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New York City Planning Your Trip


  • Embassies And Consulates
  • Australia: Moonah Pl., Yarralumla, Canberra, ACT 2600 (☎ 02 6214 5600; http://usembassy-australia.state.gov). Canada: Consular Section, 490 Sussex Dr., Ottawa, P.O. Box 866, Station B, Ottawa, Ontario ...more

  • Documents And Formalities
  • You've got your visa, your invitation, and your work permit, just like Let's Go told you to, and then you realize you've forgotten the most important thing: your passport. Well, we're not going to let ...more

  • Money
  • Stuff happens. When stuff happens, you might need some money. When you need some money, the easiest and cheapest solution is to have someone back home make a deposit to your bank account. Otherwise, consider ...more

  • Packing
  • Pack lightly: lay out only the necessities, then take half the clothes and twice the money. The Travelite FAQ (www.travelite.org) is a good resource for tips on traveling light. The online Universal Packing ...more

  • Safety And Health
  • In an emergency, dial ☎911. Your country's embassy abroad is usually your best resource. The government offices listed in the Travel Advisories box can provide information on the services they offer ...more

  • Getting There
  • When it comes to airfare, a little effort can save you a bundle. Tickets sold by consolidators and standby seating are also good deals, but last-minute specials, airfare wars, and charter flights often ...more

  • Transportation in New York
  • If you really want to fall in love with New York, you have to experience the city on foot. The sheer variety of neighborhoods, food, shops, and people becomes most vibrant when packed into a walk. Indian ...more

  • Staying Connected
  • Hello and welcome to the 21st century, where you can check your email from anywhere in New York City, though sometimes you'll have to pay a few bucks or buy a drink for internet access. Although in some ...more

  • Travel Concerns
  • Traveling alone can be extremely beneficial, providing a sense of independence and a greater opportunity to connect with locals. On the other hand, solo travelers are more vulnerable to harassment and ...more

  • Other Resources
  • Let’s Go tries to cover all aspects of budget travel, but we can’t put everything in our guides. Listed below are books and websites that can serve as jumping-off points for your own research ...more

  • Time Differences
  • New York is 5hr. behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and observes Daylight Savings Time. This means that it is 3hr. ahead of Los Angeles, 5hr. behind the British Isles, 15hr. behind Sydney, and 16hr. behind ...more

  • Climate
  • New York City weather is difficult to predict, so your best bet is to dress for the seasons: falls are cool, winters are cold, springs are breezy, and summers are balmy. There's decent snowfall in the ...more

  • Measurements
  • Unlike those rational countries that use the metric system, the United States uses standard measurements. The basic unit of length is a foot (ft.), which is divided into 12 inches (in.). Three feet make ...more



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