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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Money
Cash may be king, but New York is one of the shopping capitals of the world, and as long as you can pay, you can pay any which way you like. Only a handful of smaller shops or market... read more
Local Currency
The monetary unit is the dollar ($), which is equal to 100 cents. All the notes are the same colour - green - no matter what the denomination. It is one of the world’s most widely... read more
Banks
A strong network of banks in New York includes all the major American and international names, each with several branches around the city. To find a particular bank’s nearest branch, it... read more
ATMs
You’re never far away from an ATM (automatic teller machine) in New York - you’ll find one in most banks but also in many delis, supermarkets, hotel lobbies, bodegas and even in some... read more
Money Exchanges
Unfortunately money exchange is a fairly complicated affair, with many major banks only offering the service for their own customers. There are random exchange offices (or bureaux de... read more
Credit Cards
All major retailers and some of the smaller shops, as well as hotels and restaurants will take your plastic, whether it’s one of the main ones (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or a... read more
Tipping
Get used to tipping in New York - it is practically a crime not to tip for most services, even if the service was awful. Tip your taxi driver (see p.373), your restaurant waiter, your... read more
