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scottishgirl87 wrote: »

Schwarz Travel is the only viable option I've found as well. Are you by any chance going on the Explorer of the Seas? As I'm doing a 9 night cruise on that in March and like you, get kicked off the ship relatively early and our flight home isn't until 7.45pm. I checked with Continental and the earliest they will check in our bags is 4 hours before

Hi yes, we are staying at The Helmsley for two nights and then picking up Royal Caribbean cruise. It is going to be my old school friend and mine BIG birthdays whilst we are both on this trip so want it all to go well. If you fancy it, we can meet up and say hello on the cruise!

PS. Thanks Mark for the heads up about Schwartz. Perfect.

greenface

LeeHarry wrote: »

We get married on the Sunday
the 1st night of our honeymoon so if I can't spoil her then there's something wrong!
Now it's just the way I am but can anyone think of something romantic I can do as a suprise?

Thanks for all the help! Just a little bit excited...:)

Take her to the top of the rock ! Or if she lets you take her up the liberty.

ghdgirl

Will be travelling alone, arriving early
Morning and wondered about transfers. Taxi seems easy but expensive... Anyone used door to door shuttle?? Have looked at bus etc but not sure if it's a faff moving cases etc.

Thanks

laplandmad

Hi, please forgive me if these questions have been asked before but I need advice for a trip to New York in early December.
We are a family of 3 (2 adults and 10 year old) and are taking our daughter to NY as a surprise for her 10th birthday. The last time I went to Ny was in 2000 and after reading this forum things seem to have changed a lot! I stayed in the Philadelphia Hotel opp Madison Sq Gardens - it was ok.
Any advice on the following would be appreciated:

Which airport to fly into - we live in the Midlands so can fly from Birmingham, Manchester, Heathrow.
What kind of price should we expext to pay for 3 flights?
Hotel - where to stay and price. I have no idea of hotel prices but would like a 3 or 4 star standard that is walkable to places or near to a tube. Budget is not a great issue.
Finally what to see apart from Statue of Liberty, Empire State, Ground Zero (I would like to go here as I did go up the one Twin Tower), Central Park and Rockerfella Centre, Broadway show.
Restaurants - suitable for a 10 year old but not just burger places etc.

Sorry if these questions have been asked before.

Lucy1973

greenface wrote: »

Take her to the top of the rock ! Or if she lets you take her up the liberty.

Don't know why but I LOL'ed:o:D

lady1964

Hi,
Husband & I starting to plan our trip to NY leaving London on 22/2, arriving around 1.30pm at Newark, staying at the Westin in Times Square, leave on BA flight back to LHR on Friday 25/2 at around 6.30pm.

A few things we've agreed on that we want to see/do are:
Top of the Rock
Statue of Liberty, but unsure whether to just get the Staten Island Ferry or go an organised trip
He'd like to visit Madison Square Gardens
We think it might be worth visiting the Ground Zero memorial and/or museum, not sure yet.
A short time at Central Park, if that's possible to spend a short time there
Take in a Broadway Show
Shopping
Dinner at Greenwich Village in a recommended restaurant.

My questions are:
Is it worth getting City Passes for us? Probably not is the answer but would like confirmation
Would the best way to get around be on the Subway?
We'll have a few suitcases, would it be easier to get a cab from Newark or are there other options with several pieces of luggage?
Are there any other suggestions of 'must do's' that previous visitors or locals can recommend that aren't on my list?

Thanks very much in anticipation.
Lady1964

GreenSaints

Hey,

I know you said you wouldn't stay at an apartment - but I got an email from the owner and for 7 nights when we want to go will be $598!

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/VacationRentalReview-g60763-d1969737-Charming_Quaint_Warm_Studio_Apt_Manhattan_12_min-New_York_City_New_York.html

This is where I found it. I haven't found any reviews or anything - but looking at the calendar looks pretty busy.

I don't know where this is though - is it really a safe neighbourhood?

beeza

Ok, here's a question, dress code?

I can slouch around Manchester and its footballer's wives suburbs in jeans, shoes and a shirt. What is expected in NY? Are Bars and restaurants different in their fussiness?

greenface

GreenSaints wrote: »

Hey,

I know you said you wouldn't stay at an apartment - but I got an email from the owner and for 7 nights when we want to go will be $598!

http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/VacationRentalReview-g60763-d1969737-Charming_Quaint_Warm_Studio_Apt_Manhattan_12_min-New_York_City_New_York.html

This is where I found it. I haven't found any reviews or anything - but looking at the calendar looks pretty busy.

I don't know where this is though - is it really a safe neighbourhood?

Dont know the area or dont know how to look up the legality of appartments and i have done things illegal that have saved me money also done things illegal that has cost me money. Your a grown up and youve looked into options and listened to others good luck let me know how it goes

M4RKM

ghdgirl wrote: »

Will be travelling alone, arriving early
Morning and wondered about transfers. Taxi seems easy but expensive... Anyone used door to door shuttle?? Have looked at bus etc but not sure if it's a faff moving cases etc.

Thanks

NOOOOOO!!!! Don't subject yourself to the agony of the awful shuttle services in NYC. You could be sat at the airport for an hour, then sat dropping off other people for 2 hours, and you'll waste so much time.

Please take a look at my getting into and around manhattan guide. and work out how to use either the AirTrain / Subway combination from JFK or the AirTrain and NJ Transit option if you're coming in from EWR.

This is cheaper and quicker than a Shuttle, and if you let me know what airport you're flying into, and what hotel you're staying at, I will even plan your trip for you. Just don't subject yourself to a shuttle as I've heard reports how awful they are.

M