Everything & Anything New York City

lotte8

mikeopvc wrote: »

If I did tell her she'd probably talk me out of it, she's so unselfish and thoughtfull she would just say it's a waste of money lets spend it on the house instead and get a take-away & dvd.
She really is a hard person to treat.

My hubby suprised me with a trip to NY. I have no passion for shopping/satc, however it was one of the greatest gifts the hubby has got me.
He booked it, then told me straight away we were going, so I could plan things I wanted to do.
I loved it so much I took him the following year.
NY is much more than shopping.
We stayed at the Roger Smith first time and the Affinia Gardens second time around.
I can highly reccomend both of those.
The Roger Smith is very central, just a 2 minute walk to Grand Central and pretty much next to the Chrysler.
The Affinia is more like an apartment, so is perfect if you dont want to go out for every meal, as it had a proper kitchen.

Hope that helps make your mind up:D.
In other words just do it.

Savvy_Sue

lotte8 wrote: »

He booked it, then told me straight away we were going, so I could plan things I wanted to do.

That would definitely be the way to go, IMO, if Mike thinks it's right and doesn't want his lovely lady to talk him out of it.

northwest1965

My OH has booked a few trips away for me Budapest, Barcelona and Rome. I have loved them all. He has given me at least 2 weeks notice of them. Can you give her some notice so she can research what she wants to do? I'm not a big shopper but I just know there are loads of things that I want to do in NYC. Part of the fun is the build up to your holiday, researching things like restaturants and things to do in the evenings.

kaz1407_2

Hi i hope someone can help, my fiance has just surprised me by saying he is treating me to a longed for trip to New York for 4 days 3 nights. As a massive fan of the group Blondie we are seeing them at the Nokia Theatre and plan to do as much as we can in the remaining days. My questions are i have searched on expedia for flights/hotel package dates we are going are 30 Aug to 2nd Sept. My other half has taken to The Strand as it has a roof top Bar/Restaurant and he knows how much i love the lights at night and says this would be magical. Could anybody give us a review of this hotel the best price so far flying with Virgin is £1660.00 is this reasonable or could we get it any cheaper by doing something different. Also been looking at the Ramada New Yorker as many people seem to be impressed so really torn between the two. Thank you for any help/advice you can give..:)

johnnyroper

kaz1407 wrote: »

Hi i hope someone can help, my fiance has just surprised me by saying he is treating me to a longed for trip to New York for 4 days 3 nights. As a massive fan of the group Blondie we are seeing them at the Nokia Theatre and plan to do as much as we can in the remaining days. My questions are i have searched on expedia for flights/hotel package dates we are going are 30 Aug to 2nd Sept. My other half has taken to The Strand as it has a roof top Bar/Restaurant and he knows how much i love the lights at night and says this would be magical. Could anybody give us a review of this hotel the best price so far flying with Virgin is £1660.00 is this reasonable or could we get it any cheaper by doing something different. Also been looking at the Ramada New Yorker as many people seem to be impressed so really torn between the two. Thank you for any help/advice you can give..:)

are your dates fixed?
BA and virgin are having a flight sale for dates sept onwards also end of august is very hot and humid.
i am going early october to mave hotel on madison avenue 2 adults and a child £820 for 6 nights bed and breakfast with private bathroom.
i booked through an agent on the beat my quote thread so might be worthwhile you posting on there and see what they can do for you.

ba and virgin info
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/34463131#Comment_34463131

mave hotel link
http://www.themavehotel.com/

aph_561

Hello everyone
I have booked a trip to newyork going 27th august for my daughters 21st birthday
my wife my 15yr old son and me.
my wife and I have been 10 yrs ago
my son went this year in feb

I have been looking at all the threads and web pages there is so much to take in
we are there for 5-6 days
My daughter loves sex in the city theatre shopping etc....
so I am about to try and organis a plan......................omg

were to start......
shows expensive
cruise and a meal a night pricey
but would like to do something specila whilst were there

will do the obvious central station rockerfeller or empire central park staten island ferry shopping abercrombie outlet at jersey mills ? would love to do some guided tours open top caddy ?? sailing ship round manhatten.

looked at city passes are they worth it ???
ticket booths tkts will I get wicked???
Looked at harlem gospel singers sunday brunch all you can eat ?? looks fun
her birthday is 30/08/10 so trying to organise myself for once
dont want to head off aimlessley and spoil it all wondering around
also dont want to get ripped off eating out etc...

anyone who has any advice would be very welcome

also it looks like it may be a tad warm when we go scorchio even ???

cheers in advance hugh4243

northwest1965

kaz1407 wrote: »

Hi i hope someone can help, my fiance has just surprised me by saying he is treating me to a longed for trip to New York for 4 days 3 nights. As a massive fan of the group Blondie we are seeing them at the Nokia Theatre and plan to do as much as we can in the remaining days. My questions are i have searched on expedia for flights/hotel package dates we are going are 30 Aug to 2nd Sept. My other half has taken to The Strand as it has a roof top Bar/Restaurant and he knows how much i love the lights at night and says this would be magical. Could anybody give us a review of this hotel the best price so far flying with Virgin is £1660.00 is this reasonable or could we get it any cheaper by doing something different. Also been looking at the Ramada New Yorker as many people seem to be impressed so really torn between the two. Thank you for any help/advice you can give..:)

Have you seen the reviews on TA?
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g60763-d1186070-Reviews-The_Strand_Hotel-New_York_City_New_York.html

Starrystarrynight

aph_561 wrote: »

Hello everyone
I have booked a trip to newyork going 27th august for my daughters 21st birthday
my wife my 15yr old son and me.
my wife and I have been 10 yrs ago
my son went this year in feb

I have been looking at all the threads and web pages there is so much to take in
we are there for 5-6 days
My daughter loves sex in the city theatre shopping etc....
so I am about to try and organis a plan......................omg

were to start......
shows expensive
cruise and a meal a night pricey
but would like to do something specila whilst were there

will do the obvious central station rockerfeller or empire central park staten island ferry shopping abercrombie outlet at jersey mills ? would love to do some guided tours open top caddy ?? sailing ship round manhatten.

looked at city passes are they worth it ???
ticket booths tkts will I get wicked???
Looked at harlem gospel singers sunday brunch all you can eat ?? looks fun
her birthday is 30/08/10 so trying to organise myself for once
dont want to head off aimlessley and spoil it all wondering around
also dont want to get ripped off eating out etc...

anyone who has any advice would be very welcome

also it looks like it may be a tad warm when we go scorchio even ???

cheers in advance hugh4243

a company called Screentours do a Sex & the City tour, if your daughter is interested. I went on another of their tours and enjoyed it.

richardw

Have you done daytime flights NYC-Lon? Are the affects of jet lag less?

dmg24

richardw wrote: »

Have you done daytime flights NYC-Lon? Are the affects of jet lag less?

I have, and I still had pretty horrid jetlag, but I get jetlag going to Europe! I suppose the principle is still the same, changing your body clock as soon as you are ready to leave?