Long Island much better known as relaxed beach city of New York. Positioned less then an hour from the main city, it is the just right place to take a short time off from the flurried excitement of the metropolitan scene. It is situated on a fence island just near the southern coast of Nassau County, not far from the hurly-burly of Manhattan. Ideally suited for just what the doctor ordered locale for a summer escape, Long Island (Long Beach ) is not only the habitat of a group of fine restaurants, cafes, boutiques, and only one of its kind shops, it also boasts as its inner attraction a beautiful white sand beach.

A sun loving town that slumbers calmly through the cold of winter, it emerges from its hibernation Memorial Day weekend when the beach officially opens. Then the streets fill with sunbathers, swimmers and surfers eager to get out onto one of the beautiful and cleanest beaches in Long Island New York. In keeping with a mood of festival, the local restaurants open up their outdoor cafés, and fill the air with the floating sounds of party music.

While usually commercial, this area also possess some of the luxury dining in town, St Lucian Spa, as well as a host of outdoor cafés where you can have a quiet bite and enjoy the sun bath and enjoy the beautiful sun set evening.

Looking back, it was my short trip to New York City worthwhile? Yes, no doubt it was my most excellent holiday that year. I promised myself that regular return visits to New York City would be the part of my holiday plans for the future.