New York

Welcome to New York City. Often referred to as the City That Never Sleeps or the Big Apple, NYC is considered a world capital and a melting pot of people from across the globe. Being the most populous city in the United States, it is not surprisingly considered the fashion, financial and gastronomic hub in the U.S. It is has often times been named THE world’s top destination.

With so many neighborhoods and so much to discover, New York City can be more than a little intimidating with the constant hustle and bustle. Seeing the city with a local’s help, however, can ease that tension. New Yorkers have unfairly gained a reputation as being rude or snobby, but in reality, if you find yourself lost in the concrete jungle, you’ll find that most people will be quick to help someone in need.

With four distinct seasons, New York is great to visit in autumn, spring and early summer. Late summer can be quite hot and many locals retreat to the beaches of Fire Island, the Hamptons and Asbury Park, New Jersey. The winter holidays are also an excellent time to visit, with the entire city dressing up to celebrate.

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+CM New York is my second home, together with Buenos Aires (Argentina). Cosmopolitan, chic, challenging, irreverent and very Gay Friendly. There always is something new to learn, a new spot to see or something fun to do.... New York City has glamour, attitude and sex appeal. The Big Apple is hard to please and often difficult to keep up with. Kevin, our +CM Travel Expert, will show you the New York that not many tourists get to see, and more...

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> FIRE ISLAND
Within only 2 hs, between Train and the Ferry, from Pen Station you will be amazed by the beauty of the beaches and the FUN crowd in this 100% Gay Island. Very popular from May to July.

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> VESTRY Wines
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> MEN AT MIDNIGHT HIGHT TEA
Come and sail the night away with a trendy gay crowd.

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Photos by +CM from left to right and up to down. Live the city through the eyes of a Local and get the real experience.

> General view of Manhattan from the Bateaux of New York Tour and Dinner
> Empire State building from Lexington Ave
> Empire State from 9th. Av. coming back from coffee
> Tulipans on 8th. Av and West 4th, the Spring is in town
> Our favorite neighborhood Chelsea. Gay Hot Spot of New York. aka. 8th. Ave

> The West Village what can be more gay than that. The foundations of Gay New York
> Chelsea Piers multi space, Sport and Recreation center.

> The Iceberg building, for those who don’t know this building is in commemoration to the Titanic
> The Hudson Park, one of our favorite during the summer time to see and be seen
> ART is all over the city, specially over 24th and 23rd Street (Chelsea) in between 10th and 9th Avenue

> The city of Manhattan from our Helicopter Tour. The best views of the Big Apple, New Jersey and main tourist landmarks. A must DO.

> Views of New Jersey from the Hudson River Park.

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> DANCE ON THE PIER

( JUNE 28TH ) Join us for the official NYC LGBT Dance on the Pier. There is no other event quite like ours and no other place than New York City to experience the rhythm of Pride. All proceeds benefit New York City's LGBT Pride Week events and community.
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> ALEGRIA IN WONDERLAND

( SEPTEMBER 06TH ) Ric Sena presents ALEGRIA MUSICA, Sunday, September 06 NYC. Music in the main room by Alegria DJ's Giangi Cappai, Renato Cecin and DJ Paulo. At former CROBAR / M2
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> ASCENSION FIRE ISLAND

( AUGUST 14-16TH ) 2009 will be the biggest and best Ascension yet.! With 18 exciting events scheduled over a 3-day weekend. This gay and lesbian daytime world-class beach party. Not only is Ascension a blast for everyone in the Pines, but it raises funds for worthy charitable causes.
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> MEN AT MIDNIGHT HIGH
TIDE TEA PARTY

( AUGUST 07TH ) Come and sail the night away with a trendy gay crowd of all ages at this cool nightspot on the water. Hit the dance floors and move to the DJ’s hot beats. Grab a cocktail and head outside to party under the moonlight. You make the waves at Men at Midnight. >> Find out more

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>> HOT TIPS

>> EVENTS NOT TO MISS

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Based on my own experience I would recommend the following itinerary to better enjoy this destination: (06 Days / 05 Nights)... and if you can... try to plan it arriving on a Thursday and leaving Tuesday.

Day # 01 - Arrival to New York City

> Transfer IN from International Airport to Hotel/Apartment of your choice

> Private City Tour of New York City (4 hours)

> Dinner at Spice – Meatpacking District

Day # 02 – New York City

> New York Helicopter Tour

> Gay Walking Tour

> Dinner at Becco – Hell’s Kitchen

> Broadway Show of your choice

Day # 03 – New York City

> Chinatown / Little Italy or trendy Williamsburg Walking Tour

> Evening dinner and cruise on Bateaux New York by Spirit Cruises (Hudson River)

> Gay Night Tour

Day # 04 – New York City

> Brunch at The Stanton Social – Lower East Side

> Day on your own. Suggestion: Enjoy shopping in Lower East Side, Soho and Nolita

> Dinner at Buddakan – Meatpacking District

Day # 05 – New York City to Fire Island or New Jersey beaches

> Full Day to relax at the beach at either Fire Island Pines or Sandy Hook, NJ

> Dinner at Extra Virgin – West Village

Day # 06 - Departure of New York City to the next destination

> Enjoy the city at your own pace. (Suggestion: stroll around midtown and hit MoMa)

> Transfer OUT Hotel/Apartment of your choice to Airport/Port for your next destination

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( NYCGO.COM/GAY ) LGBT history lives in the buildings, parks and cultural venues of New York City. During this 40th-anniversary year of the Stonewall Riots, explore NYC and connect with its proud heritage.
Forty years ago, New York City’s Greenwich Village served as the site of the Stonewall Riots, an uprising widely recognized as the birth of the modern gay rights movement. In the predawn hours of June 28, 1969, a handful of City police descended on the Stonewall Inn, a popular neighborhood gay bar. Such raids were commonplace during that era due to strong anti-gay bias, the enforcement of arcane local laws and the connection that some establishments had with organized crime. The bar’s patrons, perhaps emboldened by the civil rights movement, refused to disperse peacefully, holding a series of protests during the next few days. In the wake of the Riots, the gay pride movement took hold as groups of New Yorkers formed the Gay Liberation Front, launched the newspaper Gay and organized the Gay Activists Alliance. The first Pride March was held to mark the event’s one-year anniversary. >> Find out more