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Last update 15 August,1999

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 "Fifty-seventh Street has a lot of theme restaurants and a McDonald's as well as some big-name blue-chip art galleries.  We found a reasonably-priced bakery on 56th St. that had good sourdough bread and salads and sandwiches.  We didn't eat in any restaurants except the cafeteria at the Metropolitan Museum (where you can get a large vegetable plate for about $3) but picked up snacks here and there.  We ate our main meals in our room. We probably would have gone to an Ethiopian restaurant and to La Caridad if we hadn't been so busy."

"The sales promotion is definitely a good deal, a fantastic one if you get MC accommodations.  The total for the two nights and parking came to about $200.  The Lion King tickets were worth about $50.  I love the city and would go back to the MC in an instant."

"The concierge is there at the snap of your fingers. You are truly kings and queens. Located directly across from Carnegie Hall, blocks from Central Park, Radio City Music Hall, Fifth Ave. and Broadway theatres. Perfect for romantic weekends or a family outing. We found the food to be the best, world cuisine. There are over 2000 restaurants in New York, as well as the Italian Market, and famous bakeries. There is the Statue of Liberty, The Empire State Building, Chinatown, Little Italy, Greenwich Village, dinner cruises, Broadway shows, Times Square, over 30 famous museums and galleries, St. Patrick's Cathedral. The only way to describe it is breathtaking. Visit the famous Christmas Tree, ice skating in Central Park, F.A.O. Schwartz, and shopping, shopping, shopping! We have never been able to match the excitement and spirit of the air of New York! Manhattan Club is the best of the best. You must visit and see it for yourself."

"The location was excellent. It is 2 blocks from Central Park , about 10 to 15 blocks from Rockefeller Center, Times Square, and the Theater District. There is a subway stop a block away and several others within 2 to 3 blocks for other subway lines. Be sure to buy a Metrocard for the week which allows unlimited use of the subways for a week for $17 per person. There are all types of eating establishments closeby. Many of the theme restaurants are closeby and there was even a McDonalds just up the street. Didn't check the price of McDonald's, but we ate lunch at TGI Fridays and the prices are double the prices in the DC area. Like $12 for burgers - so beware! We ate at Chinatown a lot since I am Chinese and that was the best bargain. You could feed a family of 4 for about $25 and it is a direct shot on the subway! We would then buy very inexpensive pastries (sweet and meat filled ones for breakfast or lunch (60 cents each) to take back to the condo."

"One last thought----The Mayor has done a lot to make NYC a safer and friendlier place to visit. We found a lot of police on corners at night and we felt a lot safer than a few years ago. One morning my wife went to a restaurant/bakery on 7th Ave. to buy bagels. The guy behind the counter suggested she go across the street for a friendlier place to visit."

Montauk

"During the winter, while many area sights are closed, some of the best restaurants stay open for the locals of East Hampton (a short drive from Montauk).

"There is a movie house in East Hampton, a variety of wonderful shops, and fabulous book stores. During the spring and summer, the East End comes alive, with festivals, swimming, boating, and many opportunities to sight see. The Montauk Light House is a short drive from Gurney's. Our favorite thing to do no matter when we go (and our favorite time to go is in the winter) is to walk along the beach. It is a few steps from your unit. If you are a theater buff, the local arts communities of the Hamptons offer many opportunities to see local performers, very good.

There are wineries nearby for wine tasting and tours. There also are many galleries. If you go do not miss the gourmet shop in East Hampton, around the corner from the A&P. It is wonderful (sorry, I cannot remember the name--ask any local they will know which it is.)"

"I'm sure there are very limited activities there now. One could walk on the beach, go to the movies in East Hampton. Window shop in Southampton. Bridgehampton has a Caldor, TJ Maxx and Eddie Bauer as well as other shops in the Bridgehampton Commons. I hope you are driving there; you'll definately need a car. Montauk has nice fishing ports, but there's probably no one there now. We own a fishing boat that goes out, but not until spring. East Hampton is a very nice town to go shopping in. They have lots of shops. If you are driving in you'll pass through all of these LITTLE towns. The LIRR runs trains in and out of the city also. The Hampton Jitney bus should run to Montauk. As well as Hamptons On My Mind bus. I hope you have a nice time, and the weather is good for you. If you walk on the beach you should look for beach glass washed up. That was always fun."

Lake George

"We stayed at the Four Seasons in Lake George for one week two years ago. It is absolutely beautiful and well worth the money for the week. Plenty to do in Lake George and also nearby Lake Placid. How wonderful to end the day overlooking the lake and the Minniehaha boat that will cruise past your view from the Four Seasons. We only rented for the week but I would love to own. Enjoy!"

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