Name: New York

Located: in the North East of the USA and borders Canada

Locals known as: New Yorkers

Language Spoken: English

Currency: US Dollars

Biggest City: New York City

Comprises: Five Boroughs: New York, Manhattan (the smallest), Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens,

International dialling code: 001

Time Zone: GMT/UTC -5/-4. Daylight saving time +1

Entry: Most British visitors do not need a visa for a holiday of 90 days or less.

Airports:

• John F. Kennedy (JFK)

John F. Kennedy is located in Queens (at the south end of the Van Wyck Expressway), primarily handles international flights.

General Info: 718-244-4444

Transfer time 40 minutes - $35 to Manhattan in a yellow cab

Cheap flights to John F. Kennedy

• LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

LaGuardia, also in Queens (on the Grand Central Parkway), mainly handles domestic flights. If you're flying in from anywhere in the U.S., chances are you'll come through here.
General Info: 718-533-3400

Cheap flights to LaGuardia

• Newark International Airport (EWR)

Newark, in Newark, New Jersey, handles both domestic and international flights. It's a bit further from the city than the other two airports, but it is generally less crowded and has more modern facilities. General Info: 973-961-6000

Transfer time 45 minutes to Manhattan - $55 in a cab or get a train to Grand Central station.

Cheap flights to Newark

When to go: New York is so vibrant that any time is a good time. However, mid July to mid August sees temperatures rising to around 100°F (38°C) with up to 90% humidity and could be uncomfortable. Also in Januar/February temperatures are low and decidedly cold and there is snowfall. Weatherwise, autumn and spring are best times to visit but at these times you pay top dollar for hotels.

Flight time: From the UK, around 7 hours.

 

30 July 2008

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