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New York weekend trip Dec 15 - 18/19

Hi

i'm looking to go to New York on or around Dec 15th for a weekend break for 2 people, does anyone know of any good offers, flights and hotel/b&b? Cheaper the better!

any help most grateful

cheers
:wave:

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  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Can you tell me what your budget is for this break?
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • ralphy
    ralphy Posts: 165 Forumite
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    ...about £600 each
    :wave:
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Forgot to ask.
    Where would you like to fly from?
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • ralphy
    ralphy Posts: 165 Forumite
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    ...Birmingham or Gatwick/Heathrow
    :wave:
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Found a decent flight but it goes on the 14th.Got to go out now but will check for a decent hotel in the morning.

    Outbound journey
    Wed 14th Dec 2005
    London [LHR], England to New York City [JFK], NY, USA
    AI111, Economy (G)
    Departs 13:15
    Arrives 15:55

    Return journey
    Sun 18th Dec 2005
    New York City [JFK], NY, USA to London [LHR], England
    AI112, Economy (G)
    Departs 19:15
    Arrives 06:50

    Flight price: £507.60
    Adult Price (2 x 140.00) £280.00
    Total Tax £227.60
    Discounts & Charges: £ 0.00
    10.1510.1510.15

    Booking fee £0.00
    Credit card charge £ 0.00
    10.1510.1510.15


    Total: £ 507.60

    https://www.thomascook.co.uk
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    This flight has now gone.Will keep looking for you.
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • GH
    GH Posts: 366 Forumite
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    Lots of flight+hotel deals on https://www.travelocity.co.uk and https://www.ebookers.co.uk
  • sloppychops
    sloppychops Posts: 6,742 Forumite
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    Found the same flight as i posted earlier but through Travelbag @ at Total £519 for 2 adults


    Flight:

    1. London to New York
    Depart: Wed 14 Dec 05
    Time: 13:15
    Arrive: Wed 14 Dec 05
    Time: 15:55
    2. New York to London
    Depart: Sun 18 Dec 05
    Time: 19:15
    Arrive: Mon 19 Dec 05
    Time: 06:50


    https://www.travelbag.co.uk


    Marriott Brooklyn 4*

    Standard Double or Twin

    Total Cost: £682.00
    https://www.cityandshow.com

    or take a look at this site for hotels.

    https://www.simplynewyork.co.uk
    "Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away."
  • $17mma
    $17mma Posts: 2,623 Forumite
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    Try VIRGIN online ASAP!

    We booked our flights for £149 return!!!!!! they have an online special and we are leaving on 14th December. The offer has now gone up but flights are at £340, which is still good!!!!!
    MFWB
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  • If you want to visit the statue of liberty try booking the tickets in advance otherwise you will not be able to go inside the statue room thingy, you can't go up it any more though.
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