I have bought this book in preperation for a 4 day trip to NY next March. I have been to NY a few times, the last time being 2005, but for some reason never bought one of these guides for any of the previous trips, big mistake!! It's very informative, with all the different areas of Manhattan in sections and the best things to do, places to eat and stay etc listed in them. Restaurants, hotels etc are even listed with a code price guide. Thanks to this book I will fit so much more in this time as there are things in the book that I had not even heard about. It also a fold out map at the back so this will definately be making the trip with me! Highly recommended!