Manhattan Plaza, Brasilia

Advantages: Big City
Disadvantages: Big City

...Brasília, the capital of Brazil, was built on a gigantic scale on the Central Brazilian Plateau, a large area which covers a few States in central Brazil. It is part of the federal district so not officially part of any state but geographically it lies within the state of Goiania. Brasilia is a modern city. At the time of construction full license was given to the planners and architects to build large, innovative buildings and to fully use their freedom of spirit and imagination. Another purpose was to open up the interior of the country to development. This is one reason why the central government was moved there. I would recommend that you visit this city if you get the chance. You can travel there by bus or plane.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Tremendous, breathtaking, spectacular views of the city, well priced
Disadvantages: Queues, and more queues. Treated like a blithering idiot.

...or bottles are permitted to be taken to the Observatory. Cameras and camcorders are allowed but no tripods. ONLY carry-on size and style bags, suitcases, backpacks, duffle bags, luggage, etc., are permitted. We do not have a coat check, package, baggage check or holding area, so please do not attempt to bring non-carry-on style luggage to the Observatory. ~~~~~~Alternatives~~~~~~ Top of the Rock – The Recently Re-Opened Observation Deck at the Rockefeller Plaza Adult $17.50 Child (6-12) $11.25 Senior (62+) $16.00 New York Helicopter Charter, Inc, information taken from company website “The 10 To 12 Minute Liberty Tour lets you see the sights of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis and Governors Island, the South Street Seaport, the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges, and the Wall Street Financial Center.” $119 Per Person “The 15 to 17... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: The view, and erm everything else, but the view mainly!
Disadvantages: Too many mirrorerd walls - it's a hazard!

...Who wouldn’t enjoy a few days wandering around New York, taking in the sights and sounds of one of the most famous places on earth? Central Park, the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings…Broadway, Times Square and the hustle and bustle of lower Manhattan… I have been to New York many times on business over the years but had never really spent more than a few hours of free time getting to know the place so when my husband suggested we have a long weekend there recently I bit his arm off! Mind you, those business trips had served me well because I knew quite a few of the central hotels and also knew how poor value they can be: how basic and uninteresting and how noisy many of them can be as the sirens wail past them through the night. So I knew that the best thing we could do was book into the Millennium UN Plaza for a real treat... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful