Best time to visit: September - October. Skip the crowds at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade to see the leaves change as you stroll through an empty(ish) Central Park. Early fall is your best bet. Read more.
Go to Sydney in January. It's hot, but Sydney lives for the Summer. Everyone is on holidays, the harbour sparkles and the Sydney Festival is on - lots of events & access opened up to special places. Read more.