New York City Travel Forum

I have the option of flying in to JFK or Newark. My hotel is located in Manhattan on West 58th Street. Which airport would be more advisable to fly into, in terms of distance to hotel and convenience?

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone know if the train trip from New York to Chicago is good to take - it's supposed to be on a scenice route. The Train is the 'Lakeshore Limited' which goes daily.

This instead of flying..anybody know I'd really appreciate knowing. Main thing is we head West as might from Chicago hire a car and then go all the way through to Vegas. Just something different and maybe some nice stops on the way....Nice trip or rather just fly?

Many thanks!

I've only just found out about this.

Where can I get it? How do I get to it? (I am staying in Midtown).
Will it be open in March?
Is it possible to get on it and come back nearly straight away?
What is there to do on the island?

Sorry for all the questions!

Thanks

Michelle

Where is the best place to watch the Yankees victory parade on Friday? I am not interested in watching the ceremonies at City Hall, only the parade.

hi guys,

Has anybody got any suggestions what we can do the afternoon of thanksgiving?

We are watching the parade, and have booked tickets for the 5pm show of christmas spectacular - and having dinner at 8.30pm

Just not sure what to do in afternoon - what do locals do and will there be anywhere open to get a light lunch?

thanks

Clare

Hi guys,

We want to ice skate whilst in New York but not sure where best place to do it is. cost isn't issue - and what times would you suggest - would rather go when it is dark but understand that will be busier in evenings so what times do folk suggest?

Thanks

Clare

Hi guys,

Yes I am a girl and yes i like shopping. But i realise that NY has lots to offer besides this so don't want to waste time looking for the above (i have always wanted UGG boots so this is my treat!) and hoping that somebody can tell me wher e I can buy these things?

Many thanks,

Clare

Hi All,

As I've mentioned before I am coming over to NYC on 15th March for 5 nights - I am there for the St Patricks Day Parade and sightseeing.......

BUT I am also a big Bon Jovi fan and would like to maybe take a short trip to Sayreville, where Jon Bongiovi grew up?? Is this something that I could do? How long would it take to get there? Is there anything to do there? And how would I get around?

Any ideas?

Please advise.

Thanks

Michelle

Hi every one,

I wanted to ask when does SALES starts and ends in NYC ?( chirstmas sales).

oh..and one more thing..a couple of friends of mine are planning to go to NYC, but they are a bit scared of H1N1 flu :S
should I still encourage them to go?

thanx a lot.

Hi guys,

I am coming over to NYC on 15th March 2010 til 20th March 2010.

I was just wondering if £1000 spending for myself would be enough.
I have already purchased my statue of Liberty tickets and I am hoping to buy the tickets for the Rockefeller Centre etc before I come over, so the £1000 will only be for my food/drink (I'm not looking to go to expensive places for that) and possibly clothes and souveneirs.

What do you think - do I need more?

Thanks in advance.

Michelle

was thinking of walking over and walking back over the brooklyn bridge, but somebody else has recommended getting train over and walking back so we can see the city - can anybody suggest what they think is best and if the train is the option how we do it?

Thanks

Clare

Hi guys can anybody recommend a restauarant in this area? Am planning on looking around financial district and paying our respects at ground Zero. Can either lunch around here or when we go over to Brooklyn to walk back over the bridge (river cafe looks rather pricy for lunch!)

Thanks

Clare

Hi guys,

Me again! Assuming that I am right in thinking that all the window displays for the holiday season will be done when i come 23rd November. Daft question but are these displayed 24/7?

Thanks in advance

Clare

We are two couples in our late 30's looking for somewhere to go on NYE (not outside at Times Square)for a meal and music. We are interested in top 40, rock'n'roll, blues and 80's music and italian, mexican, chinese and good ol american food. Would like somewhere that will at least show the ball dropping on TV. Have looked at Dave & Busters, Bourbon Street and fireworks at Central Park but having never been to NY before, am lost. Any helpful suggestions please.

My sister,huband and their one year old are visiting NYC from Spain on Sunday, November 1st. My wife and I are coming up from Philly to spend a few hours with them.
They are staying at the Affinia Gardens hotel on E. 64th st. Can anyone recommend any restaurants and other places of interest? Are there any tapas restaurants around?
We all have been to the city before and want to stay away from any tourist traps.
Thanks

Where would you recommend is the best place to have dim sum in chinatown? thanks in advance

Would love to visit NYC at this.Was wondering if the weather is too cold to enjoy the city.Thanks

Hi guys,

Me again! - can anybody recommend a decent restaurant near to the Rockefeller Center. I have looked at the reviews on Menupages for the ones within the Center and being honest none of the reviews make me want to go there....infact they are pretty bad!

Like any kind of food except sushi so open to suggestions!

Clare

Hi guys,

What voltage do you run on? - I don't want to come charge my phone or my camera and they blow up!

Many thanks in advance.

Clare

We will be staying in New York from Wednesday 4th November to Saturday 7th November. We would like to go to at least one show, either on Broadway or off Broadway. Does anyone have any good recommendations please of shows they have been to already or reviews they have heard from other people?

Thanks.

Hi VT members,
I am visiting NYC with two other friends from Dec. 23 to Dec. 26. I shall be grateful if someone can direct me to cheap and safe accommodation, suitable for students. Any tips that a first timer to NYC should know are also appreciated.

Thank you.

I'll be going to NYC in December and I wanted to check out the nightlife. Anyone have suggestions on some hot club/lounge spots? Places with a cool vibe, not too many people, and chill music. Thanks!

Hiy guys,

I will be visiting New York in 4 weeks. Just wanted to know do you have to have I.D with you at all times?

Also I have heard that all bars will want to check ID is this true?

Many thanks,

Clare

Hi can anyone recomend a good place for dinner in little italy many thanks

Jeff

Hi guys,

I know that this has been asked time and time again but would be grateful for a definitive list of who I should be tipping and how much so I can just print off and take with me - you guys tip a lot more folk than us in the UK. Here is what I have so far:

Bartenders
wait staff
bell/busboy
chambermaid/cleaning lady/gent in room
taxi drivers

do I need to tip doormen, concierge for providing a service etc. anybody else I have missed off?

Sorry for sounding a tad dim - I know alot of wait staff rely on their tips (don't agree that they should have to and should get a decent wage but that is another issue!)

really want to get this right.

Thanks guys in advance....5 weeks to go and counting!!!!!

Howdy from Australia. NEXT year we're planning to come over the week of Thanksgiving, so
(1) we've previously stayed at the Radio City Apartments and loved the location but for 7 nights, are there better price options in the same location? Ability to do our own laundry is essential.
(2) what are the inside-scoops on watching the Parade? eg how many hours beforehand should one be waiting? (even what time does it start please?!) Preferred viewing locations? Has it ever been cancelled?
(3) I'm guessing flying out on Thanksgiving or even the day after would be frantic in the airports?
(4) Is it true there are amazing sales the day after Thanksgiving?
HUGE thanks everybody.

My wife is somewhat leary about riding subway after dark. I'm visiting New York City with her, staying in Harlem, and I'm driving. What is general cost of taxi from 138th Street to Theater District? Also given wife's squeamishness about after dark subway, is there a place I could drive to park reasonably and then catch a taxi to Theater District or the Village? What do you guys suggest for this situation?

Hi All,

We are coming to New York in December and have trips etc booked.

We are staying for 7 days and was in NYC 2 years ago, it`s a great place. This time we are looking at leaving the New York area and going to Atlantic City for a day.

Having looked up the best way to travel their on the Internet their is a train, but car hire seems the cheaper way. £34 plus taxes etc for a day hire. It`s around 2.5h drive each way...I think.

Does anyone recomend doing this or should we just stay in New York City?

Thanks alot,

Keith

Hi guys - wanted your opinions please!

We have (finally!) decided we want to go and see Phantom of the Opera whilst in New York......how busy will the theatres be thanksgiving week, which is when we visit (from 23rd Nov) (as I understand many folk take holidays this week)

I cannot decide whether to book tickets now which is working out at £163 for us both or see if Broadway.box extends the offer on Phantom (currently half price tickets until end of October!) - so more money in the kitty for other things.

Do you think it is likely the price offer will be extended or should we book now? (I was thinking of TKTS but want good seats and don't want to really waste time queueing)

Thanks in advance,

Clare

I am sure as it gets nearer my trip (6 weeks today yipee!!) I will have more questions!

But one for now is can you just turn up for one of the circle line cruises and pay or do you need to prebook? (the website isn't clear)

Many thanks in advance,

Clare