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

M4RKM

PhatBear,

well there is a first time for everything isn't there.

I'm reiterating the point that this thread is to help people go to NYC, not to tell people that you hated your holiday, even when you didn't ask for help on finding out what there is to do. If someone has a problem with advice given then by all means I'll help in correcting things!

as for the post about more culture in London than NYC, all I can say is avoid times square/midtown, and explore the other areas of NYC, and there is plenty of culture!

WishI'dReadSooner

I've just started a new thread in case people miss it on here.
Virgin are doing air fares until end of May to Newark at £225.
It's a special bookable until 4th March.
Don't know if it has actually started yet (from 26th) as with just a cursory glance I saw flights at £259.66 economy.
Premium Economy at £499 too.
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb/specialoffers/fareoftheweek.jsp

rpstdavids

WishI'dReadSooner wrote: »

I've just started a new thread in case people miss it on here.
Virgin are doing air fares until end of May to Newark at £225.
It's a special bookable until 4th March.
Don't know if it has actually started yet (from 26th) as with just a cursory glance I saw flights at £259.66 economy.
Premium Economy at £499 too.
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb/specialoffers/fareoftheweek.jsp

Some flights towards the end of April are coming in at £203, that's a great price:money:

gregg1

markymoo wrote: »

PhatBear,

well there is a first time for everything isn't there.

I'm reiterating the point that this thread is to help people go to NYC, not to tell people that you hated your holiday, even when you didn't ask for help on finding out what there is to do. If someone has a problem with advice given then by all means I'll help in correcting things!

as for the post about more culture in London than NYC, all I can say is avoid times square/midtown, and explore the other areas of NYC, and there is plenty of culture!

To be fair, I suspect it was supposed to be feedback. My OH does not want to ever return to NY - she was not that keen overall. In her case, she found the hustle and bustle overwhelming, to quote her "it was full of people rushing about but getting no-where" (although we went in July/August and the heat was overwhelming and sort of spoilt it a bit), which sort of sums up NY BUT for lots of people, that is exactly what they like about it. NY is definately like marmite!

becky_rtw

rpstdavids wrote: »

Some flights towards the end of April are coming in at £203, that's a great price:money:

They are coming in at that price but when i try to book the price goes up to £300 per person - naughty Virgin!!:rolleyes:

Edit: managed to get a flight for £224 - yippeeeeeee

Quassi75

Only a few more hours to go, already checked myself in online at Continental, and printed off all my documents. And then I'm ready to head out the door at 5:20AM to cath the train to Bristol Airport...

Still can't believe the Hyatt didn't get back to me sooner

greenface

kdowner wrote: »

Only a few more hours to go, already checked myself in online at Continental, and printed off all my documents. And then I'm ready to head out the door at 5:20AM to cath the train to Bristol Airport...

Still can't believe the Hyatt didn't get back to me sooner

have a great time and do all the things on you big list and more . Someone has just said Ny is like marmite i totally agree. You have to remember unlike most "holiday" destinations (florida costa turkey oz) New york is a working city with people trying to go about doing everyday jobs and shopping walking their dogs etc. That is what i find beautiful

KayJ066

Does anybody know if you can check in online with American Airlines? Our flight is at 8.00 sat 14th march, but we will get to Heathrow around 1am. Was wondering how long beforehand we can check in?

greenface

KayJ066 wrote: »

Does anybody know if you can check in online with American Airlines? Our flight is at 8.00 sat 14th march, but we will get to Heathrow around 1am. Was wondering how long beforehand we can check in?

have you been on the AA website have a look there ??

will you be in ny for paddys day parade one of my to-dos

KayJ066

greenface wrote: »

have you been on the AA website have a look there ??

will you be in ny for paddys day parade one of my to-dos

No i havent checked the AA Website, will do though!
Yes, we are there from the 14th - 19th, going to try and see as much of is as we can, are you there the same time?