Ah, I forgot about the weather. It was hot and humid the entire time we were there. It rained for a day and a half, in the middle of our visit, though it remained warm. I found it interesting that even for a city this size, Central Park was generally deserted when it was raining. On Sunday they had predicted Tropical Storm Danny to hit the city, but it didn't; that was possibly our best day - we went up Top of the Rock.

I realise the city environment helps, but it could have been the Mediterranean at times. They must spend a lot of money on air conditioning, and at times it can get genuinely chilly inside of places; stepping back out onto the street is actually very nice. If you don't like humidity or glaring heat, or don't like walking in these conditions, I'd recommend against travelling in August.