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Fellow Thrill Seeker!
New York, New York! Welcome to what I believe to be the greatest city in the world. I have called NYC home since 1996 and I am proud of it. So much information is available about this town, here’s what I can tell you. First-timers, do a three day extended weekend in the fall. The weather is mild, brisk and the colors of the leaves are fantastic! Get ready to spend money and feel good about it! Take a look at the info below and watch the videos, they will help you plan a fantastic trip to my hometown!
Sincerely,
Erik
New York, New York! Welcome to what I believe to be the greatest city in the world. I have called NYC home since 1996 and I am proud of it. So much information is available about this town, here’s what I can tell you. First-timers, do a three day extended weekend in the fall. The weather is mild, brisk and the colors of the leaves are fantastic! Get ready to spend money and feel good about it! Take a look at the info below and watch the videos, they will help you plan a fantastic trip to my hometown!
Sincerely,
Erik
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NEW YORK CITY - A LITTLE LIGHT READING
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FAST FACTS
Destination Name: New York City State: New York Closest Major Airport(s): JFK, EWR, LGA Closest Cruise Port(s): West Side Cruise Terminal (Manhattan), Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Cape Liberty (NJ) Time Zone: Eastern Currency: US Dollar Continent: North America Country: USA Primary Language: English |
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TRANSPORTATION
Location: New York City is located on the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. It is divided into five boroughs: Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. Air: JFK is the biggest airport, followed by Newark Liberty International (EWR), and LaGuardia (LGA). Car: Unless you are getting out of the city to explore, then you do not need to rent a car. Cruise: Manhattan Cruise Terminal (West Side), Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, Cape Liberty (NJ) Train: Amtrak has a station in New York City at Penn Station. |
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THE WEATHER
New York City is a four season destination. NYC is busy year-round. Winter is the value season while summer is generally peak season. However, the holiday season (from Thanksgiving to New Year's) is also rather busy. Check with the official tourism bureau and look at the event calendar. Big events tend to eat up a lot of hotel inventory. |
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WHERE TO STAY, WHERE TO EAT AND WHAT TO DO
Midtown/East - When I have friends in town, I always recommend staying at The Intercontinental Barclay Hotel. The property is situated on 48th between Park & Lexington. This property is historic, convenient and just underwent a massive renovation. In addition, I love The Langham Hotel. It's luxurious, convenient and awesome! |
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HELPFUL LINKS
Most destinations in the U.S. have an official tourism bureau. Learn more by watching this video. In addition, here are links to the official bureaus for this destination, the state and the USA. Erik's New York State Page Official NYC Tourism Bureau - Get The Official NYC Guide (Free) Official State Tourism Bureau Site Official USA Tourism Site |
MEET ERIK THE TRAVEL GUY
My name is Erik Hastings, (a.k.a. Erik the Travel Guy) and I am an EMMY award-winning television personality who speaks directly to viewers who simply "get their vacations wrong". In addition to being a single dad of two amazing children, I am the host and managing editor of the internationally syndicated television series "Beyond Your Backyard" for public broadcasting stations (PBS) and other networks/VOD platforms. I am thrilled to be a part of an incredibly talented team of industry pros and the editorial driving force of my media platform. While the travel industry directly supports millions of families worldwide, I believe travel makes the world a better place. Through exploration and discovery, I have learned that travel brings cultures together. Read Erik's Full Bio.
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