Travel Insurance for NYC trips

It is very easy to get carried away with the excitement when planning a holiday to New York City and certainly you should be excited. NYC without question is one of the most exciting and dynamic cities in the world and why would one spend too much time worrying about things like travel insurance, i.e. things which are not exactly fun to think about. You also of course have to think about the ESTA Card (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation). Make sure to use the official government website to get this done for free, because many companies online are charging for this service even though you do NOT need to pay anything at all. The ESTA for those of you visiting USA for your first time, is pre-clearance entrance and it is now necessary to have this if you wish to visit NYC or any part of the U.S.

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Travel Insurance is the other key you need along with the ESTA and return (roundtrip) flights (make sure to have a return flight ticket because travelling into the U.S on a one way ticket will very often mean that you will be severely questioned on why you have entered the country on a one way ticket. Always try to have an onward or return ticket when entering USA. Travel Insurance is essential when visiting the U.S because there is no free health care service and the costs are very high. Break a leg in NYC and you could find yourself owing thousands and one or 2 nights in a hotel and you will potentially find yourself having to remortgage your house when you return home!

Travel insurance for NYC is not even that expensive these days so there is not really any excuse for not taking out a policy before taking your holiday. If you are a family of 4 then the price does impact on the cost of your holiday If you cannot afford the travel insurance cover though, then seriously consider about going because the impact of any health care costs in USA can be life changing. Shop around on the various price comparison websites and there are many reasonable deals.

5 Places of Historical Significance in New York

There are many reasons to visit New York, such as the retail opportunities, the awe inspiring architecture, the entertainment and the atmosphere. Increasingly, however, people are visiting New York to visit the areas of historic significance, something which has not always been the case due to the reasonably young nature of the country. Below are some of the places of

Staten Island – In the days before immigration laws were introduced, boat loads of people would arrive on this island to begin their new life in New York. Iconic images show people arriving on boats packed to the rafters, many of them without knowing a word

Apollo Theater in NYC

of English.

Statue of Liberty – This is one of the most iconic structures in New York. It is famed as being the first sight that people would see when arriving on boats to Staten Island and is therefore associated with freedom and hope. The visitor can climb to the top of the statue to enjoy glorious views of the city.

Ground Zero – On one of the most horrific days in modern history, two passenger planes were hijacked and flown into the iconic Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre. The consequent collapse of the towers left a gaping hole in the city which is a place of homage for all those touched by the events of the day.

Apollo Theatre – As buildings in New York go, this is one of the oldest and is admired as an feat of engineering.  Learn more about the Apollo Theatre in NYC.

Romance in NYC is alive

For Romance Paris is hard to beat but New York is becoming not just a city know for it’s apple pie, modern art, shopping and theatre. Below you’ll find a list of places to take your love one the next time you visit this great city.

The very top of the Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue at 34th Street (212-736-3100), could be New York’s City’s most famous romantic spot. On a clear day, you’ll have fantastic views across the city. It’s often cold up there so it’ll give you a good excuse to get close to each other.

Oysters are an afrodisiac and what better way to feed the love is to eat oysters at the Grand Central Oyster Bar beneath Grand Central station. This is a gorgeous spectacle, with its vaulted arches, its white-tiled

Empire State

ceiling and church-crypt ambience. Grand Central Terminal, Lower Concourse (42nd Street at Park Avenue, 001 212 490 6650)

If grass and trees is more your idea of romance, take a handsome cab ride through Central Park. No one could resist snuggling up in the back of a plush horse-drawn carriage while enjoying the wonderful Central Park. Cabs can be got at 59th Street (Central Park South) at 5th Avenue.

In a concrete city, there are some wonderful green spaces beckoning for romance. Apart from the obvious Central Park, take a look at some of the  botanical gardens in all the boroughs, from Queens to Staten Island.

Eating in New York is a past time for all inhabitants and there’s nothing like strolling the streets of Manhattan and “stumbling” upon a place to eat. Many of the restaurants in Greenwich village are cosy and steeped in history.

Take a trip to Hotel Mount Vernon Hotel Museum which is one of the oldest buildings in Manhattan. Their guided tour offers an interesting trip through beautiful rooms and a garden.