| With so much going in the brash, | | | | Deck at the top of the Rockefeller |
| exciting city that never sleeps, you | | | | Centre in mid-Manhattan. Simply known as |
| would be forgiven for thinking that New | | | | the 'Top of the Rock', its 360 degree |
| York is not the ideal location for an | | | | unobstructed seventieth floor views of |
| intimate, romantic weekend with your | | | | the city are truly spectacular. As well |
| loved one. However, you'd be wrong: the | | | | as great views of downtown Manhattan |
| Big Apple is one of the most romantic | | | | there is a vista of Central Park that is |
| cities in the world, and because of the | | | | unavailable elsewhere in the city. You |
| pound's great exchange rate against the | | | | and your loved one will simply revel in |
| dollar, a romantic break in New York | | | | the experience, especially if you get |
| won't necessarily break the bank. Plus, | | | | there at dusk and watch the city |
| you'll also be able to take in some | | | | literally light up in front of your |
| great shopping opportunities, | | | | eyes. |
| spectacular sightseeing and enjoy some | | | | When it comes to romantic daytime |
| of the city's fabulous night life on | | | | activities, what could be better than a |
| your special break. | | | | bike ride with your loved one around |
| If you are inspired by romantic movies | | | | Manhattan's Central Park, a man-made |
| then you must take a trip to the | | | | oasis of green on an island of concrete? |
| observation deck of New York's | | | | The Park is so large that you could |
| 102-storey Empire State Building, the | | | | spend all day cycling on hired bikes |
| location of several notable Hollywood | | | | regularly stopping off at spots such as |
| epics. In the 1957 classic "An Affair to | | | | Strawberry Fields, dedicated to the |
| Remember" Cary Grant waits in vain for | | | | memory of former Beatle, John Lennon. |
| Deborah Kerr to turn up for their agreed | | | | And don't forget to pull into the 'Pub |
| liaison unaware that she has been | | | | in the Park' for a refreshing pit-stop! |
| involved in a tragic car accident. More | | | | Of course if you going to treat your |
| recently, "Sleepless in Seattle" | | | | loved one to a romantic trip to New York |
| starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan had its | | | | then you must do it in style by electing |
| comical final scenes filmed at New | | | | to stay in a superb 5 star hotel on |
| York's tallest skyscraper. | | | | Central Park. And after such a memorable |
| Recently re-opened and one of New York's | | | | romantic trip, the chances are that your |
| best kept secrets is the Observation | | | | partner will love you forever. |