Travel facts

GETTING THERE

Qantas flies direct to New York from most Australian capital cities. qantas.com

WHEN TO GO

Anytime is a good time to visit New York, though the tourist hordes descend in July and August.

WHERE TO STAY

One of the current hotspots, the recently-opened Ian Schrager’s Public Hotel, has smart, clean-lined rooms plus ‘plain label’ shopping in a minimalist store in its lobby. publichotels.com

WHERE TO DRINK

• Rooftop at The Public: The latest hot spot in town, especially for New York’s in-the-know youth, with a top floor bar, both inside and out and 240-degree views. publichotels.com

• The Blond at 11 Howard: This elegant, bohemian chic bar is the perfect place to sashay in wearing your latest purchase. 11howard.com

• Toms: The spot for a very good pick-me-up coffee.

toms.com

WHERE TO SHOP

• Creatures of Comfort: creaturesofcomfort.us

• Flying Solo: flyingsolo.nyc

• Credo: credobeauty.com

• Ermine: erminenewyork.com

• Toms: toms.com

• Goods for the Study: mcnallyjacksonstore.com

• Sonos: sonos.com

• Tiffany & Co: tiffany.com

• Woodbury Common: premiumoutlets.com/outlet/

woodbury-common

• Hudsons Yards: hudsonyardsnewyork.com

• Eye Candy: eyecandystore.com

• Story: thisisstory.com

• Dover Street Market: newyork.doverstreetmarket.com

WHAT TO DO

• ZTrend NYC: ztrend.com

• Metropolitan Museum: metmuseum.org • MoMA: moma.org

• The Whitney Museum: whitney.org

• New York Public Library: nypl.org

• Gulliver’s Gate: gulliversgate.com