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deebee Posted Tue 12 Aug, 2008 5:34 PM |
Lucile wrote: deebee wrote: I already reckon that we'll be going with at least one empty suitcase, LOL! Thanks for the tip about Best Western. Does it get very hot in the summer because I can't cope with very high temperatures?
One of my friends has just come back from her trip to New York and she said she almost died from the heat so if I were you, I'd go in the Winter.
Eeeek don't like the sound of that. Looks like it'll be Winter or Springtime then. |
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minnmess Posted Tue 12 Aug, 2008 5:38 PM |
deebee wrote: Lucile wrote: deebee wrote: I already reckon that we'll be going with at least one empty suitcase, LOL! Thanks for the tip about Best Western. Does it get very hot in the summer because I can't cope with very high temperatures?
One of my friends has just come back from her trip to New York and she said she almost died from the heat so if I were you, I'd go in the Winter.
Eeeek don't like the sound of that. Looks like it'll be Winter or Springtime then.
ya it is ridic hot and humid in this general area (im about an hour flight away) in the summer. And with NYC you get the added downtown-y smog and cars and things that add to it. |
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auronsquall Posted Tue 12 Aug, 2008 5:51 PM |
Lucile wrote: deebee wrote: I already reckon that we'll be going with at least one empty suitcase, LOL! Thanks for the tip about Best Western. Does it get very hot in the summer because I can't cope with very high temperatures?
One of my friends has just come back from her trip to New York and she said she almost died from the heat so if I were you, I'd go in the Winter.
haha really? i think it depends, if you go around may, its seriously just awesome pleasant weather, july or august, might have to think twice about that lol. I study in NY state, so i can tell you that, we kinda missed spring this semester lol, summer just kinda boomed out of nowhere |
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weirdmom Posted Tue 12 Aug, 2008 5:59 PM |
deebee, ice skating in Central Park would be awesome. The Empire State Building has an elevator to the top so it isn't very taxing to get to the top. It is quite a view but it is open and therefore quite windy up there. Depending on the temp this could be pretty miserable.
Broadway shows, some are definitely worth it; really just depends on the show. You'll just have to see what's playing when you go.
There are many amazing museums there. As I said the Met is the mother but there are loads of other ones.
Times Square is not my favorite place but I guess you have to see it. It might give you a seizure though, all the lights. I went there before they cleaned up the drugs and the porn shops and while I prefer it clean, I wish they hadn't gotten it so squeaky clean. It's too touristy now.
Chinatown is neat to walk around in. |
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AbsGinger Posted Tue 12 Aug, 2008 7:27 PM |
| You're turning 60 ? |
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AbsGinger Posted Tue 12 Aug, 2008 7:28 PM |
deebee wrote: Yay, one happy boardie here!! My husband has agreed to take me to New York next year to celebrate a big birthday (ending in 0 and shall say no more) I've wanted to do this for years so I'm sooo chuffed *dances around the room*
Question is : when is the best time of year to go?
I say pre-Christmas with the illuminations etc, iceskating ie very romantic. He says summer so he doesn't freeze his arse off!!
Any other advice for planning this trip is much appreciated, thanks.
I can come with you and i'll show you around. Okay ? |
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deebee Posted Tue 12 Aug, 2008 7:31 PM |
AbsGinger wrote: deebee wrote: Yay, one happy boardie here!! My husband has agreed to take me to New York next year to celebrate a big birthday (ending in 0 and shall say no more) I've wanted to do this for years so I'm sooo chuffed *dances around the room*
Question is : when is the best time of year to go?
I say pre-Christmas with the illuminations etc, iceskating ie very romantic. He says summer so he doesn't freeze his arse off!!
Any other advice for planning this trip is much appreciated, thanks.
I can come with you and i'll show you around. Okay ?
LOL nice try Abs! Buy your ticket and we'll meet up - I could use your shopping expertise. Oh and you know damn well it's not for my 60TH, cheeky mare! |
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AbsGinger Posted Tue 12 Aug, 2008 7:43 PM |
deebee wrote: 2) Shopping - where?
Barneys
Bergdorf Goodman
Henri Bendel
more ideas :
http://www.timeout.com/newyork/ |
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deebee Posted Tue 12 Aug, 2008 7:47 PM |
| Thanks for the link Fréd! A lot of information there including how to roll a joint!!! Given as an alternative for eating Ben and Jerrys. |
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