It sounds like a dream come true – sightseeing New York, one of the world’s most exciting cities, on an unlimited budget. Imagine how exciting your experience of New York could be if you didn’t have to consider the cost of anything. How much more would you see; how much more could you do; and just how much different would New York look from the fortunate side of the fence…?

Flying High

If your budget is like the sky, with no limits, then indeed the very way you arrive could be the start of your sightseeing New York tour. Imagine swooping in to the airport on your own private jet, no queuing for your luggage or fighting for a taxi; then being whisked off by helicopter on a champagne and caviar tour of the city before you land at your hotel.

The Plaza Hotel

Just what do you get for $15,000 these days? One night at the Plaza in the Presidential Suite is one way to relieve yourself of this hefty wad. Covering nearly the entire eighteenth floor of the hotel, the suite has sweeping panoramic views of the city and you won’t even need to leave the room if you don’t want, to enjoy sightseeing New York. The decor is as spectacular as the views with silk-covered walls and a hand-painted piano which is in itself a priceless work of art.
For your money you’ll get five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two dining rooms, a sauna and a 2000 bottle wine cellar. But don’t worry if that all sounds like a lot of bother, you’ll also have your own butler and secretary to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Dinner for Two

After settling in to your room, you’re bound to be a little hungry so it’s time to head out for a little dinner. As cost isn’t a problem, you may take up your booking at Masa (which you will have needed to make weeks before), one of New York’s (if not the world’s) most expensive restaurants. Masa is exclusive in more than one sense of the word, with seating for only 26 diners within its shadowy, cloistered interior. There are no menus and you will dine at the whim of Masa himself, as he conjures up his magical Japanese cuisine. Expect to pay upwards of $1000 for your dinner for two, but remember, money’s no object on this luxury trip sightseeing New York.

…and Cocktails Too

If you’ve got any room left after your dinner and fancy a cocktail, then now’s your chance to savour the most expensive drink you’ll ever have the pleasure of tasting. At the New York Algonquin Hotel you can order the Martini on the Rock; no, not rocks. You will be served up a deliciously elegant ice-cold martini with the rock coming in the form of a perfectly formed half-carat diamond in the bottom of your glass. If that doesn’t quench your thirst nothing will…

So this gives you a taste of how indulgent your money-no-object sightseeing New York trip will be; and this is just day one!

Author Bio: Marta Sanders-Cooper is the New York Destination Expert for Shorex, specialising in unique and unmissable, expert-led tours & excursions in major cities around the world, for the best in city sightseeing. New York tours are custom made and constructed from an extensive menu of activities, attractions and excursions, many of which are unique to Shorex.com.

Category: Travel
Keywords: sightseeing. New York