A bite of the Big Apple
PER PERSON PER NIGHT: £40 based on 2 sharing Get hip and stay in Brooklyn at the new 70-room Hotel RL Brooklyn, a 15-minute subway ride from Manhattan. The lobby is a hive of activity, with work spaces and a 24-hour coffee drip bar. New York is one of the best cities in the world to discover on a budget, as it’s packed with free things to do – one of the best being a ride on the Staten Island Ferry with stunning views of the famous skyline (go to nycgo.com/free for ideas). Another good tip is to invest in a New York CITYPASS (citypass.com/new-york) – £92 for priority entry into six of NY’S most iconic attractions. Visit redlion.com/bed-stuy. Fly with WOW Air from London Gatwick or Bristol via Reykjavik from £119 each way (wowair.co.uk).