New York at Xmas

[Scarlett]

Has anyone been? what's it like?! I've always wanted to do this for a few days- shopping etc.

[Dassie]

Err Cold and busy. I can think of better places to be.......the Bahamas for instance.

[JK04]

yea its really really cold, i was stayin in queens but as soon as ya go into manhattan the wind jst cuts through ya cus it jst blows down through the streets cus its so built up. but thats the only complaint i hav about it, other than that id go back every christmas if i could! you should definitly go! do as much as you can like ice skating in central park and all the other things!

[JonnoGenie]

Really... very cold.


I expect you're getting the picture by now ;-)

[sense4all]

I wore a force ten wind proof yachting jacket ( v. snug ), but had ordinary bottoms - ffffff freezing. Skiing gloves a must.

[spudqueen]

My friend and I went at the beginning of December two years ago and it was lovely. Yes it was cold, but as long as you have a decent coat and hat, scarf and gloves it is fine. It snowed on the day we landed (about 9 inches) so everywhere, especially Central Park was lovely in the snow. We loved all the Christmasy stuff, huge decorations in the street, the Christmas displays in the shop windows and all the stuff in the shops. I came back with loads of Christmas presents. I would definitely go at that time of year again. Oh - and the ice skating at Central Park looked lovely, as did the ice rink with Christmas tree and loads of decorations at the Rockefeller Center.

[davievass]

I was there year b4 last , it was the best christmas I have had. the hussle and bussle of macys and other big stores , the bargains on chrismas eve as every shop discounts goods. Must take a horse & Sleigh or Cart through Central Park its a must. Try Christmas Dinner or Lunch in the Boathouse in Central park Its fab. And Dont forget to Pack your Thermals ............

[VillageVicar]

Manhattan is one of the most exciting, bustling, romantic and fun cities to visit during the Christmas season in the world! Yes indeed, it can become colder than Prince Charles there, but that�s part of the magic!

Not only did I live in Manhattan for a few years, I�ve spent much of my life escorting private groups to destinations including New York. If I may offer a few suggestions and please accept that I don�t know your budget. Find a room that overlooks Central Park�that would be either the: Ritz Carlton, The Park Lane (last choice in my book..if yu want to know, write me), The Essex House, Sherry Netherland, or the Pierre.( Sadly, I�ve had to omit the once famous Plaza Hotel).

The Empire State Building is open until Midnight. Go at night�again romantic..and again cold, but it makes reasons to have hot chocolate or more at night. Theatre at Times Square, or try something off off Broadway!

Most romantic and the best value in the world � the Staten Island Ferry at night! Ride to Staten Island . Be sure to stand in aft of the ferry to watch Manhattan�s lights shrink away and then go to the port side to see lady liberty as you pass her. There�s some irony in the words printed on her base now � Give me your tired your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.�

From your hotel at the corner of Central Park South and Fifth Avenue, head south along 5th Avenue.. You have Bergdorf Goodman�s, Tiffany & Co,. the Trump Tower, Cartier, Rockefeller Centre where you can ice skate beneath Prometheus and admire the great tree. Continue on shopping at Saks Fifth Avenue and keep working south down to 32nd, then cross over to Macy�s.
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[VillageVicar]

Part 2

Go back up to 42nd street and cross over to Madison Avenue. There�s Brooks Brothers (and there�s one on Fifth Avenue as well), and another must is dinner in the Oyster Bar in the bowels of Grand Central Station. Be sure to study the stars in the roof of Grand Central and there�s a secret just outside the doors of the Oyster Bar�

Christmas in Manhattan�absolutely, without a doubt! For many, it�s a trip of a life time!

Bon Voyage!

Fr. Bill

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