Bite the Big Apple: New York City on a Budget | MoneySense

Hotel rates in the Big Apple are the most expensive in the US. Still you can find cheap hotel rooms. Prices of course vary per season; you'll get the lowest rates during winter (January to March), and stay on weekends, which are often .... Go to specialty shops like Tiffany & Co. for bling; American Girl Place, Toys 'R' Us, and FAO Schwarz for toys; Apple Store and Sony Style for gadgets; Strand Book Store and Virgin Megastore for books and music; Adidas, NBA Store, ...