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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Rashmi Narayan

How to have a budget 72-hour break in New York City

A short NYC trip can be rewarding – and affordable – when planned right - (Brittany Petronella/NYC & Company)

Travelling to New York, one of the world’s famously most expensive cities, for just three days – and experiencing the best of it on a budget? Impossible, I hear you cry.

Thankfully, it’s not only possible but entirely worthwhile, as I discovered during my recent trip. When planned right, a short stay in this magnificent city can see you ticking off everything you want to see, experience and eat without worrying about spending too much – even after factoring in taxes and tipping.

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