itinerary
DAZZLING SKYLINES & SHORELINES
Day 1 - New York
Have your Friday after work drinks at the airport and then get an evening flight to New York.
Travelling is tiring so you'll probably want to get to your hotel and relax/ sleep but since you only lose about 3 hours when travelling to the US East Coast e.g. flight departs London at 7pm, arrival time in NYC is 10pm EST, it present the perfect opportunity to squeeze something in before turning in for the night.
Tip: One of the best things to do in New York is admire the skyline, particularly by night so if you choose a hotel with a rooftop bar/ restaurant, you'll tick off this activity knowing your bed is just an elevator ride away!
🏨 Moxy NYC Chelsea - The Fleur Room is a club/bar at the Moxy and has great 360 views of midtown Manhattan/ empire state.
🏨 Moxy NYC Williamsburg - Views of all of Manhattan from the Brooklyn/ Williamsburg side.
🏨 Hyatt Regency Jersey City - Incredible views of Manhattan from the Jersey side. There is a pier in front of the hotel where you can walk out and feel as though Manhattan is within arms reach.
These hotels are situated in different areas, however this itinerary focuses on the Moxy in Chelsea.
If you're looking to continue the party, try one of these bars in the local neighbourhood, otherwise head down to your room for a well deserved rest.
Tip: NYC is a bustling city so follow instagram accounts to keep up with current events/ restaurants/ bars.
Day 2 - New York
Whether you decide to get up nice and early, or sleep in, don't worry about trying to see it all. There's plenty of time to see things on your way back through New York next weekend!
Grab some coffee:
☕ Intelligentsia @ The Highline Hotel
Or some brunch:
The Chelsea neighbourhood is conveniently located close to some of New York's top attractions:
Times Square
Flat Iron Building
The High Line - A 1.5 km elevated linear greenway and trail on a former NY railroad
Empire State Building
After getting a small taste of the Big Apple, catch an early evening flight to Miami, arriving at 8 or 9pm to soak up the night time Ocean Drive atmosphere.
A quiet, boutique hotel close to the action.
Resaurants:
Day 3
DAY 3
Full day in Miami!
As you might have missed out on the beaches last night (as they close at 10pm), grab a coffee + breakfast and head down to Miami Beach or Surfside for a quieter vibe.
If you fancy something more substantial than an express coffee try these breakfast spots:
🍴Bacon Bitch
Spend the rest of the day at your leisure whether its a boat tour of the Miami skyline, or getting away from South Beach to immerse yourself in one of Miami's Latinx and Caribbean neighbourhoods.
Cuban Food Tour of Little Havana
Airbnb experience
Airbnb experience
Wynwood Art District
Coconut Grove
Day 4
Days 1-3 have been quite full on so on Day 4, soak up the last of South Beach before taking a flight to dreamy Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic.
Check in to one of the many all inclusive resorts to really make sure you don't have to lift a finger and get 100% relaxation.
For something more rustic, authentic, and less polished, you may need to head to the Samana region of DR.
Set in lush jungle. Think rope bridges and rugged beaches.
Days 5-7
Spend the next few days soaking up the Caribbean air, reading a good book, or doing one of the many activities the island has to offer:
Punta Cana:
Airbnb experience
Airbnb experience
Samana:
Limon Waterfall
Cayo Levantado
Los Haitises
Day 8
Check out of your hotel anytime and catch a flight back to New York.
City view rooms
Dinner options:
Bar options:
Attaboy
Le Bain & the Rooftop @ the Standard Hotel
NYC has held historical importance to the expansion of many music genres e.g. jazz, house, rock, and soul as well as being the birthplace of hip hop, bebop, and allegedly punk rock and disco too. So when in NYC you're going to want to see some live music, or visit a venue of historical importance.
Iconic jazz bar
Former hang out spot for Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan
Up and coming hip hop talent since 1982 including Busta Rhymes & Drake
For house and techno with skyline views
Day 9
As the Hyatt is located in the popular Chelsea and Nomad neighbourhoods, similar to last weekends hotel, you'll have a chance to go back and visit coffee shops/ restaurants that you might have missed before.
After some fuel, ride the F line of the subway to Dumbo and spend some time in Brooklyn before doing the iconic walk across the Brooklyn Bridge back to Manhattan.
Fun things to do with your afternoon:
Airbnb experience
One World Trade & 9/11 Memorial
Evening at your leisure to do any of the things that caught your eye last weekend or simply stumble across something on every block corner of the Big Apple.
Day 10
On your last day in New York, why not catch one of the city's famous sports teams in a game, before catching an evening flight back home.