“Yes,
Virginia there is a Santa Clause.” You
won’t find him on your Starbuck’s Venti Cappuccino cup this holiday season but
he is alive and well and spreading his holiday cheer all across Manhattan. No where else captures the spirit of the
season like the holiday events offered in New York City. Here are some of the
area attractions offered this Christmas just in time to book your next holiday
home exchange.
Start
off your trip to The Big Apple at the world famous Rockefeller Center to view
their iconic Christmas tree on display.
The official lighting is Wed, December 2 and the tree will remain lit
until 8pm on Wed, January 6th.
While
taking in the beauty of the holiday tree be sure to experience one the city’s
most well known traditions with a skate around Rockefeller Center’s ice
rink. The rink only holds 150 skaters at
a time so be sure to make a booking.
Enjoy
the time honored tradition of the Rockettes performing in the Radio City
Christmas Spectacular. This annual
musical stage show has been a New York City tradition since 1933. You’ll be sure to enjoy the beautiful
choreography, stage design and flying Santa.
Nothing
gets you in the spirit of the holiday like George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
performed by the New York City Ballet.
Lincoln Center boasts its own famed tree lighting ceremony and holiday
displays for your enjoyment.
You’ll
want to be sure to walk down New York City’s famous 5th Avenue and view the
spectacular departments store window displays.
Among the most well know displays are Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s,
Lord & Taylor, Macy’s and Sacks Fifth Avenue. These awe inspiring windows displays are
reason enough to add 5th Avenue to your list if not for the shopping.
After
you’ve practiced your spins on the ice at Rockefeller Center then you’re ready
to lace up again and experience skating at Bryant Park Winter Village. After you hang up your skates you can browse
the 125 holiday kiosk shops to find that one-of-a-kind gift. This market is just one of the many holiday
markets all around the city the holiday season.
You
can finish off your holiday shopping before heading home with a trip about an
hour outside the city to one of the top premium outlets. Their designer store include Coach, Dolce
& Gabbana, J. Crew, Jimmy Choo, Sacks Fifth Avenue, Tumi, and Versace to
name just a few.
Book
your next luxury holiday in one of International Vacation
Home Exchange’s New York City
properties. Remember
that you’re in “the city that never sleeps” so you may want to switch your
Starbuck’s order to a double espresso so you don’t miss out on any of the New
York City holiday festivities.
Thank you to travel writer Lisa Medeiros
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