Archive for the NYC travel tips category
April 4th, 2008 by jamie a
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With 5 boroughs, bridges, and trying to figure out the difference between “uptown” and “downtown,” New York City can be intimidating for first-time visitors.
NYC Visit.com has put together this . I found it very useful, and I’m a seasoned visitor to New York. They explain everything from numbered vs. named streets, how many blocks equal a mile, and the greatly confused difference between “uptown” and “downtown.”
Their section offers a tour of each of the boroughs, as well as a guide to in different spots in the city, so you’ll always know where to find help.
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March 28th, 2008 by jamie a
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After you’ve seen all the top attractions in New York City, the best places often lie just beneath the surface. On NYCvisit.com, they’ve introduced where you can get the scoop on the hidden gems of the city.
Featuring Julianne Moore, Jimmy Fallon, Robert DeNiro, Tiki Barber, and Chuck Close, you’ll learn about all their favorite spots, from Italian restaurants to museums. Favorites on the list include the New York City Fire Museum, the Frick Museum, and the Chelsea Market.
Are you a local who has some great spots to add to the list? Let us know in a comment!
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March 24th, 2008 by jamie a
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We know you hate spending tons of money on maps while you’re trying to navigate a new city, so after you’ve picked up your Explorer Pass, check out these great maps for bargain travelers!
Budget Travel just alerted us to the concept of , which are free travel guides to places all over the world with local, zoom-able maps, and marked attractions.These guides are great for planning out itineraries based on your personal interests as well, providing all sorts of suggestions based on your preferences.
We’d love to hear what you think should be included for those traveling to New York City! What are your favorite attractions? Let us know in a comment!
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March 7th, 2008 by jamie a
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If you’re taking your kids to the Big Apple, you certainly want to make sure they get the most out of their experience. With a city so huge, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with .
We’d recommend , the for stunning 360 degree views of the city, and the to see the sights by bicycle!
To help you out, Budget Travel has compiled a list of for their family travel handbook. Their choices are a bit out of the ordinary from what you might expect, but they’ve got plenty of good reasons for their choices. For NYC, they’ve included the Ellis Island Museum, saying “About 40 percent of Americans are descended from someone who immigrated through this station. Visiting is a powerful experience.” Ground Zero is also included on the list, encouraging families to visit and see the WTC Tribute Center.
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March 5th, 2008 by jamie a
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While you’re in New York City, there’s a definite list of must-sees and . If it’s your second or third time visiting the city, perhaps you’re in the mood for something new and exciting.
Rick Bell, the head of the Center for Architecture, has put together a list of and it does not include the Empire State Building. He says, “Everybody knows what the Empire State Building looks like…” so he wanted to include some hidden gems that people might not find on their own.
His list includes the Conde Nast Building, known as the first “green” skyscraper, the Chrysler Building, a superb example of classic Art Deco design, and seemingly unlikely candidates like the Prada store and the SoHo location of Apple. There’s something for everyone on his list, whether you’re a or love the sleek style of modern design.
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February 27th, 2008 by stacy b
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Staying at a New York City hotel can be very expensive, especially if you decide to stay at the new Park Plaza Hotel, according to an written in Budget Travel. After the hotel reopens on March 1, one night in the renovated hotel will cost you a whopping $1000 per night!
While this may seem unusual, the transformation of the hotel itself is even more extraordinary. The Plaza Hotel will now be a “condo-hotel” hybrid. This plan includes 282 rentable rooms, 152 of which will be owned part-time. The part-time owners will have access to their condos for 120 days each year, but the condos are used as hotel rooms on the remaining days.
Though this is a new concept, you might still be wondering why someone would pay $1000 for a one-night stay. Boasting 24-karat gold faucets and butlers stationed on every floor, the Park Plaza Hotel uses the rich upgrades and the overall experience as incentives for visitors to splurge on their NYC accommodations.
If you are willing and able to pay for a room at the Park Plaza Hotel, splurge on your stay and receive royal treatment. Otherwise, stop in for a drink at the hotel’s Oak Bar and explore the new building!
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February 15th, 2008 by susan j
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Shakespeare in the Park is the classic New York City experience. Thus, it’s fitting that the Public Theater chose a classic Shakespearean drama and a classic contemporary musical for its 2008 summer season.
Directed by Oskar Eustis, Hamlet runs May 27-June 29. Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical (a classic in my book), which is directed by Diane Paulus, performs July 22-August 17.
Both shows run Tuesday through Sunday at 8 pm at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park. Tickets are free and will be available on the day of the performance beginning at 1 pm. Check out the .
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February 6th, 2008 by stacy b
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If you have ever been to Manhattan, you know how tough it is to get a cab. Flagging one down is pretty basic, but having a taxi available when you need it is the difficult part. The article in The New York City Traveler clues you in on why cabs can be tough to find in the Big City.
The article provides helpful tips on finding an available ride and says what you should expect to pay, whether you are traveling around the city or to the airport. You can also read about new changes to payment methods that are being implemented in the entire NYC taxi fleet.
After reading this article, you will know what to expect before jumping into a cab in New York City. Hail on!
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February 5th, 2008 by susan j
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Boston and New York are long-term sports rivals (just ask any Yankees or Red Sox fan). So, New York football fans had ample reason to celebrate Sunday night after the defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLII. The Giants return to the city today for a victory parade.
Despite , about 3 million football fans are expected to turn out. The parade begins at 11 am in Battery Park, then goes up Broadway to Chambers Street. There will also be ceremonies at City Hall starting at 1 pm.
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January 30th, 2008 by stacy b
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Getting around New York City can be confusing, especially if you are a first-time visitor. Surprisingly, there are not many map shops in the city, but this from newyorkology.com lists the few places where you can find maps in the metro area. The main stores that carry NYC maps include and , but there are other options for finding more specialized maps as well.
Avoid getting lost and pick up a NYC map during your next visit!
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