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THE RITZ-CARLTON NEW YORK, BATTERY PARK PRESENTS: THE WEST VILLAGE CULINARY WALKING TOUR PACKAGE

Eat Your Way Through the Waves of Immigration Every Weekend in June and Enjoy Luxury Overnight Accommodations with Views of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

Another way to experience the diverse neighborhoods of New York City, is to check out the culinary adventures the city has to offer. My sister has trained my nephew to be the next star on the Food Network. Her 12-year-old cooks gourmet meals nightly in her home, making me wonder why I didn't teach my kids to cook. They are too busy throwing the baseballs around. But, here's a great way to introduce kids to travel and cooking at the same time. Check out this wonderful culinary experince:

The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park invites guests to experience New York on a smaller, more intimate scale through the food and culture of its diverse neighborhoods. The West Village Culinary Walking Tour Package is offered every weekend in June and includes the following:

• Two-night luxury accommodations in a Deluxe City View or Deluxe Harbor View guest room. (Room rates vary by room category. This package requires a Friday thru Sunday night stay.)

• West Village Culinary Walking Tour (two tickets): On Saturday morning, guests will be picked up in the hotel’s lobby to see New York City's West Village as only Liz Young Tours can show you! On this semi-private guided eating and walking tour, participants experience the city as New Yorkers do, starting with a subway ride up the island to the famous West Village. Once there, you will walk and enjoy culinary delights while experiencing New York’s waves of immigration through the food imprints on this neighborhood. You're sure to get full from the food and drink, but you'll also hear about the Bohemian and Beatnik scenes of the Village, where literary and food writers peppered the area, along with seeing the hotspot restaurants, boutiques and coffee houses. Come with a good appetite and your comfortable walking shoes! (Rain or shine)

• American breakfast for two on both Saturday & Sunday morning in the hotel’s 2 WEST restaurant.

• Welcome gift book: The Island at the Center of the World: The Epic Story of Dutch Manhattan and the Forgotten Colony That Shaped America.

This exclusive two-night package is priced at $1299 USD per couple and is subject to availability and is exclusive of taxes and gratuities. Additional per person charge of $275 (includes ticket to Culinary Walking Tour and breakfast both mornings). This package requires a non-refundable 14-day advanced payment.

Any way you go, this summer is a great time to bring the kids to New York, where a surprise awaits you and your family at every corner. I think multi-generational travel appeals to many families. Here are two great activities that bridge the gap between ages. Everyone in the family can enjoy the Waterfalls and Culinary Tours.