Dafne and Nacho’s story is one of those tales that are right out of a romantic movie…

The weather may be a little cooler than during the summer months but that is no reason to hide away. The list below should give you plenty of ideas of ways to you can spend your time during a winter break in NYC with your kids.

New York, home to sky scrapers, the Statute of Liberty, theatres along Broadway and two of the world’s most famous fast foods, hamburgers and hot dogs. It is precisely the latter of the two which is the focus of today’s post. Because no visit to New York is complete without having wandered through Central Park or having eaten a hot dog.

With almost 2.5 million inhabitants, Brooklyn is New York’s most populous district. Up until 1898 it was an independent city and has managed to maintain its own personality. Traditionally it was a neighbourhood made up of immigrants and their influence can be seen in the streets. Over the last decade, Brooklyn has become a fashionable among young people tired of Manhattan; this has dramatically transformed the Brooklyn cultural scene. Here are a few of the must see places in Brooklyn.

It is one long rainbow coloured weekend in New York when the annual NYC Pride celebrations roll around. The streets are filled with people who come to celebrate Gay Pride and to continue the struggle for gay rights not only in New York but around the world. This year NYC Pride will be on the 28th, 29th and 30th of June 2013.

Generally in the United States and in particular New York, everything is big: huge buildings, long wide avenues, XXL hamburgers…following this trend are the outlet shops in New York which are massive. In this trend setting city there are enormous shopping centres full of famous brands and designer clothes at irresistible prices. Let’s go shopping!

From the 17th to the 21st of May, New York celebrates one of its favourite creations, the cocktail, with a very special festival: The Manhattan cocktail Classic. This festival is an explosive mix made up of equal parts conference and partying, seasoned with hundreds of events occurring all over the city and a touch of lightness. All that remains is to shake well and serve and enjoy.

During the month of February the streets of New York City will come alive with the sounds of firecrackers, Chinese drums and gongs, and flashes of colour as the Chinese Lion, Unicorn and Dragon dancers weave their way through Chinatown to welcome in the Chinese New Year. This year will be the Year of the Monkey and the 4714 of the Chinese calendar.

Family reunions, feasts, parades and more… Thanksgiving Day is one of the US’ greatest celebrations. This traditional event of religious origin is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of the month of November every year.

If you’re celebrating Halloween 2012 in New York, round up a group, get into the party spirit and hit the streets in order to face your worst fears with a smile and laugh at the darkest corners of the human imagination. If you’re wearing a terrible costume while you do so, even better.