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Coming there!!!

Unread post by baios » February 23rd, 2008, 12:49 pm

:D :D Hey 12th of March is the Big day for me and my wife!!
We will be in New York for 10Days for the honeymoon as I said in an older
topic!!!We are very happy and waiting for that day!!!!Hope to see someone of U
that is close to NY!!We are thinking to stay in Astoria (just to have an advise from a Greek man) :wink:
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Unread post by mrdibbles » February 23rd, 2008, 1:14 pm

We, the citizens of the US of A, are excited for your visit Baios! Come on over :D
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Unread post by cstaup » February 23rd, 2008, 1:21 pm

Congrats Baios :D

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Unread post by Spike » February 23rd, 2008, 5:47 pm

Very cool, please let us know if there is anything you need, information is plentiful here.
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Unread post by Ralph Fuller » February 23rd, 2008, 6:33 pm

Baios Welcome and Congratulations
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Unread post by baios » February 24th, 2008, 12:32 pm

:D Thanks Guys If I need sth i will inform u!!!
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Unread post by toptiger » February 25th, 2008, 4:32 am

Baios- Astoria is not New York City. Do not stay there, or Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island or the Bronx- stay in Manhattan, the island. that is New York City central.
All the rest are outlying suburbs and to see anything you have to take the subway.
Something mid town 35th street to 65th street allows walks to everything
You will easily find a hotel, tours Broadway shows in any price at

http://www.newyork.com


Baios - Astoria δεν είναι πόλη της Νέας Υόρκης. Μην μείνετε εκεί, ή Μπρούκλιν, βασίλισσες, νησί Staten ή το Bronx - μείνετε στο Μανχάτταν, το νησί που είναι πόλη της Νέας Υόρκης κεντρική.
Όλο το υπόλοιπο είναι απομακρυσμένα προάστια και για να δει τίποτα που πρέπει να πάρετε τον υπόγειο.
Κάτι μέση πόλης 35$ος οδός στην 65η οδό επιτρέπει τους περιπάτους σε όλαj
Θα βρείτε εύκολα ένα ξενοδοχείο, περιοδεύετε Broadway εμφανίζετε σε οποιαδήποτε τιμή
http://www.newyork.com
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Unread post by baios » February 25th, 2008, 10:14 am

:? I know but i think staying in Manhattan is going to be much more expensive than staying a few km (5-6)
far from there!!!Thats my thought ..but I will check it again!!!
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Unread post by toptiger » February 25th, 2008, 5:29 pm

Baios, I have lived much of my life in New York City and I have never been to Astoria. What is there, what am I misssing?
Let me put it this way- you travel several thousand miles to visit Athens and you decide to stay in Pireas {before the Olympic infrastructure rebuild, that is} because you think it is cheaper??? Or take that lifetime visit to Paris and stay in Argenteuil because you think it is cheaper??? Cheaper by what? Check the dollar euro exchange rates.....
Baios, good hotels in Manhattan can be found in any price range right where all the action is. go to the site and check it out.
Be sure to hook up with the NYPD and let them know you are coming and they will open the city for you. Just bring some Greek Police patches and a plaque for the chief.
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Unread post by mrdibbles » February 25th, 2008, 5:50 pm

Shell out some extra money and you won't be disappointed. You've got to be where the action is or else you're going to be sitting in cabs or worse you'll be chilling all day behind the wheel of your rental car. NYC traffic is a nightmare. I agree with the rest of the guys here... get into the meat of the city and live it, smell it, and have some fun. This way you'll have some sweet memories. Check online with companies like http://www.Priceline.com and http://www.Hotels.com. You might be able to find a pretty sweet deal. No matter what though I think you need to plan on at least $200-$300 per night. Ask for the beds that you can put change into as well... those kick butt.
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Unread post by baios » February 26th, 2008, 4:42 am

:shock: :?Hmmm ok guys I will have a look at those sites!!!
Yes I agree to stay in Manhattan but.....not to spent a fortune over there :?
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