Holidays

Threeinarow said:
We booked New York this afternoon. Sailing there again on the Queen Mary 2.

We enjoyed it that much in June that we're doing the same trip again.

What a place New York is. We have to go back.
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I’d love to go back but it’s damn expensive over there ad the tipping culture is getting out of hand even Americans are getting pissed off with, 20% plus on top your meal get fucked.
 
hammocity said:
You won’t have any trouble getting a ticket for a Baseball game so long as the Yankee’s are at home, they generally play about 5 consecutive games. If the Yankee’s aren’t at home you could do the Met’s but they’re based in Queens.

Most tourist attractions are obviously in Manhattan and a great way to see New York’s 5 boroughs is do a couple of days on the hop on hop off bus, we have generally boarded near Times Square which is a great place itself to visit and take in a show if that’s your thing. Don’t go on a Monday though as a lot of theatres are “dark”, closed that day.

The subway is great for covering long distances but if all your party is able walking is brilliant as every corner you turn there’s a landmark that you’ve seen on TV.

China Town and Little Italy are great for food and a trip to the Peace Tower, the site of the Twin Towers is a must, pay to go in the museum, it’s worth it.

The boat trips on the Hudson are good usually accompanied by a comedic guide, I’d just take a boat that passes the Statue of Liberty rather than the dedicated one that lands there as you see more of Manhattan and they usually sail right past the Statue so you get a great view.

Piers 45 and 57 are brilliant attractions, Sunday is a great day to visit 57. Central Station is well worth a visit, it’s absolutely stunning.

As I said earlier I really enjoyed the Intrepid maritime museum that features the aircraft carrier and Growler Nuclear Submarine

There’s really so much to do, I’ve not seen it all despite 4 visits!

Plan your time there, it can be expensive but we generally have a decent breakfast and then a light evening meal and treat ourselves to a nosebag in a good restaurant at least once, it will be about £100pp now I think. However there’s many cheaper restaurants, my favourite is John’s Pizza but as you’re staying in Newark is should be less expensive.

Also don’t forget Rudy’s Dive Bar on 9th Avenue, $3 for a pint and a free hot dog.

I’ve looked up, Newark to Manhattan is best by train, just over 30 minutes.

Buy a decent guide book before you go and take advantage of the “multi site” tickets where you can budget before you go, really good discounts on attractions.

You’ll have a fantastic time.

Edit, forgot about the Empire State Building, best at night for a spectacular view of the City. And as @Threeinarow said visit Central Park, it’s huge and loads going on there.
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A simple "like" doesn't suffice. Thank you so much for taking the time to reply in such detail. I've pasted your post to a document and will reference it as we start to plan.

My wife and her friend were raised in Brasil, so a Brazilian Rodizio is on the agenda for her birthday meal.
 
I’m considering going to Thailand with the missus, but I’m not really sure the best location to stay.

I’m after more of a relaxed, chilled out holiday, with some touristy things to do. I’ve had a look at the various islands, but I’m not quite sure - Ko Samui looks decent. Anyone on here got any recommendations?
 
Cheadle_hulmeBlue said:
I’m considering going to Thailand with the missus, but I’m not really sure the best location to stay.

I’m after more of a relaxed, chilled out holiday, with some touristy things to do. I’ve had a look at the various islands, but I’m not quite sure - Ko Samui looks decent. Anyone on here got any recommendations?
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Prefer Phuket to Koh Samui to be honest. Some lovely beaches and more to do there. Krabi and Phang Nga also nearby for a change of pace.

Bangkok is a great city with so much to see and do.
 
dronefromsector7G said:
Id suggest Krabi for a relaxing time with stunning scenery. I’m not biased at all
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Depends what you're after really. Krabi is certainly more relaxing but if I wanted a little more to do, I'd base myself in Northern Phuket and visit Krabi and Phang Nga from there. If it's just a totally relaxing holiday, then Krabi would be the better option. I'm a bit biased too!
 
From previous experience the first thing I would do having arrived in New York is get a train to Boston. But its all about personal taste. Love Boston and would happily never see New York again . My view is probably very pro Boston due to being kidnapped by two birds who were oasis fans last time I was in Boston. Didn't know there was a drink called a Irish car bomb until I met them two.
 
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