LGA airport hotel?

I%26#39;ve seen horrible reviews of LGA airport hotels...would anyone recommend their personal favorite? I need to get to LGA by 6am, so I am thinking about staying close by...Thanks for your help!

LGA airport hotel?

Hello

I would suggest the extended Stay Americain Whitestone it is listed as lga but it is not actually surrounding the airport, but very close to it. It is more off the whitestone expressway. I think the mariiot is ok, surrounding the airport as well.

The extended stay is good for business travelers. my sisters New York agency usually has their clients stay there.

Good Luck!

LGA airport hotel?

I meant Marriot. sorry

LGA is very very close to Manhattan. At 5 am, you can make the trip in 20 mins or less. Unless you%26#39;re coming into LGA very late the night before, I%26#39;d stay in Manhattan and arrange for a car service to pick you up in the morning. You won%26#39;t have to get up any earlier really.

Stay on the east side of Manhattan where there are hundreds of hotels to chose from at all prices.

If you have to stay at LGA, the Courtyard seems to get the best reviews

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Suggestions for drinks & dinner in Greenwich/West Village?

Heading to NYC w/ my wife. Looking for a nice fun place to have drinks in Greenwich/West Village area.

Looking for casual restaurants with great food in Greenwich/West Village. We like italian, seafood, mexican, steaks. Any suggestions?

Suggestions for drinks %26amp; dinner in Greenwich/West Village?

Not knowing your budget, I%26#39;ll suggest a moderate $$$ place:

good (yes, that%26#39;s the name.)

89 Greenwich Ave

Btwn Bank %26amp; W 12th St

Yes, it can get cramped and noisy on a weekend night, and the tables arealittletooclosetogether, but I love the food and service, and great drinks!

http://www.goodrestaurantnyc.com/

Reviews:

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Greenwich Ave has a bunch of nice places all in a row, ranging from cheap burritios to pub food to Italian to organic. A good street to walk down anyway.

Suggestions for drinks %26amp; dinner in Greenwich/West Village?

For Italian I like

Arturo%26#39;s

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Volare:

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Ennio %26amp; Michael:

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Thanks everyone. Is there anywhere that you would suggest for drinks before dinner in the Village? We have no budget limits.

If you%26#39;re looking for a pub/tavern type place then White Horse Tavern is a fun place to go.

Say, what about Sushi Samba#7 (not the regular SushiSamba)? A colleague of mine went recently for birthday drinks and raved about it.

http://www.sushisamba.com/top.html

(Click on ';7 - New York';)

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Two of my favorite seafood places in all of NYC are Pearl Oyster on Cornelia Street (a small street right off of 6th Avenue and W. 3rd St.) and Mary%26#39;s Fish Camp at 64 Charles Street (off of W. 4th Street). the two owners used to be partners and I recently read about a pending law suits (I believe) since Pearl Oyster came up with the original idea for a New England style menu and there has since been a few spin offs. Both places are pretty small and they don%26#39;t take reservations, so me and my wife will usually try one and if we can%26#39;t get in then simply walk over to the other. Try the lobster roll, seafood pot pie (if on the menu), whole fish, fried oysters, cockles and almost anything else on the menus that look particularly good.

If you like sushi then try Tomoe on Thompson street or Blue Ribbon on Sullivan Street a little further over on the border of SoHo and GV. For Italian you might try Lupa at 70 Thompson Street (and right next door to tomoe) which is a less expensive restaurant owned by the Italian ';Iron Chef'; Mario Batalli.

For drinks there is the White Horse or you could also walk down bleeker Street to anyone of the bars like Terra Blue, Peculiar Pub, The Red Lion or any number of other places many of which also habve live music. There is also Cafe Wha over on McDougal Street which is also pretty famous. For clubing or more late night activity try going over to the Gavansvoort (did I spell that right) a little further uptown around the end of 14th Street by the Hudson for dancing.

Lotuspath, is that you, actually giving advice again?

What is going on, something is amiss, are you feeling ok, has the medication worn off?

Again, I am afraid, very afraid.

Hey ..... like Jack Nicholson says in the Shinning ..... ';It was a momentary loss of muscular coordination';. I was getting bored ..... sorry ..... rest easy tonight ..... I promise it wont happen again.

Recently had dinner at Palma Restaurant, it was excellent and they have a garden courtyard in the back which was very nice.

A colleague of mine also enjoyed Palma, will have to give it a try.

help with a suite

I need help wich of this hotels is nicer, has better services, and the rooms and bathroom in better conditions

Rockefeller center hotel

Radio city apartments

The manhattan club

help with a suite

I can only comment on RCA as that%26#39;s where we stayed (I assume you%26#39;ve read the reviews on here too?)

We stayed in a corner studio apartment with dual aspect windows. The room was very clean and the bed comfortable. The bathroom was tiny, with a small cabinet for toiletries but it was functional and there were plenty of towels. There was a small dining table and hanging space for clothes (no wardrobe) as well as a big chest of drawers and 2 bedside cabinets. The kitchenette isn%26#39;t big enough to cater for a full meal but it%26#39;s more than adequate for breakfasts. All your crockery and cutlery is provided as well as a coffee maker, coffee grounds, washing up liquid, kitchen roll and a tea towel. The fridge was a good size and fgreat for keeping those beers chilled! There%26#39;s also an iron and iroining board provided.

Reception area is basic but we found the staff very helpful and they stored our luggage for us FOC on the day of departure.

Elevators are slow but hey - it%26#39;s an old building.

All in all we found it great value for money and the location was excellent for a first visit.

help with a suite

HI

I would say narrow it down to either RCA or Rockefeller center hotel.

I%26#39;m not aware of the Rockefeller Center hotel (which is very new) having suites, but it%26#39;s a very nice hotel in a great location. Their regular rooms are considered to be small. On their website, their ';suites'; are one room.

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You can get a 1 bedroom (or 2) suite at the other 2 hotels which gives you a separate living room and bedroom (2 rooms).

The Manhattan Club is very very nice (not as new) and in a good location near Central Park.

Radio City apartments is a favored BUDGET hotel and while also well located is not nearly as nice as the other 2.

I believe I saw a studio with a kitchenette for Rockerfeller center hotel .

Internet cafe in lake george

I will be staying in Lake George next week.

Is there an internet cafe in town?

I will be staying at Balsam motel.

Internet cafe in lake george

I dont remember ever seeing one in town unless it%26#39;s new. In Bolton Landing there is Bug Bytes Internet Cafe.. it;s on lakeshore drive.. a few hotels in town have wireless access, but I don%26#39;t know about Balsam.

Internet cafe in lake george

Does the library offer internet access to the visitors?

I need to check my e-mails once a day.

Yes,

LG Public library does, and it%26#39;s right down the street from balsam.

Great. Thank you for your help.

HELP; going to GIANT game; where to stay & how to get there

Began the search on EBAY to come to the Meadowlands to take my teenaged daughter to see our beloved GIANTS play at home (Green Bay or the Eagles) for the first time. We went to Nashville last year and it was easy and had a great time (except the meltdown in the 4Q). I want this to be a special trip for her.

So, we%26#39;re going to fly in after we get game tickets. My questions are:

-- Should we fly into LGA and stay in the city and then find a way to get to and from the game?? Seems like that would be more fun for her that way. The question is, how do we get from mid town to the game. Have heard a little about the busses (NJ transit), but did not know where they left from, the price, do they drop at GIANT stadium on game day, are they safe, reliable, etc?? If we do this, how long will it take to get back to midtown?? In other words, can I still make say an 8:00 flight out of LGA the same night as a 1:00 game??

--- Fly into and out of Newark and stay somewhere close where we can walk to the game. Is there much to do around the area that would be fun??

Any other suggestions would be great. Thanks.

HELP; going to GIANT game; where to stay %26amp; how to get there

Fly into whichever airport is cheaper for you, but definitely stay in Manhattan. I just went to Giants Stadium for the Live Earth concert, and the bus ride to Giants Stadium is only about 15 minutes from the Port Authority on 42nd St. Cheap too. We paid maybe $10 for roundtrip. They have special buses that go to the games/events at Giants Stadium and drop you off and pick you up right in front.

Very easy to do, though there is a bit of a wait afterwards to get on a bus, so you might cut it a bit close with your flight. Figure the game will be done at around 4:30. You may wait an hour for a bus if it is as disorganized afterwards as it was at Live Earth. That puts you back at Port Authority by 6pm, and then you need to get your luggage and get to your airport. It would be ok probably if you flew into LGA, but it%26#39;s a long taxi ride to Newark or JFK airports.

If it were me, I%26#39;d not fly out after the game, but stay another night and enjoy a nice dinner and then a bit more sightseeing the next day in NYC.

HELP; going to GIANT game; where to stay %26amp; how to get there

You can get a bus at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42nd Street and 8th Avenue. On game day they run buses to the game from the PA and back to the PA after the game is over.

Consider staying at the Westin Times Square or the Hilton Times Square. Both are less than a five minute walk from the PA.

The game should be over before 4:30 PM. Pick up your luggage at the hotel and go back to the PA for a bus to LGA or you can take a taxi .

Making an 8 PM flight should not be a problem.

If you decide to stay in NJ goggle ';Meadowlands hotels near GIant Stadium'; for a listing of hotels close to the Stadium.

The only non stop flights I see b/w Louisville and NYC are on Continental through Newark airport and United through La Guardia. Both have their last return flights at 7 pm (looking in Sept). You can leave later with a 1 stop, but then you%26#39;re flying overnight and don%26#39;t get into Louisville until midmorning on Mon.! So:

%26gt;if you have to be back that night, fly in and out of Newark. It may be a bit further from Manhattan than LGA, but at least it%26#39;s on the west side. You might have to leave the game early though to make the flight.

%26gt;staying over is a safer option and there%26#39;s a Continental flight out of Newark at 6:40 am on Mon. that gets you in to Louisville at around 8:30 am. What you might consider is staying Sat. night in Manhattan and Sun. night in New Jersey. ;)

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are they good seats for this show?

We are seeing the lion king and have row j, which on the map of the theatre is close to the front and i have been told they are aisle seats.

is it true for this performance that something happens in the aisles, heard from somewhere not sure if it is true and are the seats too close that we won%26#39;t see things on the stage or would you consider them to be really good etc. (it was stressed to me that these ARE good seats but it can be easy to say when you are trying to sell them!!)

I have to let them know asap, so hopefully someone is out there tonight so i can check before i work tomorrow! and call her back!!!

thanks in advance!

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You don%26#39;t say what number the seats are. If they%26#39;re outside aisle I don%26#39;t think they%26#39;d be that great since you%26#39;d miss some action on that side of the stage. Yes, there is some aisle action during the performance. My family sat in the next to last row-Z, center section and the view was great!

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As the show opens, animals (not real) will enter from the rear of the theatre and enter up the aisles to the stage..so keep an eye out behind you. They are all wonderful but the elephant is a real treat.

Row J on the aisle should be great. We were on the aisle, probably a few rows closer, and it was fantastic.

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Ladies Ladies Ladies (& Gents) - I'm back - Trip Report Pt 1

Soooooooo…..here we go!

Friday morning arrived and we made our way to London Heathrow. As this whole thing was a surprise, my partner had no idea where we were going. She had packed accordingly – I had informed her she was to pack as though she was going to a warm city with no beach. Checked in at one of Virgin’s terminal points and I didn’t realise ‘JFK, New York’ would show up on the next screen… it did and she saw it! She was over the moon – absolutely ecstatic! She now knew what her 25th birthday surprise was! She spent the next 2 hours deliberating where she wanted to shop and eat – little did she know I had already mapped everything out using all of your fine advice and tips on Google Maps.

Flight was normal – food was surprisingly good and service was wonderful - couldn’t have found better staff on any other airline.

We arrived at JFK, and whilst queuing she started to quiz me about our hotel – I told her I couldn’t afford anything spectacular so I just hope it will be sufficient for our needs but I still will not tell her where until we arrive there. She replied “it would be funny if the Customs guy says it out loud” to which I said “He has no reason to”…. How wrong was I to be… After a few brief questions, the very polite Customs officer said “So you been to New York before”. I said “3rd time”. He said “First time you’re staying in the Waldorf Astoria ?” It was at this point I had no response and the look on her face was a Kodak moment – she had heard of the Waldorf but had no idea that we would actually be staying there! I have never heard a US Customs officer apologise so many times after he realised it was a surprise.

Onwards we went to catch a taxi – very nice driver. Arrived at the Waldorf in the drop off area – checked in our luggage and made our way to check-in. We checked in but were told room was to be ready at 3.30. I had pre-warned them that this was a special occasion so they upgraded us to a larger corner room. Nice and large room. Excellent courteous staff throughout the hotel made the stay even more pleasurable.

We decided to head out to get some food. Having stepped off a flight and being in desperate need of food, we decided to get some fast food as we didn’t have the patience to appreciate good NYC food. So we headed out on to 50th and wondered around to find a McDonald’s (I know, I know but we were hungry and just wanted to get some food we knew we could rely on). Found one at on 6th Ave (it was delicious – we don’t get options of having a chicken burgers grilled or crispy!!!) We decided to stroll towards the hotel the long way round… camera in hand we walked all the way up 6th to Central Park popping in and out of shops as and when we were drawn in! After strolling towards 5th Ave alongside Central Park, we decided to make a move towards the hotel so crossed Madison and walked all the way back down Park Ave towards 50th.

This was the first look of the room we got – it wasn’t amazing (afterall it wasn%26#39;t a suite) but it was big, spacious and had a historic traditional feel to it which is something we both like – flat screen tv’s and all white walls don’t interest us in the least. This is what a grand historic hotel should be like! She decided she needed to relax after the walk around and the flight so I decided to pop out and start to organise her birthday. I jumped on the subway at 51st and Lexington and made my way to the Tkts booth in South Street Seaport. Managed to get excellent seats to a matinee showing of the Phantom of the Opera the following day. Had a small look around at the street vendors and decided I would re-visit later with the other half! So back onto the subway and back to the hotel. Hid the tickets, woke her up and decided to get some food.

We walked towards Times Square – the moment we stepped into the lights we were taken aback by the sheer size of the displays! They were nothing like the previous memories I had! We made our way to John’s pizzeria and thoroughly enjoyed every slice!!! NYC pizza absolutely rules and I can understand why those of you love pizza probably cannot stand places like Pizza Hut and Sbarro%26#39;s with great places like these! Also, had a few drinks at the bar whilst we aited for our table....the size of the drinks - I had a JD and Coke - there was no space for the Coke at the top of the glass!!! Still... a stiff drink is what is needed after being awake for 22hrs

We started the walk back and saw a Pedicab/Rickshaw and decided it was a nice cool evening to enjoy one of these back to the hotel so jumped on one for only $10! We walked into the room and saw the first surprise the hotel had arranged – champagne, wine, chocolate strawberries, fruit, cheese and crackers!!! Such a vast amount of food… so quickly consumed!!!

As soon as we lay our heads on the soft pillows we were out for the count! A very long day with not much done in some people%26#39;s eyes - but we still had 4 whole days left so I wasn;t worrying about the lack of time - I had other worries (and yes you know what!!!!)

Still to come…. Her birthday… The proposal…The rest of the holiday (which I presume no one is interested in once you have read about the proposal!)

Flash!

Ladies Ladies Ladies (%26amp; Gents) - I'm back - Trip Report Pt 1

This is so exciting! Love it! Can%26#39;t wait for chapter two.

Ladies Ladies Ladies (%26amp; Gents) - I'm back - Trip Report Pt 1

Look Flash ..... if you don%26#39;t live up to your name and hurry up to tell us all about the %$#@ proposal ..... well ..... I%26#39;m just going to report you to the TA for an ';inappropriate post.';

And to think ..... I actually included you in my NYC Forum Pop Quiz .

At long last !!!!! Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you!!!!

It sounds perfect so far !!!! (even McD%26#39;s.......that was easy and quick and stressfree!)

Waiting for more!!

You are wonderful for organizing such a great surprise, sounds like a great start.

Looking forward to part 2, and the proposal, and birthday.

So far it sounds great, but please don%26#39;t keep us waiting too much longer. I%26#39;m very impatient!!!

Wow! What a fantastic start!

I too can%26#39;t wait for the birthday and proposal (although if I get divorced can you whisk me off to NY for my birthday instead??)

Here%26#39;s a news flash for ya%26#39; Flash ..... it didn%26#39;t take this long for James Joyce to write Ullyses ..... will you get to the proposal already ?

I have a 2:00 o%26#39;clock closing in Long Island on a deal I%26#39;ve been working on for the last six months and I need to catch the 12:49 train out of Penn Station. Some time today Flash .....okay.

I%26#39;m with LP.... Great flight...upgraded room ... McDonalds ... John%26#39;s ... yada yada yada. Don%26#39;t make me wait until tonight to read about the Big Day!

Sincerest apologies for the delay guys. Have had so much to do over the past week but actually made a point of letting you all know today!

Ange - let me know when you birthday is!

Lotus - All good things come to those who wait! Part two is on its way! But i have to say... on the cab ride back to the hotel after the proposal... Maroon 5 were on the radio which reminded me of She will be Loved and it didn%26#39;t leave my mind for the rest of the stay!!! So thank you for the lyrics in the previous post!

Lotus you are just too funny!

Flash, you are very good at foreshadowing but we are all waiting for the big moment. I am loving your report so far but let%26#39;s go! Moms

nyc to canada

hello everyone i was trying to find out if i need a passport to travel by car from nyc to canada or can i just use my nys id??? thanks in advance foryour answers!

nyc to canada

Hello : I found this and I think it is correct.

Do I or don%26#39;t I need a passport to travel into Canada by car?

I%26#39;ve heard different things from travel agents.

A: You can still enter Canada or Mexico by car using only your driver%26#39;s license.

And Congress took action June 15 to delay any such passport requirement for drivers until June 2009.

Passports already had been required for air travel to those countries (as well as Bermuda and the Caribbean), but that rule has just been relaxed.

On June 8, the U.S. State Department and Homeland Security announced that, because of a backlog of passport applications that has delayed processing times, U.S. citizens may fly to those destinations with a government-issued photo I.D. and proof of application for a passport.

The temporary change is in effect until Sept. 30, and those travelers will receive additional security screening.

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CANADA 鈥?Passport or proof of U.S. citizenship such as a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, and photo ID required. Minors (under 16) traveling alone or in someone else鈥檚 custody must present written authorization, signed before a notary, from the parent(s) or guardian. Visas are not required. Canadian immigration officials at ports of entry will issue persons planning to stay longer than 180 days a visitor鈥檚 record. Anyone with a criminal record (including a DWI charge) should contact the Canadian Embassy or nearest Consulate General before travel. U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. HIV testing required for resident applicants who are over 15. A temporary resident applicant requires immigration medical examination if stay exceeds 6 months or seeking to work in Canada. For student or business travel, check with the Canadian Embassy, 501 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001 (202/682-1740) or the nearest Consulate General: CA (213/346-2701), MI (313/567-2085), NY (212/596-1700 or 716/858-9501), or WA (206/443-1375). Internet: www.canadianembassy.org

I would still try to find out more info!

sorry whiz must of been posting same time!

Best way into the city

We will be visiting NYC on a Sunday, coming from South Jersey. We usually drive to Metro Park and take NJ Transit to Penn Station. It was suggested to us to drive into the city and park at the Port Authority Bus station.

There are 6 of us.... 3 adults, 3 kids. By train, the kids are free and the adults are $15.50 each, or $46.50. Parking is $22 for 12 hours (more than enough) but then there are the additional tolls on the NJ Tpk. It probably balances out.

Two adults and girls are heading to American Girl. My son and I are going all over, from the Met. Museum or Art, to NBC Studio Tour to China Town and then meeting up with them to go home.

Which do you think is a better way to get into the city, by train to Penn Station or by car to the Port Authority Terminal?

All thoughts greatly appreciated....

---Paul in Southern NJ

Best way into the city

It depends on opinion. I usually drive to manhattan

I would say since I love to drive and the convenience of having my car to come and go as I please or to depend on public transportation when the money balances out?

I say drive! If you need some more prices on parking garages you can also check and compare www.nycgarages.com.

Enjoy!

Best way into the city

I would suggest to drive into Manhattan and park where you mentioned.

If you don%26#39;t mind driving Paul, it%26#39;s really all down to you. Won%26#39;t you be too tired after a day of going here there and everywhere to drive home? (btw, imo it%26#39;s impossible to hit all the places you mention in one day--just crazy). How comfortable is your vehicle for 6 people vs. the train? If it%26#39;s an SUV or minivan, are you sure that%26#39;s the right parking price?

I agree with the others it%26#39;s nice to have the flexibility of having your own car to come and go as you please, but the fatigue factor is another issue.

If you do drive, you might want to look on nycgarages.com I see a garage on west 44th just 2 blocks from Port Authority that looks to be $11-16 for 24 hrs.

Curious why you think it is too much for one day. If we get to NY around 10:30 (however we get there) my wife goes her way and my son and I go ours. We cab up to the museum on 82nd. His real goal is to see the baseball card collection and the armor collection. We%26#39;ll stop and look at a few other things as well.... thats about 2 hours. Head to Rockerfeller Plaza for the NBC tour at 1:30. The tour lasts 1:30, so now we are up to 3PM. Cab to Chinatown for some eats and easily back to meet everyone else by 5PM.

Doesn%26#39;t that seem reasonable? Am I missing something?

---Paul in Southern NJ

nywhiz says:

%26lt;If you don%26#39;t mind driving Paul, it%26#39;s really all down to you. Won%26#39;t you be too tired after a day of going here there and everywhere to drive home? (btw, imo it%26#39;s impossible to hit all the places you mention in one day--just crazy). How comfortable is your vehicle for 6 people vs. the train? If it%26#39;s an SUV or minivan, are you sure that%26#39;s the right parking price?

I agree with the others it%26#39;s nice to have the flexibility of having your own car to come and go as you please, but the fatigue factor is another issue.

If you do drive, you might want to look on nycgarages.com I see a garage on west 44th just 2 blocks from Port Authority that looks to be $11-16 for 24 hrs.%26gt;

NHL 2007-08 Schedule

There were a few inquiries on NHL games and tickets for the 2007-08 season on the forum lately.

FYI- The new schedule was released today.

go to www.nhl.com or for the Rangers go to www.newyorkrangers.com

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NHL 2007-08 Schedule

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All shows musicals?

Maybe a dumb question...Are all Broadway shows musicals?

All shows musicals?

No, some are dramas. To learn more about what plays are currently on and off Broadway and get a synopsis, check out:

www.playbill.com

All shows musicals?

musicals are very popular, but we also have comedies and dramas. Checkout playbill.com for info on the many broadway and off broadway plays currently running.

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Help! First time to NYC

We will be traveling to NYC in August to see Grease. We are drivng from Florida and staying in the UES. I am extremely claustraphobic and will not be riding the subway. I think we will have to park our car in garage and use public transportation. Are the double deckers with hop on/hop off a good choice? Also any other suggestions for itineraries would be great. We are a little layed back. Like scenery and watching people. Will be 2 adults and 16 year old daughter

Thanks for any help

Help! First time to NYC

Forgot to mention, we do like nice lunches and dinners. Lunch or dinner - Tavern on the Green and the Boathouse

Help! First time to NYC

The hop-on-hop-off are not a good choice, because they are not intended to serve as public transportation. You should instead just ride city buses.

IHoiwever, I do not understand how your claustrophobia allows you to board a bus but not a train -- subway cars are certainly more spacious than buses, and subway stations are no more confined than the garage you plan on using to park your car.

thanks gbw for your reply - I was under the impression that subways were underground. The hop on/hop off buses have at least an open air area and I can get off if feeling nervous. Trains you are stuck on until they stop. I would really appreciate any help you can give rme with this. I am from a small town in Florida and this is a huge leap for me to take this trip but I am doing it to see Grease (John Travolta lives in our town) and for my 15 year old daughters 16th BD present. We will only be in town from the 4th til the 9th and I am trying to figure out how to see and do everything we can.

Thank again

Where on The Upper East Side will you be staying? I stay around 76th and find easy bus access to midown, but more importantly an easy walk. So I walk most of the time. I also like walking across Central Park each morning on a leisurely pace to have coffee on the Upper West Side then meandering about for a spell before lunch. I I usually walk to the theatre at night, then grab a cab to get back to the hotel if it%26#39;s late or rainy.

PS - Hubby will drop us off with luggage at B %26amp; B on first floor (no elevator required) and go park car!

We will be staying at the 1871 house at 62nd and Park Avenue. We do plan to do a lot of walking however would like to go to Brooklyn and lower parts of Manhattan

Hmm, I see -- yes, it is true that trains are underground. Some hop-on buses do have open tops, but they only follow certain routes -- it would be easier and cheaper to take a taxi.

You may want to choose a different hotel -- if you pick something a little more centrally located, you can easily walk to many of the things you would like to see. (And yes, I know about the problem with the elevators -- but I think there may be some other B %26amp; B%26#39;s or guesthouses closer to midtown!)

Although, 60 something and Park is not that bad...

GWB - Thanks again for your help. B %26amp; B is already reserved with cancellation fee. Is driving out of the question? My husband has been a cop for 40 years and drives like a madman! I thought the on/off buses would be nice to be able to get off, walk around and hop back on. I am really nervous about this transportation thing and thank you for your help. This is why I am planning so far in advance. I also have already purchased Grease tickets for Sunday the 5th at 3:00 and plan to do the today show Sunday AM. Those are the only plans so far. Would like to eat at a great steakhouse. Any ideas?

Forgot - taxis were certainly an option I am considering

Itinerary coming together; need lots of feedback

I%26#39;ve been trying to plan my 2 1/2 day, 2 night stay in July for months now. Coming solo and wanting to see parts of the city I%26#39;ve never seen. I%26#39;ve done the touristy stuff: ESB, SOL, Times Sq, Central Park.

Want to shop and check out one of the museums. My second night is already planned as I%26#39;m seeing Michael Buble at Radio City so I%26#39;m covered from dinner on that night. Need to figure out how to wisely spend the rest of my time!

Here goes my list of things to see/do, many ideas coming from my Lonely Planet guide. I%26#39;ll follow my rough itinerary with a few requests for suggestions. Thanks in advance for anyone%26#39;s help.

MON: Arrive thru JFK at 8am. Will take train to Pod Hotel; probably stop by Ess A Bagel for quick breakfast. Is it worth my time eating here?.............After breakfast I plan to head to TOTR as it%26#39;s the only ';touristy'; thing still on my list to see. Will pay a visit to St Patrick%26#39;s and stroll 5th Ave for a bit. .........Make my way to Lower East Side b/c I want to check out F*** Yoga. Again, worth my time? I like that kitschy stuff. What about Inoteca for lunch? This was a suggestion from Lonely Planet but others are welcome............

I want to see more cute but unpretentious stores after lunch, perhaps in Soho or Nolita? A bit about myself: I am in my 30s and I would be shopping on a budget. I won%26#39;t be considering any item over $50. I%26#39;m a jeans and Tshirt kind of mom. Does this help with what stores to recommend?Are areas like Elizabeth St, Mott, or Prince worth my time? What about Bloomie%26#39;s Soho?

I have reservations for dinner at Colors. I%26#39;ve seen mixed reviews here on TA but I feel I must try it for myself. I%26#39;m moved by the whole idea of this restaurant%26#39;s creation. Suggestions again, please. Perhaps something else in the Village?

TUE: Will start with breakfast at Brooklyn Diner based on reviews here on TA. I believe I read that Bettina is a fan so it must be good enough for me too! I have booked the S** and the City tour for 11am. Here%26#39;s something I%26#39;d love to know: what areas of town will I be seeing on this tour? Is it possible to get the feel for any given area on this tour so I can explore other areas with my remaining time? ............Any good lunch ideas, something quick, after the tour? Bear in mind that after the 3 hr tour I will only have a few hours to get back to my hotel and freshen up before my 6pm reservation at Maria Pia. I might even need to squeeze a nap in before dinner! I%26#39;ll then head to Radio City for the concert.

I%26#39;ll call it a night after the show.

WED: My flight departs at 4pm from JFK. Shall I allow more than 2 hrs for travel/check-in/security?

Herein lies my dilemma: What to do with my 4 hrs or so of time that morning? I don%26#39;t anticipate getting up and moving before 8am. Are there any good breakfast joints around the Pod other than Ess A Bagel?..........I am thinking of spending my remaining time at either the NYPL or the Met. I have never visited either and they are both places that my hubby would not appreciate so I must try one!

First the NYPL.............I%26#39;ll just want to see the highlights. Would 2 or 3 hrs do it? Also for lunch around there, any suggestions? What about Red Flame or Virgil%26#39;s?

The Met........Again, 2 or 3 hrs enough? I know I surely won%26#39;t be able to appreciate all there is to see in such short time but I%26#39;d just like to see a little and if I like it, there is always another trip! What about lunch in the Met?

Which would you choose or would you suggest another way to spend 4 hrs?

I know this post was incredibly long winded so I hope I%26#39;m forgiven. Just don%26#39;t want to squander any of my precious time alone in my favorite city. I%26#39;ve done a lot of international traveling in my thirty some years and nothing compares to NYC. I look fwd to any and all comments!

Itinerary coming together; need lots of feedback

Sorry, I%26#39;m not much help with itineraries. Just want to wish you happy travels.

Itinerary coming together; need lots of feedback

Imo, Ess-A-Bagel is certainly worth your time. I don%26#39;t know of any other ';must go'; places for breakfast in the area but there are loads of options. I don%26#39;t know what F***Yoga is. Inoteca is good but there are loads of places down there.

I think you%26#39;ll have a hard time finding cute/cool but inexpensive stuff unless you do some discount shopping or careful picking. Uniqlo in Soho might be a good idea.

www.uniqlo.com/us/stores/ny_soho_store.html

Do you know about H %26amp; M?

edgeny.com in Nolita would be worth a look, but closed Mon/Tues. and only opens on Wed. at noon.

http://edgeny.com/about.php

I don%26#39;t know what NYPL is. The Red Flame is nothing special, just convenient if you%26#39;re near there. I wouldn%26#39;t go out of my way.

Have you looked at the budget guide from NY Magazine. Might get some more ideas for both shopping and eating.

nymetro.com/cheap

PS, Bloomingdales Soho might be good for tops, but you%26#39;ll have a hard time finding jeans there for under $50 I think. Loehmann%26#39;s has a decent selection of discount designer jeans and there%26#39;s a Levi%26#39;s store across from the main Bloomingdales.

Lucky brand jeans (maybe you have a store near you?) are currently running a sale --their $100 jeans are $49.

www.luckybrandjeans.com/Search.aspx鈥?/a>

Scoop is a store with several locations that carries trendy stuff SOME of which is affordable.

nywhiz, thanks for the tips. By NYPL I meant the New York Public Library. I%26#39;m a big library person so I wondered if I should check that out.

Anyone else out there want to add their 2cents? I%26#39;m all ears! Thanks.

DEFINITELY visit the NYPL- my daughter is a bibiophole as well, and her trip was not complete without a visit there. Be sure to bring some ID so you can get your own Library card- with your photo and everything! Then you can request books using the CatNYP system. There is usually a great exhibit in the hall on the 2nd floor- we caught one about old maps of the civil war- great timing, since we live in the DC area.

The gift shop has a good assorment of NYPL paraphenalia- all with the signature lions on it. They also have a great selection of kid book themed merchandise.

Best of all, the a/c feels really good on a hot day in the city.

Hi.

Have you thought about checking out Century 21 for shopping? If you do I would recommend going as early as possible. We were there when the doors first opened and it was fine, but after it has been open even one hour it gets very busy. You should be able to get some good deals there.

http://www.c21stores.com/nyc.asp

Also Macy%26#39;s might be good, and you might be able to catch a sale at Bloomingdales. If you sign up on their website they will email you when they have sales. Because you are a visitor if you spend $100.00 at Bloomingdales and go back to the customer service desk on the first floor (bring receipt) you get a great tote bag. Also they offer an 11% discount for visitors...I am not certain if that only applies to out of the country....not sure if it is valid for out of state visitors.

I agree with the suggestion about H %26amp; M. You should be able to get some great items there for reasonable prices.

You are so lucky to have tickets to Michael Buble. I would be interested in hearing how the concert was as well as the S** and the City tour.

Hope you have fun!

decorator, thanks for the tips. I visited Century 21 on my last visit and loved the bargains I found though I found it a bit too crowded for my taste. I have Macy%26#39;s here at home but I read so many nice things about Macy%26#39;s in NYC so I might have to try that!.........Planning to hit Loehmann%26#39;s too.

I%26#39;m dying to see Michael Buble and I love, love, love SATC so I%26#39;m excited about that too. I%26#39;ll be happy to share my thoughts in a trip report when I return. Ciao!

travellingmama..I love the Metropolitan Museum..so much to see,awe-inspiring..also, it%26#39;s fun to go up to the roof top-get some wonderful views..then have lunch in the central Park boathouse restaurant,watch the rowers..

right now there is agreat frogs exhibit,and mythical dragons/mermaids exhibit @ museum of Natural history;then visit next door New york historical society:if you like libraries,theirs is very good. Lunch @ Isabellas is nice.

I just returned from quick trip;the weather was glorious..it may be quite hot/muggy while you%26#39;re there,but everything is air conditioned,so a light sweater may come in handy(i was chilled to the bone in some of the restaurants)

I saw many people dining solo (used to do it myself on many occasions),for brunch,dinner,etc..

have a great time,and report back!

gioiellini,

I%26#39;m torn btwn the Met and NYPL! I know I can visit one on my next visit but it%26#39;s hard to choose! Thanks for the tips. I am also the type who freezes due to AC in the summer do I always travel with a ';granny sweater';, as my hubby likes to tease me.

Will report back!

I like the Brooklyn Diner..something for everyone..you won%26#39;t be disappointed..

i did try Pigalle and Thalia,both around 48th or 50th Street near theater district,and had wonderful breakfast/brunch experiences..

EWR-Princeton-JFK!!

I have this really complicated day in the middle of my us trip!! I land into newark at 7am after a red eye from las vegas. I have to pick up my son from his camp in Princeton at 3pm, and then the next morning catch an early morning (7.30 am) flight out of JFK!

Can someone please help me with where i shd stay (near JFK? near EWR? Manhattan?) and how i shd go abt commuting to and fro! Is this likely to be a mess?

EWR-Princeton-JFK!!

It sure sounds like it%26#39;s going to be not only a mess but very tiring for you. If your son will have a lot of stuff with him, it would probably be most convenient to rent a car and drive, but you will be positively exhausted, so not a good idea. If your flight is at 7:30 am out of JFK, if it%26#39;s an international flight, you%26#39;d have to be there at 5:30 am. I%26#39;d stay out at JFK but you will have an endless day of traveling the day before.

Your options from Newark to Princeton besides driving are train (njtransit.com) or a van service

http://www.goairporter.com/

That same van service might provide transport to JFK from Princeton too.

None of the JFK hotels are great. The Holiday Inn Express gets decent reviews here. A friend recently used the Courtyard Marriott at JFK and said the rooms were newly done with great beds and nice showers. Keep in mind most of the shuttle services from the hotels to the airport don%26#39;t start running til 6 or 7 so you%26#39;ll probably have to arrange for early transport. Good luck.

EWR-Princeton-JFK!!

thanks!!! Prob best to hire a limo from ewr to princeton then ny then sleep early and get a cab to jfk. Prob cost me a packet but seems like the only viable option. This way we can snooze in the back seat! Thanks so much!!!

Train from EWR to Princeton. pick up kid - train to penn Station NY, connect to LIRR to Jamaca, stay at a hotel near Jamaca Station (Airtran to JFK)

PS for an flight that early you can get to the airport around 6 and be OK. - get your boarding pass online 24 hours in advance.

Al%26#39;s plan is fine until the last part -- Jamaica Statition is in a somewhat seedy area, with a downright crummy area directly adjacent to it. You do NOT want to stay near Jamaica station of the LIRR. As mediocre-at-best as the JFK hotels are, you are better off there than in dowtown Jamaica.

Beacon Hotel and room service???

Hi there,

thinking of booking the Beacon Hotel for our honeymoon and love the idea of having a suite with a kitchen, but does anyone know if they have room service. Web site says it has a 24hr restaurant, but not sure.

thanks in advance

Beacon Hotel and room service???

Hi Melelse

We are also thinking of staying at the Beacon Hotel. We are coming to NY at Christmas and had heard from a friend that it was in a good location and had good facilities. They didn%26#39;t use the restaurant but there is a fantastic food market over the road. You can see it on the trip advisor review page for the hotel in the cadid traveller photos.

Best wishes for your holiday

Beacon Hotel and room service???

Thanks for the heads up. I rang the Hotel and they said that the Hotel is open until 1am and that they deliver to the room, but that it is seperate to the Hotel, despite being in the same building.. seems fine. Thanks again

I don%26#39;t know about room service at the Beacon. They don%26#39;t really have a restaurant. There%26#39;s a coffee shop next door that%26#39;s open 24/7. I don%26#39;t know if they deliver upstairs but I%26#39;d guess yes. There are plenty of restaurants in the area that would deliver though, but the Beacon is not a very fancy place. If you%26#39;re looking for more luxury and room service, this may not be the place for you.

The only hotels I can think of that have kitchens in the room and also would have room service are most of the Affinia.com hotels and those that have it may not have it 24 hrs./day.

I don%26#39;t know what the rooms look like, but I know it%26#39;s not a luxury hotel. But having the incredible Fairway Market across the street is a bonus. They%26#39;ve got all kinds of great prepared foods that you can pop in the microwave at the hotel. Citarella%26#39;s, which is next door to Fairway, is excellet for prepared seafood and other dishes too, it%26#39;s just twice as expensive as Fairway.

We stay at the Beacon every year and love it since we have several family members all meeting for the U.S. Open. It%26#39;s a great place for families and we love the location. Don%26#39;t know if I%26#39;d use it as a honeymoon hotel, although the price is right and the location cannot be beat I wouldn%26#39;t put it in the romantic category. The small restaurant downstairs does deliver to the hotel along with many area restaurants. Fairway across the street is great and Zabars and a wonderful bagel shop (H%26amp;H?) are a couple of blocks away. I have trip reports posted from last year%26#39;s trip and there is a lot of UWS info (prices, restaurants in the area, etc.) and pictures in the area and from our room.

I agree with what%26#39;s been said. Good, convenient, well situated, good for families, usually well priced, but not what I%26#39;d think of as a honeymoon hotel.

have stayed in a Beacon Suite and it is ok for a decent but a bit shabby place near Central Park and Upper West Side, but not a place for honeymoon (using the kitchen on your honeymoon??). The adjacent restaurant is very good and does deliver but there are many nice places for all meals easily walkable. If all you need is a mini-kitchen (microwave, frig, toaster, etc), there%26#39;s lots of nicer places

Consider The Blakely instead. This is a more upscale hotel, but they have kitchenettes in the rooms. (No stove, but microwave, fridge and coffeemaker.) They also have an Italian restaurant called Abboccato on site which provides room service. Good location near but not on top of Times Square and also close to Central Park.

http://www.blakelynewyork.com/

Good resaurants near Newton Hotel

Back again, looks like we will be staying at the Newton Hotel. Any best bets for NY exclusive eats near by? Any comments greatly apreciated.

kosmo

Good resaurants near Newton Hotel

Here%26#39;s a list that NYC10025 posted ( he lives in the area)--they may not be exclusively NY, but it%26#39;s a good list anyhow!

Sipan 702 Amsterdam 94 Street 212-665-9929-Peruvian-very good food, nice atmosphere, quite during the week, a little noisier on weekends.

Gennaro 665 Amsterdam 92/93- very good food-Italian-very hectic does not take reservations or credit cards-get there early for seating.

Docks 2427 Broadway 89/90 212-986-8080 good fish excellent oysters, lively but not hectic.

Gabriela%26#39;s 685 Amsterdam 93 212-061-0574 good traditional Mexican, good value

Saigon Grill 620 Amsterdam 90 good Vietnamese a bit hectic and noisy

Pampa 768 Amsterdam 97/98 212-865-2929 good grilled Argentinean steak. Crowded. No credit cards.

Alouette 2588 Broadway 97/98 212-222-6808 decent neighborhood French. Small. Make reservations.

Roth锟斤拷锟絪 Westside Steak 680 Columbus 93 212-280-4103 good steak, expensive.

Yuki Sushi 656 Amsterdam 92 212-787-8200 Excellent quality of fish in sushi and sashimi. Moderate price for quality Japanese. Sushi lunch with salad or soup is less than $11.

Miyako 642 Amsterdam 91 212-724-3448 About as good as Yuki Sushi and everything is $1-$1.50 less

Acqua 718 Amsterdam 94/95 212-222-2752 reasonably priced good Italian (Sicilian and Sardinian) in nice setting.

Pizzabolla 654 Amsterdam 92 212-579-4500 Old style 锟斤拷锟絚heckered tablecloth锟斤拷锟?Italian with very reasonably priced good food. Good antipasti, entrees, brick-oven pizza and good selection of reasonable priced wine by the bottle and glass.

Good resaurants near Newton Hotel

Every restaurant listed in the other post is a less than 10 minute walk from the Newton. Sipan is now called Pio Pio and Pio Pio received a good review in the NY Times. The Key West Diner, next door to the Newton is a good place to go for breakfast.

Thanks for the help! Will report back if we try any of said eateries!

Cheers, kosmo

not sure if at your latitude, you get much exposure to Vietnamese food - but is the best of all Asian cuisines - sort of like French mixed with Chinese. Saigon Grill is excellent

blue hair

Accomadation with young child

Hi ,just looking for any recommendations ,travelling to new york on 8 th august for 3 nights 2 adults and 10 month old child,looking for apartment or 1 bed suite in central location budget approx $200-$250 a night Any suggestions greatly appreciated Thanks.

Accomadation with young child

Until an expert posts with more detail, try www.affinia.com.

Accomadation with young child

Hello:

Here are a few choices for your for your dates and price range.

Fitzpatrick Hotels - around $259 quikbook

Skyline hotel -$199- $214 average

Wingate Inn

Doubletree metropolitan- quik book

wellington $267

Hotel Wolcott

I looked for others some are booked. Like Roger Smith.

Affinia, hotels are good. The hilton hotels usually run specials this time of year I would suggest if all else fails these are always winners here.

doubletree has mixed reviews.

just returned from Affinia%26#39;s Eastgate Tower Suite on E 39th. in Murray Hill and was greatly impressed with size of room with its full kitchen. Rate on Quikbook was 162+, plus, if driving, parking is right next door. Could not touch this room for less than $250 on the Upper West or East Sides

If you%26#39;re looking for 2 separate rooms (a 1 bedroom suite) your budget might be tight. Closest I see is the Murray Hill East Suites for $269 plus tax (cheaper for a studio which is one large room but with kitchen).

Shelburne Murray Hill is very nice and a studio there is just under $250 plus tax (15%) on the affinia.com website. For a 1 bedroom you can get it for $288 plus tax on quikbook.com (cheaper than affinia website).

make up artist

Walk from train stop to Bronx Zoo?

If we get off the Forhdam stop, is it a far walk to the zoo? Is it safe?

Can you give me directions. Thank you!

Walk from train stop to Bronx Zoo?

There are dreictions right on the zoo%26#39;s website

www.bronxzoo.com/bz-directions_to_the_zoo

Walk from train stop to Bronx Zoo?

I assume you won%26#39;t be flashing any weaponry or threatening people, so, yes, it%26#39;s safe.

Parking outside NYC

Family of four driving from Toronto Canada to NYC next week. Staying in Times Sq for 5 nights. Thinking of parking outside the City (Newark Airport?) and taking public tansport in.

Does this make sense?

Any suggestions about where is best and safest place to park?

Thanks in advance

Parking outside NYC

That might be more of an ordeal than simply parking in the city, especially once you factor in that you will all have to take the train into the city from Newark Airport. You can find available parking and rates on www.iconparking.com. You should also talk to your hotel, sometimes they offer discounted rates to nearby lots.

Parking outside NYC

What%26#39;s the objective of parking outside NYC? You can find relatively inexpensive parking by looking on

iconparking.com

and reserving a spot near your hotel. You can find other garages/prices on nycgarages.com but you can%26#39;t reserve spots that way.

By parking in Manhattan you avoid schlepping bags on buses and trains and paying for 4 people to travel. Drop off the rest of the family at the hotel with doorman, park the car and walk (or taxi) back. Simple.

I think you should just park the car in manhattan. You will regret parking the car in Newark.The money saved is really more of an aggravation then it%26#39;s worth and I really do not think it will be that much of a save of$$..It will be OK manhattan if you find the right lot.

Another parking site is www.nycgarages.com

Good Luck !

P.s. many people fear driving and parking in manhattan it is not that bad. I would do what will suit your family best.

thank you everyone

the motivation was not really to save $ but for convenience and simplicity

but i guess the advice is find parking close to the hotel

thanks again

Best nightclubs to meet women.

What are the best nightclubs in New York to find good and nice single women?

What would the price of admission?

DO u have to get tickets prior?

Best nightclubs to meet women.

Time Out New York Magazine may help you here.

Best Cheescake In Town

Is Juniors (Grand Central Terminal) still the place for great cheesecake. On my last trip I was advised to try Junior%26#39;s %26amp; it was fab. Is it still the place to go?

Best Cheescake In Town

Why not? I like their cheesecake, too. The portions are huge, IMO. They also have a Junior%26#39;s in Times Square, too--FYI.

Best Cheescake In Town

There%26#39;s a thread about other choices in the FAQ. If you want to branch out, a few other ';big cheeses'; are D%26#39;Auito%26#39;s, Eileen%26#39;s Special Cheesecake, Carnegie Deli (according to Bettina) and Veniero%26#39;s and other Italian bakeries. More are listed in that post.

Sampled the original cheescake and the carrot cake cheese cake in Juniors on W 45th. Both are divine and extremely large!

Still dream about the Strawberry Ripple Cheesecake from Juniors.

Ate it sat on the Brooklyn Bridge. Believe it or not I thought that was one of the best parts of a great trip.

Is there something wrong with me? lol

I vote for Eileens - it%26#39;s so freaking good that just thinking about it is making me hungry!

http://www.eileenscheesecake.com/

I say Junior%26#39;s too!

ittwit

5 days in New York

I will be in New York 22-27 July with my husband. Staying in Times Square. We are fit and dont mind walking. Want to take in main sights and at least one Museum/Art gallery. Any suggested itineraries appreciated. One fabulous restuarant and a few good ones also needed. Is it worth visiting Statue of Liberty or is a ferry ride by enough?

5 days in New York

Our favourite NYC restaurant - if you like meat - is Churrascaria Plataforma, an amazing Brazilian restaurant on W 49th St between 8th and 9th Avs (about 10 blocks walk from T Sq or short cab ride). Huge dining room with great buzzing bar in the front. Flat rate gets you humungous starter buffet, then they start serving the roasted and grilled meats to your table - so long as your coloured coaster shows green they will keep coming. Fridays and Saturdays (I think only) they have a great samba band. But do book if you intend to go. http://churrascariaplataforma.com/ and try to avoid dessert as it is outside the flat rate and shoots the price up - but after all that meat and potatoes, who needs dessert?

5 days in New York

Here%26#39;s a link to the FAQ post that answers all those questions and more.

tripadvisor.com/ShowTopic-g60763-i5-k1301543鈥?/a>

Within that post are trip reports grouped by couples, families etc. You%26#39;ll get some ideas from reading what other folks did.

Best advice

%26gt;each of you write down what your must see/must do things are

%26gt;get a good map (online or hard copy) and plot the must dos on the map. Put together an itinerary based on where things are located (ie try to avoid spending time in several different areas on the same day--do one day in midtown, another downtown etc.)

%26gt;the Met Museum is generally judged to be the one ';must'; museum here but it%26#39;s huge and can be overwhelming. Consider doing one of their highlight tours or a tour that covers your particular interest (ie they have some impressionist tours etc.) Look at the website metmuseum.org

While you%26#39;re there, don%26#39;t miss going to the roof garden for very nice views. Hard to find the correct elevator to use. Ask and then ask again. ;)

%26gt;If you%26#39;re interested in going to the Ellis Island Immigration Museum, it%26#39;s on the same ferry and if you can get a pass to go inside the SOL, it%26#39;s worth it. But this trip can take the better part of a day.

Happy reading.

PS, the one restaurant most people think is fabulous b/c of combo views/food/service is the River Cafe

rivercafe.com

Hi

We are recently back for NYC had a great time. Before visiting I checked out people%26#39;s opinions on the statue of liberty and they seemed to vary on whether a visit to the statue of liberty is worthwhile.

We visited and we enjoyed it but I warn you that the line ups (or queues to us Brits) can be quite horrendous. We pre booked tickets for 8.45 to 11 a.m.slot so we were first there really, the security is very tight and I would imagine that the line ups get alot longer during the day.

If you decide to go I would recommend being there early and pre booking an early slot, you still need to collect tickets from the will call window so you will still need to line up for those. We were down at Battery Park at 7.40 a.m. and they opened the gates at 8 a.m. with a big line up.

If you decide not to go up the statue of liberty it is still worthwhile taking the ferry getting off having a walk round for piccies and also visiting Ellis Island. Hope this helps! Also, I would recommend the hop on hop off bus tour, this is great value for money. We also did Top of the Rock during the day and Empire State Building at night. If I had to choose one, I would choose top of the Rock, great views and a lot less busy.

If weather is very hot, hop on/off bus is VERY VERY hot sitting outside upstairs. kingofnyc.com or nypartyshuttle.com are in air conditioned buses. ;)

06kimbo: Weather has been a bit cooler than usual for July but be prepared for it to be very hot when you come. Walking is great but you%26#39;re going to appreciate some of the more %26#39;indoor%26#39; activities...

When my friends come to visit, one of the first things I do is take them to the top of the Empire State Bldg... I know, touristy and obvious, but it gives me a chance to give my guests the lay of the land... you can look straight down 5th to the arch at Washington Sq Park, see the various parts of the city from a different perspective... my friends usually appreciate the experience.

As for art...I usually take them to the Met since it has a bit of everything. It%26#39;s very large so grab a map when you enter the main hall - as with most museums - be prepared for a line to have your bags inspected (which basically means some guy ina uniform is going to shove his flashlight into your bags...) I would recommend you start to the right in the Egyptian wing - very calming and cool when you come in off the hot streets... also, make sure you go up to the rooftop for a drink and decompress a bit with a view of the treetops of Central Park (not always open but check!) Also - don%26#39;t forget that the admission is SUGGESTED. You can give them whatever you want and they%26#39;ll give you a pin to enter.

As for restaurants - I agree that Churrascaria Plataforma is delicious and a lot of fun. It%26#39;s more fun, though, if you%26#39;re with a lot of people - the atmosphere is very lively, encourages conversation and is kind of like a big party - with lots and lots of meat strolling about... for memorable meals, look also into Union Sq. Cafe or Lupa for top notch food from famous chefs and top notch service (the pound is very much in your favor so go nuts!).

You%26#39;re going to have a great time no matter what you do! (I actually joined the forum to ask some questions and learn a few things about my upcoming trip to London... so maybe you can help me out there!)

Just back from five days in New York myself - first trip there. you might want to read my review of what we did.

Have to say I found Empire State more impressive than Top of the Rock.

If you can fit in one of the New York Food tours of Grenwich Village well worth considering. Gives you a true insight into the village and also some excellent ideas of where to go back and eat.

New York much busier on Friday and Saturday so would suggest you do what you really want to do other days as possibly less busy.

Enjoy your trip

Apartments in New York

Hi,

My friends and I are looking for an apartment for 10 people 5 couples and finding it difficult. Does anyone know where I can find an apartment from th 27 Dec - 04 Jan 08

Apartments in New York

I hope that you%26#39;re not trying to find a 4-5 bedroom, because it%26#39;s not going to happen. Fitting that many people into an NYC apartment is a stretch.

How much are you looking to spend, and what kind of scenario are you looking for?

Apartments in New York

You will not find an apartment for that many people. Your only possible chance would be to book or fill a b %26amp; b with 5 rooms.

1871house.com

west-eleventh.com

abingdonguesthouse.com

Have you tried VRBO.com yet? They have a few apartments there that can accomodate your group.

That%26#39;s a really tough week in general to get any kind of accommodation much less a large apartment.

budjet?

I beleive you would need at least 2 apartments for 10 people,

and remember, you stay included New Year%26#39;s Eve, the most expensive night for hotels in NYC.

Thanks everyone for your help....I will keep trying for the next 6 months!

If anyone knows of anywhere can you let me know, as I am spending too much time on google lately.....

Honestly, there is no point in trying to find something that doesn%26#39;t exist. New York City simply doesn%26#39;t have apartments to house that many people.

Again, how much are you looking to spend?

Perhaps we didn%26#39;t get through. There are very very very few large apartments for 10 people in Manhattan. Those that exist would be extremely rare and therefore very very expensive. YOu might find some entire townhouses for rent, but they%26#39;ll likely be:

set up as a b %26amp; b like the ones I listed

not in Manhattan

all the way uptown in places like Hamilton Heights etc.

You might try running your own ad on craigslist.com but proceed with caution. The kind of rental you%26#39;re looking for is likely to bring out lots of scam artists. If you don%26#39;t mind staying outside Manhattan, you could find something in New Jersey or one of the other boroughs.

Concurrently I%26#39;d strongly suggest you find a regular hotel to book that%26#39;s cancelable.

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Inexpensive place to stay in Brooklyn

We are hoping to come to New York from August 19-28. We were booked at the Leo House in July but our plans changed and now we have to travel during these dates and there is no room at the Leo House in NYC. This was a great find from here at only $100 a night! Now I have to find something else and any help would be greatly appreciated. We are going to stay in Brooklyn a couple of nights as we can still use the subway and stuff from there too I guess.

Inexpensive place to stay in Brooklyn

You may want to look to the east of west of Brooklyn and still be reasonably close to Brooklyn. Lodging in Long Island or New Jersey would give you inexpensive, easy assess to NYC and Brooklyn. There are far more lodging chioces in Jersey.

For New Jersey, you may want to use;

www.njtransit.com/sf_tr_schedules.shtml#

then click on the map on the right of that page as a guide to where train stations are located in New Jersey. Then search your hotel location accordingly. It will take additional planning on your part to accomplish this, but should get you a better stay.

Inexpensive place to stay in Brooklyn

There is a YMCA on 99 Meserole Street in Greenpoint which is a short 10 minute bus ride away or two stops on the G train and then transfer over to the L train at Lorimer Street station. The hostel is located right across the street from a 94th PolicePprecinct so you%26#39;ll be as safe as a bug in a rug. Greenpoint is kind of like an outgrowth of Williamsburg and it has a similar vibe ..... though the neigborhood is also predominately Polish. A lot of people get off the L train at Bedford and then take the #61 bus a short distance to Greenpoint.

Hi Lotuspath:

I sent you a personal email thanking you for your sage advice on staying at the YMCA on Meserole Street in Greenpoint.

That advice was right on time as we are currently in between lofts and the new one isn%26#39;t ready for us to move in yet (and also we could use some more time to get the extra deposit the LL wants together!)

Staying at any hotel that was even $100 a night was totally out of the question as it wouldn%26#39;t have allowed us to save enough to move in a couple of weeks.

Your option gave us our dignity cause we don%26#39;t have to ask friends to put us up and we also get a lot better amenities at the Y - plus as a single woman I feel safe coming home on the L train after work.

As I told you in the email, I got an angel chain letter from a coworker yesterday advising that if i sent it along immediately, I%26#39;d hear good news by 9:12am today --- I read your posting at 10:12am...now that%26#39;s what I call a miracle!

Thank for being God%26#39;s tool to help me today...I really appreciate it and the folks at TA should definitely think about making you the sage advisor on all that is Williamsburg! :)

ka

Hope that all works out for you. Please write us back and let us know how it went. And ..... as I said in my email message to you ..... don%26#39;t give in to the temptation to start singing that old Village People song ..... how does it go again .....

Young man, there%26#39;s no need to feel down.

I said, young man, pick yourself off the ground.

I said, young man, %26#39;cause you%26#39;re in a new town

There%26#39;s no need to be unhappy.

Young man, there%26#39;s a place you can go.

I said, young man, when you%26#39;re short on your dough.

You can stay there, and I%26#39;m sure you will find

Many ways to have a good time.

It%26#39;s fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.

It%26#39;s fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.

They have everything for you men to enjoy,

You can hang out with all the boys ...

It%26#39;s fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.

It%26#39;s fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.

You can get yourself clean, you can have a good meal,

You can do what about you feel ...

Young man, are you listening to me?

I said, young man, what do you want to be?

I said, young man, you can make real your dreams.

But you got to know this one thing!

No man does it all by himself.

I said, young man, put your pride on the shelf,

And just go there, to the y.m.c.a.

I%26#39;m sure they can help you today.

It%26#39;s fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.

It%26#39;s fun to stay at the y-m-c-a.

Ok, now I won%26#39;t be able to get that song outta my head all day! :)

BTW, when I tried to book by phone, the chick at the desk told me she had no availability until the end of the month...she wasn%26#39;t very nice about it either...

I called the WestSide YMCA and they were much nicer and had availability, (a little more $$$) but sometimes you do get what you pay for I guess...I woulda liked to stay in Greenpoint though...

Always good to know...knowledge is power.

take good care...and thanks again

ka

Restaurant recommendations please!

Hello,

Myself and my boyfriend are coming to New York for the first time on Saturday for 10 days, I%26#39;m not sure that I will make it through the week without bursting with excitement! We have made some plans to see all the touristy type things and intend on doing as much as possible (thank you TA for all the help here). What I would really like to ask for is some help on places to eat. We will probably go to diners etc for some meals for the experience and lower cost but would like some restaurant recommendations. I would be really grateful as I know all you experts get these questions all the time.

A bit about ourselves we are both 24 and are coming to new york to celebrate our 4 year anniversary and my boyfriends graduation from medical school (he has worked so hard %26amp; deserves to enjoy himself before he enters a life in the health service). We are staying at the Fitzpatrick Grand Central and are looking for maybe 4 places to try. We like pretty much anything but tend to eat a lot of italian at home although we are willing to try most things. We are not fans of chain places or over priced, over trendy places that charge huge amounts to be treated anomously and get tiny, pretencious portions. I love the type of places that locals visit, that people have as their %26#39;regular place%26#39; and where the staff are truely happy to see you. We would probably spend up to 拢50-60 max ($100-120) for the meal %26amp; drinks (not including tip) as I don%26#39;t believe that you have to pay silly amounts to get good food %26amp; a lovely atmosphere. Anywhere with an outdoor eating area (if the weather is going to be good) would be a bonus.

I hope that someone can help!

Restaurant recommendations please!

check out menupages.com for the top rated restarants, they also have reviews, and give an estimated price

Restaurant recommendations please!

I love Cafeteria at 119 7th Avenue @ 17th Street (on the corner)

The restaurant serves %26#39;comfort food%26#39; (meatloaf, fried chicken, etc) also known as %26#39;diner fare%26#39;, and they do it very well. I really wouldnt call it %26#39;trendy%26#39;, but lots of younger, hip people go there. the staff is very friendly and professional. Also, in the summer i understand they open the garage type doors onto the sidewalk and the people watching there is awesome.

we had breakfast, lunch and dinner there and also swung by after a night of clubbing and found it to be consistently good.

a great thing about it is that they are open 24 hours and seemed to be busy all the time. check on the restaurant portion of this forum to read reviews.......

full bar and prices are within your stated budget.

hope you like it as much as we do!!!!

well,if you go to MoMa (museum of modern art,54th st.) free on friday nights,then go next door to restaurant for drinks and appetizers..it%26#39;s modern decor,and trendy setting(may be too pricey for full meal-we just sat near bar for app%26#39;s and drinks)

Pete%26#39;s Tavern down on Irving Place/17th street has lots of gramercy Park locals,nice atmosphere,still reasonable prices,with out door dining

i like Vice Versa or Bice for trendy italian in Times sq/Theater district area;also,Joe Allen%26#39;s -very friendly,been there a long time

down in village /soho area,PhillipMarie,and others,outdoor seating-great brunches.

Thalia ,50th or thereabouts,outdoor seating,trendy,friendly atmosphere..

these are all places I have been numerous times,that haven%26#39;t disappointed

my husband%26#39;s a surgeon;not easy going thru all that! Congratulations!

I love Russian restaurants..mmmmmm..;-)

i haven%26#39;t been to Russian Tea Room near Carnegie,since its renovations(some time ago,now;under new management for some time now,as well?)

but,years ago used to go with my mother %26amp; brother-loved it....

anyone ? what%26#39;s it like now??

Since you are in your early twenties, I would suggest that you try a couple of places on the lower east side and in the east village. This will probably be more your scene than the older and stuffier places.

I tried Pere Pinard on the lower east side. It has an outdoor sitting area in the back and is not too expensive. I had the beef tartare and they prepare it at your table. There is Lucien in the same area. It is a french bistro where the food is excellent.

In the east village, there is Cafe Fuego. I have never tried it but I have heard of it because it is owned by Montreal natives, including Halle Berry%26#39;s boyfriend who is from Mtl also. I went to Jules. It is a french bistro where there is live jazz.

Another place I did not try but that I told myself that I would try is Jack%26#39;s bistro on University place. There are lots of restaurants on university place below 14th street. There is a mexican place called El cantinero which is cheap at lunch time and on the second floor you have the cheapest (4$) frozen margaritas and a free buffet on thursdays and fridays I think.

If you know a bit about rock music (ramones, iggy pop, new york dolls), you can try the rock and roll walking tour of the east village. It is incredible!! The tour guide, Bobby Pinn, is really interesting and knows his stuff........www.rockjunket.com. I did it last week and really enjoyed it.

Have a nice trip!

For a great variety of German food and especially beer, Hallo Berlin over at 626 10th Ave.

';New York%26#39;s wurst restaurant,'; the Hallo Berlin menu proudly proclaims. And the wurst is indeed the thing at this budget German midtowner. Gorge yourself on one of the ';Berliner lunch specials;'; or allow the skilled kitchen to strut its stuff and try one of the traditional German fish dishes (try the rollmops, veggie-stuffed marinated herring). More ambitious dinner fare includes wiener schnitzel and also the likes of koenigsberger klopse: white meatballs. One of the only good German restaurants left in Manhattan.';

The best is the beer...try a few steins of German draft, like Dortmunder, Hofbraeuhaus or Spaten Munich Lager.

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If you like Thai there is a great place in SoHo called Peep. It鈥檚 kind of trendy but very reasonably priced. I believe it鈥檚 on Prince and Thompson. They have good, fun cocktails and great food. The drinks are disproportionately expensive compared to the food but still reasonable and very good.

Also for drinks %26amp; sushi there is Bamboo 52 on 52nd and 8th Ave. They have half price drinks from 12pm-9pm and the drinks are GREAT. The sushi is good, I went recently with a friend and we split 2 rolls which I thought wouldn鈥檛 be enough but it was plenty (I am a sushi fiend so would normally eat at least 2 on my own - but they are big).

Stanton Social on the LES is also good for tapas, etc.

You will have no problem finding fun, great restaurants for under $100 (depending on how much you drink)!

Thanks ever so much for all the suggestions! I knew I could rely on you all. I will start to investigate them all tonight.

Keep them coming! x

I just returned from NYC yesterday, and these restaurants are reasonably priced, have good atmosphere and delicious food. These are all frequented by locals. The service at each was superior and there was no wait for seating. They are in the Midtown area around Broadway/Times Square.

1. Pigalle%26#39;s - 48th and 8th (French)

2. 44 sw RISTORANTE %26amp; LOUNGE -621 9th Ave (SW corner of 44th ) (Italian) My FAVORITE Restaurant! Be sure to have a martini!!

3. Amarone%26#39;s - 47th and 9th (Italian)

On 46th between 7th and 9th is ';Restaurant Row';. You should be able to find any type of cuisine you desire in this area.

Rental car to Canada?

My wife and I plan to rent a car in Buffalo and drive to Niagara Falls. Any thoughts on auto insurance on a rental car going across the border? Thank you.

Rental car to Canada?

My car insurance covers me for rentals, even in the U.S. Check to see if yours does the same in Canada.

Rental car to Canada?

Thank You. I have my auto insurance with AAA. They are sending me a certificate to use in Canada but the local official in Colorado wasnt sure how the Canadian custom officials would react if the certificate is for my own auto rather than a rental - a different vehicle. My AAA insurance does cover rental cars in general. I guess I will just ask when in New York.

My policy has a specific clause that covers rentals. I usually take a copy of my policy with me because the rental companies want proof that you are covered. It might be worth contacting the rental companies ahead of time to make sure that you have what they want, and avoid surprises at the airport.

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Hotel thoughts?

Coming to NYC for our second trip. First time we stayed at the Muse. Enjoyed that but looking something different. Based on TA reviews I%26#39;d really like to stay at the Sofitel. Can%26#39;t find anything better than $350 on Expedia. Can I find a better deal for Sofitel somewhere else? Is it worth the money?

How about Affinia 50 or Affinia Manhattan? They seem to have decent ratings and a little more affordable.

Finally one last question...two years ago the Chelsea was ranked around #5 which is still is at crazy low prices. What%26#39;s the scoop on that place?

Any help you could provide would be appreciated. Dates of travel are Aug 8-12th. Thanks.

Hotel thoughts?

The Fitzpatrick Grand Central gets excellent reviews and is $259 on Quikbook. Hotel Mela, which gets pretty good reviews, is $229 on Quikbook or Orbitz. Orbitz also has the Millennium UN for $229. The Affinia 50%26#39;s $257 on sale on Hotels.com. Just trying to find a few nice places that don%26#39;t break the $300 mark.

If you do want the Sofitel, it is $329 on Hotels.com

Hotel thoughts?

The ';Chelsea'; what. The Chelsea Lodge gets consistant good reviews, the Chelsea Hotel not so good. There are 2 Chelsea Inn%26#39;s that are unrelated to each other, one on 11th ave and one on 17th street, There are a host of other places that have chelsea in their name, like the Hampton Inn - Chelsea and the Chelsea Pines Inn (where I work, so I won%26#39;t make any other comments about it) and the Chelsea Savoy. None of these propeties are related except that they are all in Chelsea, which is a section of the city and very popular to live in and visit. It has a large Gay population, and a large trendy nightlife, as well as many familys. Both Woppie Goldberg and Santa Claus are from Chelsea (Clement Clark Moore who wrote ';twas the night before Christmas'; here). Average hotel prices have jumped in the last few years due to a couple of things, mostly the popularity of the city as a vacation destination and also the weakness of the US$ which makes the city more attractive to foreign guests, driving up demand and prices. Last time I checked the average was getting up to $300/night. The dates you want in August are usually a bit slower, so you could chance priceline, try the hotel websites directyl, or check with all the third party sites (orbitz, travelocity, expedia, hotels.com).

The Sofitel is a lovely hotel in a great location. It%26#39;s considered a 4* hotel while the Affinia%26#39;s are only 3*. The Affinia Manhattan is near Penn STation (not my favorite area of town). The Affinia 50 is on the east side so not as close to the theaters.

Frankly, as I look at some of the crazy prices for August, $350 doesn%26#39;t sound terrible for the Sofitel, esp. if that%26#39;s for a higher floor with a nice view. Kayak.com is a website that scans other websites for best prices. You could have a look there for the Sofitel. Whatever website you use, just make sure you know what the cancelation fees etc. are and confirm your reservation with the hotel before you leave.

Looking on quikbook for your dates, some other things that would interest me

Shelburne Murray Hill (another Affinia on east side near Grand Central) for a studio suite for $241 (no prepayment) or a 1 bedroom for $284

the Blakely (just north of Times Square area) for $259

Millenium UN Plaza (east side great views and rooftop enclosed pool) $259

the Elysee for $295

THE Chelsea Hotel (and there are many with the name Chelsea) is an old historic place where many famous rock and rollers stayed. I doubt it%26#39;s the place you remember that was ranked #5 here. It has been allowed to ';go to pot'; pun intended. It%26#39;s currently in the midst of an awful real estate battle and you don%26#39;t want to go there.

http://www.hotelchelseablog.com/

Thanks for the great info. I%26#39;ll check out all your tips. The Chelsea I was speaking about is actually the Chelsea Lodge which is currently ranked #11 on TA. Not sure if that%26#39;s the same one you were talking about. Thanks, again.

No. Chelsea Lodge is a good budget b %26amp; b with shared bathrooms. They have 3 ';suites'; with private bath but you can%26#39;t really consider that in the same breath as the Sofitel imo. Here%26#39;s the link to the section with private bathrooms

chelsealodgesuites.com

I booked the Sofitel at the end of May on Hotels.com and got it for $289. I can%26#39;t cancel and I%26#39;m not sure if it will be on an upper floor but my daughter and I don%26#39;t care about that.

Had a great stay (and rate - $162+ on Quikbook) at Affinia%26#39;s Eastgate Suites - off the beaten path a bit on E. 39th between 2nd and 3rd but a safe and decent area

The Sofitel is definitely worth the extra money. You may, however, have a better shot at a bargain (or at least an upgrade) if you call them directly (even asking for the ';manager%26#39;s special';). I%26#39;ve had some success with them.

I think the Royalton is still under renovation -- if so, too bad, as it was a great place for a drink right across the street from the Sofitel.

I just stayed at Affinia 50, and it%26#39;s a lovely hotel; really great staff, nice location, plus the room has a kitchen. Very nice accomodations, though I%26#39;ve never stayed at Sofitel to compare. We were very extremely pleased with Affinia 50 though.

We stayed at the Sofitel twice last year. You can%26#39;t beat the location. Fifth avenue on one side and times square on the other.

English Sailors in Brooklyn?

I just ran across this article, thought you%26#39;d all enjoy it. Do you think any of the British sailors knew what seaman-tchotchke decor means before they landed?

nytimes.com/2007/…11journal.html

English Sailors in Brooklyn?

I shouldn%26#39;t think any of them knew what it meant after they left! I certainly don%26#39;t.

Thanks for that Bettina, it was er... brilliant.

English Sailors in Brooklyn?

Oh come on Nic! Everyone knows that!

Tchotchke (originally from Yiddish tshatshke (often spelled in a variety of other ways because there is no standardized transliteration) trinket), ultimately from a Slavic word for ';toys'; (Polish: cacka, Russian: цацки) are trinkets, small toys, knickknacks, baubles, or kitsch. The term has a connotation of worthlessness or disposability, as well as tackiness. The term was long used in the Jewish-American community and in the regional speech of New York City.

(Couldn%26#39;t even pronounce it myself!)

Brilliant.

If they were anything like me ( with my HUGE knowledge of Jewish words) I%26#39;m sure they knew just what was what. Yeah right.

';for it was well known that he had been brutally sunburned in soccer matches — he called it football';

Well, its called football all over the world except in USA.

Thanks Bettina for posting.

“You go to Manhattan to see the tourist things,” he said. “But you go to Brooklyn to see the real people.” Brilliant!

The truth is that many people call the game soccer. So, for example, many of the football games available in the U.K. are known, by trade mark, as table soccer or subbuteo soccer. And people from continental Europe often describe association football as %26#39;soccer%26#39;. It%26#39;s not just an American designation.

The truth is that it is called football. However, it was referred to as soccer as a shorter version of association football. People know what soccer is but they do not, by and large, call it that.

Some products use the name soccer but the game is rarely referred to as soccer amongst its followers outside of North America to the best of my knowledge. You will know better if Irish people distinguish it from Irish football by calling it soccer but I%26#39;m not sure where else does. Maybe Australia with their Aussie rules?

The US Soccer Federation was originally called the US Football Association.

Interesting topic but in the article I would have been surprised if a member of the British Royal Navy called it anything other than football.

Why not try an experiment Mac ? Type ';Soccer in the Czech Republic'; into google and you will get 2,190,000 responses. Type ';Football in the Czech Republic'; and you will get 2,240,000 responses. Which would suggest to me that the terms are used interchangeably in the Czech part of Continental Europe. If, however, you have any statistical evidence to confirm your hunch that the game is ';by and large'; called soccer outside of America, I would be interested to consider it.

I tried your experiment.

Of the first four hits for soccerin the Czech Republic: two were US sites, one was the google.com directory and the other (a UK site where they call it football) hasn%26#39;t been updated for years.

Of the first four hits for football: the Football Association of the Czech Republic, wikipedia reference to the Czech national team, football.co.uk and Prague.tv!

I really don%26#39;t know where you are coming from here. Are you sure you live in Europe? Is it the Czech Football Association, or UEFA or FIFA? Do the fans call it soccer in Germany? France? Spain? Portugal? Norway? Sweden? Denmark? Czech Republic even? I have been to three world cups and met many fans from Europe and beyond. I do not need statistics to convince myself that it is, by and large, known as football.

Is there an off topic forum?

It is not ';by and large'; known as football. I will concede that the term ';football'; is used more than the term ';soccer'; outside of the USA. But there are tens of thousands of references to soccer on google and - nothwithstanding your selective search - most of them emanate from Europe and not the USA. Just to take a single example, there%26#39;s an article entitled ';Will Sponsors Penalize Soccer ? '; by Frantisek Bouk in the Prague Post on August 12, 2004 and, in the article, a German executive in VW called Asschenberger refers to the ';Czech Soccer Team';. Also, my father, who was from Olomouc in Moravia, and who I knew for forty-five years, always called it soccer.

Also, if you type ';Ferenc Puskas (a Hungarian not an American) and Soccer'; into Google, you get 27,600 references as opposed to 53,800 references for ';Ference Puskas and Soccer';. Few of these 27,600 references are American.

Maybe we should just agree to disagree.