"Of all the great cities in the world, New York is still the one that holds the biggest glittery, giddy promise of promise - the idea that if you have something to say, do, be, create, try, or conquer, you can do it here, that the romance of the self can actually be fulfilled. The young, ambitious types who set out for New York with movie-made notions of what's to come discover that the city is in fact better than the fantasy, because there's so much more to the place than they were able to imagine." - Roberta Myers
There's a feeling in New York during the holidays that you just can't get anywhere else. Thanks to the not-too-cold December weather, great restaurants and killer holiday decorations lining the streets, my four-day trip was just as amazing as I had hoped.
FIVE REASONS TO LOVE NYC:
1. It's filled with characters, making it the best people-watching place ever.
2. The window displays. Bergdorf Goodman is unbelievable.
3. The serenity of Central Park in the wintertime.
4. Herald Square, a new favorite. It's the perfect place to relax, right outside chaotic Macy's on 34th.
5. Holy cupcakes everywhere. Crumbs, Magnolia Bakery, pure perfection.
Sidenote: Luck was on my side during my trip. Not only did everything go as planned, but I also met with the editor of New York Resident and am now a contributing writer. You can check out two of my articles in the upcoming January issue.
