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Introduction
St. Thomas, the busiest cruise-ship harbor in the West Indies, is not the largest of the U.S. Virgins -- St. Croix, 40 miles south, holds that distinction. But bustling Charlotte Amalie, at the heart of St. Thomas, is the capital of the U.S.V... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Visitor Information At 78 1-2-3 Estate Constant, across from the Nisky Shopping Center, on the waterfront in downtown Charlotte Amalie, the visitor center (tel. 340/774-8784) is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm and Saturday 8am to 2pm... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Banks -- Several major U.S. banks are represented on St. Thomas, including First Bank, 11A Curaçao Gade, Charlotte Amalie (tel. 340/775-7777). Most island banks are open Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 3pm, and Friday 8:30am to 4pm. The banks ar... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane If you're flying to St. Thomas, you will land at the Cyril E. King Airport (tel. 340/774-5100), to the west of Charlotte Amalie on Route 30. From here, you can easily grab a taxi to your hotel or villa. Chances are you will be sta... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Taxi Taxis are unmetered, but fares are controlled and widely posted; however, we still recommend that you negotiate a fare (usually per person) with the driver before you get into the car. A typical fare from Charlotte Amalie to Sapphi... Continue reading »
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Island layout
Charlotte Amalie Charlotte Amalie, the capital of St. Thomas, is the only town on the island. Its seaside promenade is called Waterfront Highway, or simply, the Waterfront. From here, you can take any of the streets or alleyways into town... Continue reading »
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Introduction
Sandwiched in between the bustling Albany area, the subtle Catskills, the gorgeous Adirondacks, and the pretty Finger Lakes, central New York may not immediately spring to mind as a destination hot spot. To be honest, there are only a few mus... Continue reading »
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Introduction
We New Yorkers have heard the proud refrain from local politicos many times: how New York is better than ever. The FBI has rated New York as the safest big city in the United States. It's cleaner than it ever was. The number of hotels, restau... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Sailing to the Statue of Liberty, on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. If you have time to do only one thing on your visit to New York, sail to the Lady in the harbor. No other monument embodies the nation's -- and the world's -- notion of p... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
The Most Unforgettable Dining Experiences in New York Chanterelle, 2 Harrison St. (tel. 212/966-6960). You'll be made to feel special here, from the impeccable, personalized service in a simple but lovely room to the exquisitely prepared f... Continue reading »
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Best hotel bets
Best Hotel Suite: Townhouse Suite in the Kitano New York, 66 Park Ave. (tel. 212/885-7000). Each of the three one-bedroom suites in the townhouse that is part of this hotel features a hallway leading to a sunken living room with original art,... Continue reading »
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The best architectural landmarks
Best Historic Building: Grand Central Terminal. Despite all the steel-and-glass skyscrapers in New York, there are still many historic marvels standing, and the best is this Beaux Arts gem. This railroad station, built in 1913, was restored i... Continue reading »
New York City Travel Experiences
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Liberty Harbor, New Jersey and New York City, New...
** New Jersey and New York City **Sunday, December 7th, 2008So, NYC, being NYC, obviously the RV aint gonna get in there....There is an R... Continue reading »
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The City So Nice They Named It Twice
We did so much while we where here, it's hard to list it all! We started off by trying to find a dinner place the night we flew in, we fo... Continue reading »
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Around New York City
Hi again, from New York, New York, so nice they named it twice...Since our last entry, we attended the Tina Turner concert at the Nassau... Continue reading »
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NYC is very crowded during the Xmas holidays
Our first day in New York City we took it easy, partly because we were a little overwhelmed by the masses of people! Crowds are som... Continue reading »
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To New York By Train
Amtrak operates a train from Toronto to New York that runs every day, leaving Toronto at 8:30 a.m. and arriving in New York at 9:45 p.m.... Continue reading »
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