New York City radiates holiday spirit with decorated windows, the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, and snow-covered trees in Central Park. "Leave it to New Yorkers to take a centuries-old tradition and make it completely their own. The holiday shops at the annual Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park may be inspired by European markets, but the result is unmistakably New York. In addition to the popular open-air market, the Winter Village is home to top-notch casual fare, entertainment, and a world-famous ice skating rink," said Katryna Balboni, senior editor at TravelPirates. Nearby, stay at The Chatwal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, for a combination of luxury and holiday spirit. Central Park is home in the Winter to two ice skating rinks — Wollman Rink and Lasker Rink — and for some adventure in the park, sledding is available at Pilgrim Hill, which has the steepest slopes.
For a more downtown feel, located in the heart of lower Manhattan, New York's iconic Conrad New York celebrates the season in style with elaborate decor, special holiday menus, and even romantic pedicab rides.
