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phatbear

m4ndy1966 wrote: »

How did you organise the lighting up? it's our silver anniversary when we are visiting next week

just pop into the hersheys store and see the person in the middle of the store then write ur message, don't forget to check they've put the right thing, pay the fee, think it was less than $10 then ask how long it will be your message should stay up for approx 15mins

phatbear

Or pop into American eagle in times sq and buy something and you'll get your pic on their billboard outside the store

dmg24

Talking of Broadway, I would be grateful for views on possible hotel choices for my summer break.

I am looking at the new Intercontinental Times Square, which is at 44th and 8th, but I can't picture where it is! I know Times Square, and I don't want to be in Times Square (I don't like tourists!). Can anybody give me any clues on what this hotel is near please? I also fancy the Staybridge Suites (fab reviews but can't get a good price), but again am concerned about the location.

My alternative choice could not be further away - the Andaz Wall Street (I am there too early for the Fifth Avenue one). However that will be relying on some tactical Priceline bidding, and nothing is showing up at present.

thatsfabulous

phatbear wrote: »

Or pop into American eagle in times sq and buy something and you'll get your pic on their billboard outside the store

I done this day it opened, was fab and even better FREE!! Huge billboard too.
Just make sure you write a comment as otherwise it comes up with your name and ' NO COMMENT' in big letters

thatsfabulous

scousemanblue wrote: »

Any one have an idea of the best way to call home

Only there a short time so a phone card may be best - any recommendations?

Also, are all the shops/museums etc open as normal on their Bank Holidays?

Its worth going into t-mobile an seeing what deals they have on as In Nov & Dec when I went they had mobiles for $14.99 with $24.99 worth of credit on and was really cheap to call UK only a few cent a minute. Me and my friend went halfs on one and shared it. Not sure if this was a one off or an offer thats always on but worth having a look as t-mobile have loads of shops in NYC.

Unsure about bank holidays but if you check the shop/museums website that your interested in and it should say nearer time if they are open/closed i'd imagen.

northwest1965

dmg24 wrote: »

I am looking at the new Intercontinental Times Square, which is at 44th and 8th, but I can't picture where it is! I know Times Square, and I don't want to be in Times Square (I don't like tourists!). Can anybody give me any clues on what this hotel is near please? I also fancy the Staybridge Suites (fab reviews but can't get a good price), but again am concerned about the location.
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Have you used Google to see exactly where it is? I love it. Go to google, click maps and type in the hotel or address. Zoom in as much as you want, then put your mouse over the orange man and drag him to where your hotel is. You can now look around at street level and move along the roads.

northwest1965

scousemanblue wrote: »

Any one have an idea of the best way to call home

Only there a short time so a phone card may be best - any recommendations?

We havent been to NYC yet but I know when we went to Florida, you can buy phone cards for $10 upwards and you get loads of minutes.

Lady_S

dmg24 wrote: »

I am looking at the new Intercontinental Times Square, which is at 44th and 8th, but I can't picture where it is! I know Times Square, and I don't want to be in Times Square (I don't like tourists!). Can anybody give me any clues on what this hotel is near please? I also fancy the Staybridge Suites (fab reviews but can't get a good price), but again am concerned about the location.

My alternative choice could not be further away - the Andaz Wall Street (I am there too early for the Fifth Avenue one). However that will be relying on some tactical Priceline bidding, and nothing is showing up at present.

I like the new intercontinental aswell, I was worried about booking it for november incase it wasn't ready on time though.

My other option is the holiday inn on 26th Street, just worried it will be a bit quiet when we go over thanksgiving.

johnnyroper

m4ndy1966 wrote: »

Due to the BA strike our flights are now with American Airlines, flying from Heathrow terminal 3 to JFK.

Any ideas what they are like?

used AA before but only on internal flight,they were ok apart from plane being old and tatty.
i have booked new york flights with them from heathrow in october apparently trans atlantic from heathrow they use 777 aircraft that are perfectly fine so you should be ok.

dmg24

northwest1965 wrote: »

Have you used Google to see exactly where it is? I love it. Go to google, click maps and type in the hotel or address. Zoom in as much as you want, then put your mouse over the orange man and drag him to where your hotel is. You can now look around at street level and move along the roads.

Perfect, I'd looked at maps but hadn't thought of streetview! Off to have a look now, thank you.

Lady_S wrote: »

I like the new intercontinental aswell, I was worried about booking it for november incase it wasn't ready on time though.

My other option is the holiday inn on 26th Street, just worried it will be a bit quiet when we go over thanksgiving.

I'll be there a week after it opens!