New York City is a wonderful place to visit as a couple. The cosmopolitan streets have a wealth of things to offer young lovers, and so you will never be at a loss for something to do together. The city makes a great destination for honeymoons and romantic getaways. Exploring the urban environment together will bring you closer. There is a certain magic to the city itself. When you step out onto the street, you will notice it. The buzzing, busy atmosphere means that you never tire of walking the streets and seeing new things. Planning a romantic trip to the city is a little different to planning your average sightseeing tour. Of course, you want to see the main sights, but you also want to visit picturesque places and secluded spots. Here to help you plan your vacation is a couple’s guide to New York City. In this article you will find six things that you can do to make your romantic vacation In New York even better.
8 Tips for a Perfect Romantic Vacation In New York
Go in the winter
If you’re wondering what time of year you should go to New York, wonder no more. The best time to go as a couple is during the winter. The city is famous for its thick snow. Whilst, the snow may make it a little tricky to navigate the streets, it looks stunning. You ought to see the city during this season, as it is when the area looks the most-beautiful. The Christmas lights in every shop window and on the streets also serve to create a fabulously romantic atmosphere. Make sure you take proper clothing when you visit. You will need to wear thick coats and snow boots when you are walking around the city.
Stay in luxury hotels
When you visit NYC on a sightseeing tour, you might stay in a hostel or cheap hotel. When you go on a romantic trip, money is no object. Don’t worry about how much a hotel costs you. Instead, think about how amazing the hotel is. There are many luxury hotels and apartments in the city. The city is a prime location for lovers, and so you should have no trouble finding a fantastic hotel. Read about some of the best hotels at Traveller.com.au before you book. One of the finest has to be the Library Hotel on Madison Avenue. The hotel has a library theme throughout, and so each floor boasts a certain literary theme. If your significant other loves books, this hotel is an ideal place to stay.
Visit the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens
The botanical gardens are a great secluded spot, where you and your partner can take a relaxing stroll. The gardens attract a lot of tourists, but the space is vast and so you feel as though you’re completely alone there. During the winter, the gardens have a rich coat of snow that makes for wonderful photographs. Take a walk around the gardens together and get some beautiful pictures of the area. Again, it is important to wear snow boots if you plan on going on a long walk.
Ice skate together
There is something romantic about going ice skating together in the center of New York City. Set aside a few hours to take a walk down to the ice rink and have a skate. There is a glorious ice rink at the Rockefeller Center during the winter. Many couples go to the rink on dates as the ice rink is central and romantic. If you don’t know how to ice skate, don’t worry. The rink also offers ice skating sessions to beginners so that you can learn the fine art of skating. Failing that, maybe your partner can teach you?
Catch a romantic movie
The Nitehawk Cinema is a great independent cinema in the center of the city. If you want to catch a movie whilst on your trip, you must visit the Nitehawk. The cinema shows all the latest blockbusters, along with some indie and art house films. There is also a cafe and a restaurant inside the cinema, and so you can make a night out of visiting the complex. Make sure you get to the cinema early. You will need to be in your seats thirty minutes before you movie starts. You can order food and drink once you are in your seats.
Gaze at works of art together
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is a great tourist point. If you have an appreciation of art, you will love walking around the museum together. Doing so is a great way to spend an afternoon in the city. There are many pieces of interest for you to see. The museum often has temporary exhibits, and so what you get to see depends on when you visit. It will cost you $25 each to get into the museum, but it is well worth the money. Join one of the art tours in the museum so that you can learn about the history of each piece of art.
Go to the top of the Empire State Building
It has been the setting for many proposals and the meeting point for many long-lost lovers. The Empire State Building is one of the most-romantic spots in the city. One thing that might kill the romance a little is the wait to get inside the building. You have to join three different queues to get to the top of the building. You also have to go through a series of security checks that are like airport checks. You may have to wait a few hours, but it will be worthwhile. The view from the top of the building is magnificent; you can see the entire city from up there.
Take a spa break in the city
There are many wonderful spas in NYC, and so you might want to take a short spa break in the city. When you are on a romantic break, there is nothing like a little pampering. Treat yourself and your partner to a relaxing massage in one of the top spas in the city. The city streets are busy, and so you will love getting some peace and quiet for an hour or two. Make sure you book a spa break in advance because they tend to be popular.
Now this post reminded me that the snow can actually be romantic, as long as you don’t need to shovel it :). NYC is my favorite city in the world, and a really great place to visit as a couple. Have you stayed at the Library hotel? Sounds like a cool place to stay in the city.
Definitely next destination! Central Park is oaza of peace in the city centre.
I believe in winter is so breathtaking. Snow makes it even more romantic!
Thank you for sharing!