New York holiday - December
Discussion
I've been roped into going on a family holiday the first week in December to New York (tough decision eh!). Brother, Mum & me.
Seemingly since I'm the only one who can use the internet without accidentally booking home delivery of a camel, i have to sort the flights and lodgings out. Now having never been to NY, I'm at a loss as to what to do.
Flight preferably direct from MAN to any NY airport. Those appear to be quote easy to sort.
Accommodation seems to be a little trickier. Is it better to have hotel stay (three going, all three need their own room) or source an apartment for the week (Thur night to Mon day)? We are looking around Central Park (is that "Midtown"?). The amenities of the hotel don't bother us as we intend on eating out where possible.
Any suggestions?
Also, any good suggestions on "things to do/things to avoid" would be very welcome.
Cheers
Seemingly since I'm the only one who can use the internet without accidentally booking home delivery of a camel, i have to sort the flights and lodgings out. Now having never been to NY, I'm at a loss as to what to do.
Flight preferably direct from MAN to any NY airport. Those appear to be quote easy to sort.
Accommodation seems to be a little trickier. Is it better to have hotel stay (three going, all three need their own room) or source an apartment for the week (Thur night to Mon day)? We are looking around Central Park (is that "Midtown"?). The amenities of the hotel don't bother us as we intend on eating out where possible.
Any suggestions?
Also, any good suggestions on "things to do/things to avoid" would be very welcome.
Cheers
Tried the search - didn't find anything specific. Thanks for your input.
Cheers for the pointer towards hotels. Spend-wise, ideally not a huge amount, but enough to be comfortable/safe/enjoy it (no poverty towers and no Waldorf)
Cold I can deal with thanks. I word outdoors in all conditions.
Cheers for the pointer towards hotels. Spend-wise, ideally not a huge amount, but enough to be comfortable/safe/enjoy it (no poverty towers and no Waldorf)
Cold I can deal with thanks. I word outdoors in all conditions.
Went to New York around a year ago now.
Hotel wise we stayed in one highly recommened to us which was the New Yorker:
https://www.newyorkerhotel.com/reservations-adword...
It was brilliant, traditional NY skyscraper, very clean and nice inside. We caught the train from JFK airport straight to the subway, which took us direct to a subway station at the side of the hotel. I think it was around $80 for a cab into NY city but train was only $10. It was my Fiancees 21st birthday and the Hotel upgraded us a room overlooking the Hudson. Very affordalbe prices there too. As you walk out the hotel the Empire State building is right in front so its in the middle of everything.
I will say that it is very expensive to eat and drink there, in my opinion, depending on budget, which we didnt expect. The bus tour is probably the best way to go around the major sights and see them all, Subway is fairly easy to use as well. We did a lot of walking around to see most things off the bus trip.
In the bus trip was a free Hudson river trip down the the Statue of Liberty, well worth it. I think the bus trip is around $70 for 3 days with the river trip, worth every penny.
I dont know if you have been to America before but the tip culture is rife in NY. Every where and every one wants a tip, most people tell you how much they want you to tip them. We wasnt expecting it say take enough $1 bills.
Feel free to give me a shout if you have any more questions and enjoy the trip and central park is midtown (Central park is amazing although you cant escape from the nosie of the city!)
Ian
Hotel wise we stayed in one highly recommened to us which was the New Yorker:
https://www.newyorkerhotel.com/reservations-adword...
It was brilliant, traditional NY skyscraper, very clean and nice inside. We caught the train from JFK airport straight to the subway, which took us direct to a subway station at the side of the hotel. I think it was around $80 for a cab into NY city but train was only $10. It was my Fiancees 21st birthday and the Hotel upgraded us a room overlooking the Hudson. Very affordalbe prices there too. As you walk out the hotel the Empire State building is right in front so its in the middle of everything.
I will say that it is very expensive to eat and drink there, in my opinion, depending on budget, which we didnt expect. The bus tour is probably the best way to go around the major sights and see them all, Subway is fairly easy to use as well. We did a lot of walking around to see most things off the bus trip.
In the bus trip was a free Hudson river trip down the the Statue of Liberty, well worth it. I think the bus trip is around $70 for 3 days with the river trip, worth every penny.
I dont know if you have been to America before but the tip culture is rife in NY. Every where and every one wants a tip, most people tell you how much they want you to tip them. We wasnt expecting it say take enough $1 bills.
Feel free to give me a shout if you have any more questions and enjoy the trip and central park is midtown (Central park is amazing although you cant escape from the nosie of the city!)
Ian
h0b0 said:
It's going to be very cold.....
We've been to NYC in November/December for the last 5 years and it's been exceptionally mild (although I generally don't feel the cold too much). Daytimes it's been OK just wearing a shirt and light jacket. The only time I felt cold was on the Staten Island Ferry, when it was bitter.Mind you, open top bus tour through Harlem was a bit chilly around 17.00hrs...
Matt.. said:
I'd rather be in NYC in December than July!
30c+ in NYC is horrendous.
Agreed. And I bloody live there. 30c+ in NYC is horrendous.
The weather around November and December can be very unpredictable temperature wise. I have been in central park in a t-shirt in November and I have seen snow storms the next day.
AdeTuono said:
We've been to NYC in November/December for the last 5 years and it's been exceptionally mild (although I generally don't feel the cold too much). Daytimes it's been OK just wearing a shirt and light jacket. The only time I felt cold was on the Staten Island Ferry, when it was bitter.
Mind you, open top bus tour through Harlem was a bit chilly around 17.00hrs...
Same here, in fact I choose to travel to NYC at that time of year as the climate is so much nicer than mid-summer.Mind you, open top bus tour through Harlem was a bit chilly around 17.00hrs...
Hotel / apartment wise, try www.vrbo.com for apartments, mid-town's a good place to be, as is the upper east side, lower east side's a little more bohemian though good for nice restaurants.
Plenty to see and do in NYC at any time of year, don't miss a Broadway show (remember most theaters are dark on Monday nights) don't bother with Ellis Island, do the full circular tour of Manhattan on one of the cruise boats. Head to Fulton Ferry State Park for the best skyline photo of Lower Manhattan.
ian-r said:
Matt.. said:
I'd rather be in NYC in December than July!
30c+ in NYC is horrendous.
2nd that...30c+ in NYC is horrendous.
I hate the heat but believe me I'd rather be then when it's very hot than when it's very cold...I've been there for both quite a bit.
Having breakfast in a diner rather than a hotel is generally cheaper if you are on a budget.
Loads of stuff to see and do there depending what you are interested in, e.g. museums, art galleries, shopping (should have Christmas displays at that time), sightseeing.
The subway is the easiest way to get around quickly. Staten Island ferry is free and gives good views of the city. Grand Central is a magnificent building inside.
Empire State Building has fantastic views both during the day and at night.
If you fly into Newark then you can get a good view of Manhattan as you come into land.
Loads of stuff to see and do there depending what you are interested in, e.g. museums, art galleries, shopping (should have Christmas displays at that time), sightseeing.
The subway is the easiest way to get around quickly. Staten Island ferry is free and gives good views of the city. Grand Central is a magnificent building inside.
Empire State Building has fantastic views both during the day and at night.
If you fly into Newark then you can get a good view of Manhattan as you come into land.
ian-r said:
Matt.. said:
I'd rather be in NYC in December than July!
30c+ in NYC is horrendous.
2nd that...30c+ in NYC is horrendous.
The first time I ever visited New York I had absolutely no idea what the weather would be like. For some reason, I'd made up in my mind that it was going to be like the UK but perhaps a touch warmer so the warmest item of clothing I had was a thin jumper.
Turns out that NY is actually bloody freezing in April! It even snowed..
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