If you’ve never been to New York, maybe it’s time you booked a trip? It’s a wonderful city with plenty to see and do. If you’re thinking about booking a trip there, our first tip is to wait for Black Friday. Then, book your flights and the entire holiday using a site like Expedia. You’ll be able to get great deals on prices, and you can book to go in February. It’s winter at this time in NYC and Central Park is often coated with a beautiful sprinkling of white snow. You can wait until next summer of course. Although, that’s quite a long wait and the stench from the hot sewers can be staggering. Here are some of the things you’ll need to do before you fly over.

New York Cityscape | Photo credit: Philipp Henzler | Source: http://www.pexels.com

Get Your Visa

Your first step is to make sure you have a Visa. it would be awfully disappointing if you reached the airport and weren’t allowed to leave. If you’re planning on going this summer, you may want to use the services of www.official-esta.com. That way you can get the visa you need quickly without delay. You’ll be able to guarantee that you can visit NYC without any issues when you arrive.

Broadway Shows, Book Them Fast

A still from one of the most popular Boradway shows – “Hamilton”
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If you’re planning on seeing a Broadway show, make sure that you book well in advance. You definitely need to secure tickets before you head over there. Trying to get in on the night will only lead to disappointment. The most popular show on Broadway right now is still ‘Hamilton’. The spellbinding musical event is often sold out months in advance. Although, we think there are still tickets left for the first few months of next year. Wicked is another popular choice and tickets can go as high as 170 dollars bought at the door. Another reason why you’ll want to secure your seats online. You can book them at www.ticketmaster.com.

Package Deals

If you’re interested in seeing the sites, be aware there are packages available online. You can get a trip to the Empire State Building and the Statue Of Liberty all in one bundle. This is a great way to cut the costs of your trip right down. In total, you should be able to see all the sites the city has to offer for under five hundred. However, if you add a little more to the cost, you can also get a guided helicopter tour.

Statute of Liberty | Photo credit: Ronile | Source: http://www.pixabay.com

Restaurant Reviews

There are countless places to dine in NYC. Some of the restaurants are exquisite and others…not so much. If you’re not careful, you could end up in a place where you’ll find bugs in your food. That’s why you need to check out some of the reviews online. Owners love to take advantage of tourists with high prices and awful meals. If you check out some online reviews, you’ll easily be able to find where the locals love to eat.

Avoid Disappointment

Finally, those of you are heading over to see the famous places where Friends was shot are in for a shock. Even the fountain scene that made Central Park famous was actually filmed in LA.