To every parent who ever wanted to visit New York without feeling guilty for dragging their children on the trip of their dreams, pick up this guide and navigate your family toward a successful and enjoyable vacation. My First Trip to New York is an indispensable source of inspiration for those who want to discover all the Big Apple has to offer and give their children unforgettable memories of the world's most fascinating city.
Within these pages you’ll find recommended highlights and potential can’t-miss opportunities with a nod specifically to visiting each spot with children in tow. Taking into account activities and tidbits that might interest your kids, this guide seeks to prepare you for the endless possibilities that NYC has to offer.
You'll find that in New York, nearly every business, large or small, now has a section or activity devoted specifically to children. Every garden has enviable playgrounds, many restaurants are already kid friendly, and out-of-town attractions can be reached by safe, alternative forms of transportation, such as boats, bicycles, or the famous subway.
My First Trip to New York presents 80 destinations, subdivided by districts, and accompanied by a detailed map so you―and your family―can plan to get the most out of every visit.
Each entry lists a corresponding website where you can find logistical information like directions, hours, and pricing if needed. In some ways, My First Trip to New York is simply the story of a typical family―like so many others―exploring a city and taking a dream vacation.
Be sure to bring along your subway map, walking shoes, and sense of adventure, and your entire family will be ready to go!
Sara DeGonia is a writer and editor living and working in Los Angeles, California. When she's not combing through her clients' work for copy edits, or working on her next book, Sara can be found curled up with a popular novel, a brand new cookbook, or the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly. She also enjoys taking advantage of California's beaches, seeing anything at the Hollywood Bowl, and weekly visits to the local movie theater with her husband, Andrew.
Born in 1968, Giovanni Simeone grew up to study photography in Milan, Italy. In the early nineties he worked in Germany for a photo agency and traveled for almost three years around the world before moving to Paris to start shooting as an exclusively contracted photographer for "Le Figaro"magazine, producing more than fifty stories for that publication. After this incredible experience, Giovanni founded his photo agency, Simephoto (www.simephoto.com), driving a group of 50 of among the best landscape and travel photographers in Europe. Giovanni's portfolio includes clients such as "The National Geographic Traveler," "Le Figaro," "Outside," "Geo Germany," "Stern," "la Republicca," "The Sunday Times," and "The Guardian." In 2011, Giovanni founded a publishing house (www.simebooks.com) dedicated to creating books with new imagery and new atmospheres. His latest book, "Not Food for Old Men: A Mexican Culinary Adventure," reached the top ten in four different categories on Amazon.com. Giovanni currently lives in Italy and Los Angeles; and just south of the latter he discovered a land where photographers have so far missed out on an ample supply of shooting opportunities: Baja California.
