Archive for the NYC travel tips category
January 14th, 2008 by jamie a
Graffiti in New York City
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Valentine’s Day is just one month away, so for all you lovebirds traveling to New York City, the writers over at NewYorkology have published a on their blog. This listing includes great package deals all over the city with free gifts included!
There’s everything from champagne and Vosges chocolates, to rose petals and in-room breakfasts. Whatever your budget for the holiday, there’s bound to be something on their list for all couples to enjoy the day.
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January 11th, 2008 by alena s
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Driving the New Jersey Turnpike up to you may have wondered what the giant dome in the distance could possibly be. The real question is, what isn’t the dome. A raceway, a skydiving simulator, a baseball stadium and an indoor ski resort will only be a part of the 4.8 million square foot entertainment, office, hotel and retail complex. Check out some of the highlights of the facility that will prove to be a hit for the entire family.
Indoor Skiing- The 250,000 square foot ski area will feature a 140 foot tall run inside a climate controlled dome. The ski area will be open year-round, making it the perfect place to introduce beginners to the sport.
Baseball Stadium- The proposed baseball stadium will be the home to the , a minor league team from New Jersey. The stadium is set to hold 8,000 people and will only be used for baseball purposes.
SkyVenture- A vertical wind tunnel will provide a experience. This tunnel will allow anyone to fly through the air without fearing for their life.
It’s Sugar!- Straight from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” this candy store will include a 36,000 square-foot city built from candy, a 30-foot chocolate waterfall and a candy museum.
Can’t wait for your adrenaline filled, sugar-coated adventure? This 2 billion dollar complex is set to open in late 2008.
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New York City?
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January 8th, 2008 by susan j
Artisanal cheese plate at Oceana in Midtown
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If you’ve got a champagne taste and a beer bottle budget, then you’ll want to check out , which is coming up January 21-25 and January 28-February 1. For $24.07 at lunch and $35 at dinner (plus tax and gratuity), you can sample three-course prix-fixe menus from some of New York City’s finest restaurants.
This winter, over 200 restaurants all around the city are participating, including Arabelle, Blue Fin, Dos Caminos (a personal fave of mine - try the made-to-order guacamole!), and Oceana. Reservations are filling up fast, so snag a reservation now using . For more info, check out Budget Travel’s tips on . Bon Appetite!
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January 2nd, 2008 by susan j
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Personally, I find that one of the great joys of air travel is relaxing with a good book without the temptation of email or IM. Bring on the weather delays, the overcrowded airports, and the airplane food (or lack thereof) - as long as I have Jane Austen, I’m good to go.
It appears that my carefree days of being blissfully unplugged at 30,000 feet may soon be ending, because several airlines are introducing in-flight internet. Of course, this . For instance, should airplane internet be filtered to shield younger passengers? Should flyers be allowed to use internet phone service? And what about those of us who just want to unplug and unwind?
Feel free to leave a comment and let us know how you feel about this new issue!
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December 26th, 2007 by susan j
We’ve blogged about what to do in New York City on Christmas and New Year’s Day. But for those who are planning to visit the Big Apple after the holidays, we’ve got you covered, too. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution recently published an article titled and it contains ton of tips about nabbing post-holiday deals from airlines and hotels. It also includes a nice little mention of the New York City Explorer Pass, too. !
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December 21st, 2007 by susan j
New York City is often called “the city that never sleeps” and with webcams scattered throughout the city, you can keep tabs on this sprawling metropolis from anywhere in the world day or night. Heather over tipped us off about the locations of several webcams in , , and more. If you’re not able to experience the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple in person, then this is the next best thing!
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December 18th, 2007 by susan j
If you’re traveling to New York City for New Year’s, then you’ll want to check out NewYorkology’s list of . Explorer Pass users will be pleased to note that the , , and are all open on January 1, so you can start the year with a full day of sightseeing!
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December 14th, 2007 by susan j
Leave it to the Canadians to bring the world’s largest snow globe to New York City. writes that today through Tuesday, December 18, a as part of a marketing campaign by the . They’ll also have ice sculpting demonstrations and live performances.
Now, I’ve seen some pretty creative tourism campaigns (strolling buskers with giant TVs strapped to their helmets come to mind), but this one sounds like quite a spectacle! If you happen to be in New York City this weekend, then check it out and let us know if it’s as impressive as it sounds.
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December 7th, 2007 by susan j
Ground floor gallery at NYC’s New Museum
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In celebration of its 30th birthday, the reopened its doors on December 1st at 235 Bowery St. in downtown Manhattan. This provocative mesh-wrapped structure is the first art museum ever constructed from the ground up in downtown Manhattan. Designed by Tokyo based architects, Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa, the building appears as seven rectangular boxes stacked on top of each other rising 174 feet above street level. The Bowery and the New Museum of Contemporary Art work well together in their effort to be open, creative and unprejudiced.
If you were at the Met Museum on last Monday, you would have seen the press swarming all over. What’s new? The grand opening of the new galleries for 19th and early 20th century European Painting and Sculpture. The Met opened 8,000 square feet of gallery space to view these works from the 1800’s to the early 20th century. While you are there, check out the 18th century that are happening throughout December. And plan to do some of your shopping at the Met Store and save 10 % with your New York City Explorer Pass. Check back for more updates on museums and culture in New York City!
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December 5th, 2007 by susan j
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Now that the stagehands strike has ended, producers are discounting tickets to encourage theater goers to come back to Broadway. Bloomberg news service reports that on the Great White Way, so they’ve cut ticket prices to help restore consumer confidence.
A sampling of the shows on sale:
- The Color Purple … $26.50-$59 (50% OFF)
- Avenue Q … $46.50-$72.50 (45% OFF)
- The Drowsy Chaperone … $52.25-$76.25 (40% OFF)
- A Chorus Line … $55-$65 (50% OFF)
- Spring Awakening … $55-$85 (35% OFF)
- Curtains … $59.50-$78.50 (45% OFF)
- Spamalot … $60-$75 (45% OFF)
- Legally Blonde … $67.50 (40% OFF)
- Mamma Mia! … $69 (40% OFF)
I have been wanting to see Spring Awakening, so this may be my chance! .
Planning a trip to
New York City?
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