For the cosmopolitan modern luxury traveler, New York City is the place to visit for the most exclusive celebrity hotspots, trendy designer shopping and exquisite gourmet dining. Manhattan offers excitement, adventure, relaxation and every must-have luxury available to only the most elite guests. It's the place for anyone who's anyone.

For designer drinks, gourmet delicacies and star sightings, celebrity-owned bars and restaurants are the newest must-visits of New York City.  The 40/40 is the ultimate in luxury sports bars, located on Fifth Avenue and owned by hip-hop mogul Jay-Z. The Remy Lounge at 40/40 is a large room that boasts a deluxe pool table, a private sound system, a luxury banquette and a bottle of Louis XIII cognac. On Second Avenue, Southern Hospitality, owned by Southern-born A-Lister Justin Timberlake provides fun soul food and an environment that is completely unpretentious and laid back, while still completely classic and original.

No posh trip to New York City is complete without some trend-spotting and indulgent shopping to satisfy elite visitors. First thing's first: A trip over to My Fashion Maven for a personal stylist and shopping assistance before closing down shops and putting down the plastic is a must for a luxury shopping experience. Fifth Avenue hosts chic, exclusive boutiques and retail elites and is world famous for its creme-de-la-creme shopping. Madison Avenue is home to the top American and European designer shops, as well as fine art galleries and top restaurants. Shopping on the Lower East Side means getting the trendiest pieces and lines by up-and-coming young designers.

This tidbit of real travel advice was contributed by Eva Kingsford.