Travel New York City {NYC} - tips - questions - advice!

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uhpharm01 said:
If you book your travel yourself, do you still need to buy travel insurance? Thank you
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It depends if you want that protection should your plans change.

For hotel bookings, no since hotels typically have cancellation policies of 24-48 hours. Read their cancellation policy when you book.

For flights, maybe, it's up to you and you can purchase when you're booking on the airline's website. It's typically cheaper than a change fee on most US domestic airlines. Southwest is an exception where it's typically free to change flights if you do so before your original departure.
 
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I stayed at the millennium hotel just off Times Square, got upgraded to the sister hotel. The hotel was great within walking distance of Times Square. With regards of travel insurance I would definitely purchase as most cover the basis like lost luggage and I think delays.
 
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KensingtonUK said:
It all depends on what decent means for you. I would say if you do a diner, food truck, deli etc for lunch you could easily spend $10-$20. For dinner, depending on what is decent, if you are drinking etc you could easily spend $50/person but also you can definitely go to NYC and still have a good tasting sit down meal for under $20.
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Thank you! That's great news! I planned to eat at a few expensive restaurants. For instance le bernardin is a must on this trip. But they are pricey, and I do not want to spend as much each time.
Thanks!
 
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uhpharm01 said:
I'm not sure which part of Manhattan to stay. I want to see Ellis island, Statue of Liberty, 9/11 monument
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Cab from JFK or LGA to Manhattan will cost at least $60 (does not include tip and toll). I always suggest taking the airport shuttle. From JFK it's $15 and from LGA its $12

This is the company I always use. Super fast and cheap. It drops you off at Grand Central or Penn Station. Pick up, to go back is at the same location.

http://www.nycairporter.com/
 
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blushingbaby said:
I am planning to visit NYC around Christmas, from Dec 20-24. I have only been in the Spring and Summer. What is the weather like?

Much appreciated!!
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It depends, but it's usually pretty cold. I highly recommend layering because all the stores and restaurants will have their heat on and it can be quite a difference in temperature! We've had a mild fall so far though so it's possible we'll have a milder winter too.
 
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antschulina said:
Thank you! That's great news! I planned to eat at a few expensive restaurants. For instance le bernardin is a must on this trip. But they are pricey, and I do not want to spend as much each time.
Thanks!
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My husband and I have had dinner here.. Our bill was pretty close to $1k for 2 people.. Granted, we did have a superb bottle of wine.. But I think it is totally overpriced! Don't get me wrong, we had a great time but could have gotten an awesome French meal elsewhere for much less in NYC
I love NOBU ( but only mid town location), if you like sushi
 
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KayuuKathey said:
These are my fav!

Bosie's Tea Parlor in the West Village. (About $25 bucks i believe)
Pembroke Room in the Lowell Hotel on East 63rd St, Upper East Side. Upscale.

Alice's Tea Cup on East 64th St.

Hope this helps.
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Thank you for your reply! When I look online The Russian Tea room is always mentioned - have you been? good or over hyped?
 
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