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Which would be a reliable vendor to buy tickets, on the internet, for the piece Phamton in the Opera. at Majestic Theatre (as I live in Brazil)?

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Hallo. Has anyone used the New York explorer pass to visit attractions? Did you find it useful? Would you say it is money well spent? I'll be in NY for a week and I thought it might be a good way to save some money. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Arriving Tuesday! I would appreciate packing tips, looks rainy and humid but hot or not? Thank you.

I am traveling to Serbia and Macedonia..Can anyone tell me what mobile sim I should buy which works good in both countries and internet....thanks

what is thhe next bus to rochester, ny airport from downtown rochester after 7:30am

hi, 've checked the NFTA site for buses and there is no direct line between buffalo airport to niagara :-(
so ... I think i have to take a bus to buffalo downtown and then another to niagara.
well ... I'll land at 8.08 a.m. ... how can I reach Buffalo downton ??? It seemes that the first bus (#204) is at 9.32 ????
thanks for you help

we arive by plane... witch is best mass transit option or train to travel to rochester ? Thanks, Sharky

Hello. We are coming to Amerika :D

I think we are going to live in Brooklyn, can you please tell me some nice salon, were i can do a cute tattoo and some nice salon were i can do dreadlocks.

Where we can find some cool concerts and underground music in New York City? (our first time visiting).

I am visiting NYC-Manhattan for an internship for about a month this summer. I'm from Houston TX, so I'm used to every other neighborhood being safe/unsafe, BUT because our city is sprawled out over so much space, I'm also used to everyone having a car to drive safely from point A to point B.

Point is, crime and danger are every day life in parts of Houston, but having to give up our safe and personal transportation control to a higher force is absolutely not. So, New Yorkers, I admire you. And I would really appreciate any advice on where is safe/unsafe to live/walk through/travel around in Manhattan. Please?

My entire family is planning a trip to the Big Apple for Summer 2013, is there a short-term apartment that can be made available for us?

My husband and I live in Texas but taking a different route to visit friends and family in Pennsylvania. We decided to make a one night stop in Niagara Falls and made a hotel reservation on the Canada side. I have been reading "horror stories" of incidents that have happened crossing to/from both sides, and very few good stories on that site. We are law-abiding U.S. citizens and are professionals. The horror stories have me/us second-guessing a trip to Canada to see the falls. Are there more "good" experiences than "horror" experiences out there about crossing the border?

is it true that taxis from NY airports charge a per volume fee? For example they dont take 3 suitcases, it;s over the volume allowed. So if 3 people want to take a taxi from the airport, one has to stay out. Sounds absurd. Is it true?

I'm looking for a fashion design workshop 1 upto 3 days for my young (19 y/o) niece traveling to NY for a week between June 30 to July 2 .

Would appreciate any feedback, website perhaps. Thank you in advance.

I was wondering how safe is Malcolm X´Blvd/Reid Ave, specially between Decatur St and MacDonough St. Or if this an area I need to avoid when I go to stay in Brooklyn.
Thanks

whate are the hotels near times square

My wife and I will be attending the graduation at the State University in Ithaca, NY. Would anyone know if they have a fairly economical hotel within the campus? We would need accommodation for the dates of:
May 17 and May 18, 2013.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you.

Hello folks, We are a family of 3, includes a 5-year old, looking for summer activities around White Plains, NY area, within 50 mile of driving distance, EXCLUDING NYC. We would prefer one day activities (Sunday) but are open to other days during the week and more than one day (if its worth taking a day off from work for that)

Suggestions are welcome.

Many thanks.

I am looking to spend 2- nights in NYC, we were there last year and did lots so are just doing a couple of nights between other areas.

We are looking to do Brooklyn bridge and Ellis Island as we missed these last year and we want to go to Newburgh for a day (OCC and to visit a friend!).

Where can you recommend?

Last year we stayed at the Holiday Inn Manhattan View in Long Island City and it was perfect - great for everything.
This was suggested by someone on this forum so thought I'd ask for something similar in Brooklyn.
Need something not too expensive, walking distance to trains/subways etc.

My son is Autistic so he doesn't like crowds and the hotel last year was a great escape from the craziness of Manhattan!

Also which airport is closest to Brooklyn? We are flying to the west coast after NYC.

I am visiting friends for a few days in Northern Toronto and we are hoping to get to Niagara and then from there we will be leaving them and we need to get to Newburgh, NY.

I have a friend who lives near there and we want to visit OCC as my fella loves the series but we are struggling t/o figure out the easiest way.

I have been told that you cannot take a rental car across the CA/US border and Newburgh seemingly doesn't have a train station. I kind of figured that we could get a train to Schenectady and then pick up a car (subject to there being a car collection point) and we could then drive to Newburgh and then on to NYC the following day.

Just one problem, the train from Niagara to Schenectady takes 8 hours and there is just no way I could do that with my son, he is Autistic amongst other things and 8 hours on a train plus a further 2 hours driving would be enough to do me in!!!

Is there maybe a mid way point that would take like 4-5 hours and would be a nice point to stop and stay over night, doesn't have to have much to do, just a nice cheap hotel and somewhere to eat etc?

Also can you buy an Amtrak ticket that allows you to get on and off at all?

I am doing a day trip from New York to Niagra Falls. Landing in Buffalo at 8:30 AM. What would be a good time to take the flight back after completing the tour and lunch?

Hi guys. I´m new in this forum.I´m planning to spend 2 weeks in NYC and I´d like to visit tecnology museums. Any suggestions ?

Two questions:
1. Is there something happening the first week of June this year? I see that several hotels in the Times Square/Theater District are already sold out. If there is something to avoid timewise, please let me know what it is.

2. The Official Spousal Unit, her mother, and I wish to go to Manhattan in June-ish timeframe. Prefer Time Square/Theater District for ease of getting around. Traditionally stayed at the Edison, but they are tired of crowds there (and seem to always to be put in non-renovated rooms). The MIL loved the Casablanca, but the prices have tripled in 2 or so years.

Boutique hotels are OK, but places like the Iroquois are showing up at $556.night in June. Suggestions?

Bill

How can I go to Time Square from La Guardia airport by subway? I have a layover time at La Guardia airport for 8 hours. How many minutes ride is it from La Guardia to Times Square by subway.

Hi
I'm going to be in NYC for a few days in May. My prepaid phone through Telus Canada will not work and i'm not about to change over to a contract just for 5 days. I figured I could buy a cheap pre-paid phone with air time. I've heard Virgin has the better Manhattan coverage. Are they fairly easy to find without having to search too far for a store that sells them? We'll be staying in the Times Square area near 9th Ave.

thanks!
Tvor

where is the brooklyn bridge

Hope you can join us on the evening of Wednesday, July 17 for drinks/dinner with the queen of the travel forums, who will be visiting the Northeast for a few days. Sign up here: members.virtualtourist.com/m... and we'll figure out details closer to the time.

For my US trip in July I'll be staying in midtown Manhattan and will need to go to New Haven again. Last time I took the Amtrak train from Penn (which was fine, though I didn't enjoy Penn itself) but I'm wondering if Metro North from Grand Central is a better option. It is cheaper but I'm iffy about a) personal safety and b) seats and baggage storage.

Getting to either station isn't a problem. I've already used Amtrak so I suppose I''m really looking for pros or cons about Metro North. I'll have a rucksack and a smallish wheeled suitcase which I can handle myself but which won't fit into overhead racks.

I need to make a decision soon because I'll book my Amtrak ticket way in advance if I decide to stick with that option.

Thanks in advance for any comments. :-)

hello all,
Looking for a chines restaurant in NYC.
any recommandation?

Thanks.

A Megabus ticket from New York to Toronto is $89 for travel on 30th August 2013, one way.
Is this price likely to reduce nearer the time?

Many thanks,
Keith