Travel with us for a once-in-a-lifetime shopping experience in the fashion capital of the world, New York!
Accompanied by your own personal stylists led by senior stylist Jenny & head stylist Wendy, who will help style you and ensure your bag is filled with only items you’ll wear and love over and over again.
Current tour commences Monday, 28 May 2012 for 7 nights.
Places are limited so don't delay!!
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Arrival - Monday 28 May 2012:
Welcome to New York! You'll be staying at the beautiful, modern Westin Hotel at Times Square, right in the heart of the best of New York. Time of arrival into New York will be early to late evening depending on the airline you travel with.
The Westin Hotel is in Times Square, a perfect base from which to explore and be within close distance of the major sights. The hotel is a spectacular landmark, with the service and comfort synonymous with The Westin.
You will also find your welcome pack & gift with a list of Top Ten “Must Do’s” and your StyleMaps of New York to get you started!
Overnight at The Westin Hotel.
Day One - Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Morning: Greenwich Village Foodie Nibbling Tour
The Village is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Manhattan and is known for literature,
jazz, theatre and FOOD! This tour introduces some of the hip new eating spots as well
as tried and true delis from the 1920s. Nibble your way through The Village on this gourmet
foodie tour!
Lunch at your own arrangement (although we daresay you won't be hungry!)
Afternoon: At leisure
With the afternoon at your leisure, you can relax or utilise some of your included admission to top NY sights.
See the Empire State Building or the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Take a look at the amazing architecture
of the Guggenheim, visit the Statue of Liberty or the critically acclaimed Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Your package includes admission to ALL of the following sights:
• Empire State Building
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art
• American Museum of Natural History
• MoMA (The Museum of Modern Art)
With the following additional options:
• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island OR Circle Line Cruise
• Guggenheim Museum OR Top of the Rock
Evening: Welcome Dinner @ MAD
Join your stylists and new friends for dinner at the Museum of Art & Design (MAD), one of the city's most
contemporary spaces with views of Columbus Circle, Central Park and the Time Warner Centre.
Overnight at The Westin Hotel
Day Two - Wednesday, 30 May 2012:
Breakfast at your leisure in the hotel.
Morning: Underground Art Tour
"Art In The Subway System"
This unique tour will fill you with awe as you navigate the Subway system of New York with your special guide who will show you art installations from internationally acclaimed artists such as Roy Lichtenstein, Romare Bearden and Alfred Leslie.
We will end at South Ferry in Lower Manhattan to experience the newest addition to the subway art program with an installation by Mike and Doug Starn.
Afternoon: Lunch at Battery Gardens, then at your leisure
Enjoy the views of New York Harbour, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island as you indulge in a Welcome Lunch at Battery Gardens Restaurant. Aside from its stunning location, this restaurant has two outdoor patios and a wood burning fireplace with a delightful menu. With the rest of the afternoon at your leisure, feel free to explore the iconic Wall Street district and Battery Park as well as the World Trade Centre
Evening: Dinner at leisure
Idea: With the freedom of dinner at your own arrangement, why not step out to the bright lights and giddiness of Times Square & Broadway? Or, take advantage of your admission tickets to the Empire State Building or Top of The Rock, and view the bright lights of this great city at dusk.
Overnight at The Westin Hotel
Day Three - Thursday, 31 May 2012:
Breakfast at your leisure at the hotel.
Morning: No More Fashion Mistakes Style Workshop
Your suitcase will be filled with only items that you will love and wear over and over, after you’ve learnt all the professional tips & tricks from our personal stylists. You will receive personal style advice from Jenny and Wendy, PLUS we will cover topics such as New Season Fashion Trends, How To Accessorise, Insiders Guide to American Brands, Prioritising Your Shopping, How To Mix & Match, Layering Essentials, Creating A Capsule Wardrobe, Colours and more! Your new insider knowledge will show you what to wear & how to wear it, even when you get back home!
Afternoon: Lunch, then at your leisure
After the workshop, enjoy swapping style tips and ideas over lunch at The Westin with your new friends, then with the afternoon at your leisure, why not stroll up to 5th Avenue or Central Park, all within walking distance of the hotel.
You could visit Sak's or Barney's and continue to put your new-found styling knowledge to good use as you wade through the hundreds and hundreds of shoes while you decide which should be worthy to come home with you!
Evening: Dinner, Broadway Show & Meet The Cast!
A trip to New York is not complete until you have seen one or many of the Broadway shows! After a pre-show dinner and exclusive seating at the show, we will remain after the rest of the audience has departed to be introduced to some of the cast members who will come back on stage for an exclusive, private Q&A session!! This is a unique experience specially arranged for tour guests of Smitten With Style!
Overnight: at The Westin Hotel
Day Four - Friday, 1 June 2012:
Breakfast at leisure at your hotel.
Morning & Afternoon: Premium Outlet Shopping Tour
Get ready for the biggie ladies!! We’re taking you to Central Valley, New York, for an all-day shopping excursion at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, the world’s most famous premium shopping outlet district!
Legendary brands and impressive savings await you – with outlet stores for brands such as Coach, Prada, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren, Dior, Giorgio Armani, Banana Republic, Burberry, Diane Von Furstenberg, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, Levi’s, MaxMara and more!!! With over 220 stores there’s too many to name! All we know is you will be needing that extra suitcase!
Evening: At Your Leisure
Idea: You might like to recover from your once-in-a-lifetime day of big-name discounts, with a true New Yorker slice of pizza or indulge in a spa treatment! Or, toast your sensational purchases at a small bar of your choice, or head downtown to one of New York’s many famous jazz clubs!
Overnight: at The Westin Hotel
Day Five - Saturday 2 June 2012:
Breakfast at a SoHo boutique in a private, VIP breakfast! Browse and shop with croissants, coffee and the assistance of your personal stylists and experts from the store, in another event exclusive only to our guests.
Morning: Downtown Shopping Chic
It’s time to hit some trendy boutiques in hip Downtown! We’ll head to SoHo’s famous Mulberry Street and more, to visit famous brand name boutiques and discover new gems.
With its cobblestone streets and individual, chic boutiques, you’ll discover big name brands, and boutique stores and styles that you never knew existed. Everything downtown seems cooler, edgier and trendier.
Afternoon: At your leisure 
Idea: While you'll probably be happy to continue wandering the streets of SoHo all afternoon, if you haven’t used up all your admission tickets yet, now might be the time! Take a slow walk and admire Van Gogh, Picasso and Rembrandt masterpieces in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or catch an afternoon matinee in one of the many theatres outside your hotel door!
Evening: Cocktails At Sunset (optional own expense)
Elbow your way into the elevator and travel up to the still popular Plunge on the 15th-floor
penthouse of the Hotel Gansevoort. You’ll exit directly into the bar area — open when the weather
is warm and covered by a glass greenhouse-like structure when it’s rainy or chilly. Soak up the fantastic view of the river and New Jersey, then look directly down on to SoHo House’s lovely pool - a celebrity favourite - for a bit of star spotting.
Dinner: at own arrangement.
Overnight: at The Westin Hotel
Day Six - Sunday, 3 June 2012
Morning: Harlem Gospel Tour
Famous for its jazz, Harlem is also the heart of New York gospel music. As it is Sunday, we will be able to experience the vocals of a fabulous Harlem gospel choir. You will also see many of Harlem’s hidden architectural treasures, including the beautiful buildings and homes surrounding Columbia University and the historic Hamilton Grange.
Afternoon: At your leisure
With lunch and the afternoon at your own arrangement, feel free to stay on in Harlem to explore 125th Street, the main shopping street of Harlem, or discover Studio Museum with over 1600 works by artists of African descent. Or if you prefer, head back to Times Square to pick up your last-minute souvenirs, or stock up on your favourite cosmetic & make up brands at low low US prices.
Evening: Farewell dinner @ Buddhakan
found at hot spots like this. Farewell your new friends over dinner and drinks at this iconic restaurant as featured in the SATC series.
Departure: Day Seven, Monday, 4 June 2012
Breakfast at your hotel and check out. Departure times vary depending on your airline.