Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from New York, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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In Emergency
Emergencies can strike at any time and the only way to deal with them is to be prepared. Make sure that you always have your emergency numbers handy, whether you need help from the... read more
Health Requirements
At the time of going to print, no direct vaccinations were required for entering the United States. This may change depending on epidemic cases of Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and any other... read more
Women
In the late 70s and 80s, New York had a reputation as one of the crime capitals of the world. Fortunately, its reputation today is vastly different, with it being ranked as the safest... read more
Children
Despite what you may think about little kids and big cities, New York is a great place for children. There are beaches, theme parks, street fairs and even special museums just for kids,... read more
People With Disabilities
On the whole, the city is well prepared for people with special needs. The Mass Transit System (MTA) in particular has taken great steps to ensure that all passengers are taken care of,... read more
Telephone & Internet
Sure, there’s a phone box on every corner, but finding one that works or is unoccupied when you need one... another story! Public phones take coins, but no pennies, so keep your copper in... read more
What To Wear
It’s one of the fashion capitals of the world and one of the best places to try out your ‘anything goes’ style experiments. Nothing is off limits, and nobody stares - New York is the land... read more
Dos & Don’ts
Despite New York being fairly liberal, there are some laws you should definitely not cross. It is illegal to drink alcohol in public places, so if you must carry around a bottle of booze,... read more
Photography
Clicking away with your camera is perfectly acceptable, though it will point you out as a shameless tourist if you’re by a public monument.
Photography is prohibited inside government... read more
