New York City Tour

Los Angeles Encounter, Lonely Planet, $11.99 Lonely Planet's Encounter series consists of compact pocket guides for city visitors on a tight sightseeing schedule. Each is designed to enable the traveler to "discover twice the city in half the time." The Los Angeles version focuses on trendy sights and services, from waiting in line for the perfect chili dog at Pink's to squirming under the ...

With the air of the holidays fresh upon their city's streets, nine in ten New Yorkers say they shrug off the added crowds and traffic as part of the traditions that make New York City more memorable during the holidays.