New York City is known as the “city that never sleeps”, partially because of the all the exciting bars and nightclubs it has to offer. If you are planning on partaking in the New York City nightlife next time you visit, consider this top ten list of our favorite places in NYC to go after dark. Load up your friends into your rental car and get ready to hit the town!

10. Ella:

Named after the singer Ella Fitzgerald, this new East Village lounge has an old Hollywood glamour feel, complete with waitresses dressed as flappers.

9. Lit Lounge:

Lit Lounge is where you go for cheap drinks, good music and a true New Yorker feel. It is one of the few nightclubs in New York without a dress code or door policy.

8. Brinkley’s

Newly opened after a few months of renovation, Brinkley’s is located under Bar Martignetti has a sexy, sleek almost disco feel to it.

7.Milk & Honey

Being extremely hard to get into, if you do you should take advantage of it. All guest must call ahead to receive the unlisted address and make a reservation as well as be buzzed in.

6. Socialista

This is the place to be on Thursday night, although drinks can be expensive the company and music make it worth it.

5. Santos Party House

The décor is nothing to brag about but something about this bar attracks the edgy upper class guests making it the spot to be after dark.

4. The Box

This club was originally an old theater, today the original banquettes and stage are still in tact. What makes this club so popular are the incredibly strange and risqué shows that pop up at regular intervals on the stage, performed in the style of old Burlesque clubs

3. GoldBar

This club may have the coolest décor of any club with gold skulls and thick gold chain curtains. Even though the drinks are pricey the unique combinations they come up with make it worthwhile.

2. Chloe 81

One of the newest additions to the NYC nightlife, you need a reservation and plan on breaking bank on their bottles of wine and champagne.

1. 1 Oak

This club has New York City’s tightest door policy, as well as incredibly overpriced drinks. The owners spend big on DJs and making this a favorite stop for the rich and the famous such as Chace Crawford, Jay Z and Diddy.

If you don’t think you would ever actually go to one of these extravagant New York City night clubs you could always spend your day driving your rental car around touring the infamous locations. If you do decide to join in the after dark festivities, remember most of these bars don’t even open till after dark which gives you an entire day of driving around in your NYC rental car looking for the perfect shoes to wear. Now, we can’t help you decide on your outfit but we can make sure you drive around New York City in your choice of one of our high quality vehicle rentals. Call Prestige Car Rental at (212) 957-1525 to reserve a rental car, van rentals, and SUV rentals in NYC today and please remember while visiting these locations to drink responsibly.

If you were visiting New York City during Easter weekend, you may have witnessed quite a few interesting activities while looking through your rental car window. This interesting spectacle is known as the Easter Bonnet Festival.

Every year on Easter Weekend, NYC hosts their annual Easter Parade. Unlike other New York City parades that are organized down to every last detail, the Easter Parade is a far more unpredictable event. The area along Fifth Avenue is closed to automobile traffic and the space transforms into an Easter Bonnet and Easter Outfit extravaganza.

This event doesn’t have any floats or marching bands like the traditional New York parade but it is a spectacle nonetheless. People from around the world people come to New York City to participate. Outfits range from elegant to outrageous. From outfits accented with live animals to civil war period costumes and the latest high fashions, there is a little bit of everything for those who come to watch.

This outrageous event is a New York tradition that dates back to the middle of the 1800s. The social elite would attend services at one of the Fifth Avenue churches and parade their new fashions down the avenue afterward. Even though all were allowed to attend this was mainly an event for the wealthier who were looking to catch of the upcoming season’s top fashion.

Today, the people dressed in finery strolling around New York City’s Fifth Avenue have become more flamboyant than fashionable. Some outfits even included live birds nest in bonnets of real flowers, chirping chicks and towering individual creations.

The creativity displayed during this event is simply mind-blowing. The more elaborate costumes look like something out of a dream. This New York City manifestation is something people come from all over the world to be a part of. While planning your trip to NYC to be a part of this, or any one of the millions of events held yearly, reserve your car rental with Prestige Car Rental.

We provide our customers with quality and affordable car rentals for every occasion. Whether you are looking for a car rental, SUV rental or van rental, Prestige Car Rental is sure to have exactly what you are looking for. To reserve your rental car of choice today contact our Westside Manhattan location at 212-957-1525 or Midtown Manhattan location at 212-679-4747 and begin planning your next trip to the exciting New York City.

There are literally a million different things you can do while visiting New York City. No mater who you are or why you came to NYC here are some of the places you have to be sure to visit.

Top 10 Must-Vist New York City Locations

10.  Film Forum: The Film Forum is the place for New York’s film-lovers. You can find the movies that are playing the week of your visit in the New York Times.

9. Time Warner Center: The Time Warner Center is the Mecca of Malls in New York City. You can not only shop here but also dine in some of New York’s finest dining establishments.

8. Bowery Ballroom: The Bowery Ballroom should be one of your first stops if you are a music-lover visiting the city. This two-level music venue is where you will find the city’s best sound system and is hosts to some of the best acts in the country.

7. P.S 1 Contemporary Art Center: P.S 1 Contemporary Art Center consistently mounts several challenging exhibitions from some of the world’s most provocative artists.

6. Little Branch: Little Branch is a dimly lit cocktail lounge where mixology isn’t a practice it’s a study.

5. Grimaldi’s Pizza: Out of all the amazing places to get Pizza in New York, you can’t go wrong when stopping by Grimaldi’s for a coal-fired pizza.

4. Bergdorf Goodman: Bergdorf’s is the sole remaining New York department store, even if you can’t afford to actually shop there is no better place to window shop.

3. Grand Central Terminal: Grand Central Terminal isn’t just a train station; it’s a historic landmark with architecture anyone would be blown away by. An example of this is the extraordinary Whispering Gallery.

2. West Village: Tree-lined and cobblestone streets make this one of the most quaint and beautiful locations in New York City. Get a map and plan a route or wander aimlessly throughout the streets.

1. Empire State Building: The Empire State Building is considered one of the most touristy of buildings but that is because it is definitely one of the must see locations.

No matter where you go in New York City, reserve your car rental with Prestige Car Rental. Prestige Car Rental offers a plethora of vehicle rental options to help complete your ideal vacation. Call Prestige Car Rental to reserve a luxury car rental, SUV rental or van rental in our Westside Manhattan location at 212-957-1525 or Midtown Manhattan location at 212-679-4747.

If you plan on traveling to New York City this upcoming weekend you will encounter one of the greatest celebrations this city has to offer, St. Patrick’s Day. Not only are the majority of New Yorkers sporting their most creative green apparel, you also have the chance to experience the one of a kind St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Visitors to New York City on St. Patrick’s Day can enjoy participating in the celebration alongside New York City natives. Some say this parade is the most popular parade in the city, even surpassing the well known Thanksgiving Day Parade. The first official St. Patrick’s Day Parade in New York City was held in 1762 by Irish military men serving in the American colonies. The parade goes up 5th Avenue from 44th to 79th Streets. The best places to park your NYC car rental is in one of the several parking garages along the connected side streets. Even though the parade does not allow floats, autos or exhibits, the parade attracts two million spectators and over 2,150,000 marchers every year.

This year’s grand marshal is Francis X. Comerford.  Francis X. Comerford  is the Chief Revenue Officer and President of Commercial Operations for the NBC Owned Television Stations. Aides to the Grand Marshal are chosen annually by the Parade’s participating organizations in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the Irish American Community of New York, their years of unselfish and distinguished service to the local community and for their profound dedication to Irish faith, culture and heritage. This year 16 distinguished ladies and gentleman have been chose for this role.

Some of the groups that will be marching in this parade include bag pipe players, Irish dancers, and military men and women retired and currently serving our country. There are several different acts being performed throughout the parade and it is sure to be a year no one will forget.

The New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Saturday, March 17, 2012 starting at 11:00am on 5th Avenue around 44th Street. Our inside source tells us that the best viewing areas are along the north end of the parade, this allows you to avoid the large crowds that gather below 59^th Street.

Whether you’re an out of town guest of the city or a New York native, on St. Patrick’s Day, New York City is the place to be. Prestige Car Rental gives you several transportation options for travel to and from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade! We offer luxury car rentals in New York so you can arrive in style! Regardless of which vehicle you choose, one of our Manhattan car rentals will be the ticket to attending one of the most thrilling days of the year!

If you are looking for an indoor activity while visiting New York City this winter, plan to spend a day at the American Museum of Natural History viewing the Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration exhibit. This exhibit launches visitors of all ages into the vision of the future of space travel, making it the perfect activity for the whole family, so don’t forget to reserve a passenger van rental.

Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration gives observers exclusive information on the expectations of our solar system and beyond. The future missions highlighted in Beyond Planet Earth, were once stories in science fiction novels, but today are being discussed by leading scientists and engineers. Some of these endeavors include building a space elevator on the surface of the Moon, deflecting a hazardous near-Earth asteroid, and traveling to Mars—perhaps even establishing colonies there.

Beyond Planet Earth features a series of immersive environments that offer a unique glimpse at what the next 50- 100 years of space exploration may bring. Exhibits included are the Solar System Theater, Returning to the Moon, Exploring Asteroids, Voyaging to Mars, Reaching the Outer Solar System and Beyond Our Solar System. Every exhibit hosts a multitude of information discovered by scientist and engineers. This is displayed through movies, pictures, models, and much more. In Exploring Asteroids there is even an 3-D re-creation of the near-Earth asteroid Itokawa and the Japanese Hayabusa spacecraft that rendezvoused with it in 2005 to collect samples.

Other displays include The Hayden Letters, The Space Race, Robots in Space, Space Tourism, Returning to the Moon, Exploring Near-Earth Asteroids, Destination Mars, and Outer Solar System: Europa, as well as the Beyond Planet Earth Augmented Reality App.

The amount of possibilities for your day when visiting Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration are endless. Luckily when you reserve a passenger van rental from Prestige Car Rental you don’t have to worry about making bus or train schedules. You can take your time exploring the museum absorbing all of the extraordinary information that’s being given to you.

It doesn’t matter if you are looking for a full size van rental to fit your family and friends, an SUV rental to take your loved ones, or a car rental for a date with that special someone, Prestige Car Rental will have what you need. Contact our Westside Manhattan location at 212-957-1525 or Midtown Manhattan location at 212-679-4747 and begin planning for the road ahead!

If when going down your vacation check list, you find you have your play tickets bought, museum tours scheduled, luxury car rental reserved, the next thing you need to plan is where you will be staying. If you have decided you wish to stay in one of New York’s most luxurious hotels here is the top 5 countdown.

Top 5 Most Luxurious New York City Hotel

Number 5) Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park: Located on Central Park South the Ritz-Carlton is one of the most fabulous places to stay when visiting New York City. The one located on Central Park South is perfect for those visiting New York City for business or pleasure. Traditional guest rooms and suites are all generously sized (400 sq. ft.) & feature lavish beds with Frette linens and marble baths.

Number 4) The Peninsula-New York: If you are looking for a hotel with an elegant history as well as modern amenities this is the perfect hotel for you. You would never know by looking at the 23 story Beaux Art Build that the Peninsula-New York is one of the few New York City Hotels with a pool, as well as a full-service spa.

Number 3) New York Palace: Witness the extraordinary combination of history and innovation at The New York Palace, a Manhattan luxury hotel located on Madison Avenue. Here you will stay like royalty in one of the 813 guest rooms and 86 suites, including the prominent Towers accommodations, showcasing exceptional views of the New York City skyline. In addition to elegant furnishings and enhanced features throughout the hotel there is also a spa and fitness center.

Number 2) Hotel Plaza Athénée: Located in the center of NYC’s best shopping destinations as well as museums on the Upper East Side. Guest say their favorite part of staying here is the location along a quiet, tree-lined, residential street surrounded by beautiful townhouses.

Number 1) Four Seasons Hotel New York: Number one of the list of New York City’s most luxurious hotels is not only chosen because all of the 364 guest rooms that feature sitting areas, king-sized beds (or 2 twins) and large marble bathrooms. It is because, not only is this hotel equipped with a spa, fitness facility and a plethora of restaurants, at the Four Seasons Hotel you will receive the best service New York City has to offer. After staying there guests rave about how courteous and helpful the staff was from the moment they walked into the building until the day they left.

If you are staying at the best places to stay while visiting NYC, why not travel the best way to travel? Prestige Car Rental offers luxury car rentals throughout New York City, New York. You don’t want to settle, and you don’t have to when you choose a luxury car rental from Prestige Car Rental. Enjoy the best the automotive industry has to offer with a top-of-the-line, fully loaded Mercedes rental or Land Rover rental that embodies success, prosperity, and supreme comfort.

In most cities you can find interesting museums that display ancient artifacts and famous masterpieces. If you came to New York looking for a unique and educational experience be sure to check out BODIES…The Exhibition. This museum exhibition is perfect for those looking for a fun day appropriate for all ages that also will stimulate you intellectually.

BODIES…The Exhibition is a one of a kind museum show that unveils the plethora of complex systems located throughout the body. These include the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, nervous and urinary system, along with the reproductive system and fetal development. BODIES …The Exhibition provides an intimate and informative view of these aspects and many more pertaining to the human body.

Unlike biology and anatomy models and diagrams, at Bodies you get to peer at real 3-Dimensional human bodies that have been preserved for the NYC exhibition. This allows people of any age to access the sights and knowledge that are normally strictly reserved for medical professionals. This exhibit is appropriate for anybody from adults looking for an interesting way to spend their day to children who just want to learn how their confusing body words. This exhibit also has several excerpts on human health and the tools doctors use to treat you.

They don’t just have the preserved bodies and equipment on display either; at the New York City exhibition they also have experts such as Dr. Roy Glove, an Associate Professor Emeritus of Anatomy and Cell Biology. He retired from the University of Michigan on June 30, 2004, to join Premier Exhibitions where he presently serves as Chief Medical Director and Spokesperson for BODIES…The Exhibition. Along with Dr. Roy Glover the museum has displays of the Polymer Preservation Process that is used to preserve the bodies in the show as well as a special on the history of anatomy.

BODIES…The Exhibition is just a short drive from your hotel in a NYC car rental located at 11 Futon Street. The hours of operation are Sunday to Thursday 10:00am to 7:00pm. They sell their last admission tickets at 6:00pm. Friday and Saturday the show is open 10:00am until 9:00pm. One these days the last admission ticket is sold at 8:00pm. There are several parking garages that access the main city roads making getting through this hectic city in a rental car more relaxing and enjoyable. Contact Prestige Car Rental to reserve your car rental, van rentals, and SUV rentals in NYC today.

2012 is finally here! The New Year was brought in the same as it has been for 40 years now with Dick Clark in Times Square. The annual ball drop started it’s countdown at 11:59pm on December 31^st and ended with the famous illuminated Waterford Crystal ball dropping at 12:00am on January 1^st, 2012. If you weren’t there to see it for yourself hopefully you caught Dick Clark’s annual Rockin’ New Year’s Eve telecast.

Dick Clark started his telecast in 1972, the first show Three Dog Night’s Year’s Rockin’ Even 1973 was hosted by Three Dog Night. All off the musical segments for this show were pretaped. Ryan Seacrest has been the programs co-host since December 31, 2005 telecast.  The ball dropping custom began in 1904 and is today and iconic symbol of New Year’s across the U.S. The show features performances from various contemporary artists as well as shows the annual dropping of the Times Square Ball in NYC.

Normally people gather in Times Square hours before the actual celebration standing outside in the freezing New York City snow, this year the guest got lucky Saturdays warm weather required merely a jacket. Nearly one million people were reported to be in Times Square bringing in the 2012 New Year . This year’s show topped the ratings of all three other networks producing their own show, combined.

This year Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve is being held live from Times Square along with a Los Angeles portion and is being co-hosted by Ryan Seacrest, Jenny McCarthy and Fergie. It is featuring performances by 2011’s hottest stars, the Band Perry, Justin Bieber, Florence and the Machine, Pitbull, LMFAO, Hot Chelle Rae, Nicki Manaj and even Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga was honored this year by performing just before the ball drops and being the superstar that got to push the ball dropping button.  Lady Gaga and Mayor Michael Bloomberg shared a smooch in front of billions as they brought the ball down.

For those of you who reserved one of our many car rentals and headed on down to join the party you were able to witness the greatest city in the world being filled with music, screaming party-goers, tons of confetti, celebrities and fireworks. This is a celebration like none other and even though it happens every year you never know what to expect.  If you are visiting NYC anytime soon or would like to join the party next year, don’t be stranded in the cold, reserve your luxury car rental today! Contact Prestige Car Rental for any of your car, van, SUV rental needs.

Everyone knows New York City is the number one place to go Christmas shopping. But what about window shopping? Window displays are some of New York City’s best holiday decorations and we have the countdown of this year’s top 5 holiday window displays. Not only are the festive decorations sure to put you in to the holiday spirit, they offer unique gift ideas, as well as the place to buy them.

For those that don’t live in New York City it is easy to get lost but don’t worry the best displays are shown on the city’s most well known streets. Macy’s is the start of our Holiday Window Shopping Tour. It’s the holidays so treat yourself to a luxury car rental and make your way to 34^th Street just west of Broadway. There you can enjoy Macy’s traditional window display depicting a scene from the Christmas film Miracle on 34^th Street as well as a second one that changes every year. This year the window display was inspired by their partnership with the Make A Wish Foundation. In the store visitors can design and purchase their own ornaments.

The second stop is NYC’s Saks on 5^th Avenue. The Saks window displays continues their classic storybook theme. The whimsical Holly visits the Land of Bubblemakers, each window illustrating a different scene. The characters are dressed in this year’s most gorgeous styles.

Next on the NYC Window City tour is Bergdorf Goodman, north of Saks on 5^th Avenue. These window displays present the sophisticated signature design of Bergdorf Goodman. The windows incorporate authentic antiques into their already high fashion design.

The forth window display is Barneys New York Basics located at 660 Madison Avenue on 61^st street. Head north on 5^th Avenue taking a right at 61^st street. Barneys window’s theme changes every year but you can always expect a high-fashion, modern, humorous, and an almost snarky display. This year Lady Gaga partnered with Barneys New York to create GAGA’s Workshop which offers unique gift ideas.

The final stop on this year’s top 5 must-see window displays is Bloomingdales Basics. Bloomingdales is located on 1000 Third avenue at 59^th Street and is most easy to get to by heading south on Madison Avenue after Barneys, taking a left at 60^th street, then taking a right at Lexington Avenue to 59^th Street. Always original these are some of New York City’s most beautiful holiday window displays. The theme changes every year but you can expect a series of scenes that are detailed and elegant.

Displays are typically revealed by the end of November and stay until Christmas. While you can always become one in hundreds of people trying to hail down a taxi on those crowded streets it is easier to take part in New York’s car rental options. There are several parking garages that access the main roads making getting through this hectic city more relaxing and enjoyable. Contact Prestige Car Rental to reserve your luxury car rentals, van rentals, and SUV rentals in NYC.

When you first picture New York City usually skyscrapers, taxis, and Time Square come to mind. While these are all important aspects of the city, few know about all of the history it has to offer. This holiday season when planning your trip to New York City take a day to escape the hustle and bustle and be a part of Historic Richmond Town’s Candlelight Tours.

There are very few places left where the past can still be experienced through all of your senses. This village will give your family a true feel of times before modern day. Historic Richmond Town is New York City’s living museum. Established in 1958, Historic Richmond Town rests over 100 acres and encompasses four sites, including NYC’s oldest operating farm. The heart of Richmond Country still holds 30 original structures. These include homes, commercial and civic buildings as well as a historical museum. We recommended this trip to anyone looking for a unique, fun, and educational day trip while visiting New York.

During the holiday season your family can take a candlelight tour and be a part of Richmond Town’s 300 year old tradition. The village is illuminate by candles, oil lamps and the warmth of a flickering hearth and enlivened by holiday sweets. You are also invited to enjoy a Wassail Bowl Reception in the Courthouse.

Reservations are required for this event and tour times are available. Adults are $22.00, while children under 12 years of age are just $10.00.

If you cannot make it out during this holiday season Richmond Town hold several tours, tavern concerts, and book clubs throughout the year. Home cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner are available on scheduled days at the Bennett Café. Located in the heart of Staten Island, it is an easy, enlightening trip that can be accessed for out of town guest by car rental. You can also reach the community from the Staten Island Ferry, or a bus from Brooklyn.

After visiting the town it is encourage you enter the Wendy Shadwell Challenge. Enter after you have toured the remarkable town e-mail your thoughts on how you gained a better understanding of 17^th century New York to present day through the collections and artifacts found throughout the Historic Richmond Town.

Even though you are able to reach the town by ferry and bus if you don’t want to feel restricted by time constraints consider New York City car rental as a more liberating option. Historic Richmond Town is 15 minutes from the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Bayonne Bridge, Goethals Bridge, and the Outterbridge Crossing.

If you plan on visiting New York City or the surrounding New York area, don’t forget to reserve a car rental in advance. A car rental will help you get around to all your planned destinations. Prestige Car Rental offers luxury car rentals, van rentals, and SUV rentals in NYC. Contact us to reserve a rental today!