New York

The whole world in one place, with a pulse like nowhere else on earth.

New York was chosen as the destination for a wonderful holiday apartment because the city simply has an enormous appeal. The whole world is in one small place and the city never sleeps. For those who have never been to New York and wonder why it is such an interesting destination, the answer is simple: the pulse.

The city has a pulse like no other, and you can spend many, many hours just walking down the wide sidewalks, looking up at the tall buildings and the variety of people. New York takes most people by storm, and it's also a city you'll never get tired of.

We've looked at a lot of apartments in Manhattan, and there are several areas in play.

Each area has its own charm. The general rule is that it should be a large, well-run building with lots of apartments. There should be great community facilities and the property should be close to local shopping in a good neighborhood. It's nice if the condo has a doorman who not only keeps an eye on who enters the building, but is also someone you can call if you need help or a taxi.

The small condominiums in Soho, for example, will not allow different families to share an apartment.  We simply won't be approved as buyers by the condo board, which has a lot more power than we know in Denmark. They don't want to ruin the neighborhood feeling, they only want permanent New Yorkers, which is understandable. Fortunately, there are larger buildings in attractive areas that we are able to buy, and there are plenty of them in Manhattan.