Everything & Anything New York City

P2TKL

Thanks for all the advice....just a few more questions...

Are nyc.com and broadwaybox.com reputable sites to buy tickets from ?.....I have a very cautious hubby about buying things online and I need to convince him !!! Thanks

motherofstudents

Hoping someone can point us in the right direction. Have tried to read through all this but it is so huge...

My husband and I are at the planning stage. Not travelling till next May. We were looking at an escorted tour of Washington, New York and Niagara Falls but it involved so much travelling that we have decided to just do NYC.

Probably 5 or 6 nights. The flights (from Manchester) that we have found are averaging about £450-£470 and hotels we have found = Hotel St James 5 nights is £773, Distrikt is £937 and the one where my son and his girlfriend stayed and highly recommend = Hilton Garden Inn Times Sq. is £1090.

My question is, who should we book through ? Also will we manage to get from the airport (Newark) to the hotel easily ? That was one reason we fancied the escorted tours, so that we could just follow the guy with the umbrella.....How much should we budget for food ?

Any help welcome thank you.

cazziebo

Flights booked for last weekend in October :T:T Thurs - Tues
(Tickets bought for Miami Dolphins vs NY Jets But hey - only 5 hours out of a whole weekend ,,)

I've been before (1999), OH is an NY virgin. Any suggestions on where to stay? Priceline? hot-wire? direct? We're not shoppers but want to be in the "buzz". Like a bit of luxury, but at budget prices (doesn't everyone!)

cfw1994

pink_puff wrote: »

Hi there
Just looking for a bit of advice.
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Until tomorrow the 'new york pass' is $140 each on special offer. Would this be the cheapest option or would I be better just paying individually? I am aware of the 'pay what you want' at the Met and History museums but I have read a couple of things online on various websites saying the admissions people really pressure you to make the full recommended donation. Is this other people's experience?

Many thanks in advance!

We (family of 4) have planned a bit of a route march for 3 days next week using this card....including a couple of ferry things for a rest (booked already - something's you book a week in advance)

*IF* we manage it all, we will have got about $1600 worth for under $600....so even if we dip out of a couple of things, I still see it as a bargain.....and should get everyone into the timeline with no slacking (can you hear the crack of the whip?!)

Do a simple spreadsheet with the list you have, put entry fees in and see!

Can't wait now!!

M4RKM

cazziebo wrote: »

Flights booked for last weekend in October :T:T Thurs - Tues
(Tickets bought for Miami Dolphins vs NY Jets But hey - only 5 hours out of a whole weekend ,,)

I've been before (1999), OH is an NY virgin. Any suggestions on where to stay? Priceline? hot-wire? direct? We're not shoppers but want to be in the "buzz". Like a bit of luxury, but at budget prices (doesn't everyone!)

What is your budget. My budget prices might be totally different to yours. Be realistic too. You really are not going to get anything of a luxury if you're not willing to spend money.

cazziebo

M4RKM wrote: »

What is your budget. My budget prices might be totally different to yours. Be realistic too. You really are not going to get anything of a luxury if you're not willing to spend money.

£150 - £200 per night? Realistic?

the_mackem

m4rkm does this seem a good price my friend.

Flight
Leave Thu, 13 Dec Total time: 12hr 35min
Depart
05:55
Newcastle Upon Tyne , United Kingdom
Newcastle airport (NCL)
Stop 1
08:20
Amsterdam , Netherlands
Amsterdam-Schiphol airport (AMS)
Change planes. Layover: 2hr 40min

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 952
Economy Boeing 737
1hr 25min Meal: Snack
Depart
11:00
Amsterdam , Netherlands
Amsterdam-Schiphol airport (AMS)
Arrive
13:30
New York, New York , United States
John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) Terminal 4
Flight 6071 Operated by DELTA AIR LINES

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 6071
Economy Airbus A333
8hr 30min Meal: Lunch
Return Tue, 18 Dec Total time: 9hr 40min
Depart
17:45
New York, New York , United States
John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) Terminal 4
Stop 1
07:10
Amsterdam , Netherlands
Amsterdam-Schiphol airport (AMS)
Change planes. Layover: 0hr 55min

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 642
Economy Boeing 777
7hr 25min Meal: Complimentary food and drinks
Depart
08:05
Amsterdam , Netherlands
Amsterdam-Schiphol airport (AMS)
Arrive
08:25
Newcastle Upon Tyne , United Kingdom
Newcastle airport (NCL)

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 957
Economy Boeing 737
1hr 20min Meal: Snack
This is an overnight flight.
Baggage fees are NOT charged at booking.

the_mackem

the above price is £482 with e-bookers

LisaG87

I'm looking to take my boyfriend to New York for his 30th Birthday, flying out from London on Saturday 13th October, and return Wednesday 17th October.
I'm not having to pay out for accomodation, so it's only flights that I need. So far the best price I can find in £474 with Delta or KLM. Is this price likely to drop the later I leave it to book? Or does anyone know anywhere I can find the flights cheaper?
Thanks!
Lisa

M4RKM

the_mackem wrote: »

the above price is £482 with e-bookers

I looked at the flight, and thought under £500 in my head. Then I saw that price, and nodded.. It ain't bad at all, just make sure you have your passport ready to get into Newcastle from Sunderland eh?