New York City Vacation Planner

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Having watched way too many people plan their New York City vacations out of order, I've tried to create the perfect NYC Vacation Planning Tools. Follow this guide to book your trip and get New York City Insider tips, free maps, where to spend and save your money, secret ways of getting discounts and most importantly, what to book NOW so you don't miss out!

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How to Plan a New York City Vacation

This is my personal 10 step planning process for the ultimate New York City Vacation. I hope you enjoy it!

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Hotels in NYC - Cheap but Good?   starstarstarstarstar
Oi! (Hi! in portuguese). I´m looking for well-situated, cheap but good place to stay suggestions. It´s going to be my first time traveling alone and I´...

Walk from Javits Center to Rockefeller Center?  starstarstarstarstar
Are coming on bus to Javits Center that is going to car show 4/23, but we (2 ladies and a teen) want to go to Rock. Center. Would we be able to walk there,...

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We are looking for the NYC hotels offering 1 night free to military members on Veteran's Day. We need 2 rooms for 2 nights in Times Square. We need to ...

Roosevelt Island Tram  starstarstarstarstar
My Mother and I are visiting NYC in October for 3 nights and want to ride the Roosevelt Island Tram, can you tell me if it has reopened yet?
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New York Explorer Pass vs. The New York Pass for bus tour  starstarstarstarstar
Hello! From everything I have read, the hop on hop off bus tour option on both passes, once purchased, is supposed to cover all fees for the tour selected....

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Where can we rent bikes? We plan on cycling primarily Central Park. Thanks!

Transportation from LaGuardia to Crown Plaza  starstarstarstarstar
What choices do I have to get 7 adults and 14 pieces of luggage from LaGuardia Airport to the Crown Plaza Times Square?

Wall Street Visit NYC  starstarstarstarstar
My college age daughter is an economics major and would love to visit the wall street area. Are you still able to get into the stock exchange? What other ...

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I have booked an apartment for April 2010. Now I read that there are many scams and I wondered if you knew of the company I have booked with? Its Stay ...

Kosher Restaurants New York City  starstarstarstarstar
Can you please recommend good kosher restaurants in the city?

NY City Pass or NY Pass or Explorer pass  starstarstarstarstar
Which is best?? We want to see all the "tourist" stuff!

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Hi. Heading up November 10-16, what is the best price I can get for a carriage ride around Central Park? Any recommended companies? Thanks.

Romantic New York City Vacation  starstarstarstarstar
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Visit With Young Boys in New York City  starstarstarstarstar
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Midtown East Restaurant Recommendations   starstarstarstarstar
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I will be in NYC March 22-24 with my 11 yr. old granddaughter that is a fashionista. I have booked her for the 'fashion tour'..she IS mature enough...do ...

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Hello! My husband and I are celebrating our 10 yr anniversary, with our 1st trip to NYC!! So excited!
Anyways, we are 28 yrs old... and staying at the ...

First Time Visitor April 2010 from Australia  starstarstarstarstar
Hello my name is Melita and I will be visiting NY on 1st April with my teenage daughter and husband. We have friends who will be there at the same time ...

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3 girlfriends will be in NYC in mid October and want to go to a flea market on Saturday morning. Our hotel is located in the Tribeca area. Any suggestions ...

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NYC Sample Sales in October  starstarstar
I am coming to NYC October 1st-4th for my 40th birthday with a few girlfriends. I was wondering if you have an updated list of upcoming sample sales for ...

What is this in New York City?  starstarstar
When visiting Manhattan April 2009, we noticed a few of these 'art deco' type fixtures like the one in the attached photo. What is it? We loved New York ...

Cheap Hotels NYC  starstarstar
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NYC to Izod Center in New Jersey  starstarstar
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Recommendation for a Broadway show best for teenage boy  Not rated yet
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NYC Broadway Hotel Weekend  Not rated yet
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Cheap Shopping in NYC April 2012  Not rated yet
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Looking for nice and reasonable hotel in midtown for 9/12-9/17/2011  Not rated yet
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Shopping in NYC Vintage and Non Chain Boutique Recommendations  Not rated yet
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I traveled to New York November 2010 for the first time in 10 years but it was difficult to find ...

NYC No Tax Policy on Shopping Changes - Now 4%  Not rated yet
I heard that New York took back it's "no tax" policy just this past October. Is this true?

NYC Insider Response:
Adabelle - you are indeed correct....

What is the best way to PNC Bank Arts Center from NYC?   Not rated yet
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Chelsea Restaurant Recommendations  Not rated yet
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