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How to Find the Best Discount Hotel New York City Has to Offer
December 23, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
When looking for a discount hotel, New York City offers almost too many choices. So how do you make the best decision when you have never been to the Big Apple and are unfamiliar with the city layout and the neighborhoods?
Well, there are two ways to approach this topic and I will cover both of them.
Location, Location, Location Some travel experts will tell you that location is everything and that you should chose an accommodation near the sights that you are interested in visiting. They state that you don’t want to end up in a hotel across town from everything you want to do and see, because you will spend all of your time on foot and on the subway or hailing a cab.
So if this is your point of view, then the following information may help you.
If you want to be in the middle of the action, you should look for the most affordable discount hotel New York City (or Manhattan to be specific) supplies. There are hotels and hostels that offer great rates and amenities throughout this area. Deals are easy to spot (and are everywhere) on the internet.
Lower Manhattan: If you want a really low priced discount hotel New York City won’t let you down for this location. You will also be near Soho, China Town, Little Italy, Wall Street, Battery Park, the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, and Wall Street.
Midtown Manhattan (East and West Side): The East Side of Midtown Manhattan would be a likely location for a higher priced accommodations, but don’t despair a great discount hotel New York City supplies in this area is available as a hostel. If you love to shop or even window shop, this is the place for you. You can find high priced fashion and dining to match.
On the other hand, if you are interested in a more exciting night life and no sleep, try the West Side of Midtown Manhattan. Not only does it have Times Square and Broadway, it also has affordable lodging as well. If you like to walk on vacations, then this is the area for you because you can get nearly anywhere you want to go on foot.
Upper Manhattan (East and West Side): A hotel on the Upper East Side will cost you a pretty penny unless you search for a great discount hotel. New York City (fortunately) has them everywhere. This is the location of the City’s finest museums. Central Park divides the East from the West and the farther you go west from the Park, the more affordable the discount hotel New York City provides.
Just a place to sleep Other travel experts will tell you that the deal is everything. Their philosophy is that only a few New York tourists spend a lot of time in their hotel rooms. This is specifically focused on those people who basically only use their hotel rooms to sleep, shower and change clothes in order to go out again.
They suggest that you then consider an accommodation that is slightly outside of the “hot spot” since transportation (fabulous subway system, taxis, private car, etc) is easily accessible and readily available most of the time 24/7. You can save a lot of money when you look for a discount hotel New York City offers in the less popular areas and uses any travel time as a sight-seeing adventure.
If you are more interested in saving money than being right in the middle of the action, keep in mind that between taxis, the subway and buses, you can get where ever you want to go in NYC. However, you will save the most money by avoiding taxis (expect late at night or for long trips). From the airport, you can take the Port Authority’s Airport Express Buses (one-way costs about $12-$15 USD), it is a fast , cheap, reliable service to your hotel.
If you feel confident navigating a combination of buses and subways, you can go anywhere for just $2.00 USD by getting a MetroCard (it allows free transfers). If you plan to take 3 or more rides a day, then you should investigate all of the optional passes.
Also you should get a map of NYC, understand the basic layout of the city and the subway system BEFORE you go. With a little planning you can save a lot on your transportation costs while in the Bid Apple too.
So you might decide the location of your accommodation is the priority or you might lean toward saving money on your trip. Either way you decide to use to choose your discount hotel, New York City supplies you with a powerful tool. This helpful tool is the ratings and reviews (made by tourists) of any accommodation and absolutely should be used to guarantee a good night sleep regardless of what metropolitan district your accommodation is in.
Steve Gray is the owner of www.NYTripGuide.com which provides information on how to get the best discount hotel New York City has to offer. He has the experience and knowledge to offer strategies and solutions for making trips to New York cost-effective and memorable.
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ski resort jobs pennyslvania/ new york area?
December 23, 2009 by admin · 3 Comments
ok so after my cousin graduated from high school he got a job at a ski resort in winter park colorado and moved out there and had a blast. I’m thinking about doing that but I want to find a job at a ski resort in pennsylvania or new york area. I’ve never been skiing or snowboarding but I would like to learn how to and I think it would help if I worked at a ski resort. could you guys please help me. I’ve been looking online on google but I havent had any luck. what I need is one that would hire someone who is 18, offers housing, how to apply, and lists benefits (if any). could you guys please help me find some websites with this info.
also if you are recommending a resort you have worked at could you please tell me what you did and what you liked and didnt like about the resort.
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What The Modern Tourist Looks For In New York City
December 22, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Holiday accommodation in New York is nearly always of a high standard, just like the price that often goes with it. But for this maybe once in a lifetime visit to marvel at the Empire State, Statue of Liberty, or Central Park, it will most certainly be worth every penny.
New York City is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It lies at the south-eastern tip of New York State, just above New Jersey. It is spread out over the islands and indentations of Long Island Sound and New York Bay. It is linked together by a series of famous tunnels and bridges, most famously Brooklyn Bridge which links Brooklyn to Manhattan.
Manhattan Island sits at the top of Upper New York Bay, and the Hudson River is to the west and the East River to the east. Manhattan Island is separated from the New York State by the Harlem River. Holiday accommodation here is always hard to find, especially at an affordable price, so the sooner you book the better
New York City covers an area of 320sq miles and is made up of the Five Boroughs. Manhattan is regarded as the heart of New York and is made familiar to visitors from all of the films that have been shot in this location. This is the home of skyscrapers, art galleries, museums and theatres. Central Park sits nearly slap bang in the centre of Manhattan, and it feels like you’ve entered another world when you step out from the hustle and bustle of times square and into the park.
Brooklyn is situated on the western edge of Long Island. It is famous for the Brooklyn Bridge which links it to Manhattan with a further two bridges spanning the East River. When crossing the Brooklyn your breath is taken away by the amazing views of Manhattan and the river below. Brooklyn is home to over two million people and is the most populated of the five boroughs. A must see tourist attraction is the Brooklyn Museum on East Parkway.
The Bronx is to the north and the only borough on the mainland. In the past it has had a rather bad reputation but is a rapidly improving area today. Not many people realize that it contains the Bronx Zoo and New York’s Botanical Garden. It also, most famously is home to the New York Yankees, at Yankee Stadium , and no trip to New York is complete if you don’t leave your holiday accommodation and catch a game for yourself.
Queens is an area neglected by many visitors who only briefly glimpse it as they make their transit from the John F Kennedy International Airport. Tennis lovers will know it better for the US Open Tennis which is held there annually at Flushing Meadows. Holiday accommodation here is very scarce if youre looking for a decent standard.
The smallest of all the boroughs is Staten Island with a population of around 400,000 people. Visitors usually take a ride on the world famous Staten Island Ferry which is extremely cheap and provides stunning views on its half hour journey, this ferry is a must to complete any visit to the ‘Big Apple’.
While visiting New York most tourists take the opportunity to view the site of the World Trade Centre and quietly reflect on the horrors of 9/11, here you can remember the brave men and women who so tragically lost their lives. New York is home to the American Museum of Natural History, the magnificent home of millions of objects held in its collection.
Another moving experience is a trip to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. This is where many hundreds of thousands of immigrants first set foot in the States and were processed here for their citizenship.
Some people like to visit the Empire State Building. It is located on Fifth Avenue at 34th Street. People are amazed when they realize that this world famous landmark was built in the 1930′s. Despite recent security scares people are still able to visit the viewing platform on the very top floor and marvel at the panoramic view of New York City.
Another good place to visit is the Rockefeller Centre. It is still one of the best places to go for shopping and entertainment and many visitors still take in a trip round Central Park on a horse drawn carriage. When there they can explore the zoo and sit on a bench and reflect at the tranquillity of the lake sat in amongst this large bustling city.
No trip to New York City is complete without a panoramic boat trip around the harbour and a close up view of the Statue of Liberty. It is certainly no wonder that New York City is referred to as the City that never sleeps.
So for any trip to The Big Apple, make sure that you plan well in advance to sort out the most suitable holiday accommodation, and also so you can fit in all the wonders the city offers.
Andrew Gibson regualarly visits New York City. Kindly he has agreed to write an article or two for us here at direct holiday bookings, for holiday villas in New York
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New York First Class Accommodation
December 21, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
New York City is a major business hub or the entertainment hub or the tourist destination and bla-bla of United State. New York City is a major business hub or the entertainment hub or the tourist destination and bla-bla of United State. New York is one of the most important cities of United State.
There are many tourist attractions Empire State Building, Statue of liberty, Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center, Ellis Island Immigration Museum, Staten Island Ferry and Central Park are famous for there respective reasons. Whenever you will visit to New York for business trip or for honeymoon trip or for any other reason you can easily get the accommodation according to your need and budget.
There are varieties of hotels and motels are available in the city which offers best services for their guests. Wolcott Hotel New York, Hotel Pennsylvania New York, Milford Plaza New York, Wellington Hotel New York, Hudson – A Morgans Hotel, Marrakech Hotel New York, Best Western President Hotel New York, Beacon Hotel New York, Radisson Lexington Hotel New York are some famous and best hotel of the New York City.
You can book your accommodation in advance via online services. Almost all hotels have their own websites from where you can get all information about a hotel from room availability to charges and from discounts to facilities of the hotel. You just need to register your information in the web site and you will get all ins and outs about the hotel.
The hotels or motels of New York provided all type of facilities many hotels have there won bars and disco, where you can enjoy with lot of happening people. The good restaurants also located in the premises of many hotels which offer variety of cuisine for there guests.
So remember you New York have a many great accommodations (hotels or Motels) for their guest, the guest’s only need to search a best one for themselves, according to their choice and budget, and enjoy the vacation with a full glow of excitement and happiness.
Here you will find the world most comprehensive hotel listing of New York Luxury Hotels New York Luxury Hotels. We are also popular for providing the affordable New York City Cheap Hotels, with good facilities and services to cater to the leisure and business travelers.
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New York travel guides
December 20, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
The Big Apple, the city that never sleeps, New York, New York, what a wonderful town! Call it what you will, there’s no disputing New York is one amazing place. And there’s a wealth of information available on what to do and see in New York, so I’ve selected the best bits in this essential travel guide to New York City.
More than eight million people from every nation on earth live in the Five Boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, and New York City is safer, cleaner, friendlier, richer and more stylish than ever before.
It goes without saying really, but a it would be crime to miss out on Central Park, whatever the length of your trip. If you are lucky, your first view will be from the air as you fly into the city, where you can really appreciate this 843-acre green oasis of peace and quiet in this vast urbania. Join the locals in a jog, some in-line skating or take a picnic and watch the world go by. There are things to do in winter when the lush green park is transformed into a white blank canvas, where ice skating and cross country skiing combine with a midnight run on New Year’s Eve.
For unrivalled views and an iconic trip it’s got to be a visit to New York’s skyline’s most famous skyscraper – the Empire State Building. High-speed automatic elevators take you up to the 86th floor observatory 1,050 ft (320 m) high in the sky. It’s worth paying a bit more for the audio tour as there isn’t much information up top. Keep an eye on the tower at night; it might just surprise you, as the colours of the lights are changed regularly.
Take a boat out to Liberty Island in New York Harbour and pay a visit to the Statue of Liberty – the original first lady, and the ultimate symbol of New York. You would be surprised how many locals haven’t done this. To avoid lots of waiting around book your tickets ahead and try and make it in the morning when there are less people about.
Take a walk across the historic and fascinating Brooklyn Bridge. Manhattan has five major bridges linking the island to the mainland, but the Brooklyn is the most famous and really worth a visit just to take in the fantastic views of Downtown Manhattan and New York Harbour.
No trip to New York would be complete without a spot of retail therapy, and even if you haven’t the budget to cover it, just go and marvel at Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales or Macy’s, to name drop but a few. Fifth Avenue is New York City’s must-see shopping destination, filled with a mix of upscale boutiques, well-known chains, and attractions such as the Rockefeller Centre and St. Patrick’s Cathedral, if you can only do one shopping street in New York, make it this one.
If you’re planning a trip to New York, then you’ll probably need some help narrowing down all the things there are in this, the world’s capital – New York travel guides are the best way to do this.
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New Years Eve in New York City
December 19, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
Celebrating the New Year in New York City has to be one of the most exciting times to visit this fascinating cosmopolitan city. The main event at this time of year, and one you don’t want to miss, is standing in Times Square and being part of the thousands that see in the New Year when the ball finally drops from the flagpole in One Times Square.
And this is no ordinary ball, it’s actually a 2 foot geodesic sphere whose surface is covered in 2,668 Waterford crystal triangles and it weighs 11,875 pounds. The 2,668 crystals are powered by 32,256 Philips Luxeon Rebel LEDS, and its palette consists of over 16 million bright colors and billions of patterns creating an impressive array of patterns.
Don’t visit New York at Christmas time without some forethought. This time of year the weather can range from slightly cold to bone-chilling icy, it can even snow. Make sure you take plenty of sweaters and warm clothing with you as you will be outdoors for a majority of the evening and it will spoil your night if you can’t bear the cold.
There are plenty of other attractions in New York City of course and here are just a few that just shouldn’t be missed if it is your first time here.
One of the most inspired holiday traditions in New York City has to be the big department store windows. Every Christmas designers work their magic by transforming them into the most imaginative landscapes, fantasy creations and festive winter wonderlands that have people travelling to the city from all over. Don’t miss the Santa Land creations at Macy’s Herald Square, the Christmas scenes filled with animated figures and vehicles at Lord & Taylor, and Sleeping Beauty at Saks Fifth Avenue, complete with mechanical dolls dancing to the Tchaikovsky ballet.
The view from the top of the Empire State Building is another ‘must-see’ that just can’t be passed up if you are in New York City this New Year’s Eve. The building is over 1,453 feet from its base to the top of the lightning rod and has 1,860 steps from street level to the 102nd floor.
There are 2 observatories in the Empire State Building, the one on the 86th floor is at 1,050 feet and reached by high speed, automatic elevators. You can admire the views from the glass-enclosed area or venture out to the outdoor promenades on all four sides of the building. If you are feeling brave then carry on up to the 102nd floor Observatory, and take a look through the high powered binoculars available on the promenades, perfect for admiring the 360-degree view of the Big Apple and surrounding city.
Ice skating in Central Park is the dream of many. Particularly charming in the winter evenings it is such a romantic location with the crisp frosty air and moon and stars twinkling above. There are skating coaches available to teach you to skate, or just teach yourself, its fun! Central Park has two skating rinks, Wollman Rink and Lasker Rink where you’ll find hundreds of in-line skaters taking lessons or honing up their skillful moves. There’s also an ice skating rink at the Rockefeller Center rink.
Central Park is the most famous park in the world and is huge, you can easily spend a whole day here and still not have seen even a third of the area. The Imagine Mosaic in Central Park’s Strawberry Fields is a worldwide funded tribute to John Lennon, previously a Beatle who lived in the city for a long time. The Mosaic has become a place where his fans are able to meet up and talk about his life and music, as well as jam a little, people come from all over the world which makes it quite an interesting place hang out at for a while.
Another popular location in Central Park is Bow Bridge, as it elegantly extends 60 sixty feet over the lake, from Cherry Hill to the Ramble. Arguably the most beautiful cast iron bridge in the world with its charming curves and delicate ornamentation, it also offers incredible views of the surrounding park lands. New York city accommodation and hotels can be affordable and found easily if you look online. Just enter your requirements and the areas you want to stay and you’ll soon be making a quick and easy hotel reservation.
Michiel Van Kets provides article services for William Sharp who works for Cheaper than Hotels Australia, a travel-operator that helps travelers find the right hotel at the right price. By using smart and intuitive technology users can quickly search a database offering bargains at more than 48,000 properties in 130 countries worldwide. ind budget New York city accommodation, cheap hotels in Vancouver and cheap Singapore hotels.
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what are some great places to see in new york city?
December 18, 2009 by admin · 2 Comments
i am going in a few weeks and here is a list some ideas i already have:
- museum of modern art
- radio city music hall
- 30 rock
- new york public library
- st. patrick cathedral
- empire state building
- the strand
- magnolia bakery
- museum of tv and radio
- tiffany and co.
- flatiron building
- guggenheim
- brooklyn bridge
- met
- statue of liberty
- central park
what are some more ideas or things to see in central park etc etc
thanks so much!! (:
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New York City: An Exciting Place!
December 17, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
New York is best known for being a vacation getaway. The mixed ambiance of urbanization and natural beauty will surely give you a thrilling place to relax and enjoy your break.
The State of New York is a famous getaway for vacation and relaxation. The city provides the fun and ambiance of an urban combined with the charm and feel of a county. It is just the ideal for family vacations and business trips. It can offer you so much and can make your holiday a worthwhile escapade. There are reasons why New York should be on top of your list of choices for family bonding and corporate affairs.
Transportations and Facilities
New York is the 27th largest state of the U. S. It brings you varied forms of transportations. Tours and visits are no problems as you can have better access to your choice of destination. Subways, double-decker busses, schooners, and taxis that you can pay using your credit card are only a few means of NY transport. .These are coupled with exhilarating rides on hot air balloons, cruises, and floating planes. As for accommodations and lodging, economy hostels and luxurious hotels offering fantastic price tags await you.
Perfect Seasons for Perfect Activities
The cool climates in the Adirondacks, Catskills, and the higher elevation of Southern Plateau will match your summer getaways. Some parts of The Big Apple is a bit warmer and humid, but the rest of the state has pleasant warm summers. Its summer daytime temperature (25 to 30oC) is perfect for recreational and other outdoor activities. During winters, you can still be thrilled with ice skiing at the Northern Highlands, the Southwestern or east-central of the state. Temperature for the winter season is usually ranging from -15oC to -25oC.
Diverse Geographic Profile
The state has its unique geographic features giving you manifold options to what kind of adventures you want to engage in. You can select your activities from the coastlines, snowy area, to the metropolitan settings of the state. Or, you can just sit back and loosen up to the astounding scenic view of the beautiful spots in New York. The Niagara Falls, Long Island, Finger Lakes, Thousand Islands, and Chautauqua-Allegheny are only some of you-must-see places within New York.
Tour Arrangements and Guides
There are many kinds of tours available in this state. Arrangements and guides are not difficult for you to access for they are everywhere. You can avail travel guides and brochures from airports, seaports, hotels, and terminal. A few of the tours New York can offer are the following:
Central Park Bicycle Tour
Harlem and the Heights Cultural Tour
Holiday Lights Tour
New York Movie and TV Tour
New York Celebrity Homes Tour
New York Gallery Tour
Rich Culture, History, and Arts
New York will surely suffice your hunger for witnessing unique arts, architectures, antique galleries, and civilization remnants. You can learn much of the state’s dramatic history, rich culture, and splendid arts. You’ll be amused to witness the awaiting history treasures through cultural tours offered. Appreciate the 30 years account of its hip hop music genre. New York’s famous modern poets are also waiting for you to hear their remarkable pieces of literary arts.
These are only a few reasons why everyone should come and visit New York State for a good travel. Everything is accessible and soothing for your activities and escapade galore. Go drag along your family and loved ones and spend your bonding moments in this extraordinary place.
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Charter Bus- the Key to New York Site Seeing?
December 17, 2009 by admin · Leave a Comment
With its plethora of famed sites, its busy streets peppered with top fashion stores, chic bistros, offices, and its unique atmosphere that has cities all over the world trying to reproduce, it is no wonder that New York City is regarded as one of the most beautiful and enchanting cities on this planet. The Big Apple takes you to places that no other city can offer.
Aside from the city’s mind boggling skyscrapers that do indeed live up to their title, the city that never sleeps offers much more. Without leaving the United States, New York City can whet your appetite with a taste of every country in the world in just a couple of hours with quick visits to Little Italy, Russia, Brazil, China Town, and the Barrio- not to mention the surrounding neighborhoods that can show you the best of all cultures ranging from Greek to Caribbean. Its bustling streets during the day and its breathtaking lights that glisten against the night sky are among the list of things that all people should encounter during their lifetime to keep in their memories forever.
The Empire State Building, a legendary colossus photographed more than any top supermodel, is seen by millions in photographs, movies, and postcards all over the world. Built during the Depression, it grew at an impressive rate of four and a half stories per week and its total of 102 stories were completed in a short 14 months. An outstanding symbol for the city of New York, it comes with no surprise that tourists from all over rush to visit the building when site-seeing. Each year, 3.5 million people, come to take an elevator (the real determined ones actually take the stairs) that climbs up more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere until they reach the 86th floor observatory. The glass observatory, which was opened in 1931, offers awe inspiring views of the city and elsewhere with its panoramic views from the sky. The observatory is open from 8 a.m. to midnight – allowing tourists to catch the breathtaking city at night with its twinkling lights.
Central Park, another of New York City’s major attractions, isn’t exactly something that seems like it would fit into such an urban place like New York City, but the park, which has been around since 1855 and receives 25 million people each year with open arms, has taken its stand and proven that nature still has a place in the city. Central Park was founded in 1855 by wealthy merchants and landowners who wanted New York to have a park that compared with the ritzy parks of Paris and London. The area that was chosen for the park -843 acres of swamp and muddy terrain- has come a long way since the 1800s. The zoo, which was founded in 1871, quickly became the public’s favorite. The zoo still remains a favorite today, however, the park has much more to offer, including: concerts, ice skating (during the winter), gardens and a pond, roller-skating, yoga, basketball and other sports, tours, horseback riding, fishing, and even cross-country skiing.
For any tourist visiting New York City, The World Trade Center site is definitely a must see. The site, once home to the beloved and missed Twin Towers, shows tourists the destruction that occurred on September 11, 2001, first hand. The sacred site cannot be walked in, but can be seen through fences and is accompanied by photographs of the former Twin Towers and of the present day site. As an event that will stand out forever in our nation’s history, it is a site that has to be seen and remembered for a lifetime.
It’s hard not to want to visit New York City, with its ever so enticing and provocative buildings, parks, museums, restaurants, and streets. With so much to see and so much to do, the sheer excitement of just being in such a thrilling city can be overwhelming, and a lot of tourists may make the mistake of not planning enough. Sure, money is something that is always necessary, and a camera is almost never forgotten with so many photo opportunities that await you in this wonderful city, but a lot of tourists make the crucial mistake of not planning transportation. This mistake can inevitably lead to a horrible chain reaction of headaches and what can be worse while traveling – a large loss of time.
Yet, aside from economical values of taking the bus when visiting New York City, peace of mind is also very important. Parking isn’t easy in a city with a population of 8,085,742 people. Finding a place to park could take an hour or more depending on what neighborhood you are in, and what could be worse is having to park in a zone with meters. Having to worry about putting a quarter in the meter every couple of hours and be a pain the you-know-where, and even the worry of whether or not your car is still in one piece or stolen can ruin anyone’s day. In addition, driving in New York City isn’t a Sunday drive through the park and can be one of the most stressful hassles a person can encounter. With the never ending traffic jams that would lose a race to a slug on any given day and road rage from other drivers, driving in NYC can easily become a person’s worst nightmare. More importantly, a recent statistic has shown that riding a bus is 91 times safer than riding in a car (a train is 15 times safer) which can be an important factor if traveling with a family or even for an individual.
Research: http://www.uscoachways.com, a provider of charter bus travel throughout the United States.
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Beach Resorts in Hamptons In New York
December 17, 2009 by admin · 2 Comments
It can either be west, east any lol
i hear they are the best and wanted to take a visit! i dont want to stay at a motel…but wouldn’t mind Thanks