View of Christmas Tree

January Sales

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February 9th 2007
On 2nd January 2007 short flight from Miami to New York. Fantastic, chilly but wrapped up warm ready for the shopping frenzy ahead. Staying on 55th street 7th Avenue so very good location. Saw the 'Big Christmas Tree' in 'Home Alone New York'! Amazing. Also, went to Ground Zero - very moving, boat trip by Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Shopaholics paradise! Just as well we were ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more