One travelled from the river mouth all the way to the west coast of the Cape York Peninsula, in Queensland's far north.

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Down Fifth Avenue, The Peninsula New York is housed in a 1905 New York landmark building.

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Why: One of the main reasons to stay at The Peninsula New York is the deluxe amenities.

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This semi-rural peninsula of New York state, which juts out into the Atlantic in two thin forks, has become world-famous for its extraordinary wealth and privilege, and the high society of polo games, lawn parties and sports cars that go with it.

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Of course, for the ultimate indulgence, take in a few treatments at the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Peninsula Spa by ESPA New York.

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Four Seasons was the only one to match Peninsula city for city with 5-Stars in New York, Chicago and Beverly Hills.

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Some areas of the New York subway remain out of service, notably South Ferry station in Manhattan and the A train to the Rockaway peninsula, but miles of track were never touched by the flood.

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