Feb
15
I travel from albany to new york every weekend. Is there any bus service which offers season passes on trip basis. Please do advise. Thanks
Feb
11
I’m planning a Christmas vacation for my sister and I in New York during New Years. I’ve never been to New York. Are there any places or activities you’d recommend?
Feb
9
All great restaurants. thanks (okay, we all know the deal on TotG), but I am looking for something I might not otherwise know oir go to if not for their decorations
Feb
9
Something for Everyone in New York
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There are so many famous sights, districts, shops and attractions in New York that you’ll feel you know them before you get there. But nothing beats the experience of really being there.
New York is the city with something for everyone. Whoever you are and whatever you enjoy it’s worth travelling to New York City.
Some of the most famous sights in the world are in the city area, such as Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Centre, Times Square, Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, Wall Street and a number of famous bridges. A new, exciting sight that has been added is the New York City Waterfalls. This is a major new work of public art created by artist Olafur Eliasson. As you cruise along the Hudson River and through New York Harbor you can admire these 90 to 120-foot tall installations, designed to protect water quality and aquatic life. Sadly they’re only a temporary addition.
Try the real aircraft carrier museum, the Intrepid, or the more intimate art gallery, the 19th Century Frick Collection. For one of the most famous cultural institutions in the world visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Formed in 1870, the museum’s collection now contains more than two million works of art from all around the world, from all times in human history. Spanning the history of world art, the museum houses hundreds of world-famous masterpieces.
When you travel to New York you’ll recognise many of the districts you visit by their famous names: Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown, Central Park, Theater District, Tribeca, Little Italy, Soho, Chelsea, Greenwich Village and Wall Street.
Travel New York for a shoppers’ paradise. Among the famous names are department stores, Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. FAO Schwartz is the ultimate toy store for toy lovers from all over the world. Tiffany & Co. offers fine jewellery, timepieces, sterling silverware, china, crystal, stationery and fragrances. With the finest quality men’s and women’s fashions, Saks Fifth Avenue is renowned for its taste and elegance.
If sport is your thing then New York has it covered:
• Baseball: New York Yankees, New York Mets
• Basketball: New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks
• NFL Football: New York Giants, New York Jets
• NFL Hockey: New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils
• MLS Soccer: New York Metrostars
Travel to New York; there’s something waiting for you there.
By: Kevin P Smith
New York is the city with something for everyone. Whoever you are and whatever you enjoy it’s worth travelling to New York City.
Some of the most famous sights in the world are in the city area, such as Central Park, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Centre, Times Square, Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, Wall Street and a number of famous bridges. A new, exciting sight that has been added is the New York City Waterfalls. This is a major new work of public art created by artist Olafur Eliasson. As you cruise along the Hudson River and through New York Harbor you can admire these 90 to 120-foot tall installations, designed to protect water quality and aquatic life. Sadly they’re only a temporary addition.
Try the real aircraft carrier museum, the Intrepid, or the more intimate art gallery, the 19th Century Frick Collection. For one of the most famous cultural institutions in the world visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Formed in 1870, the museum’s collection now contains more than two million works of art from all around the world, from all times in human history. Spanning the history of world art, the museum houses hundreds of world-famous masterpieces.
When you travel to New York you’ll recognise many of the districts you visit by their famous names: Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown, Central Park, Theater District, Tribeca, Little Italy, Soho, Chelsea, Greenwich Village and Wall Street.
Travel New York for a shoppers’ paradise. Among the famous names are department stores, Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s. FAO Schwartz is the ultimate toy store for toy lovers from all over the world. Tiffany & Co. offers fine jewellery, timepieces, sterling silverware, china, crystal, stationery and fragrances. With the finest quality men’s and women’s fashions, Saks Fifth Avenue is renowned for its taste and elegance.
If sport is your thing then New York has it covered:
• Baseball: New York Yankees, New York Mets
• Basketball: New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks
• NFL Football: New York Giants, New York Jets
• NFL Hockey: New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils
• MLS Soccer: New York Metrostars
Travel to New York; there’s something waiting for you there.
By: Kevin P Smith
Feb
5
New York Hotels are always in demand, and this keeps rates for accommodations in New York City high. In order to get the best deal possible, you will need to plan your trip well in advance, and perhaps consider a New York neighborhood rather than the downtown theater area.
New York Hotels can be broken into three price categories: Luxury, Moderate and Budget.
Great Luxury Hotels in New York City:
• The Buckingham
A luxurious all suite hotel on 57th St. near 6th Avenue.
• AKA
AKA balances the long term comfort of a luxury furnished apartment with the style and service of an intimate hotel.
• The Michelangelo
A Travel & Leisure “Greatest Hotels of the World”. On 51st St. and 7th Ave.
• The Waldorf Astoria
The icon of world renowned New York hotels. On Park Avenue and 50th Street.
• The Carlton on Madison Avenue
Entirely renewed and glamorous. On Madison Ave., 4 blocks from
the Empire State Building.
• The New York Palace
55 Stories of unbeatable luxury.
On 50th Street between Park and Lexington Avenue.
• Hilton New York
Conveniently located in the midst
of business and media centers in New York City, at West 53rd
Street and Avenue of the Americas.
Great Moderate Priced Hotels in New York City
• Envoy Club
Fully furnished, elegantly designed suites, available for nightly or extended stays.
Full Hotel Services.
• Hotel Roger Williams
Just blocks from Grand Central and the Empire State Building in the heart of New York City.
• Broadway Plaza
A very reasonable hotel at 27th Street and Broadway. Featuring large rooms and modern amenities.
• The Marmara
An Upper East Side hotel where old world hospitality mixes and modern amenities and the most cosmopolitan of locations.
• Park Central
The vibrant choice of 3 midtown New York hotels offering great value and comfort.
• On the Ave
A distinctive Upper West Side hotel. A Michelin winner for 2006 and 2007.
Great Budget Hotels in New York City
• Park 79
Tranquil and friendly, you’ll appreciate the rates at this Upper West Side hotel.
• The Pod Hotel
High style and modern with low rates and a dynamite midtown location.
• Days Executive Hotel
Just across the Hudson River, minutes to Times Square. You can save big and still “do” the city by day and by night.
• Wolcott Hotel
A terrific value, steps from Macy’s, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building and much more .
• Thirty Thirty NYC
Comfort and convenience of a European-style hotel at an affordable price. Near the Empire State Building, Macy’s, MSG, and Union Square.
Parking is also very limited in New York City, and parking in a hotel lot will run over $25/day. So plan your visit around public transportation and taxis instead of your car.
To get the best rates, ask about corporate rates, discounts, and packages. Sometimes you can save 10% off the hotel rate.
Most hotel rooms are small, and older hotels which are high rises sometimes have poor water pressure. You may want to forego that view for a better morning shower.
Don’t forget to plan for New York hotel taxes which are 13.6% New York State Tax, and a $2 New York City hotel Room Occupancy tax.
A great online guide to New York Hotels can be found at www.newyork.com.
By: Sai.satyan
New York Hotels can be broken into three price categories: Luxury, Moderate and Budget.
Great Luxury Hotels in New York City:
• The Buckingham
A luxurious all suite hotel on 57th St. near 6th Avenue.
• AKA
AKA balances the long term comfort of a luxury furnished apartment with the style and service of an intimate hotel.
• The Michelangelo
A Travel & Leisure “Greatest Hotels of the World”. On 51st St. and 7th Ave.
• The Waldorf Astoria
The icon of world renowned New York hotels. On Park Avenue and 50th Street.
• The Carlton on Madison Avenue
Entirely renewed and glamorous. On Madison Ave., 4 blocks from
the Empire State Building.
• The New York Palace
55 Stories of unbeatable luxury.
On 50th Street between Park and Lexington Avenue.
• Hilton New York
Conveniently located in the midst
of business and media centers in New York City, at West 53rd
Street and Avenue of the Americas.
Great Moderate Priced Hotels in New York City
• Envoy Club
Fully furnished, elegantly designed suites, available for nightly or extended stays.
Full Hotel Services.
• Hotel Roger Williams
Just blocks from Grand Central and the Empire State Building in the heart of New York City.
• Broadway Plaza
A very reasonable hotel at 27th Street and Broadway. Featuring large rooms and modern amenities.
• The Marmara
An Upper East Side hotel where old world hospitality mixes and modern amenities and the most cosmopolitan of locations.
• Park Central
The vibrant choice of 3 midtown New York hotels offering great value and comfort.
• On the Ave
A distinctive Upper West Side hotel. A Michelin winner for 2006 and 2007.
Great Budget Hotels in New York City
• Park 79
Tranquil and friendly, you’ll appreciate the rates at this Upper West Side hotel.
• The Pod Hotel
High style and modern with low rates and a dynamite midtown location.
• Days Executive Hotel
Just across the Hudson River, minutes to Times Square. You can save big and still “do” the city by day and by night.
• Wolcott Hotel
A terrific value, steps from Macy’s, Madison Square Garden, the Empire State Building and much more .
• Thirty Thirty NYC
Comfort and convenience of a European-style hotel at an affordable price. Near the Empire State Building, Macy’s, MSG, and Union Square.
Parking is also very limited in New York City, and parking in a hotel lot will run over $25/day. So plan your visit around public transportation and taxis instead of your car.
To get the best rates, ask about corporate rates, discounts, and packages. Sometimes you can save 10% off the hotel rate.
Most hotel rooms are small, and older hotels which are high rises sometimes have poor water pressure. You may want to forego that view for a better morning shower.
Don’t forget to plan for New York hotel taxes which are 13.6% New York State Tax, and a $2 New York City hotel Room Occupancy tax.
A great online guide to New York Hotels can be found at www.newyork.com.
By: Sai.satyan
Feb
4
How much would it cost to go on a vacation to New York City from LA ?
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Including the flight, hotel, and food (ext).. It would be a four day trip. We would stay at a Hotel in Times Square. Approximately how much would that cost?
Feb
2
How to Purchase New York Islanders Tickets
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New Yorkers swear by their sports teams, and they have nine of them for the major four sports – basketball, baseball, hockey, and football. The two ice hockey teams based in New York are the New York Islanders and the New York Rangers. Whenever the New York Islanders play in New York, obtaining the New York Islanders tickets is never easy. Most of the New York Islanders tickets are sold out well in advance of the season, and if you have missed your chance to procure your tickets, you have only one recourse – procuring your New York Islanders tickets through the services of the New York ticket broker.
The New York ticket broker is that one entity who can assure you of your New York Islanders tickets for the games you wish to watch. All the ticket brokers have their unique sources through which they procure your tickets for you. All you need to do is to tell them your requirements, and they will ensure you get your tickets in time. Your New York Islanders tickets will be delivered to your door.
For your New York Islanders tickets, you will need to pay a little extra, over and above the face value of the tickets. It is obvious that the ticket brokers have to pay that little extra to get those tickets for you. The extra you pay is to cover the costs incurred towards obtaining those New York Islanders tickets. What you get for the extra little you pay is the guarantee of the New York Islanders tickets of your choice.
The Other Sources For The Tickets
You may wish to risk buying your New York Islanders tickets from sources other than the licensed ticket brokers of New York. Many people have tried to procure their tickets from dubious sources, such as the many re-sale forums; the auction sites, such as eBay; and from those scalpers you see in swarms around the venues where your favorite team is playing. Procuring your New York Islanders tickets from these sources is quite risky, as you are never assured of the genuineness of the tickets. Many have been scammed by the fake tickets from these sources.
You, too, need to be cautious and should purchase your New York Islanders tickets from the reliable New York ticket brokers, if unable to lay your hands on them through the box office.
The Team
The New York Islanders are the second of the two New York ice hockey teams. Formed in 1972, through a franchise awarded to Roy Boe, the owner of New York Nets of the American Basketball Association, the New York Islanders play in the Atlantic Division of the National Hockey League (NHL), and they are based at Uniondale, New York.
The New York Islanders have won four consecutive Stanley Cups – the championship trophy of the NHL – in the 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83 seasons. They also have three consecutive Prince of Wales Trophies - awarded to the Eastern Conference (formerly the Wales Conference) playoff champions - for the 1982, 1983, and 1984 seasons, under their belt.
By: Al Terry
The New York ticket broker is that one entity who can assure you of your New York Islanders tickets for the games you wish to watch. All the ticket brokers have their unique sources through which they procure your tickets for you. All you need to do is to tell them your requirements, and they will ensure you get your tickets in time. Your New York Islanders tickets will be delivered to your door.
For your New York Islanders tickets, you will need to pay a little extra, over and above the face value of the tickets. It is obvious that the ticket brokers have to pay that little extra to get those tickets for you. The extra you pay is to cover the costs incurred towards obtaining those New York Islanders tickets. What you get for the extra little you pay is the guarantee of the New York Islanders tickets of your choice.
The Other Sources For The Tickets
You may wish to risk buying your New York Islanders tickets from sources other than the licensed ticket brokers of New York. Many people have tried to procure their tickets from dubious sources, such as the many re-sale forums; the auction sites, such as eBay; and from those scalpers you see in swarms around the venues where your favorite team is playing. Procuring your New York Islanders tickets from these sources is quite risky, as you are never assured of the genuineness of the tickets. Many have been scammed by the fake tickets from these sources.
You, too, need to be cautious and should purchase your New York Islanders tickets from the reliable New York ticket brokers, if unable to lay your hands on them through the box office.
The Team
The New York Islanders are the second of the two New York ice hockey teams. Formed in 1972, through a franchise awarded to Roy Boe, the owner of New York Nets of the American Basketball Association, the New York Islanders play in the Atlantic Division of the National Hockey League (NHL), and they are based at Uniondale, New York.
The New York Islanders have won four consecutive Stanley Cups – the championship trophy of the NHL – in the 1979-80, 1980-81, 1981-82, 1982-83 seasons. They also have three consecutive Prince of Wales Trophies - awarded to the Eastern Conference (formerly the Wales Conference) playoff champions - for the 1982, 1983, and 1984 seasons, under their belt.
By: Al Terry
Feb
2
Im going to vacation in New York, what are some essential places to visit?
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Im already most likely going to Yankee Stadium, ground zero, and all the touristy stuff. Any other suggestions?