Sanrio, 233 West 42nd Street

Sanrio is the maker of the popular Hello Kitty and all her friends. This is the best store for kids, and is quite affordable when it comes to souvenirs. There are also many great picture opportunities.Never heard of this before? Get up to speed here.

The Virgin Megastore, 1540 Broadway

The best place for all things music. Besides the music itself visitors can find t-shirts, pins, hats, and of course the music itself of all their favorite bands.

Hershey’s Store, 1593 Broadway

Chocolate! What can be better than browsing through all your favorite Hershey’s chocolate concoctions and buying a few of your favorites to snack on later, while enjoying the city sights.

Sephora, 2103 Broadway

Find all your favorite scents and make up at Sephora in Times Square. Not only do they offer great products but they have impeccable service that will make anyone feel like a celebrity.

- Times Square is the tourist center of Manhattan Island, famous for its larger than life advertisements, souvenir shopping, bright lights, and proximity to Broadway theaters.

- Grand Central Terminal is one of two main train hubs in Manhattan. Notably old, beautifully designed and ridden with secrets of bygone eras, Grand Central is a treat for history buffs.

- Central Park is the largest park on the island of Manhattan and serves as an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city that surrounds it. Complete with a zoo, a castle and what seems like endless acres of lush grass and shade trees, Central Park is the perfect afternoon escape for anyone visiting the city.

- The Empire State Building is the tallest building on the Manhattan skyline and boasts incredible views from its observation deck, set at an impressive 1250 feet above New York City. An icon of the city, the Empire State Building attracts more than 100,000 visitors each year.
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The Setai Fifth Avenue: Located on the heart of Fifth Avenue, The Setai is a luxury hotel that has just about any accommodation that you can dream of. With large rooms, this five-star hotel has rooms that are equipped with mini-bars, jacuzzi tubs, fantastic room service and so much more.

Hotel Elysee: Located on E. 54th Street, the Hotel Elysee is located directly next to Central Park. With a great location near many fabulous restaurants and shopping districts, the Hotel Elysee has very nice rooms, fantastic views and even a friendly and helpful hotel staff to ensure that you enjoy your stay.

Hotel Giraffe: Directly located on Park Avenue, the Hotel Giraffe may have a silly name, but its rooms are far from it. With an awesome location near hot spots such as Time Square, the Hotel Giraffe offers spacious rooms, evening wine sessions and even great views of the Empire State Building.

The next time you want to visit New York City in style, highly consider adding the hotel rooms above to your hotel list.

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We ventured outside of wine country on occasion, heading to national parks to see the redwoods and into nearby San Francisco. We drove over the Golden Gate Bridge with the top of our rental car down and dined waterfront as often as possible. For romance, stunning views and mouth-watering wine, Napa Valley is a dream destination.