See what the experts are saying about Brooklyn. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Money
It's always advisable to bring money in a variety of forms on a vacation: a mix of cash, credit cards, and traveler's checks. You should also exchange enough petty cash to cover airport incidentals, tipping, and transportation to your hotel b... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements
Passports For an up-to-date, country-by-country listing of passport requirements around the world, go to the Web page of the U.S. State Department at http://travel.state.gov. Click on "International Travel" and "Document Requirements," the... Continue reading »
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Tips on accommodations
New York offers a wide range of accommodations -- from the superchic luxury hotels of Manhattan and the Victorian B&Bs of Saratoga Springs to the rustic mountain retreats of the Catskills and Adirondacks and the salty seaside motels of Long I... Continue reading »
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Sustainable travel & ecotourism
Each time you take a flight or drive a car, carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere. You can help neutralize this danger to our planet through "carbon offsetting" -- paying someone to reduce your carbon dioxide emissions by the same am... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
New York's varied cultural landscape offers plenty of opportunities for family fun. You can pack up the station wagon for a Brady Bunch-style camping trip through the wilderness, visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in quaint C... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
New York City is home to a gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community of more than a million strong by some estimates. The highlight of the events calendar is the annual Pride Week, but visitors year-round have plenty to explore in the... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Mention the fact that you're a senior when you make your travel reservations. Although all of the major U.S. airlines except America West have canceled their senior discount and coupon book programs, many hotels still offer discounts for seni... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling. There are more options and resources out there than ever before. Several travel agencies offer services for travelers with disabilities who are eager to explore the natural and cultur... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
If you want to experience the best of a large and diverse state like New York in a relatively short amount of time, you need a workable and efficient travel schedule. That's the point of this chapter. Of course, these are merely suggestions,... Continue reading »
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In two days
Seeing the best of New York City in 2 days requires endurance, patience, perseverance, very good walking shoes, a $7 daily fun pass MetroCard, and a good map of the city subway system. You'll also need to get an early start and have a plan of... Continue reading »
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In three days
The Hudson Valley & Saratoga Springs The Hudson River is more than 300 miles long and loaded with historical homes, museums, Victorian hamlets, and outdoor sporting opportunities, so you have a lot to choose from during a 3-day trip. If yo... Continue reading »
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The adirondacks & the north country in 1 week
For outdoors lovers, the North Country is the heart of New York State. Blessed with deep pine forests, softly rounded mountain peaks, and isolated islands set on quiet lakes, the Adirondacks and the Thousand Islands region can make for endles... Continue reading »
Brooklyn Travel Experiences
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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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New York City, NY
2008-12-05The first day in New York was to be a quiet one settling in and seeing the New York Botanical Gardens. They had lunch at Gabby’... Continue reading »
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New York, we did it our way..........
Day 21 - Thursday 24 May 2007 ( 490 hours down 398 to go) Due to the six hours time difference between Paris & New... Continue reading »
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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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New York City: Bring Your Pets!
Where to StayAn amazing array of hotels at multiple price points accept animals. Many properties maintain a weight or size limit, have... Continue reading »
