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The Plaza Hotel
A Bit of Magic in New York By Julie Keywell
"Young Plaza guests of today are our ambassadors of tomorrow," says Tom Civitano, executive vice president of marketing at The Plaza. "Families represent 30 percent of our business, so it's only natural for us to come up with a program for our younger guests, encouraging them to take advantage of the unique experiences that make New York City such a vibrant world destination."
The YPA membership can guide a family's way around the city, ensuring that you see all of the major sights and enjoy perks such as free admission into the Museum of Modern Art and free games of laser tag at Lazer Park. In addition to using the YPA card to move to the front of the line at the Empire State Building, YPA members receive discounts at many stores and food establishments simply by flashing the card. Benefits of the YPA membership are always updated and enhanced, giving repeat visitors new options for fun.
Just outside the doors of The Plaza is Central Park, a fun-filled place to spend an afternoon. There are baseball fields and football fields, a running path, and an entire zoo all within the bounds of the park. One of the most famous spots in the park is the pond where every Sunday morning when the weather permits remote controlled sailboats are raced. If the weather is cold, head to the full-sized outdoor skating rink.