New York City Travel News: The Renovated Pierre Hotel
Oct 14
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Tags: New York City, Pierre Hotel, travel, vacation, vacation rentals
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.
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Visit New York: 6 Great Guides to New York City
Oct 09
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Tags: New York City, New York short term vacation rentals, travel, vacation
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.
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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.
-“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.
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The Best time to Visit New York City According to Your Preferences
Oct 08
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Tags: holidays, New York City, travel, vacation, vacation rentals
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 the holidays, 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 Christmas magnificence, 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.
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New York Vacations: New York City Beaches?
Oct 08
Posted: under New York, United States.
Tags: New York City, travel, vacation rentals
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!
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Getting to Know The History of New York City
Oct 08
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Tags: history, Museums, New York City, vacation rentals
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.
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Visit New York: New York City Boroughs
Oct 02
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Tags: holidays, New York, New York City, travel, vacation rentals, Vacations
Often times, visitors automatically think of Manhattan when they hear mention of New York City. In reality, the city is made up of five neighborhoods, also known as the New York City boroughs. The five New York City boroughs are:
• Manhattan
• The Bronx
• Brooklyn
• Queens
• Staten Islands
Manhattan is the economic capital of the United States and the business center of New York. A really large percentage of New York residents work in Manhattan but live in one of the other New York City boroughs. Manhattan real estate is outrageously costly which forces a lot of people who need space or to conserve a budget to live in New York City boroughs outside of Manhattan. Aside from being the business center, Manhattan is also New York’s playground; Locals love to enjoy New York night clubs, New York art galleries and dining in New York.
Being that most New York attractions, New York night clubs and New York restaurants are located in Manhattan, this is where most vacationers and tourists will want to stay. Just as real estate is expensive, so are hotels. A better alternative to a hotel is to stay in New York City vacation rentals. New York City vacation rentals are more affordable and are just as nice. You can find New York City vacation rentals in any of the different New York City boroughs.
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Visit New York: New York City in Movies & TV series
Oct 02
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Tags: holidays, New York, New York City, travel, vacation rentals, Vacations
Because of the frequent appearances of New York City in Movies & TV, modern New York City is easily recognized by people from around the world. Some prime examples of the television appearances of New York City in Movies & TV include award-winning shows like Friends, 30 Rock, CSI: NY, Seinfeld, NYPD Blue, Law & Order, Will & Grace, Spin City, Gossip Girl and, of course, Sex and the City.
Some ultra famous film examples of New York City in Movies & TV include Miracle on 34th Street, Ghostbusters, Eyes Wide Shut, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Cloverfield and many Woody Allen’s films such as Annie Hall, Bananas, and Manhattan.
If seeing New York City in Movies & TV inspires you to travel to the city, it would be your best bet to stay in furnished apartments in New York. Furnished apartments in New York are a more affordable option than hotels. You can find furnished apartments in New York in any of your preferred boroughs of New York.
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New York City Vacations: Art Galleries in New York
Oct 02
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Tags: holidays, New York, New York City, travel, vacation rentals, Vacations
There are over 500 art galleries in New York. Most of the art galleries in New York are found in Chelsea. You will find many other art galleries in New York in Midtown, the Upper East Side, Brooklyn and Long Island.
Art galleries in New York was formerly the center of art galleries in New York but many of the galleries were replaced with restaurants and clothing stores. The art galleries in New York cater to contemporary art, glass art, paintings, traditional fine art, prints, sculpture, photography and more. The majority of art galleries in Chelsea and what remain of SoHo art galleries cater to new or recently established artists. The art galleries in Midtown focus on more well known artists. Finally, the galleries in the Upper East Side focus on antiques and historical art.
If you are visiting New York to see the art galleries, you should look into reserving New York City vacation rentals. New York City vacation rentals are more affordable than hotels but not of lesser quality. More and more travelers are discovering New York City vacation rentals and are making changes in their lodging accommodations.
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New York City Vacations: New York City Museums
Oct 02
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Tags: holidays, New York, New York City, travel, vacation rentals, Vacations
New York City Museums are world-renowned for their quality exhibits and most are regarded as one-of-a-kind. The New York City Museums specialize in different themes including nature and life sciences, design, culture, history, music, sports and children’s museums. The famous Guggenheim Museum permanently houses a collection of impressionist, post-impressionist, early modern and contemporary art.
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is often recognized as the world’s most significant modern art museum. New York has more renowned New York City Museums than any other city in the United States. Most New York City Museums are in Manhattan such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and the American Museum of Natural History.
Every year, the New York City Museums lures millions of vacationers looking for inspiration or to simply quench their thirst to see brilliant works of art. Many of those vacationers are choosing to stay in affordable New York vacation rentals. There is an abundance of New York vacation rentals and more and more travelers are being turned on to New York vacation rentals. Enjoy your time in New York to its fullest potential.
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New York City Vacations: Dining in New York
Oct 02
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Tags: holidays, New York, New York City, travel, vacation rentals, Vacations
New York’s restaurant scene is without a doubt one of the finest in the nation. You are likely to find more kinds of cuisine while dining in New York than anywhere else in the world. Dine at restaurants that serve cuisine from countries you have never even heard of. Many of the most world-renowned chefs live and work in New York. New York just has to be the big daddy of all industries. The dining in New York industry is no exception. As you may have guessed, dining in New York at the ritziest restaurants is going to be costly, but the food will be well worth it and unlike anything you have ever tasted.
Being that there are so many great places for dining in New York, it may be hard for you to choose a place. Maybe you can use a guide, a place recommended by a friend or the places closest to your hotel or New York vacation rentals. Your New York vacation rentals may have some sort of associated concierge service that can help in your decision. Also, if you plan to indulge in any of the pricey restaurants, staying in New York vacation rentals will have left you some left over money you can use.