New York State can be divided into 11 holiday regions: The Adirondacks, Capital-Saratoga, The Catskills, Central-Leatherstocking, Chautauqua-Allegheny, Finger Lakes, Greater Niagara, Hudson Valley, Long Island, New York City and Thousand Islands-Seaway.

There is only one New York City. No other US metropolis even comes close to it in terms of population, diversity of culture, entertainment, business and commerce. Yet within a day’s drive, visitors can find fine beaches and seascapes; quiet, forested mountains; quaint, small towns; and plenty of historical sightseeing.

Long Island, a short train ride east of Manhattan, is the largest island adjoining the continental USA. A popular destination for native city dwellers, Long Island boasts some beautiful white sand beaches, as well as the celebrated seaside resorts of The Hamptons.

To the north of the city lie the Hudson River Valley and the resort area of The Catskills. Many visitors have compared the Hudson River with the Rhine – both feature busy boat traffic, dramatic cliffs, green hills and magnificent mansions. The Catskills, situated almost in New York City’s backyard, are among the state’s leading resort areas.

New York State’s capital, Albany, lies in the Capital-Saratoga region, north of the Hudson Valley. Saratoga Springs has been a leading spa and horse racing centre since the late-19th century and is the ‘summer home away from home’ for the New York City Opera/Ballet and Philadelphia Orchestra.

** Fly to New York from Norwich Airport. Norwich Airport flights to New York are via Amsterdam.

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