New York travel tips - from Nombulelo and others

"Christmas in New York was surprisingly buzzing. Great experience."
-Nombulelo from Paulshof, ZA

"Try to find accommodation along or near Broadway as you can get the subway to all the major sites! We ended up staying in a gorgeous hostel called Jazz on the City just off Broadway and had a fantastic stay. We also felt safe. "
-Anonymous from Athlone, IE

"Definitely go to the Chelsea Pier for the lunch/dinner boat tours, and the Madame Tussauds wax museum was a great experience."
-Carroll Fortune from Richmond, VA, US

"Use the subway to get around, walk and see the historical buildings midst the giant skyscrapers; find out what the locals do and have fun. i enjoyed Broadway, Central Park, MOMA, the street fair on Lexington in the morning on Sunday, and going to Harlem for the Street Fair! The City was meant to walk and window shop and shop too!"
-Anonymous

"The taxi ride from LaGuardia was less expensive using a yellow taxi than using an "unmarked taxi service". Stick with the yellow taxis!"
-Anonymous from LILBURN, GA, UNITED STATES

"Be prepared to give tips, average 15% to 18%. When you sit in a taxi, tie the seat belts as they drive like crazy. "
-Zubina Sadick from KARACHI, PK

"Take the Grey Line Bus Service or similar for 48 hrs. U get to see the best of New York in those 48 hrs in all the 3 loops incl the night non-stop tour. Don't miss a show at broadway and the gr8 food."
-Bharath from Chennai, IN

"New York people are not so friendly compared to others cities in the State."
-Lie from Jakarta, ID

"if going to Staten island go early in the morning and be prepared to queue for everything. It's a great city so enjoy."
-Anonymous from Blessington, IE

"The best city in the world. You can get,see,eat all you want. There is not enough time to know all the city has to offer. "
-William from Bogota, CO