New York from the air

New York from
the air

Do you want to discover the grandeur and immensity of New York? Book a helicopter ride and feel the adrenaline rush as you fly over the Big Apple skyscrapers. A unique experience that gives you another look at the city.

One World Observatory

from €41
The extras
  • An express elevator (60 seconds) with virtual timelapse showing the history of New York

  • Offers the best view of the Statue of Liberty

  • The tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere

Facts and figures
  • Height: 541 m

  • Platform: on the 100th, 101st and 102nd floors, the highest at 386 m

  • View: 360° over the entire length of Manhattan, the Hudson and the East River

  • Opening year 2015

Empire State Building

from €45
The extras
  • Known for films such as King Kong, Sleepless in Seattle...

  • Erected in 410 days

  • The annual Empire State Building Run-Up race: 1576 steps to be the fastest

Facts and figures
  • Height: 381 m (443 m with the antenna)

  • Platforms: in the open air on the 86th floor (320 m) and behind glass on the 102nd floor (369 m)

  • View: from Midtown to Central Park and up to Downtown

  • Opening year 1931

Edge

From €37
The extras
  • The tallest outdoor platform in the Western Hemisphere

  • The elevator takes you upstairs in 52 seconds

  • View of the streets below you through a glass floor

Facts and figures
  • Height: 387m

  • Platform: on the 100th floor (340 m)

  • View: 360° from Hudson Yards to Midtown and Hudson River

  • Opening year 2020

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt

from € 39
The extras
  • Tallest commercial skyscraper

  • An interactive experience with an art installation by Kenzo Digital

  • Glass and mirrors up, down and all around you

Facts and figures
  • Height: 427m

  • Platform: on the 59th floor (310 m)

  • View: above Grand Central Terminal, near the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings.

  • Opening year 2021

Top of the Rock

from €35
The extras
  • View literally from the top of the building

  • Imagine yourself in the shoes of workers of the famous photo, who were having lunch on a joist above the void during construction.

  • A magnificent view of the Empire State Building

Facts and figures
  • Height: 259m

  • Platforms: on the 67th, 68th and 70th floors (259 m)

  • View: best view of Central Park and Midtown Manhattan

  • Opening year 1933

Over 100 Travel Designers
all over Belgium are eager to assist you

Year after year Connections sends its Travel Designers to all corners of the world in order to be able to advise you even better when mapping out your trip.

Peru, Thailand, New York, South Africa ... no destination is too foreign or far. Find out who they are here and feel free to contact them!

Why choose Connections?

Because we are travellers, just like you. Always looking for exciting experiences, fascinating encounters and new horizons. Because we are 100% Belgian and can assist you in your own language. Because we make it our personal mission to lift your travels beyond your wildest imagination. Because life is more intense when you travel, really travel!

More about Connections

The twinkle in the eye

Do not expect conformity from us. We are always looking for those extra ingredients that make your trip truly special. We swear by intense experiences.

Over 100 Travel designers around the country

Meet the Connections crew in our Travel Shops located all over Belgium. All of our Travel Designers are looking forward to meeting you and welcome you with open arms.

+35 Years on the road

We've been paving our way for a while. Travelling with Connections means choosing 'peace of mind'. Everything perfectly arranged, excellent service, certainty and reliability.

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