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Attention all singers, dancers, actors, models, comedians, etc! A new and exciting media platform from NewYork.com is here to help launch you to stardom! This site is dedicated to showcase up and coming performers in New York City.

In this website, anyone can upload a video of themselves performing while others rate and review. Share videos with your friends and get reviews for yourself by clicking on the share tab. When you click on the Channels tab, you can watch music videos, comedians, and short skits just like watching TV. In the community section, you can see everyone who has joined City of Fame, become friends with them and share your talents!

Talent contests are planned for the site, where winners earn prizes that can help launch them to fame! Also, several undisclosed talent scouts will be regularly looking at the site.

Come on and check it out! This could be your chance for a big break in the City of Fame! Remember, if you make it here, you can make it anywhere!

Barecat Yacht Charters has been providing BVI sailing charters since 1993. Mike and Sydney Fallis, owner/managers of Barecat, have thirty years of combined experience in catamaran chartering.

Barecat has stateside booking, and can make recommendations for airlines, hotels, activities, and provisioning. Numerous choices of catamarans are available, and the vessels are cleaned and maintained to perfection. The business has been built on word of mouth advertising and repeat business from customers who have had positive experiences sailing with Barecat. The company offers high quality boats at lower cost to the customer.

Barecat’s catamarans are docked at the Manuel Reef Marina in Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. Restaurants, markets, transportation, and hotels are convenient to this location, and Tortola has beautiful sites and great places to visit in its surrounding hills. The British Virgin Islands are an excellent choice for catamaran sailing because the islands are close together, providing calm waters and short distances between destinations.

Many people have not experienced, yet have considered, a chartered yacht vacation. Some have planned it as a once-in-a-lifetime, special occasion trip, but enjoyed it so much that it becomes an annual vacation. Demand is on the rise for this type of vacation, because it allows vacationers flexibility. There is no itinerary, which differs from a big ship cruise, and sailors set the pace and choose their fellow passengers. It allows quality time with family and friends snorkeling, hoisting sails, swimming, diving, fishing, and hiking.

The website, www.Barecat.com, has descriptions of all boats available to charter, provisions offered, customer comments, and reservation forms, in addition to other details about planning a BVI Sailing charter with Barecat.

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Planning things to do with your family in NYC is easy using www.newyork.com. The site offers all of the information needed if you plan to take the family to NYC for the weekend. Book your hotels, restaurants, show tickets, and tour tickets in advance on www.newyork.com.

There are a multitude of things to do with your family in NYC. For a weekend trip, classic sightseeing in New York City is something you will want first on the agenda. There are also many places to shop that kids and families will love. In addition, the touring of educational and enjoyable museums, parks, and zoos needs to be a part of your trip. Plan also for a Broadway show, many of which are appropriate and entertaining for children, and adults will love them too.

The characteristic, must-see sites of New York City include The Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. Visit Times Square and Grand Central Station and continue an iconic tour of New York. Carry on the excursion with your family to The American Museum of Natural History, the Children’s Museum of the Arts, the Central Park Zoo, or the Bronx Zoo.

Retailers geared toward children and families include FAO Schwartz with its giant stuffed animals, Toys R Us with a full-size Ferris wheel inside, and American Girl Place with its beautiful selection of dolls and their accessories.

Broadway shows like The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Blue Man Group, and Mary Poppins are currently playing. Everyone of every age would enjoy these brilliantly produced, critically acclaimed shows.

When you take the family to NYC for the weekend, plan in advance with www.newyork.com. The website offers information on everything to see and do including sites, tours, hotels, transportation, events, and shows. Links are also available to book online for advance show and tour tickets, hotel reservations, and restaurant reservations.

Find the Sex and the City Hangouts and where the stars spend their time in NYC using www.newyork.com. The site provides information, maps, and links to hotels, transportation, shopping, tours, restaurants, nightlife, and entertainment in New York City.

With the premier of the Sex and the City movie, there has emerged a new excitement to visit and tour New York City. The City has been called the fifth character in the movie, and seeking out the Sex and the City hangouts is a fun way to see the city with your friends. There are parks, restaurants, night clubs, and shops that are the backdrop to the movie, and people want to know where the stars spend their time in New York City.

Visit www.newyork.com to find all of the places where the Sex and the City characters spend their days and nights. The site has information on everything needed to plan a tour of New York including hotels, maps, transportation, shopping, sightseeing, nightlife, restaurants, and entertainment.

Tour Uptown, Midtown, and Downtown Manhattan, and find out where dozens of neighborhoods such as Tribeca, Chelsea, and Soho are. The major sites and attractions within these neighborhoods are listed with information including their history, hours of operation, entrance fees, and how to get there on www.newyork.com.

Famous restaurants and nightclubs can be found on the website. Along with links to find your way there, you can make a reservation in advance. Also listed on the site is current news and weather, and www.newyork.com offers information and links to theatres, museums, and tour operators to help plan a trip to New York.

Shopping would be a big part of a Sex and the City theme, and world-class retailers are what New York City is all about. Use www.newyork.com to find beautiful department stores including Barneys, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks Fifth Avenue. Find famous designers’ flagship stores in New York City including Donna Karan, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Coach and Manolo Blanik using the site as well.

Planning a get-away? There is nothing more relaxing than a BVI sailing vacation. Kick back, relax, and let the wind and your captain sail you away. BVI sailing vacations will have you exploring the Caribbean in a unique way. Sail from island to island and bask in the beauty of your surroundings. When you are feeling adventurous, slip into the blue waters of the Caribbean and snorkel among the coral with an extravagant array of fish.

A BVI sailing vacation has so much to present to the sea-loving traveler. Take a break from the daily grind and trade in your responsibilities for sun and fun. Explore what the islands of the BVI have to offer.

Hop aboard your boat and begin your adventure from Sea Cow’s Bay in Tortola and sail to Cooper Island. Soak up the sun on the white sandy beaches or relax at a beach bar under the shade of a palm tree.

Next you can sail off to Virgin Gorda and spend the day at The Baths and take pleasure in snorkeling the famous natural attraction of the giant boulder lined beaches. Tour the island shops and have lunch at the Top of the Baths Restaurant with an exclusive breathtaking view. If your BVI sailing vacation inspires romance, then head off to the quiet and sensual beaches of Drakes Anchorage or the charming Honeymoon Beach.

Come evening, dance the night away at the Bitter End Yacht Club with their premier live entertainment. Continue your trip to the casual island of Great Harbor Jost Van Dyke, the barefoot island. While you are there, experience their world class snorkeling on Monkey’s Point on Guana Island.

For real beauty, you can sail off to Sandy Cay, the most photographed desert island in the Caribbean. Snorkel and swim and then venture off to an overnight stay with great night life at Cane Garden Bay. To experience some of the local genre, travel to Soper’s Hole where you can mingle with the locals and purchase items that represent the true culture of the islands.

Before completing your BVI sailing vacation, visit Norman Island, also known as “Treasure Island”. It is rumored to be the sight of the famous novel written by Robert Louis Stevenson. While there, anchor your vessel and enjoy a sunset dinner at Willie T’s floating bar and restaurant. Round off your trip with a stop at the picturesque resort island of Peter Island.

BVI Sailing Vacations are among the easiest vacations to plan. All you need to bring for a great adventure is your ability to relax. Whatever you desire, the captain and crew can fulfill your wishes. Gather some friends and set sail on the BVI sailing vacation you’ve been dreaming of. For more information, visit our website at www.barecat.com to plan your BVI Sailing Vacation and let the fun begin. We will happily customize a sailing itinerary to fit your vacation schedule. BareCat Yacht Charters in the BVI invites you to come and experience life as it ought to be’..eat, sleep, and sail!

Looking for a restaurant anywhere in the United States? Try the recently revamped Restaurant Search feature at NewYork.com! Here you will find our list of every city’s best restaurants sorted by cuisine, price, location or the name of the restaurant. Our own blog writers have also written their reviews of New York City's best restaurants.

Our service is not limited to helping you find the best restaurant; you can also make restaurant reservations online and find Discount Dining Gift Certificates as well. Whether you're looking for a particular cuisine, or just looking for a nearby place to eat after a night at the theater, you'll find it all right here. Finding and reserving a table at the right restaurant in the most-visited city in the U.S. can be particularly daunting. The cost, quality and locale of New York restaurants vary widely. The good news is, whatever your taste, there’s certainly plenty to choose from, with NYC restaurants ranging from street side cafes to gourmet cuisine. Remember to sign up for the NewYork.com newsletter which contains special discounts on New York Restaurant Gift Certificates!

One of our favorite restaurants in Manhattan is Bice, where the food is outstanding, you can find a little taste of Northern Italy in your menu, and even spot a celebrity in the elegant dining room. The menu changes daily, but we love the grilled chicken, grilled lamb chops, and linguine with clams. Visit Bice, mention you were referred by NewYork.com, and you will receive a complimentary Bellini Cocktail.

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Hotel Search on NewYork.com realizes that everyone has different needs. Once you decide what is important to you, the advanced search can help you look for options that suit your lifestyle, schedule and budget. When you find a place you like, you can check availability by dates for a
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Bon Appetite from New York City Restaurant Guide at NewYork.com!

Looking for a hotel anywhere in the world? Try the recently revamped Hotel Search feature at NewYork.com! If you ask someone about their recent travels, most people will talk about where they stayed. Accommodations, good or bad, play a big part in how much you ultimately enjoy your trip away from home. Finding and booking the right accommodations in the most-visited city in the U.S. can be particularly daunting. The cost, quality and locale of New York hotels vary widely. The good news is, whatever your style there’s certainly plenty to choose from, with NYC lodging ranging from hostels to high-end hotels. Remember to sign up for the NewYork.com newsletter which contains special discounts on New York Hotels!