Europe & Beyond

Flying Sky High in New York City

Flying halfway across the world is as easy as getting on a bus these days. We can live in one country and work or do business in another. Recently more competitions on the transatlantic routes have enebaled many to buy a cheap flight online.  Those flying with Air France from London to New York for business  meetings in the Big Apple may decide to stay on for few days holiday – see take a bite out of the Big Apple

See New York From a Helicopter Flight Tour

New York City really is as big as they say and unfortunately you would need far more than 2 days to see all that this city has to offer. For this reason visitors can see a lot in a short space of time and take a New York Helicopter Tour.

There are lots of companies which offer helicopter tours of New York and it is the perfect way to visit the whole city and capture great photos – all in just 30 minutes. Tours can be pricey, but if you have money to spare and little time on your hands, it is an experience not to be missed. The bird’s eye views of the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building and Central Park are incredible.

Once you set your feet back on solid ground, go for a walk around Central Park. This green oasis is the perfect place to unwind, relax and come to terms with the fact that you are sitting in one of the most famous parks in the world.

So remember, if you don’t have much time in New York, do a helicopter tour and visit Central Park.

New York Biting into the Big Apple

Everyone dreams of walking down the streets of New York. It is the city we see on big screens in the cinema and only try to imagine

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Previously we featured Christmas shopping trip to New York with tips and ideas to get great deals when you arrive in the city.

Here we consider ways to save money getting to New York from European Cities. European travellers have often taken amny short flights – for city breaks and holidays in Europe however the prospect of long hual flights to Australia, the Far East and America can be quite daunting.

everyone should take a bite out of the Big Apple at least once in life.

Perhaps the most important things to remember when organising a trip halfway across the world are to book your flights to New York. well in advance, take out a good travel insurance and be aware of any immigration requirements.

So let’s start with the obvious; booking the flight. Experienced travellers find the best travel deals online. By using a search and comparison website you can find cheap flights to New York with top airlines such as Delta Airlines, Air France and British Airways.

The next step is to buy a good travel insurance to make sure you are covered for any unforeseen circumstances which may take place before and during your holiday. Shop around online, but make sure you read the terms and conditions carefully.

Lastly, make sure you check out the US immigration requirements so that you can apply for a visa if needed.

The Jane – from $99 a night

The Jane is a hot hotel in a hot district, and the bar was so hot that it reportedly had to close because the neighbours complained about the noise. Nevermind though, there are plenty of fashionable watering holes in the West Village and bordering Meatpacking District.

The hotel opened after an imaginative refurbishment in July 2009 and bills itself as a “200-room micro hotel for young travellers with more dash than cash”. The budget bit means you’ll save money on accommodation, but the cheapest rooms require that you share a bathroom, albeit a modern clean, spacious bathroom with rainsoak showerheads and huge sinks.

The bedrooms are wonderful – inspired by luxury train cabins, with lots of storage on period-style rails and hooks and tucked under the beds, which stretch wall to wall with sheets tucked neatly around comfortable mattresses. Rooms also have televisions, air conditioning, large mirrors, windows that open, fans, ipod docks and free wifi.

The lobby is where the theatrical experience starts – a former ballroom, its is divided by huge columns and crowned with elegant plasterwork and a marble fountain.

The adjoining Cafe Gitane does a wonderful North African-inspired breakfast and will soon be open for dinner and evening drinks. The hotel owners also plan to restore a hand-tiled swimming pool and sauna in the basement.

Rooms start at $99 a night for shared bathroom.

113 Jane Street, New York, NY 10014

www.thejanenyc.com