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Whether you will be gracing the upscale Madison Avenue or the bargain friendly Lower East Side, or enjoying the boutiques of Greenwich Village, the ‘Big Apple’ offers something for everybody! Just grab your best friends, suitcase and best shopping heels for the Christmas break of a lifetime – who needs Topshop when you can shop at Saks, Bloomingdales or even Tiffany’s & Co?
What’s a girl to do over these shopping weekends?
Christmas Windows
While you’re there don’t miss out on New York’s celebrated annual holiday windows at some of the world’s most famous department stores. When the likes of Macys, Bloomingdales and Saks unveil their Christmas window displays in early December, you know the New York Christmas shopping experience is in full swing! Window shop Macy’s Miracle on 34th Street scenes or the infamous animated Saks window.
Christmas tree in New York
The Rockefeller Centre Christmas tree is a symbol of the Christmas holidays in New York, so no trip should go without a visit. This iconic tree will be lit for the first time on 30th November and illuminated daily between 5.30am and 11.30pm with 30,000 environmentally friendly LED lights, crowned with the ultimate fashion accessory – a huge Swarovski crystal star.
Broadway calling
And after a long day getting those all-important Christmas gifts, why not take in a Broadway show for an evening’s entertainment with popular musicals such as Jersey Boys, West Side Story and Wicked proving huge smash hits! Watch Hollywood stars face to face, such as Al Pacino in The Merchant of Venice or Vanessa Redgrave in Driving Miss Daisy.
Celebs darling!
If musicals aren’t for you, but you want the chance to rub shoulders with the likes of Madonna, Jude Law or even David Beckham then head down to the super cool Boom Boom Room in the Standard Hotel on Washington Street or The Rose Bar on Lexington Avenue. All three celebs have been known to frequent these stylish bars, so don’t forget your camera if you head down!