An insider’s survival guide to New Year’s Eve in New York

Are you planning a trip to New York anytime soon? If so, you may need a survival guide as New York can become quite intense during the festive season. You will end up having the time of your life here and discover all the attractions that New York has to offer.

First of all, make sure you plan your vacation in time and buy tickets. Flights to New York can get quite expensive as holidays approach, so you may want to be prepared for it. If possible, purchase your tickets with one month before and don’t leave things on the last minute. If you are not sure whether you might get a good deal, check out sites that offer discounts in order to save some money on your flight.

Keep in mind that the LaGuardia Airport is undergoing a reconstruction right now, which can block many paths. If you really cannot avoid it, at least make sure to go to the airport with at least a few hours before.You will probably need quite a lot of built in extra time, so keep this in mind.

Everyone is using social media nowadays, and signing up for weather changes or flight alerts will definitely benefit you. You will be able to get alerts regarding any flight delays or changes, as well as plan your vacation according to that.

Maybe you will fly into the main John F. Kennedy International Airport, in which case you can take the AirTrain. This train connects the New York City buses and trains, which will prove to be useful knowing the city traffic.

A New Year’s Eve can become quite costly in new York if you don’t know where to look. If you want to save some money and have some plans, make sure to book a New Year’s Eve package instead of a regular hotel. The package may cost more at first sight, but you will be able to attend parties hosted by the hotel, have free breakfast and maybe even a suite upgrade. Keep in kind you will probably need to wait in some long line, so wear comfortable and warm clothes and shoes. Luckily, most of the events you have planned probably offer food, but it may not be enough to fill you up. Try to have dinner before heading out into town in order to make sure you don’t end up hungry.

If you never visited the city before, you may want to download the maps that will show you how to get around. You will be able to learn what the easiest routes are as well as what streets to avoid. It is generally a good idea to go by public transport instead of grabbing a cab. Cabs get stuck in traffic a lot, and especially in winter time when there is snow.

These tips will definitely help you spend an unforgettable New Year’s Eve in New York and take advantage of all the fun opportunities available here. As a New York newbie, you will probably be amazed at all the events happening in the city.