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  • 02-12-2022 7:06pm
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    FixdePitchmark
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    I haven't been to New York in 20 years ...and was listening to the Radio and someone said ...The city we loved has changed a good bit along with the America we loved...

    We always wanted to bring our two kids (older teens) to New York to see the big city , life, shows general atmosphere of New York.

    But has anyone been lately...noticed a change and is it suitable for a city break with older teens ?



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    VG31
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    I went in October and had a great time. It was my first time in NY so can't compare it to years ago. I wouldn't take much notice of one person's statement like that on the radio. People everywhere say things like that. That just sounds like the usual good old days nostalgia.

    It's definitely suitable for older teens. I saw a lot of older teenagers and people in their 20s with their parents there.

    I was warned how expensive it was over there for everything but didn't find it that bad TBH. I was expecting something like Switzerland prices. Eating out was a little more expensive than here on average when you add on the tips. The subway is a very cheap way to get around. Hotels are very expensive though.



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    ted1
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    Friends were there recently, crazy expensive. 20% dearer on exchange rates alone , tip expectations is crazy.



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    elperello
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    Every city changes over time.

    NY is a great experience now as ever.

    Your kids are lucky.



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    Nigel Fairservice
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    I've been there 6 times since 2000. It's as fun and interesting as it always was.



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    Ferris_Bueller
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    Went for the first time in April, it was amazing. Better than I expected and probably my favourite city I've been to. Loads to do there for older teenagers, they would have a great time as would you. It is very expensive though, that took me by surprise a little.



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    greenspurs
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    We are heading over in early November ...

    Cant wait.... Its been 15 yrs since i was there last !

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    "Bright lights and Thunder .................... "



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    Trigger Happy
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    We were there back in March for a week and had a great time. It is expensive to eat and drink. But transportation is cheapish and there is so much to do. We could have stayed another week and still only scratch the surface.



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    McSween
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    How much is a taxi from jfk to manhattan these days? I think it was $40/45 last time i was there in 2008



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    Homer
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121052830#Comment_121052830

    its a fixed price if using a regular taxi service outside arrivals and I think about $70 but may be an additional charge during peak times. Could try uber which might work out a little more but a nicer ride



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