"New York City - I'm luvin it, luvin it, luvin it!!" New York City by weewatty

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Empire State view Downtown. - New York City

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All I would say to you if you are thinking of going to NYC is to stop thinking and get booked to go.

I have visited this grand city twice, on very differing holidays. Firstly in 1996 i took my then girlfriend(now my wife) which was great but i seen a bit to much of the shops, although during this visit I visited the top floor of the World Trade Centre which is very sobering and poignant to look back upon.

Secondly, and the visit i will concentrate on was in October 2003 with 3 of my good mates, yeh a real lads holiday.

Flights & Accomodation

Who da Man??

We managed to secure a very resonable fare for our flights, Edinburgh - JFK via Dublin with Aer Lingus cost us £262 sterling through Opodo.

We decided that we may aswell make the most of our trip so we decided we would need a week to do everything we wanted to do(aswell as eat everything we wanted to eat, drink everything we wanted to drink and buy everything we wanted to buy).

Next up we discovered it was'nt exactly the cheapest place to stay in the world, we did'nt really want to youth hostel it. We discovered the Chelsea Star Hotel using the net and it fitted the bill to a tea, 4 of us sharing one big room with en suite facilities(see accom tips for more info) and right across the road from the world famous Madison Square Garden.

Safe as Houses

Fuzzy Times Square.

One thing i would say about being in Manhattan is that i never once felt unsafe, there seems to be a very high visual Police presence which is reassuring, OK we were not walking down dark streets in the middle of the night but that would just be daft to do that, anyplace not just NYC.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Too many to mention, just go.
Cons:not alot of these i can think of to be honest, a few homeless maybe.
In a nutshell:Everything you expect and more!

Last visit to New York City: Nov 2006
Intro Updated Nov 27, 2006
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Massive Rack of Ribs!!

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Written Nov 27, 2006

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Comments (9)

foobar1239 Nov 21, 2008 at 1:02 PM Report Abuse

The old Port Authority building (which has its corners at 15-16 St/8-9 Av) looks much better ;-)
1201SLD Nov 15, 2008 at 8:48 AM Report Abuse

Have you ever seen a photo of this building before it was slipcovered with "steel erection" gift-wrap? Probably not; present appearance (inside and out) is merely plain by comparison.
Deborahtnc Nov 30, 2006 at 7:05 PM Report Abuse

Really enjoyed your visits to NYC. I may try the ribs even though I am from the south (USA South) Thx Deb
dejavu2gb Dec 16, 2005 at 1:58 AM Report Abuse

Really enjoyed reading your New York pages... very informative. I have taken some notes too for my trip week after next (I will have to visit the Outlet Mall)... Great Page, Thanks!!!!
deecat Jul 5, 2005 at 7:21 AM Report Abuse

Love your ENTHUSIASM!!! Your narratives are animated, appealing, comprehensive,convincing,engaging,entertaining,fresh,helpful,informative,observant, positive, realistic, spirited, truthful, and varied. Vibrant, vivid photos. Kudos to you.
b1bob Jun 27, 2005 at 9:33 AM Report Abuse

Nice coverage on New York. I never have seen "The Sopranos".
MrBill Mar 28, 2005 at 4:53 AM Report Abuse

I was in NYC for 5-days once. Hardly slept a wink. Always something great going on. Thanks for the memories. Cheers. Bill.
littlesam1 Feb 9, 2005 at 10:27 AM Report Abuse

It looks like you and your buddies had a great time in NYC. Loved the Chrysler building pic. I think its the most beautiful building in NYC.
scotlandscotour Jun 11, 2004 at 9:12 AM Report Abuse

Ahh - nice one! We are going over to USA in September - looking for the best flight deals - any suggestions?? You live so close I could shout - no need for internet :-)