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Q: WHY DO YOU REFER YOUR GUESTS TO THE WELCOME GUIDE®, AND WHAT MAKES IT AN ESSENTIAL RESOURCE?
A: It is the key to NYC at your fingertips and can help you navigate the best city in the world, hitting all of the key spots and unique ones as well.
Q: WHAT ARE YOUR BEST TIPS FOR EXPLORING LIKE A LOCAL?
A: Ask a New Yorker for the local neighborhood eats—New Yorkers are more friendly than we get credit for! Get a bite in Little Italy or Williamsburg. The food is to die for.
Q: WHAT SHOULD BE ON EVERY VISITOR’S “BUCKET LIST”?
A: Central Park, a Broadway play and a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge.
Q: WHAT’S AN EXCELLENT SPOT TO CAPTURE A GREAT SELFIE IN NEW YORK CITY?
A: In NYC, there are so many great selfie spots. There’s the top of the Empire State Building, Times Square, on a ferry ride on the East River or the Hudson, just to name a few.
Q: FOR A GUEST LOOKING FOR A NIGHT ON THE TOWN, WHAT WOULD YOU RECOMMEND?
A: Start with a fantastic dinner in any borough, visit a cocktail bar like ARORA and end the night with a show at the Comedy Cellar.
Q: WHAT IS THE BEST SUGGESTION YOU CAN GIVE A FIRST-TIME VISITOR?
A: would suggest slowing down and taking it all in. When it comes to transportation, riding the subway can save you so much time. The subway can be overwhelming at first, but I think it’s easier than it appears (my tip would be to learn some of the subways beforehand). I’d also suggest doing something different and visiting a one-of-a-kind NYC museum or heading up to the Bronx and visiting the Botanical Gardens.
Q: IF SOMEONE ONLY HAD 24 HOURS IN NYC, WHERE WOULD YOU SEND THEM?
A: I would highly recommend a hopon, hop-off ticket to get in as much as you can in 24 hours. The sights and unique features are one of a kind in NYC and have to be explored— from the High Line to Central Park, the Statue of Liberty and the World Trade Center. I would make sure to enjoy a nice dinner at Trattoria Trecolori right in the Times Square area with authentic Italian food.
Q: WHERE’S THE BEST PLACE TO TAKE KIDS OF ALL AGES?
A: Madame Tussauds, Central Park Zoo, or the Bronx Zoo are the perfect spots to take kids of all ages. You could also head down to Brooklyn and visit the New York Aquarium and Coney Island.
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