US help.

[paul02]

then don't do so much one day 1 n 2 n put the stuff you weren't able to do on day 4?

I really don't understand what you want to do in times sq/theatre district. to me, they are all just buildings and shops so sufficient to do in 1 morning. n u get to see it at nite again when u go for your nite broadway show.

Bryant Park is oso quite small. I finish walking through it in less than 15 mins. But it is nice to sit and people watch, etc. At this time of the year though, there aren't many activities. It is better during xmas time when they have the skating rink n xmas market. Bryant Park | Calendar

I only planned it that way because I don't know what to do/how long would I take. If you could help me fill in some other activity in the meantime, I will do it!

In NYC if u enjoy coffee try
New York - Stumptown Coffee Roasters
Everyman Espresso
La Colombe Coffee | Home
https://bluebottlecoffee.com

Makan place check these out
Best Thing I Ever Ate New York Restaurant Listings, Maps, Locations, Seen on TV

stumptown coffee can be found in many cafes now. here's more recommendations for kopi places. 6 Best Coffee Shops in NYC - Big Appled

I think sweetleaf is v good. The LIC branch is just next to gantry state park which has v good views of Manhattan and is just a really nice place to relax in. gantry state park on Tumblr

Wow you guys know your stuff! Help me narrow it down to the Top 3 places to have Coffee in NYC please! I like Cuppachino and Iced-Caramel Macchiato!

Oh, a meal at one of the momofuku restaurants would probably be great

Firstly, I realised Hell's Kitchen needs reservations weeks before and I'm going in 2 days. No time

Secondly, how much are we looking at for the mentioned Momofuku restaurant and which outlet is worth visiting?

 

[BiG_FisH]

quick question:

I'm flying SIN->SFO->LAS...does my baggage allowance for domestic (SFO->LAS) follow the SQ limit of 2 checked-in?

My concern is as I'm heading there with 1x checked-in & 1x cabin, if I were to come back with 2x checked-in the cost of buying additional luggage during the domestic segment will be super expensive (that's according to what I heard).

 

[Shiny Things]

quick question:

I'm flying SIN->SFO->LAS...does my baggage allowance for domestic (SFO->LAS) follow the SQ limit of 2 checked-in?

My concern is as I'm heading there with 1x checked-in & 1x cabin, if I were to come back with 2x checked-in the cost of buying additional luggage during the domestic segment will be super expensive (that's according to what I heard).

Depends on the airline, unfortunately - you'll need to check the policies for whoever you're flying with on the domestic leg.

 

[patryn33]

Wow you guys know your stuff! Help me narrow it down to the Top 3 places to have Coffee in NYC please! I like Cuppachino and Iced-Caramel Macchiato!

Iced-Caramel Macchiato - starbuck would do LOL
seriously what do u mean by top the ambiance? or coffee?

real coffee joint don't serve fancy drinks more basic stuff such as the below
Blue Bottle Coffee - Brooklyn Restaurant - MenuPages Cafes & Coffeehouses, Local/Organic Restaurant Search
La Colombe - Rittenhouse Square - Philadelphia, PA | Yelp
Cafe Grumpy - New York Restaurant - MenuPages Cafes & Coffeehouses Restaurant Search

 

[patryn33]

Subsistence
Papaya King : Twitter for locations / Website for stores.
(best hot dog in New York?)

Joe's Pizza : Check website for locations.

Joe's Pizza is more a chain

alot of hot dog joints there.
The 10 Best Hot Dogs In NYC: Gothamist

Hell's kitchen?
Hell

not sure what u like but try this
New York City's Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Mapped - Eater NY
or this is still up to date
Tray Tables Locked: NYC's Michelin Stars: From Cheapest to Priciest, 2013 version

 

[paul02]

Iced-Caramel Macchiato - starbuck would do LOL
seriously what do u mean by top the ambiance? or coffee?
real coffee joint don't serve fancy drinks more basic stuff such as the below
Blue Bottle Coffee - Brooklyn Restaurant - MenuPages Cafes & Coffeehouses, Local/Organic Restaurant Search
La Colombe - Rittenhouse Square - Philadelphia, PA | Yelp
Cafe Grumpy - New York Restaurant - MenuPages Cafes & Coffeehouses Restaurant Search

Nooo! Starbucks is available locally. Must try some place else. Well I think ambiance is secondary. Good Coffee is first!

Joe's Pizza is more a chain

alot of hot dog joints there.
The 10 Best Hot Dogs In NYC: Gothamist

Hell's kitchen?
Hell

not sure what u like but try this
New York City's Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Mapped - Eater NY
or this is still up to date
Tray Tables Locked: NYC's Michelin Stars: From Cheapest to Priciest, 2013 version

Thank you!

 

[califonia]

A noob q. I bought my USD but they all comes in $100bill. Where is the best place to cut them in the US? Not sure if money exchanger there will do it?

Suggested tipping amount is universal in North America. 10% for so-so service, 15% for standard/ok/good service, 20% for very good service. When u pay by credit card, u have to write the tip amount on the invoice so they charge the combined amt to ur card

United States: Tipping & Etiquette - TripAdvisor

 

[califonia]

Hi,

Is your card still available? I need it for my mid-Nov trip.
I see that you have new stock coming in, need to reserve?

Can PM me the cost and usage term for the card? Need one for unlimited call and also can do either hotspt or tethering to my other phone, ipad or notebook use. BTW, i read that some card can also make free call to SGP land line?

Thanks...

last 4 pieces of tmobile usa unlimited everything sim card left, collect in sg, activate in sg, receive phone number in sg upon sim card activated, last for 30 days upon activation

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/t...nd-wifi-hotspot-mifi-korea-japan-4656245.html

 

[critical888]

Available and unlimited everything and i activate for u in sg, u get your sim card activated before you even reach usa, with your usa fone number given to u once activated, but try to ask question in my thread or whatsapp me instead, not gOOd to ask here

thanks!!

 

[Shiny Things]

A noob q. I bought my USD but they all comes in $100bill. Where is the best place to cut them in the US? Not sure if money exchanger there will do it?

The safest way to break them: use them to pay for dinner. You can't always bank on Starbuckses or 7-11s taking $100s (though you can ask, it doesn't hurt).

 

[critical888]

Got a trick ah. Online sell a lot of gift card. If u gonna use it anyway a lot. Like Starbucks. Than buy a gift card online send to your hotel. U go there just use. At least 10 percent discount or more..

 

[fone]

A noob q. I bought my USD but they all comes in $100bill. Where is the best place to cut them in the US? Not sure if money exchanger there will do it?

Actually, most larger chains would accept them, like supermarkets, starbucks etc. Even if they say they do not accept any bill larger than $20, it does not hurt to ask. I've paid in $100 bill in Chinese restaurant that says no bill larger than $20 (though I'm chinese and they are chinese).

 

[califonia]

Gift cards? That interesting. Any website to refer to?
It's almost 20yrs since I last have holiday in the west coast, really don't know what to expect. But I'm sure the kids will have a blast with all the theme parks.

Btw, good dealing with you. Will contact you again before we depart.

Got a trick ah. Online sell a lot of gift card. If u gonna use it anyway a lot. Like Starbucks. Than buy a gift card online send to your hotel. U go there just use. At least 10 percent discount or more..

 

[califonia]

I only fear after buying they don't accept and I have no smaller note.

One other question, can we claim VAT on return flight? Is it easy to do in the airport? Must I show the item during my claim?

Actually, most larger chains would accept them, like supermarkets, starbucks etc. Even if they say they do not accept any bill larger than $20, it does not hurt to ask. I've paid in $100 bill in Chinese restaurant that says no bill larger than $20 (though I'm chinese and they are chinese).

 

[fone]

I only fear after buying they don't accept and I have no smaller note.

One other question, can we claim VAT on return flight? Is it easy to do in the airport? Must I show the item during my claim?

As long as first few times you can break the big note, then you should be fine as long as you have sufficient small notes for the purchase. Hotels might provide this service of breaking your 100 into 50s and 20s, or smaller.

No tax rebate from US shopping. Only tax free you get is shopping in tax free states and certain online shopping or airport / duty free shops.

 

[swatchie]

Nooo! Starbucks is available locally. Must try some place else. Well I think ambiance is secondary. Good Coffee is first!



Thank you!

If you are interested in trying Michelin starred restaurants, I would advise you to skip Per Se and Eleven Madison (Both 3 stars). I tried them both and food quality isn't up to scratch. Eleven Madison offers a more interesting experience though.

 

[paul02]

If you are interested in trying Michelin starred restaurants, I would advise you to skip Per Se and Eleven Madison (Both 3 stars). I tried them both and food quality isn't up to scratch. Eleven Madison offers a more interesting experience though.

Right. Will see my options! Thanks

 

[critical888]

Gift cards? That interesting. Any website to refer to?
It's almost 20yrs since I last have holiday in the west coast, really don't know what to expect. But I'm sure the kids will have a blast with all the theme parks.

Btw, good dealing with you. Will contact you again before we depart.

Sure... This gonna only make u spend more money. Ha ha ha... Don't look downwards ..











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Cardcash.com

 

[BiG_FisH]

Depends on the airline, unfortunately - you'll need to check the policies for whoever you're flying with on the domestic leg.

thanks for your input...i always imagined that the domestic leg will follow the initial baggage policy.

 

[boucyfirebal]

3 days before departure...

Here's the current Itinerary;

Itinerary

Day 1 (Sunday, 28th Sep 14)
- (morning) St Patrick's Cathedral
- (afternoon) The Museum of Modern Art
- (night) Top of the Rock Observation Deck

Day 2 (Monday, 29th Sep 14)
- (morning) Times Square
- (afternoon) Grand Central
- (afternoon) Bryant Park
- (night) Times Square

Day 3 (Tuesday, 30th Sep 14)
- (morning) Intrepid Museum
- (afternoon) Century 21 Department Store
- (night)

Day 4 (Wednesday, 1st Oct 14)
- (morning) Theater District *TKTS
- (afternoon) American Museum of Natural History
- (night) New World Stages *Avenue Q

Day 5 (Thursday, 2nd Oct 14)
- (morning)
- (afternoon) The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- (night) The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Day 6 (Friday, 3rd Oct 14)
- (morning) High line
- (afternoon) Hells Kitchen
- (night)

Day 7 (Saturday, 4th Oct 14)
- (morning)
- (afternoon) Statue of Liberty Ellis Island / Famous Bull @ Wall Street
- (night)

Day 8 (Sunday, 5th Oct 14)
- (morning) St Patrick's Cathedral
- (afternoon)Empire State Building - Herald Square - Macy's
- (night)

Day 9 (Monday, 6th Oct 14)
- (morning) Central Park
- (afternoon) Central Park
- (night) <insert suggestion here>

Day 10 (Tuesday, 7th Oct 14)
- (morning) Brooklyn Bridge
- (afternoon) 9/11 Memorial *5pm-9pm
- (night)

Subsistence
Peter Luger : 178 Broadway, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11211
(if you like steaks coupled with cheesecake)

Minetta Tavern : 113 Macdougal St, New York, NY 10012
(if you like beef burgers, black label burger best burger)

Luke's lobsters : UE, UW Side
(for $20 lobster roll sets)

Katz's Delicatessen : 205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, United States
(pastrami sandwiches)

Clinton St. Baking Company : 4 Clinton St, New York, NY 10002, United States
(wild blueberry pancakes with warm maple butter)

The Trini Paki Boys : Avenue of the Americas & W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
(halal chicken rice)

Papaya King : Twitter for locations / Website for stores.
(best hot dog in New York?)

Shake Shack : Check website for locations.
(frozen custard)

ChikaLicious Dessert Bar / Caputo’s Bake Shop / Carnegie Deli / Rice To Riches : Check website for locations.
(cheesecake)

Joe's Pizza : Check website for locations.

NO halal cart?