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Enjoy a magical New York Christmas with Cathay Holidays

Nothing shouts the holiday season like these extraordinary experiences in the Big Apple
By Cathay / 17 Nov 2025 / 2 minute(s) read
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A man, a woman and two children sitting onboard a cruise and admiring the daytime views of Manhattan.

Ice-skating in Central Park, the resplendent tree at Rockefeller Center, last-minute gift-shopping on a snowy Fifth Avenue; there are few places that sing “It’s Christmas!” like New York City. Start planning your wonderful Christmas in New York now with this handpicked selection of excursions showcasing the best of the Big Apple. Plus, when you book via Cathay Holidays*, you’ll earn Asia Miles to put towards even more adventures.

A cruise sailing towards the Statue of Liberty in New York at sunset.

Sail on a Jazz Age cruise

Marvel at the beauty of Manhattan from bobbing ocean waves aboard the New York City Christmas Holiday Statue and Skyline Cocoa Cruise. The elegant 1920s-style boat has a heated observatory, so you’ll be toasty and warm as you take in the sights while sipping on your complimentary cup of hot chocolate. 

The offer: earn up to HKD4 = 1 

Cars on the street in Soho, New York, at dusk.

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Shop at Soho’s hippest boutiques

Discover iconic brands in New York’s most fashionable district on the Shopping Tour of Fashion-Rich Soho. Hunt for statement pieces at indie outlets and high-end boutiques, while a guide shares the lowdown on their place in fashion history. And, of course, no shopping trip would be complete without a stop at Bloomingdale’s, a bucket-list destination for style mavens since it first welcomed fashionable New Yorkers in 1861. 

The offer: earn up to HKD4 = 1 

The exterior of New York’s Broadway Theater, where The Great Gatsby is showing.

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The cast of The Great Gatsby on Broadway smiling on stage at tcurtain call.

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See a classic book on Broadway

A century after F. Scott Fitzgerald’s legendary novel shook up the literary landscape, The Great Gatsby has been reinvented as an unmissable Broadway musical. Revel in the energy and excess of the Roaring Twenties, brought to life through sumptuous costumes and lavish Art Deco-inspired sets. The ill-fated love story of Jay Gatsby and Daisy Buchanan is accompanied by a stirring original score fusing jazz and pop, giving the timeless classic a contemporary feel. 

The offer: earn up to HKD4 = 1 

The exterior of Radio City Music Hall in New York at night.

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Feel the drama of Home Alone

Relive the excitement of the classic Christmas movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York with a private tour of its real-life set locations. Retrace the steps of Kevin McCallister, from The Plaza Hotel to bustling Times Square, ticking off the same iconic sites as the franchise’s beloved protagonist on his frantic adventures around the city. 

The offer: earn up to HKD4 = 1 

*Experiences are subject to availability. 

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