I got enough Frequent Flyer Points to fly anywhere in the world.... I've decided to Have an Adventure in NYC! No kids, No Hubby & No Cares!!

Not sure the best time to come, any suggestions as to which month is a good time? I hope that I get the opportunity to visit some of my EE pals.

Ria, book me in for a full-set!

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Hope Ria see this thread as soon as possible, did you emailed to her too? You should. I will also text her to let her know!

Gosh, how exciting is this!

Tami this is really great news!!! I suggest the fall as well, summer is kinda blah- hot muggy and sticky and we don't have beaches like your used to. The fall is perfect it is cooler and you get to enjoy what ny is really about a bit easier.

If lash bash is still going to happen (it better:-) def keep it for the end of sept so you get to meet everyone as well!

Your more than welcome to stay with us while your here- I am only 25 min out of nyc if we take the railroad which is only a few blocks away from me. I'll block days off and we could really go out around town!!!

ooohh ooooh this is way to much fun!! :-)

I'll plan to come out as well.
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Posh, I just send Tami by email the pic we took together!

This is the scariest thing I've ever done in my life (other than giving birth). I've never traveled overseas on my own before and to be honest with you all, I'm a little freaked out. But I've ALWAYS loved the USA and must do this for myself. I'm so grateful that I have my EE friends to catch up with while I'm over there. I'm looking forward to having this Lash Bash with you all.

Coney is getting a few prices for a Motel/Hotel in Midtown NY. Thats where all the shops are, right? I LOVE shopping and looking around. A few bars/nightclubs wouldn't hurt either...lol. Any suggestions as to good Accomodation would be appreciated.

Ria, that is so kind of you to offer.
I really don't want to impose on you. Perhaps I could stay one night, so I wouldn't be putting you out too much. I can't wait to see your boxer!

So everone thinks September? Sound good. Its less than 12 weeks away. I hope we can all arange some time to get together. I'm thinking 27th September?

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OK, I need to do more search...gimme time....

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I heard about Japanese owner small apartment hotel called
KAKUREGA,offers very clean rooms in pretty good location,
just need to find the "Hide-out", that's what KAKUREGA means.

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The hotels are great - beautiful, clean, but no restaurant (but who needs a restaurant in their hotel in NYC?), and I love the location because its right in the theatre district, there are always lots of people on the street so I feel really safe, and you can ALWAYS get a cab, no matter what time it is or whatever the weather.

The rates vary a lot, depending on the dates - $106 to $399 per night. If there is a big convention or something, forget it. Last year I made the mistake of going the weekend of the NYC marathon, and all the hotel prices were through the roof - but it was a great time to be in the city. There were men everywhere!!!!

But I agree - September/October is my favorite time, too. Beautiful weather!

here is the link for the Apple Core group:

http://www.applecorehotels.com/apple-core-hotels/

good luck! - Susie

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I have a pretty big living room too-keeping in mind what ny apartments are like.

Seriously I have no problem putting anyone up!! You fine gals are welcome :-)
Tami I know you will be here longer, so think about it- you wouldn't be imposing at all- it will be really fun I will take some time off from work- I'll take a mini ny vacation myself. I will be enrolled in my masters program at the time so I just might have to go to class an evening or two while your here but I'm sure we could find a way to entertain you for those few hours.

Seriously girls- this just has to happen somehow!!!! I'll start browsing for deals as well!

I plan to come out for maybe 2 nights...but I don't want to impose on you Ria. It's just 2 nights so it won't be that big of a hardship on my pocketbook.

End of Sept?
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Tami, Karol, Posh,
2 Apratment Hotel (Studio with Kitchen) in Midtown, Manhattan:

Midtown East
27 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
( between Madison Ave.& Park Ave.)
see room pic on this website:
http://www.redacinc.com/short_term_apt/38st.html
$210 per nite+ 5% occupancy tax +$4 per day room tax
Near Grand Central Station,
10 mins walk to Macy's and Shopping Area
Kitchen in the room
Cancel: if 2 weeks advance notice, no penalty.

Midtown West
50 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001
(between 5th Ave & ?6th Ave)
see room pic on this website:
http://www.redacinc.com/short_term_apt/heraldtowers.html
$215 per nite + 5% occupancy tax +$4 per day room tax
Near Macy's, Empire Bldg, Shopping Area
24 hrs doorman
Kitchen in the room
Cancel: if 2 weeks advance notice, no penalty.

Chemical Corp I work uses this place for employees coming from Japan. Very good location, very safe area,
very clean room, both are studio apartment for short stay.
(Posh both of them are also close to Little Korea Town!)

They have available in late Sept to early Oct. But, it will be soon booked! If you want me to hold the room, let me know!

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Kakurega New York, Women’s Apartment
W.44 th Street, New York, NY 10036 (bet 9ave & 10ave)
20 mins walk to Times Square, Broadway show
5 mins walk to Hell's Kitchen Restaurant Area

Room D:
http://www.kakuregany.com/room.php?room=d
$115-$120 per nite

Room:E
http://www.kakuregany.com/room.php?room=e
$155-$160 per nite

I have never book this place before, so I don't know the details.....
The location is a bit off from the Mid of the Midtown.
Japanese Owner.

Just for the additonal info.

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I don't know why NY'ers get a bad name either.
I'm a daughter of a Bronx'er!

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Coney
your the best! I appreciate your research for me.
The Hide out sounds perfect.
I might take the cheaper accomodation option, as the Frequent Flyer points where not 100% free, so I did get charged 1/4 of the price for my airfair :(
Room D:
$115-$120 per nite

Ria
your generosity has blown me away.
But If its alright with you, I might stay only 2 nights for that Slumber Party. At least that way if we have a big night, we can crawl home together...lol

Change of plans,
to fit in with the kids school holidays.
Don't think hubby would cope without me!
Hope this isn't going to put anybody out too much.

CONFIRMED ARRIVAL DATE/TIME:
2ND SEPTEMBER AT 5.20pm
JFK airport

CONFIRMED DEPARTURE DATE/TIME:
12TH SEPTEMBER AT 7.10pm
JFK airport

"Start speading the news
da da da-da-da,
I'm leaving today
I'm gonnna be a part of it
New York, New York"

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And thanks Coney for the invite it would be such an honor to meet you.....
Lori

On your arrival, I sitll have to chek my schedule with my day-time-job, but either I will wait for you at the airport, or if I can't make it, I will send a Sedan(Car) for you, and it's on me. In case Sedan, should I let the driver put the sign says Ms. Tami or Lash Out!? (heehee!)

Oh, beautylash! that's my word for you "it's a honor".

Karol, your Dad is from Brox?!? That's so cool! "Brox Tail" is the first Vido rented when me and my hubby started to date many years ago....

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:-(

Will have to think/work on this....

So glad you're getting your travel plans together Tami, I am so excited for you!
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Karol....I hope you can come....really....

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I hope you can make it Karol.

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Coney, the rooms like nice at the Kakurega.
What are the amenities like? I can't tell because it's all in kanji
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They have another apartment hotel:
Kakurega New York Apartment
626 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10036
(bet. 44sreet & 45street)
***very close from Women's Hotel.

This hotel is for both Men and Women Guests.
NO SMOKING BUILDING
NO Shoes wearing in the room (like Japanese….)
Staffs have difficulty to speak English. (you can call me anytime for the translation.)

Available Room:
Room: A (Need to share: Bathroom & shower)
http://www.kakuregany.com/room.php?room=a
$115 (up to 2 guests in the room)
Inide the room: TV, DVD, Wireless High-speed Net, Air conditioner

Need to share: Bathroom & shower, Kitchen area, PC for internet, coffee maker,

May become available, but not guaranteed….:
Room: T (Terrace Room)
http://www.kakuregany.com/room.php?room=t
$185(up to 2 guests in the room)
Inside the room: Private Bathroom & shower, TV, DVD, Wireless Highspeed Net, Mini-refrigerator, Air conditioner

Need to share: Kitchen area, PC for internet, coffee maker

They couldn't hold the room for me....they need definate In & Out days to book.(Tami, if you are staying at Ria's during the stay, I need to know when it will be, to book this hotel.)

Hotel guests are maily Japanese, hotel puts ads only in Japanese. But Non-Jap is also welcome.
However, the stuffs there have a difficulty to speak English, so you can call me anytime for the translation.
One thing I am a bit worrying about is...what will the Jap guests cook at the kithen? Hope they won't make any Sushi(fish) there. Well, I hard the place is very clean and nice.

6 subway stops from Midtown, Manahttan, which is not bad at all.(10~15mins subway ride from hotel to midtown, #7 subway is clean train.) A lot of restaurants near hotel.

La Quinta Hotel (in Queens....Ria lives in Queens)
http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/propertyProfile.do?ident=LQ6014&propId=6014
$142.49+Tax/Nite

Karol- Try and make it on the weekend so we could go out at night and party it up a bit, not that we cant go out on other nights as well, thursdays are fun out in the city as well.

I will have to come back on later I don't have too much time to chat right now but we have to figure out the dates, who is in so we can make an itinerary. For those staying a shorter amount of time what would you like to go see and do.

This will be a great time- looking forward to it and best is that it really isn't all that far away. :-)

La Quinta Hotel locate near subway #7 Line, 33st or 40st Station.
I know hotel is very popular chain hotel...but
How are the area? Safe?

La Quinta Inn
Queens (New York City)
37-18 Queens Blvd
Long Island City, NY 11101
Phone: (718) 729-8775
Fax: (718) 729-8021

The best one seems to be the place with 200 a night or so in midtown- very convenient to everything but I know its more per night.

So I looked at the W hotel-umm no, 600 per night-LOL!! Crazy I tell ya!

I will check on expedia maybe a holiday inn in the city? I will report back.- ok nothing too great :-(

Lori- I don't know why we get the bad rap either, who ever said that didn't meet us :-) I hope you come out and play as well!

Last Edited on 16-May-2008 2:29 PM

Comfort inn near central park is 200/night.

Or the ones COney found are nicer as well:

Midtown East
27 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016
( between Madison Ave.& Park Ave.)
see room pic on this website:
http://www.redacinc.com/short_term_apt/38st.html
$210 per nite+ 5% occupancy tax +$4 per day room tax
Near Grand Central Station,
10 mins walk to Macy's and Shopping Area
Kitchen in the room
Cancel: if 2 weeks advance notice, no penalty.

Midtown West
50 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001
(between 5th Ave & ?6th Ave)
see room pic on this website:
http://www.redacinc.com/short_term_apt/heraldtowers.html
$215 per nite + 5% occupancy tax +$4 per day room tax
Near Macy's, Empire Bldg, Shopping Area
24 hrs doorman
Kitchen in the room
Cancel: if 2 weeks advance notice, no penalty.

You can save a bit more by being central to attractions- cuts down on cab fare- then again you cant come to ny without a subway experience-lol- i'll do the subway thing a couple of times but I don't like them ( i know that sounds terrible but I can't help it) _(coney- don't make fun of me)

Ok: traavel zoo puts out specials all the time, right now the specials run until sept 1st I think in a month or so they will do promotions to october etc... Maybe its worth waiting a month or so for hotel booking? take a look at some of these specials the hotels are very fab for under 200 a night. Hopefully these will pop up with the dates we would like.

http://hotels.travelzoo.com/new-york-hotels/

Tami- you could say with me for some extra nights if you want- (or anyone else)

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Ever since we started talking about the side effects I'm starting to wonder......

Ria I will most definitely make it there over the weekend so we can party (although I can pretty much party any day of the week, just ask my hubby :-)

Coney, I thought the Japanese place looked really cool! I would stay there. I am an international sort of gal.

But if Ria still has openings at Ria's Inn, I would stay there and sleep with Bosley.
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Actually if you guys get together in Sept. I can go into the City with my friend and party for my b-day!! Well my b-day's actually in August, but who cares I'll celebrate it again in Sept. Why Not?? You only turn 43 once you might as well make the best of it......he he he he!! You will all just have to let me know where you're going and what you're wearing so I can find you guys.

And Ria you're right people who complain about NY'ers never met any of us!!!

Lori : )

Sorry girls if it was confusing.

Now that I think of it- I think I had "adhesive head" as Karol has named it :-)
Those fumes really can't be good for us....

Looking forward to plan everything out-it will come together :-)

My bday is Dec. but I could celebrate it early too :-) Ooooh and a perfect opportunity to get a fabulous pair of "out on the town shoes"

Ria,
Can you please email me your home phone number or your mobile. I will call you in the morning..eeek 5am I have to wake up!

If its all right with you, I might stay 2 night when I first arrive so that I don't get too freaked out. Since I'll be arriving at night on the 2nd, I'll stay the 3rd and I'll organise a hotel for the morning on the 4th Sept.

Thanks for all those leads guys. I'll start organising the accomodation in the next few days. If any one wants to shack up with me, - the more the merrier (and cheaper for all).

I REALLY want to do that SEX IN THE CITY tour.
Visit SOHO, Central Park, Time Square, Statue of Liberty and SHOP TILL I DROP. I'll be working on clearing my Credit card from now on....

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It's right off the park, you can walk to Lincoln Center - a beautiful area of the City, especially that time of year - you can stroll over to Columbus Avenue (highly recommended) for the Green Flea Market on Sunday. Museums and great food nearby, easy access to all public transportation, and they have swimming pools, too!

here is the link to the YMCA:

http://www.ymcanyc.org/index.php?id=1134

click on reservations and plug in your dates - you want the 'single bed deluxe ' - which is described like this:

"Single occupancy room on renovated floor -- Custom wood furniture, carpeting, basic cable T.V., air conditioning, semi-private bathroom facilities."

I am telling you, this is a great place to stay. And if someone is going to meet you in NYC, you can also get a room with BUNK BEDS and stay together!

If you are interested in this, I would book soon - it always sells out. What do you think?

My birthday is 24 August - Virgo. of course!

Ria, I think I will come Sept 4-7 so that I will be there for the weekend.

Exciting!
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