local flavor. Bounded by the Hudson, East and Harlem rivers, Manhattan is the heart of the Big Apple and boasts world-renowned icons like Times Square, Central Park, the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, as well as renowned museums. Purchase a CityPass to visit New York’s top attractions at significant savings.

GETTING THERE & AROUND

New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport lies only 15–20 minutes from Midtown Manhattan. Grab a taxi, rideshare, the AirTrain JFK or the subway into the city. LaGuardia Airport offers another option, located about eight miles from Midtown in Queens. Taxis are the most convenient — though not the most affordable — option for getting around the city. Metropolitan Transportation Authority buses and subways offer an inexpensive way to get around; purchase MetroCards for MTA systems. Rideshare services are available, or hop on a bike through Citi Bike, the bike-sharing system. Explore individual neighborhoods on foot.

LODGING

Andaz Wall Street

Each of the 253 newly redesigned rooms and suites — among the most spacious in New York City — features modern design, hardwood floors, walk-in rain showers, 12-foot ceilings and oversized windows to let in the light.

75 Wall St., Entrance on Water Street, New York, NY 10005, tel 212 590 1234 hyatt.com

The Kitano Hotel New York

Escape to this tranquil Midtown oasis blending Eastern graciousness and design with modern amenities. Rooms and suites inspire peace and rest and offer city views, while the Tatami Suite offers a taste of authentic Japanese hospitality.

66 Park Ave. and E. 38th Street, New York, NY 10016, tel 212 885 7000 kitano.com

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

The transformed landmark hotel redefines luxury and captures the spirit of the city with townhouse-inspired guestrooms. The new Move Studio meets the demands of modern life, while the new Contour gastro lounge offers a social dining concept.

50 Central Park S., New York, NY 10019, tel 212 308 9100 ritzcarlton.com

City at Sunset:

Empire State Building

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DINING

Fraunces Tavern

Drink to history at New York’s oldest and most historic bar and restaurant in a building that once served as a watering hole for the American Founding Fathers. Enjoy tasty pub fare, one of the 450 varieties at The Whiskey Bar or a craft brew at The Independence Bar.

54 Pearl St., New York, NY 10004, tel 212 968 1776 frauncestavern.com

Katz’s Delicatessen

Katz’s remains New York’s quintessential Jewish delicatessen. Order the beef brisket of your choice: smoked pastrami, brined corned beef or roasted brisket. Or request a combo on rye — be aware the sandwiches are massive. Wash it down with a celery soda and save room for the cheesecake.

205 E. Houston St., New York, NY 10002, tel 212 254 2246 katzsdelicatessen.com

Marea

Michelin-starred Marea, a chic, reservationsonly restaurant, was voted NYC’s Best Italian Restaurant by Zagat. The menu features high-end seafood, handmade pastas, crudo, antipasti and grilled meats. Enjoy a selection of wines from around the world with your meal.

240 Central Park S., New York, NY 10019, tel 212 582 5100 marearestaurant.com/new-york ATTRACTIONS

Empire State Building

Always a favorite for its sweeping views from its observation deck, this year the icon celebrates its 90th year. A new “90-in-90 Historical Tour” takes guests on a 90-year journey in 90 minutes as they go behind the scenes and explore the building’s rich history.

20 W. 34th St., New York, NY 10001, tel 212 736 3100 esbnyc.com

The High Line

Take a walk on the 1.45-mile-long elevated linear park built on a historic rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. As you wander, explore the gardens, art, overlooks and food vendors along the way. You can enter and exit at multiple points.

thehighline.org

The Museum of Modern Art

Explore the ideas and issues of our time through the world’s largest collection of modern and contemporary art. View works by artists from Picasso, Van Gogh and Dalí to Warhol, De Kooning and Kahlo … and others too numerous to list.

11 W. 53rd St., Manhattan, NY 10019, tel 212 708 9400 moma.org

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Zest for Life

European sophistication meets Latin passion in Buenos Aires.

BY ARI BENDERSKY

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Couple dancing the tango in front of the sculpture Floralis Genérica U ntil you visit, you may never know the extent of Buenos Aires’ cosmopolitanism. From design and architecture to technology and banking — and across all the arts — Buenos Aires truly has a global feel that rivals Paris, New York and Tokyo. While it’s on the water, Buenos Aires is not a beach destination like Rio but rather a port city — hence locals are called Porteños and have a zest for life and want to share it with all who visit.

Almost as soon as you enter this beautiful Argentine capital, it becomes obvious just how fantastic this energetic metropolitan city truly is. You’ll likely spend most of your time between upscale, classic Recoleta; chic, eclectic and fashionable Palermo; and the romantic and gentrified San Telmo, where you’ll find a sprawling open-air antique flea market each Sunday. But the Central Business District of La Citi, between the San Nicolás, Montserrat and Retiro neighborhoods, is home to the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, Argentina’s Central Bank and other financial institutions.

No matter where you gather with colleagues and clients, you’ll notice quite quickly the European influence on the city’s architecture. Waves of immigrants from Spain, Italy and Germany — and what now comprises the world’s sixth-largest Jewish community — all arrived in Buenos Aires in the 19th and 20th centuries, bringing with them design, culture and gastronomy. All over the city their impact can be observed by simply walking around the neighborhoods and looking up at the homes and buildings. You’ll especially see it at Teatro Colón, one of the most important opera houses in the world, where singer Maria Callas famously performed and which offers group tours. At the Museum of Latin American Art of Buenos Aires, modern and folk art converge in permanent and rotating exhibits. You can experience it in any number of the city’s top spots to watch the romantic, sensual tango shows — and learn a few moves yourself in this, the world’s tango capital. You’ll even encounter it in La Recoleta Cemetery, a neighborhood in its own right where some of the city’s most important residents, including Eva Perón, are buried.

When it comes to business, Buenos Aires’ numerous industries converge. In 2017 the city was named a smart city due to its welcoming attitude toward innovation, entrepreneurship, technology and app development. The newer Buenos Aires Exhibition and Convention Centre hosted the 2017 Smart City GT NEWSLETTERS

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