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As the end of a decade draws closer, FemaleFirst & Cheapflights cross the Atlantic to compare the world’s top 10 destination namesakes
In preparation to ring in all things new, the UK’s leading website for flight search and comparison takes a look back at how Old World destinations influenced many of those that now form the New World.
The list below takes a look at the first four among those ten and their uncanny similarities.
New York vs. York
“So nice they named it twice”, or so the saying goes. One of the world’s leading cities for just about everything, this metropolis takes its name from a Yorkshire city.
While the latter may not share the international spotlight quite as much, both are significant hubs for culture. New York serves up Carnegie Hall, the Met, and the Cathedral of St John the Divine while York has the Theatre Royal, Yorkshire Museum, and York Minster. Both are also famous for their rivers with the former nestling along the Hudson, and the latter along the Ouse.
To hop across the Atlantic for a closer comparison, flights to New York start from £278 return.
New Jersey vs. Jersey
Both coastal cities, they share more than just a name. The two places have always served as holiday destinations, attracting visitors to their fun-filled piers. While neither is hugely international when it comes to tourism, both are locally renowned as domestic holiday resorts, which is another of their similarities.
If you fancy a visit to New Jersey’s Atlantic City, flight prices start from £279 return.
Nova Scotia vs. Scotland
Also known as ‘New Scotland’, Nova Scotia was named for more than just its geographical positioning along the Atlantic. It was the first documented Scottish settlement in the Americas with a population that houses around 2,000 Gaelic speakers. It also introduced tartan to Canada with its own version of the fabric, which has received official recognition from Scotland’s Lyon Court.
Grab your quilt and see for yourself with flights from £399 return.
New Orleans vs. Orleans
Named after Orleans in France, New Orleans shows off its Cajun and Creole heritage in everything from its cuisine, music, and culture right down to its street names. The city’s oldest neighbourhood and original town centre is the French Quarter, which is designated a National Historic Landmark.
For a bite of spiced up Jumbalaya or sugary Beignet, flights to New Orleans start from just £339 return.
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