Anything & Everything New York (PART 2) - [please search thread before posting]

Savvy_Sue

becky_rtw wrote: »

:rotfl::rotfl:Sorry Sue - but that sounds a logistical nightmare :eek::eek:

It was! :rotfl: But this is what happens when you book the flights BEFORE thinking through the logistics!

becky_rtw wrote: »

(I get on a tube to south ken, change to picadilly line and get to heathrow and relax )

Let me know when they extend the tube to Bristol, and I'll join you! :rotfl:

becky_rtw

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

It was! :rotfl: But this is what happens when you book the flights BEFORE thinking through the logistics!

Let me know when they extend the tube to Bristol, and I'll join you! :rotfl:

Although train to paddington staright on tube from there (or if you're feeling plush heathrow express) :D

They cant build an underground in Bristol due to the rivers underneath (gosh the things I know )

Savvy_Sue

becky_rtw wrote: »

Although train to paddington staright on tube from there (or if you're feeling plush heathrow express) :D

They cant build an underground in Bristol due to the rivers underneath (gosh the things I know )

Should have mentioned we were off to Gatwick ...

But as I said, there was only ONE train which would get us there in time, it required various changes with not a lot of time allowed, and I just don't trust trains enough ...

And surely they could have put an underground in when they put all the new sewage pipes in? Heaven knows they were big enough ... :rotfl:

jaycat62

Thanks qsq, I was beginning to think I was invisible! Still not sure I want to leave it as soon as 3 months for such an important occasion. Thanks for taking the time to reply though. Jackie

M4RKM

jaycat62 wrote: »

Hi,

My partner and myself are going to NY next year after our Civil Partnership. I have a couple of questions to ask please.

After reading the thread, I am unsure whether to book now with an agent, or do it ourselves, if we do, do we risk leaving it 3 months before? We don't want to mess it up being such an important time for us.

Also has anybody found it makes any difference to fly Friday rather than Saturday? We'd prefer to fly out Friday, but if it's easier or less hectic....

We are looking to stay in Greenwich too, as alot of people here seem to think it's a good place.

Thanks for your help, great and very helpful thread too.

no.. you're not invisible, i haven't replied, as i've had other things on my mind...

anyway... feel free to book with a travel agent, but you'll probably just get a standard flight and midtown hotel package, whereas if you book yourself, you'll get a better price, and also you can then really be picky with the hotel you want, and stay in greenwich village....

I've never flown on a Saturday, but normally the flight prices are based upon a saturday night stay. if you fly out friday too, and relax that evening, (don't go to bed too early, got to adjust to the time) then on saturday you'll be fine for a great day of sightseeing, and then a nice meal, drinks afterwards in the evening..

I'm a huge fan of staying in areas other than Midtown, so if you can see somewhere you like in Greenwich, then go for it. As long as it is about 4 - 5 blocks away from a subway stop, you'll then have the whole of NYC on the doorstep..

3 months? I've never booked my holiday to NYC more than 3 months in advance, but it really depends on how brave you are.. I go every March, and normally, that gets booked between 8 weeks and 6 weeks before I go..

M

golly99

All, great thread - currently considering a twin centre type of hol for my honeymoon around September time - was just wondering what peoples opinions where for which place is realistic to twin with New York, already been to Las Vegas and Orlando but anywhere else would be of interest. Will be flying out from Manchester, so happy to DIY with flights with Delta etc and will check here for recommendations regarding the hotel, was just trying to get an idea if anyone has done this kind of thing and where they might suggest - would like at least 5/6 nights in NY as we've never been before.

becky_rtw

BOSTON (I've always wanted to go and in fall its meant to be amazing )

Stew68

becky_rtw wrote: »

BOSTON (I've always wanted to go and in fall its meant to be amazing )

I agree with Becky, Boston is a fantastic city, lota to do and see. I've not been in the fall but i'm hoping to get back for another visit next year.

Stew

randomtask_2

I'm off to NY on Tues and will squeeze in a few days to Boston while I'm there (will also head to Provincetown in Cape Cod while I'm there too)

watpoae

Can anyone recommend some good nightlife places for two lads in their early 20s?

After bars, clubs etc. We're staying in tribeca but anywheres fine as long as there's taxis around to get us back! Into most types of music, preferably indie or dance though for clubs.

Thanks all

Cheers all