NEW YORK CITY

The New York Encounter guide gives you twice the city in half the time.Explore the wilds of Central Park, grab a knish and a last-minute ticket toan off-Broadway play, bar-hop along the Lower East Side, then cross theriver into the art-fuelled heart of Brooklyn. This pared-down number isideal for quick trips - it's less accommodation, more neighbourhoodhighlights and the best of local knowledge.? Full-colour pull-out map and detailed neighbourhood maps? Calendar of must-see events? Extensive eating and nightlife reviews? Interviews with locals reveal New York's secrets