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Martin Jordan
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New York A guide to by Martin Jordan
What a great city, not as expensive as you may think. Although luxury hotels are indeed expensive there are plenty of options. The flight is long and the time variation takes a little adjusting to. The subway trains are air conditioned but the entire network needs an upgrade. It has been proposed to tax the rich to improve the network, if it's your first time in the big apple 🍎 remember express trains do not stop at every station. Tipping is the norm and is suggested on every bill, remember the rates are suggest rates only. Taxis are everywhere, use approved taxis only. Stay out of Central Park late at night or if you must keep to the link road. Parts of the Park are not well lit at night. At 800 acres Central Park is New Yorks best free tourist attraction. If visiting Times Square move with the crowds, keep your money secure. If you have children with you stick together as it easy to get lost in the sea of people. Shops are open to 1am in most cases with some convenience stores open 24 hours. Don't carry lots of dollars use a prepayment card. The neon signs make it look like daylight but in reality it is night, use the black out curtains. Breakfast in luxury hotels and room service can be expensive. Some typical New York prices include: Breakfast $33.00 Pint of beer up to $12 Can of beer $3 Breakfast for 5 adults in a diner $120.00 Tea at Hard Rock Cafe approx $130.00 for 5 Children over 12 are treated at adult rate. If renting bikes in Central park go for daily rate. A small whiskey was priced at $14.50 Applebee's is a good place for breakfast. Use authorised uniformed bus sellers package normally includes the boat trip. Helicopter trips are very expensive. Subways can be hot, dirty and difficult to understand however subway staff are excellent.

Beware of street sellers and too good to be true luxury goods. A £$700.00 watch going for $30.00 is a typical offering. There are however some good savings in clothes at reputable Department stores. Don't buy off the street as there is no come back. food carts have to be licensed but I prefer dining in doors. Vendors must wear a licence. Visit the top of the rock the view is spectacular. A boat trip is also another worthwhile opportunity but plan activities in accordance with local weather reports. Drink plenty of water as the humidity can be quite high, stay off the sugary drinks as the bottles tend to be larger than the UK. Whatever age you are (I mean over 21) you will be required to show identification for purchases of cigarettes and alcoholic drinks. There is no exception to this. Use a shuttle bus to the airport. Don't forget the sun cream and hats. The 911 museum is worth a visit but it is a sombre experience because many people are at rest within the confines of the building. Finally, allow at least 3 hours before your flight at the airport. New York can be very cold in winter but is just as busy, not all of central park is open at wintertime. Don't forget to make your visa applications and allow plenty of time if you need to renew your passport. New Yorkers are friendly. This is an amazing city. Service and customer care is the best I have ever had. Tour guides are brilliant. Martin Jordan see my review at martinjordan23 on Facebook Jmartin956 (talk) 21:15, 14 August 2017 (UTC)