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The seventh and last series of American TV hit Mad Men kicks off tonight in the UK.

Fans are now only 14 episodes away from losing Don Draper and his advertising cronies forever.

And whilst we will miss his martini swilling and sexist scheming, the beginning of the end sounds like the perfect excuse to plan a trip to New York.

The final countdown: The last season of Mad Men featuring (l-r) Joan Harris (Christina Hendricks), Don Draper (Jon Hamm), Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss), Stan Rizzo (Jay R Ferguson), Michael Ginsberg (Ben Feldman) and Harry Crane (Rich Sommer) start sto air in the UK on Tuesday April 16

A man without a plan: As the show opens in January 1968 Don's life appears to be crumbling around him, but he certainly had fun getting to breaking point

Inspired by the terribly glamorous men and women of the series British Airways has created a guide to the best places to experience that 1960s vibe in the city today.

THE ROOSEVELT HOTEL

The Roosevelt Hotel has featured several times in the show and was the place that Don stayed when he split from wife Betty. Visit the Madison Club Lounge bar to absorb yourself in the real glamour of the 1960s.

• Stay at the 4* Roosevelt from £699 (includes return flights and three nights hotel stay, room only, based on travel in June).
  

Cocktail hour: John Slattery as Roger Sterling, left, and Jon Hamm as Don Draper, right, pictured in the Roosevelt bar

Home away from home: Don Draper stayed at The Roosevelt while separated from his wife, Betty

THE WALDORF ASTORIA

One of New York's first grand hotels, and mentioned on the show in relation to its menu. We know Don would rather down gin than eat his greens but recommend going for the waldorf salad.

• Stay at the 5* Waldorf Astoria New York with British Airways from £749 or the 5* Waldorf Towers occupying the 28th to 42nd floors from £879 (based on travel in June).

Art deco: The Waldorf Astoria is one of New York's most legendary hotels

Waldorf salad: Characters in the show are fans of the grand hotel's signature dish

THE PIERRE

The Pierre is Manhattan's premier social and business address. The characters used one of the rooms here as an office.

Stay at the 5* The Pierre, A Taj Hotel from £979 (based on travel in May).

Luxurious: The Pierre hotel briefly served as the office of Sterling Cooper Draper Price

THE OYSTER BAR IN GRAND CENTRAL STATION

This restaurant is featured as a location in the show and is a romantic and glamorous location for any Mad Men enthusiast.

Carry on the date at the nearby 5* Andaz 5th Avenue a luxury boutique hotel. Prices start at £799 (based on travel in May/June).

Memorable: Oyster Bar is believed to be where Don takes Roger Sterling for lunch in one episode, but is not mentioned by name

PJ CLARKE'S

One of the oldest bars in New York, Christina Hendricks, the actress who plays office manager Joan Harris is rumoured to be a frequent visitor. Hotels within staggering distance after a night on the cocktails include:

4.5* Smyth Tribeca – A Mr & Mrs Smith hotel inspired by a Madison Avenue ad man's boutique bachelor pad. Prices start at £799 (based on travel in May/June).

5* Conrad New York - A contemporary all-suite luxury hotel with magnificent views of the Hudson River. Prices from £679 (based on travel in June).  

Modern elegance: The Smyth hotel in Tribeca

Infamous: PJ Clarke's is known for its Sidecar cocktails - also the name of its exclusive dining room

MADISON AVENUE

This world-famous street provides the backdrop for the famous advertising agencies featured. Stylish hotels in the area include:

The 4* The Roger: A  Mr & Mrs Smith hotel with Mad Men inspired style and décor and a very appropriate name. Prices from £739 (based on travel in June).

5* The Surrey: This boutique hotel is grand and glamorous and perfect for a sexy tryst. Prices start at £919 (based on travel in June).

Uptown chic: The Roger hotel is pure New York

• For further information visit www.ba.com/newyork or call 0844 493 0758.
  
• All packages quoted are for return British Airways World Traveller flights and three nights hotel stay for two adults sharing one room on a room only board basis. No book by date unless stated.

TAKE A STYLISH NOSTALGIA TRIP WITH HERITAGE AIRLINE POSTERS

British Airways also has a collection of heritage posters used to promote travel between London and New York in the 1960s.

Paul Jarvis, British Airways Museum Archivist and author said: 'It wasn't really until the late sixties that the British public considered going abroad for holiday. It was a very exciting time, when the world was still being discovered.'

British Airways also has a collection of heritage posters used to promote travel between London and New York in the 1960s

'British Airways: An Illustrated History' by Paul Jarvis is published by Amberley Publishing.