tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post8003444492376515563..comments2023-10-24T08:55:25.078+01:00Comments on being erica: it's classifiedbeing ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01447158394306745621noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post-81614970178942298132014-02-02T15:57:03.197+00:002014-02-02T15:57:03.197+00:00dude me and al stayed here http://www.super8.com/ ...dude me and al stayed here http://www.super8.com/ worked out to be 50 pound each or so a night- its cheap a little lengthy train journey to and from manhatten (1 train though) the area is a little questionable (queens and the rough part) but i would do it again, saved so much money and the room was just fine.xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11558062068149168918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post-72020156046673272162014-02-02T01:37:48.957+00:002014-02-02T01:37:48.957+00:00We couldn't make to NYC last year for my 30th ...We couldn't make to NYC last year for my 30th but we have finally just booked up to go for New Year!!!! OMG I am so excited! We are staying in Times Square (hubby works away a lot so using hotel reward points, otherwise we'd be struggling). I am just about to start the planning, trying to work out what we can do depending on weather etc. So will be checking back for any further plans! <br /><br />New York, concrete jungle where dreams are made, oh There's nothing you can't do - sorry I use can't get the lyrics out my head every time I think about our trip!<br /><a href="http://beehappyandhealthy.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Bee Happy and Healthy</a>Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07433555828408217614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post-20010115382351890682014-01-31T19:04:13.369+00:002014-01-31T19:04:13.369+00:00Yay New York! Tipping is definitely a bit of a cul...Yay New York! Tipping is definitely a bit of a culture shock - restaurants I can handle but remembering to tip taxis, busboys etc is the hard part! Places like Starbucks & Subway usually just have a dish/pot of some kind for tips if you want to give them but it's not as regulated - they won't ask you for a tip like they will at restaurants if you forget. <br /><br />Also, a friend and I used Air BnB when we travelled the US a couple of years ago and ended up with some great apartments and stuff, it makes it much more fun to have somewhere that's "yours" for the stay rather than just a hotel room. I'm jealous of your planning - it's my favourite part!<br /><br />Bxx<br />b-jolly.co.ukBellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11635587623094895066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post-45570167950276539412014-01-31T13:41:47.055+00:002014-01-31T13:41:47.055+00:00I'm jealous, and I hope I still look 25 when I...I'm jealous, and I hope I still look 25 when I hit 30 (like you do, you lucky sod) x<br /><br />www.charlotteswebblog.co.ukCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17244077354505513360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post-84973681429610896352014-01-30T14:50:05.647+00:002014-01-30T14:50:05.647+00:00New York is amazing! I agree - staying in one of t...New York is amazing! I agree - staying in one of the outer boroughs will save you money. I've stayed in Queens before and rode the train in - it really doesn't take long to learn the subway, and it's honestly the best way to get the New York experience. Staying in Manhattan is glamorous, but so, so pricey. You'll love Brooklyn. It's our kind of people/things. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post-76414990698252196182014-01-30T02:49:05.579+00:002014-01-30T02:49:05.579+00:00Oh your trip sounds like so much fun! Tipping is d...Oh your trip sounds like so much fun! Tipping is definitely a good idea! Usually at restaurants 15-20% is expected, and at coffee shops and bars a buck a drink is pretty standard practice. It's a goofy system we've got here, for sure. The worst is that some people even make LESS than minimum wage with the expectation that their tips should bring them to a certain rate. No good!<br /><br />XOXO<br />Becca | <a href="http://ladyfaceblog.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Ladyface Blog</a>Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05496308865637575387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post-85641395836532143422014-01-29T22:20:58.548+00:002014-01-29T22:20:58.548+00:00You're going to have the best time! The wax mu...You're going to have the best time! The wax museum was my favorite part of visiting NYC.<br /><br />Melissa<br /><a href="http://wildflwrchild.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">wildflwrchild.blogspot.com</a>Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08104973467452459495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post-78163584960564562382014-01-29T21:21:23.408+00:002014-01-29T21:21:23.408+00:00Don't worry about tipping at chains or fast fo...Don't worry about tipping at chains or fast food restaurants like Subway and Starbucks. Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11128529028693962440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post-54738853474020724782014-01-29T21:20:30.181+00:002014-01-29T21:20:30.181+00:00Don't worry about tipping at chains or fast fo...Don't worry about tipping at chains or fast food restaurants like Subway and StarbucksChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11128529028693962440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post-61662244168052037232014-01-29T21:19:50.611+00:002014-01-29T21:19:50.611+00:00Oh Erica! I'm also planning my big 30 trip! Ne...Oh Erica! I'm also planning my big 30 trip! New York sounds amazing...empathizing with you finding apartments, I'm doing exactly the same! Good luck with it! xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06108980286251724577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post-25324061618346617912014-01-29T21:02:28.508+00:002014-01-29T21:02:28.508+00:00New York! How exciting. I bet you'll have a wo...New York! How exciting. I bet you'll have a wonderful time. I went a few years ago and my sister and I were trying to do things cheaply too. For us it was all about the walking around, the free things and the Starbuck's wifi (we didn't tip in Starbucks by the way). <br />We stayed in a hostel called the Urban Oasis, which is basically an apartment with shared facilities like kitchen, living area and bathroom but with individual bedrooms. Our room looked out over the Empire State Building, it was great as we could save money by buying breakfast stuff. I know the idea of a hostel sounds odd, but maybe check it out as it really worked for us and was a lot better than it sounds, more like an apartment than a hostel as there was only 4 rooms total. We actually met a couple who were on their honeymoon and staying there. <br />Anyways, happy travel planning.<br />Laura xxLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368371184412511924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post-10334691802338541132014-01-29T20:17:46.783+00:002014-01-29T20:17:46.783+00:00Living in the US we don't tend to tip places l...Living in the US we don't tend to tip places like Subway or coffee shops, def it's a must at restaurants, but fast food places and take outs, we never do and as far as i'm aware (or at least going from the American husband) it's not expected. I mean they won't turn it down, but you don't have to.<br /><br />If you're looking for cheap places don't rule out motels like Red Roof, Days Inn, or the Motel 8 chains - they won't be as super glam as many big hotel chains but often you get free breakfast and/or coffee and free wifi. We always use Red Roof when we go to visiting cities and it's often one of the cheapest ways. Or find out local mom and pop motels but they'll tend to be a little further out of town. Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17128754833604987577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post-68176276596176185192014-01-29T12:37:51.545+00:002014-01-29T12:37:51.545+00:00I am so jealous, I went to New York last Summer an...I am so jealous, I went to New York last Summer and I fell in love! We stayed in The Jane Hotel, and it is a cheap hotel in the West Village if you want to look into it :) The area was so great, relaxed, fairly quiet and only a 5 minute walk from Bleeker Street which had some amazing boutiques (including 3 Marc Jacobs stores)!<br /><br />As for tipping... I never tipped in the likes of Starbucks! <br /><br />Lauren | laurenthedaydreamer.blogspot.co.uk<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13729478958277701900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-774532739233176264.post-17624254631531829792014-01-29T12:31:33.258+00:002014-01-29T12:31:33.258+00:00You will have a great time doll, I love NY, though...You will have a great time doll, I love NY, though I haven't been in so many years!! Tipping can be tough, most places can tell you, but, I tip big because I get worried it's not enough, haha. But, I hope you get everything worked out & have a lovely time xxThe Dainty Dolls Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165942777053327479noreply@blogger.com