So here's the plan so far...
This year I will be 21, my mum will be 50. For years we've said that we'll go to New York together in 2013.
We're looking to go at the end of November / beginning of December, once we've both had our birthdays (Mum in April, me in October).
We're going for 4 nights, and plan to do our Christmas shopping as well as visiting some of the major attractions.
I understand this year that Thanksgiving is on 28th November. Only being there for a few days, we'd prefer to travel on the 28th or later, so that we don't miss a whole day of shopping/sight-seeing because everything is closed for Thanksgiving.
My mum would really love to see the Christmas tree at the Rockefeller Centre all lit up.
Any advice on the following points would be very much appreciated.
What area of New York is best to stay in?
Specific recommended hotels.
Best and worst dates to travel on.
Dates/places to avoid if possible.
Places to visit and what the best time is to go there.
When will the Christmas tree be lit up this year?
Thank you