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Midas Hotels: New York: Extensive Visitor Information for New York
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New York New York. The Big Apple. The Empire State. The city that never sleeps. No matter what you call it - it's New York - and it's one hell of a city! Not a bad deal for a handful of beads a few hundred years ago. Millions and possibly billions of words have been written about it, thousands and possibly millions of films and pictures have featured it, but no one - and no description or film - can even start to capture this incredible, wonderful, seething mass of humanity that is New York City - unless they spend some time in it. In a way it seems preordained that this, probably the greatest city on earth was the scene of one of the greatest single atrocities by man against man on earth.
New York post 9/11 - dazed, battered, bruised and deeply, terribly hurting. Today it is still the same city - but has rallied and moved on, with both it's people and the city absorbing 9/11 into its unique culture and history, drawing enormous spiritual strength from it with a never ever to be forgotten legacy. The city is once again the powerhouse that it always was, but now with a new purpose and destiny that is totally unique. Over 1.2 million visitors from the UK visited New York in 2007 to see first hand what this amazing, big, buzzing, mind boggling, "king of cities" has - charm, wit, culture, the arts, shopping, and whatever choice of capitalist inspired excess can be found on earth, along with great lashings of - well - WOW!! Eight million people living on top of each other is nothing new to Londoners but nobody in the world does it as well as the special people that are New Yorkers. But - don't take our word for it - take a bite and see for yourself. We at Midas Hotels have got a a deal for everyone - no matter your budget. So get on your bike - Now!
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* Click on Blue Information Icon below to go to specific Information Section
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 Airports/Airlines/Airport Lounges
Airport Transfers: Taxis: Bus: Shuttle Bus
Airline Carry on Baggage in USA
Banks/ATM's
Begging/Buskers ('Panhandling') Subway & Streets
Bargaining & Discount Stores
Business Hours
Bicycles & Bicycle Tours
Broadway Shows in New York
Off Broadway Shows in New York
Cinema (Movies)
Climate
Currency & Exchange Rate: US $ - £UK Pound
Credit Cards
Communications: Telephones (Landline)
Communications: Telephones (Your UK Mobile)
Communications: email / Internet / Web
Communications: Mail
Cars: Hiring & Driving Rental Cars in New York
Cars: Roads, Driving, Parking
Customs Allowance from UK for USA
 Midas New York Customer Comments
Dining in New York: Food & Restaurants
Disabled Travellers Access
Drugs (iIlegal variety)
Electricity
Festivals & Concerts
Health and Hospitals (Medical facilities-Visitors)
Health and Hospitals (Medical Insurance)
Language (Local Slang)
Manners/Customs (Locals)
Media: TV, Newspapers, Radio
New York Neighborhoods
New York Night Clubs & Bars
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Parks & Gardens: Central Park
Parades: Famous Parades: St Patricks Day, Macey's
Personal Safety
Public Holidays
Sex and The City! (..The Tour!)
Sightseeing: Art Galleries & Museums
Sightseeing: Famous Landmarks; Empire State
 Building, Chrysler Building, Rockerfeller Centre,
Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Grand Central
Station, Wall Street, St Patrick's Cathedral
Sightseeing: Famous Show Venues: Radio City Music
Hall, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Centre, Metropolitan
Opera House, Madison Square Garden
September 11 - Ground Zero
Shopping in New York: General
Shopping in New York: The New York Pass
Shopping in New York: Famous Shops: Saks 5th Ave,
Maceys, FAO Schwartz, Bloomingdales, Tiffany & Co:
Sports in New York: Baseball, Basketball, Football,
Ice Hockey, Tennis, Boxing, New York Marathon
Taxis in New York
Travel Insurance
Tours: New York Must See/Do: Statue of Liberty,
City Helicopter Tour, Ground Zero, Sex & City, More:
Tipping
Time Difference
Transport:(Public) Subway, Bus, Taxis, Limos, Walk
Passport/Visa: New ESTA & e-passport Rules
Visas & Passport: American Embassy in London
Visas & Passport: British Consulate in New York
Vaccinations & Health Requirements for Visitors
ZOOM MAP: MANHATTAN - NEW YORK CITY
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Taxis in New York
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Taxis (Cabs) have a love hate relationship with New Yorkers. They are everywhere (approximately 10,000 cabs are on the road in central New York!) and they are quick and great value transport around Manhattan especially in areas not served so well by the subway system. The bad new is that they actually make up most of the cars in the frequent traffic jams that dog central New York especially in peak times. Hailing a cab. - Not much to it, just stick out your arm and pretend you're the Statue of Liberty. Oh - and having the ability to stick your fingers in your mouth and emit a a piercing whistle works wonders as well! Once the cab driver 'clocks you' (see you!), make sure you get to it first before all the other potential users (especially if its raining or rush hour) - a sharp umbrella can work wonders (!?) Like London, If the number on the roof of the taxi is lit, it is available. Yellow Medallion cabs are the only cabs authorised to pick up fares. Avoid *"gypsy" cabs at all costs. These are regular cars that will take you from place to place; they usually cost more than cabs and aren't as well regulated (or as safe). *Much like Mini Cabs in London. Cabs are cash only and it's essential that you always carry a number of small bills as the cab drivers can't (or wont) break anything higher than a $20 bill. Taxi cabs are required to take you to your destination inside the metropolitan area. Record the ID number from any cabs that you have any problems with and report them to the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC)
Approximate guide to fares for New York Taxis (as at Jan 2008)
Initial fare (Meter start fee) $2.50
Each 1/5 mile (4 blocks) $0.40
Each 1 minute idle $0.40
Peak surcharge $1.00 (after 4pm until 8pm Mon-Fri)
Night surcharge .$0.50 (after 8pm until 6am)
Tolls...................$extra
Additional riders FREE
Pay only what's on the meter, plus a 15-20 percent gratuity (tip). There are additional charges if going outside the metropolitan city area and to New Jersey. Passengers are required to pay one way. If you are going to airports, there are set fees plus additional toll fee and tip. Officially, taxicabs can take on only four riders, 3 in the back seat and 1 person in the front seat. Occasionally, the wider cabs 'might' take 5 people, but this is actually illegal and they will ask the 5th rider to stay low in the seat to avoid being seen. The famous large old slab sided "Checker" cabs are now pretty much a relic of the past, although you might still see some in the city at limousine service rates.
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