The ways in which we are able to research our holiday destination before we travel has changed dramatically in recent years. In the past, you had three main options, a travel agent, a guidebook or a travel brochure, all of which gave you somewhat distorted view of what to expect and could often present you with out-of-date information.
Now, from the comfort of your own home, you can transport yourself to another location and really get a feel for the area and what to expect thanks to the endless number of travel blogs to choose from. But now it’s almost become a case of information overload. Do you really have time to wade through them all and find the best for you? Well, worry no more, Cheapflights.co.uk is here to help give you a roundup of some of the best destination blogs out there and this week we are focussing on New York.
New York is a wonderfully diverse and multicultural city. It’s known for its busy and fast-paced nature and welcomes around 50 million visitors every year. With around 24,000 restaurants and eateries in New York, how do you know what cuisine to start with? The Dishelin Guide should be your first port of call. It’s a site created especially for foodies looking at some of the best, and often well-hidden, places to eat in the city. They’ve got their own star-rating system so you have a great idea of what to expect and if you’d like to get involved and leave your own feedback on the places you eat, you can with their sister site DishEnvy.
Find out more: www.dishelinguide.com | @DishEnvier
As one of the fashion capitals of the world, it’s not surprising that New York has its fair share of fashion bloggers. Everyone from small boutique owners to the industry’s top designers has their own fashion blog. If you want to find out more about the fashion and style of the locals, make sure you take a look at Style Defined NYC. They’ve got a great section on upcoming fashion events for those who’d like to fit in a bit of networking during their trip.
Find out more: styledefinednyc.com | @Katya_NYC
Photos are a great way to really capture the essence of a city and you may think you have an idea of what New York is like thanks to the ubiquitous image of Times Square, but as with most cities, this barely scratches the surface. Take a look at New York Daily Photo for some amazing images of everyday life in the city. Their Secret NYC section has some great images of the areas that are often overlooked such as the relatively unknown islands in the waters surrounding the city.
Find out more: newyorkdailyphoto.com/nydppress | @NYDailyPhoto
For more of an overview about life in New York, take a look at Used York City – an online travel site that aims to show readers the best New York City has to offer with the tagline, as used by New Yorkers. There are tons of articles written by the locals and a very handy “Ultimate Free NYC Guide” which is regularly updated with the newest and most fun things to do.
Find out more: www.usedyorkcity.com | @UsedYorkCity
With the recent rise of group discount sites, it’s no surprise to find out there is so much money to be saved on the local attractions. If you don’t want to waste your time signing up to all the different sites there are out there, why not take a look at The Skint? The site aims to prove that you don’t have to be rich to enjoy all the city has by including a range of different deals. They also run competitions to win tickets to local shows and events so make sure you check this out before you fly.
Find out more: www.theskint.com | @TheSkint
What do you guys think? Do you have any suggestions we can add to the list?
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