Best Manhattan Attractions from the Met Museum to Central Park

As the heart of New York City, the borough of Manhattan boasts Gotham’s most iconic landmarks: the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and Central Park all rank among the top Manhattan attractions. And while there’s no shortage of things to do in Manhattan or meals to enjoy at the best restaurants in New York, it’s worth setting aside time to also visit the island’s scenic gardens, lush parks and grand museums.

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6 Ways to Ccelebrate New Year’s Eve in New York City

New York City is a classic destination for New Year’s Eve, with festive parties, dinners, and the opportunity to attend one of the biggest New Year’s Eve parties to end all parties: the ball drop live in Times Square.

Whether you’re looking for a big party, a fancy, intimate dinner, or a change of scenery, check out a variety of ideas for your New Year’s Eve celebration in New York City.

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5 Tips and Hacks for Beginner Hikers

One of the first things to figure out when you, or your family, get the itch to try skiing is where to go. If you plan to ski in Switzerland, you are in luck because there are plenty of ski resorts to choose from! Every ski resort usually offers beginner terrain and lesson programs to help get you started. More than 10% of terrain at Verbier is rated green for beginners, but there are also many more great options out there. And remember, bigger does not always mean better; smaller resorts like our Gems Resorts often feature no crowds, cheaper pricing and a family-friendly feel.

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Work Hard, Party Hard in a Luxury Chalet in the Mountains

Ski resorts are evolving. Last summer we had a meeting with one of the main officers for French tourism in the Alps and he explained that they had carried out a lot of research and found that people are looking for a lot more than just endless kilometres of piste in a ski resort. One of the most popular methods of choosing a ski resort is using advice from friends, family or experts. We have worked out that as a team of people with a huge skiing experience and have skied most of the well known resorts throughout the Alps. And then we’ve decided to open our own chalet, which combines the best features of the world-famous resorts.

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Cabin Host

Traditionally, staying in a ski chalet was rather regimented and in most cases it still is. Wake up bright and early to a huge breakfast, return around four or five to mountains of cakes and hot chocolate before a four or five-course meal in the evening. But not everyone burns can burn calories on the snow each day so a tub of hot cheese, ham and buttery potatoes isn’t always necessary, but you need to get what you are given.

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