le Manhattan is a significant part of the New York experience, it’s not the only part of the city worth exploring. The Upper East and Lower West may have their charms, but New York’s hip and cool have set their sights further than 5th Avenue. Book your flights to New York from Perth with Student Flights and you could be partying in Williamsburg, dining at Prospect Heights and hipster hanging in Bushwick.

Williamsburg is New York’s neighbourhood de jour. A recently gentrified area in Brooklyn which has seen the city’s cool and creative crowds move in. As a result, Williamsburg is a buzzing hive of organic coffee spots, free wi-fi restaurants and cutting-edge boutiques. Needless to say, it’s a hipster paradise. Musos in particular will love Williamsburg, where they can trawl through rare vinyl from Academy Records Annex, or pick up a Sonic Youth style guitar strap from Built by Wendy. Vintage shopping is also a highlight in Williamsburg, particularly at the treasure trove that is Beacon’s Closet.

Neighbouring Williamsburg, both geographically and in the cool stakes is Bushwick, another Brooklyn hotspot. It may not be as picturesque as other Brooklyn neighbourhoods, but Bushwick is worth exploring for the emerging art scene, gourmet cafes and market shopping. Shop the innovative mini mall that is The Loom, an old pillow factory that has been transformed to house lofts and independent shops including a tattoo parlour, screen printing store and boutique selling handmade items.

For flights to New York from Perth, contact Student Flights on 1800 046 462.

New York, New York. A city so good they name it twice. Also known as the Big Apple, this is a huge city that never fails to impress. The wonder of New York is in the energy and the diversity that emanates from its densely packed, multi-cultural population. The city vibrates with many cultures, languages and nuances; here high-life and low-life rub shoulders, and whoever you are and whatever your taste, there will be something to amuse and stimulate you 24-hours a day.