NEW YORK
Exploring New York in 4 days
What is there to see in New York, how long should I stay, where should I stay and can I afford a trip there? These are all the questions we have when we plan on going somewhere, especially if its far from home - like the US is from Denmark.
My last trip to New York was my second visit and I become more familiar with the city and it was easier to prioritize my time there. So here are my thoughts of a trip to the land of opportunities and the city that never sleeps..
New York is truly amazing!
Friday the 20th april, we had to catch a direct flight from Copenhagen to New York. We always fly with Norwegian Airlines to long distance destinations. They are affordable and always offers direct flights which is something we value highly.
The flight from copenhagen to New York is estimated to take around 8 hours, and If You're used to long distance routes, you'll actually feel like 8 hours is a piece of cake.
Is it pricy to get from Copenhagen to New York?
It is not always that pricy. You can find cheap tickets online and both Norwegian and SAS have direct routes to New York. I frequently use Momondo.dk or skyscanner.dk and If you book ahead you can get a return ticket for less than 3000 DKK. Be aware that luggage and food is not always included and should be payed for seperately. Hotels however are not as cheap.
Where should I stay in New York?
As stated above, it can be pretty expensive to book a hotel in New York. To get the best, I'll recommend booking a hotel in Manhattan or a few stops from there. I've stayed at a hotel in Queens once and that was ok, but this time we stayed just one block from Grand Central St. and it couldn't have been more convenient. The best advice is to live near a Subway station so that you can get around easily.
The hotel we stayed at was Hotel boutique at grand central ( 4 stars) and has 4,5 starts rated at tripadvisor. The average price per night is approx 1300DKK(200$).
What is there to see in New York? or whats not to see..
Here's a top 15 beginners list of New York!
1. Manhatten2. Central park
3. Statue of liberty
4. Empire state building
5. Wall street
6. Brooklyn bridge
7. Times square
8. Broadway
10. Fifth avenue 11. Ground zero 12. Rockefeller center 13. Little italy 14. China town 15. Cake boss - in hoboken! you've probably seen him on TV.
Esta
To enter the US you must have a valid VISA however If you have a Danish passport, you'll only need to apply for an esta. It lasts for 2 years and only costs 14$(approx. 90 DDK) Make sure to apply at least 3-4 days in advance or several weeks even.
Transportation:
The Airport was pretty crowded when we arrived. They had several lines for the passport check. One for Americans, one for people with visas and for first time Esta travelers.
After standing in a long que for 20 minutes and nearly not moving an inch, we noticed a small line - and after help from the airport staff we learned that If your're a frequent USA traveler, you have your own line. By using machines, you will be out in 2 minutes. This was like the best part! The other Lines were like a minimum of 3 hours long.
We decided to take a cap from the airport. It took about 35 minutes and the ride was 58$(350 ddk) We arrived at the hotel around 11 pm, but still we wouldn't miss a single New York Night. We walked for around 10 minutes to Times Square and my husband got to experience it for the first time.
The metro is super easy to use - you just have to buy a metrocard at the station or in the airport by the machines, fill it up and use it. Super easy!
Food, is the best - especially in the USA
You can always find good places to eat - however we came across a couple we gladly would recommend.
Le painQuotidien - for healthy and delicious breakfast and lunch. It is a great chain so you'll find it several places.
Sarabeths - for delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. Is located near central park in a very nice area.
Vapiano - for pasta and pizza
Gardenia terrace - for hookah and lunch
TGI Fridays - for fast food - in a better way
Shopping can be done:
The worlds biggest macys
5th avenue
Outlet mall
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På 4-dages opdagelse i New York
Hvad er der at se i New York, hvor længe skal man være afsted, hvor skal man bo og har jeg råd til turen? Det er blandt de spørgsmål, vi har, når vi planlægger en ferie, især hvis det er langt hjemmefra - som USA er fra Danmark.
Min seneste tur til New York var mit andet besøg, og jeg kunne hurtigt fornemme at jeg var mere bekendt med byen, og det var lettere at prioritere min tid der.
Så her er mine tanker om en tur til mulighedernes land og byen, der aldrig sover..
New York er virkelig fantastisk!
Fredag den 20. april tog vi et direkte fly fra København til New York. Vi flyver altid med Norwegian Airlines til fjerntliggende destinationer. De er overkommelige i pris og tilbyder altid direkte flyvninger, hvilket er noget vi prioriterer højt.
Flyvningen fra København til New York tager ca 8 timer.
Er det dyrt at komme til New York?
Det er ikke altid så dyrt. Du kan finde billige billetter online, og både Norwegian og SAS har direkte ruter til New York. Jeg bruger ofte Momondo.dk eller skyscanner.dk, og hvis du bestiller før, kan du få en returbillet på under 3000 DKK. Vær opmærksom på at bagage og mad ikke altid er inkluderet og skal betales separat. Hoteller er dog ikke så billige.
Hvor skal man bo i New York?
Som nævnt ovenfor kan det være ret dyrt at booke et hotel i New York. For at få det bedste, vil jeg anbefale at bestille et hotel på Manhattan eller et par stop derfra. Jeg har tidligere haft et ophold på et hotel i Queens, og det var fint, men denne gang boede vi en blok fra Grand Central St., og det kunne ikke have været mere praktisk.
Mit bedste råd er at bo tæt på en metrostation, så du nemt kan komme rundt.
Hotellet vi boede på hedder: Hotel boutique på grand central (4 stjerner) og har 4,5 stjerner til tripadvisor. Den gennemsnitlige pris pr. Nat er ca. 1300DKK (200 $).
Hvad skal man se? her er min top 15 begynderliste for NY!
1. Manhatten
2. Central park
3. Statue of liberty
4. Empire state building
5. Wall street
6. Brooklyn bridge
7. Times square
8. Broadway 9. Baseball ( New York Yankees -FANTASTISK OPLEVELSE! ) 10. Fifth avenue 11. Ground zero 12. Rockefeller center 13. Little italy 14. China town 15. Cake boss - i Hoboken og I har sikkert set ham på TV!
ESTA / VISUM
For at komme ind i USA skal du have et gyldigt Visum, dog hvis du har dansk pas, skal du kun ansøge om en esta. Det gælder i 2 år og koster kun 14 $ (ca. 90 DDK). Sørg for at ansøge mindst 3-4 dage og gerne nogle uger i forvejen.Transport
Lufthavnen var temmelig overfyldt da vi ankom. De havde flere køer til pass check. En for amerikanerne, en for personer med visum og første gang Esta-rejsende.Sarabeths - til lækker morgenmad, frokost og aftensmad. Beliggende nær central park i et meget fint område.
Vapiano - til pasta og pizza
Gardenia Terrasse - til vandpibe og frokost
Verdens største macys
5th avenue
Outlet mall
FACTS
Currency: American Dollars $$
Adapter: Be aware that if you're traveling from outside of Europe you will need an adapter for your electronic devices.
Citizens: 8,5 million
Language: American English
Visa: Remember to apply for an Esta as a Danish citizen or visa.
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