Everything & Anything New York City

phatbear

This will be our 3rd trip in aug to ny and the heat does get very oppresive but its not un-bearable it helps that all stores are air-conned and there are plenty of places to get an energy burst, i swear by jumba juice when im starting to flag, also if it is hot, and time allows, its a good excuse to get a picnic and sit in central park for the afternoon

sarah400

phatbear wrote: »

This will be our 3rd trip in aug to ny and the heat does get very oppresive but its not un-bearable it helps that all stores are air-conned and there are plenty of places to get an energy burst, i swear by jumba juice when im starting to flag, also if it is hot, and time allows, its a good excuse to get a picnic and sit in central park for the afternoon

Well, as it is my birthday we are celebrating I really want to be there in August. I will ensure that I stay in a nice hotel with air con and I too will be visiting lots of air conditioned shops! Good to know you survived the experience - I'm sure we will too!

cas-kitt

M4RKM wrote: »

Yup. Numerous times actually. I think this march was the first time I didn't actually do it. 2nd Phase should be open soon, it's really nice, and gives you a different perspective on the streets, as you are looking down on them....

M

thanks M4RKM,sounds great:) thinking of starting at 20th street+10th and ending at Gansevoort street is this right? then having a wonder around the Chelsea area/ market etc maybe eat around here any suggestions?

M4RKM

cas-kitt wrote: »

thanks M4RKM,sounds great:) thinking of starting at 20th street+10th and ending at Gansevoort street is this right? then having a wonder around the Chelsea area/ market etc maybe eat around here any suggestions?

depends what you want for food. When you get off the High Line at Gansevoort Street, double back on yourself, and hang a left as you reach thestandard hotel. There is a bar there called Brass Monkey, and I think they've got a roof deck too, which is nice when it is sunny... Great food, amazing selection of beer. Did you know I'm a beer snob?

Or, You could just stop half way and head to chelsea market itself, that is around 14th Street, and there is an apple store there for your ipods etc.

Hmm.. where else. Well, when you've finished, you could keep heading south, and then hang left on West 4th Street. This is where the grid pattern doesn't work, but it's a nice area to walk around. You'll end up in Greenwich Village. Once you hit Washington Square Park, head down a block to W3rd Street and visit Amity Hall.

Walking Directions to Amity Hall

cas-kitt

M4RKM wrote: »

depends what you want for food. When you get off the High Line at Gansevoort Street, double back on yourself, and hang a left as you reach thestandard hotel. There is a bar there called Brass Monkey, and I think they've got a roof deck too, which is nice when it is sunny... Great food, amazing selection of beer. Did you know I'm a beer snob?

Or, You could just stop half way and head to chelsea market itself, that is around 14th Street, and there is an apple store there for your ipods etc.

Hmm.. where else. Well, when you've finished, you could keep heading south, and then hang left on West 4th Street. This is where the grid pattern doesn't work, but it's a nice area to walk around. You'll end up in Greenwich Village. Once you hit Washington Square Park, head down a block to W3rd Street and visit Amity Hall.

Walking Directions to Amity Hall

Thanks thats just the advice i was looking for, Amity Hall will keep hubby happy as he likes the odd pint or two, ( printing google map as we speak) sounds like a good day out, Brooklyn will be another first for us as we plan to get the subway there and have a wonder around see where we end up,:beer: then have a steady walk back over the bridge around sunset.

angandjim

Thanks Mark, don't know if you saw my other message, but I've saved £423 and got good direct flights xx

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FlightDL149DepartLondon Heathrow Apt, GB (LHR)16-Apr-11 (Sat) 12:30ArriveNew York J F Kennedy International Apt, US (JFK)16-Apr-11 (Sat) 15:39Flight Time08hr 09min | EconomyAircraftBoeing 767-400Stopsnonstop
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FlightDL1 DepartNew York J F Kennedy International Apt, US (JFK)22-Apr-11 (Fri) 20:50ArriveLondon Heathrow Apt, GB (LHR)23-Apr-11 (Sat) 09:25Flight Time07hr 35min | EconomyAircraftBoeing 767-400Stopsnonstop

Pricing Summary
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jammin_2

angandjim wrote: »

Thanks Mark, don't know if you saw my other message, but I've saved £423 and got good direct flights xx

Delta Air Lines
FlightDL149DepartLondon Heathrow Apt, GB (LHR)16-Apr-11 (Sat) 12:30ArriveNew York J F Kennedy International Apt, US (JFK)16-Apr-11 (Sat) 15:39Flight Time08hr 09min | EconomyAircraftBoeing 767-400Stopsnonstop
Delta Air Lines
FlightDL1 DepartNew York J F Kennedy International Apt, US (JFK)22-Apr-11 (Fri) 20:50ArriveLondon Heathrow Apt, GB (LHR)23-Apr-11 (Sat) 09:25Flight Time07hr 35min | EconomyAircraftBoeing 767-400Stopsnonstop

Pricing Summary
2 Adult(s)£ 328.38Taxes and Fees£ 561.82Total£ 890.20GB

That is an excellent price, well found!

M4RKM

angandjim wrote: »

Thanks Mark, don't know if you saw my other message, but I've saved £423 and got good direct flights xx

Delta Air Lines
FlightDL149DepartLondon Heathrow Apt, GB (LHR)16-Apr-11 (Sat) 12:30ArriveNew York J F Kennedy International Apt, US (JFK)16-Apr-11 (Sat) 15:39Flight Time08hr 09min | EconomyAircraftBoeing 767-400Stopsnonstop
Delta Air Lines
FlightDL1 DepartNew York J F Kennedy International Apt, US (JFK)22-Apr-11 (Fri) 20:50ArriveLondon Heathrow Apt, GB (LHR)23-Apr-11 (Sat) 09:25Flight Time07hr 35min | EconomyAircraftBoeing 767-400Stopsnonstop

Pricing Summary
2 Adult(s)£ 328.38Taxes and Fees£ 561.82Total£ 890.20GB

I've flown delta now numerous times, and haven't had a problem with them.... I do prefer the earlier flight from LHR, but that comes with a premium... £445 ain't bad for "school holidays" and you're going to save on NYC hotels.... have you booked them yet, or are you hanging fire for the bargains to appear?

M

M4RKM

cas-kitt wrote: »

Thanks thats just the advice i was looking for, Amity Hall will keep hubby happy as he likes the odd pint or two, ( printing google map as we speak) sounds like a good day out, Brooklyn will be another first for us as we plan to get the subway there and have a wonder around see where we end up,:beer: then have a steady walk back over the bridge around sunset.

OK, if hubby likes beer, then Amity Hall is great. Also, if you walk out of Amity Hall there is another bar, owned by the same people called the Half Pint. There, they do different beers, that Amity don't. However, Amity Hall do have the larger range. I always walk in and downstairs, however there is an upstairs too, I've never been there, downstairs suits me fine and is nice and relaxed.

M

angandjim

M4RKM wrote: »

I've flown delta now numerous times, and haven't had a problem with them.... I do prefer the earlier flight from LHR, but that comes with a premium... £445 ain't bad for "school holidays" and you're going to save on NYC hotels.... have you booked them yet, or are you hanging fire for the bargains to appear?

M

Haven't booked the hotel yet, but getting very very nervous, may I ask when you think the hotels will (if they do?) drop their prices please? Do I need to wait till a couple of days before? (don't know if I'm brave enough!) I was thinking of using the bidding site mentioned on the main site, have you used this?