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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
The Mid-Hudson Valley is the Great Estates region, a stretch of the river valley where families like the Vanderbilts and the Mills built truly spectacular spreads that epitomized the fantastic wealth and lofty aspirations of the Gilded Age. T... 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 »
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The best for kids
Central Park. With its lovely carousel, a zoo, two ice-skating rinks, and numerous playgrounds and ball fields, Central Park is a children's wonderland. Bronx Zoo Wildlife Conservation Park. This is one of the great zoos in the world -- an... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, 160 Central Park South (tel. 212/308-9100). The combination of a great location across from Central Park, large well-outfitted rooms, and excellent Ritz-Carlton service is as good as it gets. The Mercer... Continue reading »
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The best mid-range hotels
Casablanca Hotel, 147 W. 43rd St. (tel. 888/922-7225 or 212/869-1212). In the Theater District, the Casablanca not only offers clean, well-outfitted rooms at value rates, it also includes extras like complimentary breakfast, bottled water, fr... Continue reading »
Popular Ocean City Hotels
- Atlantis Inn Luxury Bb
- The Flanders Hotel
- Crossings Motor Inn
- Somewhere Inn Time Mansion
- Watsons Regency Suites
