Save some money by taking along the CityPass if you are traveling to: Atlanta Boston Hollywood New York Southern California Chicago Houston San Francisco Philadelphia Seattle Toronto The CityPass is a little ticket booklet that can get you VIP perks, avoid long box-office lines and upgrades at no extra charge. Skip a line or get a complimentary audio tour. The CityPass can get you up [...] [...more]
The CityPass is a little ticket booklet that can get you VIP perks, avoid long box-office lines and upgrades at no extra charge. Skip a line or get a complimentary audio tour. The CityPass can get you up to 50% off of admission to some of the best and major attractions in North America including Chicago’s Field Museum, Statue of Liberty, Disneyland and Seattle’s Space Needle. The CityPass has no blackout dates and is available at any CityPass attraction or online at Citypass.com.
Pierre, one of Manhattan’s most famous hotels, closed for 18 months and reopened on June 1st after a $100 million renovation. It originally opened in 1930. The renovated Pierre offers 189 upgraded rooms and suites. The renovated Pierre guest rooms were repainted with blue and coral tones and equipped with Wi-Fi, 40-inch flat-screen TVs and [...] [...more]
Pierre, one of Manhattan’s most famous hotels, closed for 18 months and reopened on June 1st after a $100 million renovation. It originally opened in 1930. The renovated Pierre offers 189 upgraded rooms and suites. The renovated Pierre guest rooms were repainted with blue and coral tones and equipped with Wi-Fi, 40-inch flat-screen TVs and Bose Wave Music Systems. Most of the bathrooms have been extended to fit a separate soaking tub and all of them have Turkish marble and glass-walled showers.
Aside from the rooms and suites, the renovated Pierre also features upgraded public spaces and the new 2 East, a lounge and bar. The hotel, located on 61st street and Fifth Avenue overlooking Central Park, is the first North American home for the famous London restaurant Le Caprice. Nightly rates start at $895. The price is steep so for those of you who would rather browse the hotel like a museum but spend your nights in a more affordable lodging option, there are plenty of New York vacation rentals in the area. For more information, visit tajhotels.com/Pierre.
Getting from New York City Airports to the city itself is not as complicated as it might seem. Calling Air-Ride ( 800/247-7433) will provide you with information on bus and shuttle services at any time. Another great site for information is the following: www.panynj.gov/airports . When your plane lands and you are the baggage claim level, [...] [...more]
Getting from New York City Airports to the city itself is not as complicated as it might seem.
Calling Air-Ride ( 800/247-7433) will provide you with information on bus and shuttle services at any time. Another great site for information is the following: www.panynj.gov/airports . When your plane lands and you are the baggage claim level, look out for Ground Transportation Counters which can be of great assistance.
From JFK to midtown in car or taxi, expect it to take 45 to 60 min for the trip. From LaGuardia, expect it to take about 20 to 35 minutes. And from Newark, expect a 35 to 50 minutes car ride. When it comes to subways, it is not a recommended way to get to and from New York City airports because the hassles outweigh the practicalities. Airtrain lines are available though, for the few who prefer this option.
Taxis from JFK to Manhattan will cost you a flat rate of 45 dollars, on top of tolls and tips. From LaGuardia, it will cost you anywhere from $24 to $28 dollars, without counting tips and tolls.
You might want to consider Private buses and shuttles which are comfortable and less expensive than taxis, when trying to reach New York City airports. The blue Supper Shuttle vans will pick you up from your home or your New York vacation rental and drop you off at any of the three airports. Expect to pay from $13 to $22 per person.
New York Airport Service (tel. 718/875-8200; www.nyairportservice.com) and Olympia Airport Express (tel. 800/8-Newark or 212/964-6233;www.coachusa.com/olympia) are two bus companies that provide service from different locations within the city such as Grand central station and Penn station and other places not far from your New York Vacation Rentals.
Here are a few examples of how it’s possible to discover great aspects of New York City on a weekend budget of $500. For just $2, you can add to your New York Travel the viewing of an installation by Jeff Koons on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. You don’t have to pay for [...] [...more]
Here are a few examples of how it’s possible to discover great aspects of New York City on a weekend budget of $500.
For just $2, you can add to your New York Travel the viewing of an installation by Jeff Koons on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. You don’t have to pay for great views of the city, either. Walk or jog the Hudson River Park and you’ll get amazing city views all along the way.
You can find great activities and events just as long as you’re willing to look through New York Magazine, FreeNYC.net and ClubFreeTime.com. You’ll be surprised by the great no-cost events that you will encounter. You’ll encounter free tours such as the free tour of Central Park’s Belvedere Castle.
If you want to enjoy ethnic food without being overcharged, head to Curry in a hurry. You’ll get a good lunch of rice and two curries as well as unlimited salad for just $10.
Rooms at the most storied Hotel in the city, Hotel Chelsea, start at $149 a night, in case you cannot find New York Holiday Rentals to share.
Finally, Boss Tweed’s is a place you can have fun without worrying about money issues. What other bar will offer two pints of Bud for just $3?
Make the most of your New York travel by exploring the city and searching for hidden money saving-deals, like New York Holiday Rentals, every time you have the opportunity.
On your trip to New York City, it is important that you find the right guide book for the best experience. Equipped with the right guide and good New York short term rentals, you will be ready to make the city personally special to you. -Fodor’s “New York City 2009” has 552 pages and is priced [...] [...more]
On your trip to New York City, it is important that you find the right guide book for the best experience. Equipped with the right guide and good New York short term rentals, you will be ready to make the city personally special to you.
-Fodor’s “New York City 2009” has 552 pages and is priced at $18.95. Going to New York for the first time, you cannot go wrong with this guide. First off, the guide’s design is very nice, meaning beautiful pictures, nice layouts, and great maps. The guide is also very logical and organizes itself into the different neighborhoods. The information provided is very rich and arranged in logical formats such as “Where can I find…?” and “a quick bite”.
-“Time Out New York” guide 2008 has 417 pages and is priced at $19.95. This guide is a straight to the point. It is rich with information on everything that makes the city extra special. It’s good to note that it is the only guide that features a detailed section on gays and lesbians. Also get this guide if you want to be in the know for the different fines that one can get, from smoking in a bar to breaking the rules in the subway. The downside to this guide is that the amount of ads can be a nuisance.
-Lonely Planet’s “New York City City Guide” has 432 pages and is priced at $19.99. This guide will give you insider knowledge of the City. They don’t automatically point you towards the big tourist traps, which can be a good thing. It is well organized into neighborhoods and is really worth seeing and what are just tourist traps. The downside of this guide is that it is not as well displayed as the first two guides featured in this article. The maps and fonts are hard to read and therefore can sometimes be a nuisance. After getting your place among New York short term vacation rentals, you want the best maps in order to locate yourself as easily as possible.
-“Frommer’s New York City 2009” has 416 pages and is priced at $18.99. This guide differs from most guides where the author utilizes more of a first-person approach. If you are able to relate to the author, then this is the guide for you. If not, it’s better to get a guide where more points of views are involved and some of the city’ sites are not excluded due to bias.
-Hg2: A Hedonist’s Guide to New-York” has 228 pages and is priced at $18.95. Before buying this one, make sure you are part of the audience that it is addressing; the category of tourists that will pay $300 and up for a hotel room will find this guide to be the right one. The choices are not over-whelming, but on the contrary they are well thought-out. The neighborhood summaries are great to read, even if the maps can be a little confusing on some occasions.
Short term rentals without concierge services will require you to have the best guides. Chose among one of those six guides to make your NYC experience, the ultimate experience.
New York City keeps on shining even though times are tough. New York City travel is still an even better idea as new sides of the city emerge. Here are some great features of New York that are capturing great attention. Lower east side of Manhattan has not stopped expanding since a couple years now, and [...] [...more]
New York City keeps on shining even though times are tough. New York City travel is still an even better idea as new sides of the city emerge. Here are some great features of New York that are capturing great attention.
Lower east side of Manhattan has not stopped expanding since a couple years now, and it’s no surprise that it is among the most popular gallery scenes in the city. More than 54 galleries and art institutions can now be found in an area where shopping is also very hip. This is a great place to visit and also a great location to find New York vacation rentals.
Only three restaurants opening in 2008 were awarded the three stars award and Scarpetta was one of them. Scarpetta is a new Italian restaurant that is on its way to becoming a fine New York City classic.
Upscale New York 2008 is glorified with the opening, this past may, of the Salon de Ning. Picture yourself lounging on Chinese daybeds located on the rooftop of the Peninsula hotel, surrounded by tastefully chosen contemporary art. Get lucky at this high-end bar and end up with a table overlooking the MOMA sculpture garden. You will be set for the night.
Freestyle Latino cuisine, introduced by the chef Maximo Tejada is becoming a great new appealing culinary event for New Yorkers. The new spot called Macondo is a great display of pan-latin dishes with a creative and tasteful influence from street food. This lower east side restaurant will offer you exotic brunches such as churros with chocolate, Peruvian quinoa and octopus salad. Staying in New York City rentals allow you to create a certain rapport with the city, and the lower east side would also be a great location.
The American Craft Museum reopened with great anticipation as The Museum of Arts and Design. The exterior has been redesigned, giving New Yorkers a chance to discover or re-discover yet another great art museum.
Matsugen is a tree star restaurant like no other. You won’t have to spend all your savings on a meal and you get a chance to eat there without reservations. New Yorkers receive a great treat with the opening of this restaurant when it comes to city culinary experiences.
Among other fresh revivals in the city, the art of the cocktail is coming back. From across the river, Clover Club is a very original place where creatively mixed cocktails will be $10 or $11. You can find great New York vacation rentals that will make it easier for you experience both sides of the river during your New York City Travel.
New York City doesn’t stop re-energizing itself and amazing the world. Revivals of “Boeing-Boeing” and “South Pacific” support the fact that New York is always on the move and climbing up the ladders of greatness. There is no better time than now to embark on your New York City travel and get your New York Vacation rentals. You’ll get a chance to be part of some exciting changes at a time where, every day, New York is becoming even more excellent. Experience a New York City travel in a time where New York is revolutionizing itself.
New York City is the kind of place that you can go to at any time during the year and enjoy yourself. Different months and different seasons all bring their share of amazement to the table. New York vacation rentals are always a good idea and can be coordinated according to specific dates. Here are [...] [...more]
New York City is the kind of place that you can go to at any time during the year and enjoy yourself. Different months and different seasons all bring their share of amazement to the table. New York vacation rentals are always a good idea and can be coordinated according to specific dates. Here are a few pointers on When to go to New York City.
-During Spring and Fall, the temperature is the most pleasant, not too cold, and not too hot. Walking around, pausing at different sites to discover the city is a great activity when the temperature is behaving. From April to June and from September to late-October, the temperatures are pleasantly mild.
- Mid-July to Mid-august is considered to be New York’s worst weather, as temperatures can get as high as 100 degrees F. Even if summer can get really hot, there is still alot of activity and events going on. Wonderful free air concerts and other special events make summer time a great time in the City.
-The Spring and Summer time is a great time to visit, especially for entertainment and culture. Many cultural institutions, such as the Lincoln center, offer free and special entertainment during the summer. Get your New York Vacation Rentals and make the best out of all the various activities that are offered.
-In July and August, New Yorkers typically go away on weekends which gives you more opportunity to get a slice of the Big Apple. Restaurants reservations become more available . Finding New York vacation rentals during that time is also a good idea.
-If you are most interested in Broadway shows, come during January and February, since these are considered the slow months. You will have a much easier time finding good tickets.
-If you want to feel the spirit of theholidays, New York is a breath of fresh air filled with magic. From December up through New Year’s, you feel a buzz of excitement and festivity in the air. Beautiful holiday displays light up the streets and make New York even more magical. From the lighting of the Rockefeller Center tree to the Radio City Christmasmagnificence, New York knows how to bring on the holidays. Be careful, though, hotel prices will be high and crowds will often gather.
-The first two weeks of Christmas, prices soar and shopping becomes a significant challenge. However, thanksgiving offers much better opportunities as business travelers go home and people have not yet begun their Christmas shopping.
-The nature scenery is the most beautiful during the fall, the leaves change into golden colors and light up New York’s parks in the afternoons. October is a great time to be in New York, although prices can jump up at this time of the year.
Being in New York City during scorching summer days is almost impossible to bear. So what do you do to fight off the heat? You pay $2 in subway fare and head out to Brighton beach. In less than an hour you can freshen up and relax in the Atlantic Ocean, away from Manhattan. In fact, New [...] [...more]
Being in New York City during scorching summer days is almost impossible to bear. So what do you do to fight off the heat? You pay $2 in subway fare and head out to Brighton beach. In less than an hour you can freshen up and relax in the Atlantic Ocean, away from Manhattan.
In fact, New York has 14 miles of public beaches, all free . New York City beaches were salvaged from the high-crime and junk they used to be associated with. 50 million dollars has been invested into making the beaches what they are today, clean, safe and beautiful. Although not all New Yorkers know about these changes, NYC beaches managed to attract about 15 million visitors last year.
The Beaches inside city limits have gone through a complete makeover and though they’ll never turn into Sandy hook in New Jersey or the Caribbean, they are doing well. NYC beaches has turned into a great concept for beaches in the New York area. With New York vacation rentals, you can take full advantage of these beach opportunities.
At Orchard Beach in the Bronx, your experience is charged up with activities such as crash courses in salsa. At Coney Island, step out of the ocean and directly climb into the wooden Cyclone roller coaster or go straight to a baseball game. It’s all part of the urban beach experience and getting a New York Vacation Rental make that experience that much better.
It may come as a surprise to you, but city beaches are clean and safe. Orchard beach is, perhaps, the beach with the murkiest water while others (Brooklyn and Staten Island beaches) can be clear or murky, depending on the tide and other factors. Orchard beach has such a great atmosphere around it that going there is worth it. Accessible by the 6 train, the atmosphere and crowd is mainly Hispanic. Activities take place all over the boardwalk; Salsa concerts take place on Sundays and you see vendors on the beach selling Dominican treats. City Island just across the bridge has everything you’d need from shops, bars, restaurants and marinas.
New York City beaches are special in the sense that you still get cultural and historical interactions with the city itself. Some beaches allow you to swim while you are overlooked by large bridges and other city structures. The beaches are just a ride away from Manhattan but still have amazing appeal to people. Brighton beach has a great list of boardwalk restaurants that convert into great nightclubs, for instance. Getting a New York vacation rental would be such an amazing experience since you would have the beach to yourself, while only being a subway ride away from Manhattan!
Today, when people see New York City, all they see is the modern architecture and the shining lights but they forget its fascinating history. It’s been centuries since the Europeans first set off on their explorations, and today it’s time to recount the stories. Visiting New York’s historical resources should be part of your New [...] [...more]
Today, when people see New York City, all they see is the modern architecture and the shining lights but they forget its fascinating history. It’s been centuries since the Europeans first set off on their explorations, and today it’s time to recount the stories. Visiting New York’s historical resources should be part of your New York Travel.
The Museum of the City of New York will take you on an historical journey from the very beginning of New York through the September 11 attacks all the way to present day. You’ll find a great multimedia session as well permanent and temporary exhibitions that the history fanatic in you will greatly appreciate.
The Henry Luce III Center for the Study of American Culture is a great place to discover New York artifacts. Picture yourself sitting in George Washington’s comfortable looking chair, or look at the wooden leg used by Gouverneur Morris, one of our founding fathers. Recent history that is still fresh in our memories will also be displayed. You’ll get to see different objects that were salvaged from the twin towers.
Take a trip to Ellis Island and picture all the millions of immigrants arriving, desperate for a better life. There are a few other museums and activities that walk you through interesting historical details of New York City. Take advantage of these cultural wonders by getting your New York Vacation rentals.
The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is one to consider, and the tour of the family apartment of the Moores Is also to consider during your New York travel.
Weather permitting, take some walking tours. The “Financial district” tour is a great choice and Big Onion is also another recommended walking tour.
Lastly, another institution worth considering for your New York travel, The Transit Museum is a great experience since the institution is located in an old subway station built in the 1930’s.
Get your New York vacation rental, but this time, while you are in town, picture the city with its great history. You will start appreciating the city from a richer perspective, like so few people do.
New York cemeteries are significant landmarks in New York City as they honor admirably those who have passed. Did you know that Green-Wood cemetery, located in Brooklyn, was once one of the country’s most important attractions? In the 1860’s, it attracted half-a million people every year. Such a cemetery is an intrinsic part of the New [...] [...more]
New York cemeteries are significant landmarks in New York City as they honor admirably those who have passed.
Did you know that Green-Wood cemetery, located in Brooklyn, was once one of the country’s most important attractions? In the 1860’s, it attracted half-a million people every year. Such a cemetery is an intrinsic part of the New York’s fame and must be visited. This great cemetery is the resting place of affluent people that were well-known and exceeded the ordinary; F.A.O Schwarz, Samuel Morse and Louis Comfort Tiffany are among the select group of people buried there. Visitors also get to admire a view of Manhattan.
Get one of the amazing New York Vacation Rentals, anywhere in the city, and you can explore all the city’s hidden spots, including incredible cemeteries.
Woodlawn Cemetery is an incredible site that must be seen among New York Cemeteries. This burial ground puts on display elaborate mausoleums for the eyes to admire. The graves of the Duke of Ellington and that of Miles Davis can be found on those grounds where mausoleums rise up beautifully from the ground, creating some marvelous architecture.
If you are looking for the typical dramatic settings that accompany cemeteries, you’ll find First Calvary Cemetery in Queens a good place to see. This cemetery is closely surrounded by a creek, industrial buildings, highways and residential neighborhood, making it the more mysterious.
Find your perfect New York Vacation Rentals, and you’ll be able to stroll through these New York cemeteries at your own leisure, and perhaps take time to ponder and reflect.
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Fodor’s “New York City 2009” has 552 pages and is priced at $18.95. Going to New York for the first time, you cannot go wrong with this guide. First off, the guide’s design is very nice, meaning beautiful pictures, nice layouts, and great maps. The guide is also very logical and organizes itself into the different neighborhoods. The information provided is very rich and arranged in logical formats such as “Where can I find…?” and “a quick bite”.
-“Time Out New York” guide 2008 has 417 pages and is priced at $19.95. This guide is a straight to the point. It is rich with information on everything that makes the city extra special. It’s good to note that it is the only guide that features a detailed section on gays and lesbians. Also get this guide if you want to be in the know for the different fines that one can get, from smoking in a bar to breaking the rules in the subway. The downside to this guide is that the amount of ads can be a nuisance.
-Lonely Planet’s “New York City City Guide” has 432 pages and is priced at $19.99. This guide will give you insider knowledge of the City. They don’t automatically point you towards the big tourist traps, which can be a good thing. It is well organized into neighborhoods and is really worth seeing and what are just tourist traps. The downside of this guide is that it is not as well displayed as the first two guides featured in this article. The maps and fonts are hard to read and therefore can sometimes be a nuisance. After getting your place among New York short term vacation rentals, you want the best maps in order to locate yourself as easily as possible.
-Hg2: A Hedonist’s Guide to New-York” has 228 pages and is priced at $18.95. Before buying this one, make sure you are part of the audience that it is addressing; the category of tourists that will pay $300 and up for a hotel room will find this guide to be the right one. The choices are not over-whelming, but on the contrary they are well thought-out. The neighborhood summaries are great to read, even if the maps can be a little confusing on some occasions.