New York New York City, a wonderful place to visit in winter

The hustle and bustle of the shopper-filled streets, the beauty of ice skating in Central Park on a sunny day, the elaborate decorations in store windows and, of course, the giant tree at Rockefeller Center are all a part of the holiday spirit.

Have a look at my last year's stay in New York, as I went there with my wife and my son Leo. A friend of us came all the way from Montreal by train, the only effective way of transportation, after a snow storm had fallen on the big city.

For all of us, New York had changed its never-ending frenzy for a peaceful setting. What a change! One of the most touching moments we enjoyed was our stroll in Central Park at the end of the day. The coldest experience was for sure when we crossed the Brooklin bridge to get in this district in search of the little trendy restaurant we had read about in our guide.

To see cross-country skiers as well as snowblowers in the streets, instead of the numerous taxicabs gave us the feeling to be in a clone city under a different climate.

My advice: you've got to enjoy winter wonderland in New York once in a lifetime!