Learn How to Travel to NY for Less

Imagine walking down the street beside mega movie stars, hot dog vendors and teens with rainbow colored hair and you haven't even begun to scratch the surface of a typical day in NY.

This is a city where you can see priceless works of art in the morning, experience a Broadway play in the afternoon and cap your day off with a five star meal on almost any corner.

Before we send you off into this land of 24 hour excitement and trendy shopping though we would like to offer you one little bit of advice - Never Pay Full Price.

Street vendors and hotels would be more than happy to take you and your wallet for a ride. What they don't want you to know is everything is negotiable.

Here are just a few ways to save big on your next New York visit or business trip:

1) There are hundreds of street vendors out there with everything from silk scarves and cashmere sweaters to cellular phone accessories. All prices are negotiable. Haggle with them and be prepared to walk away.

2)Always try to book vacation packages that include your airfare and new york city hotels . They tend to give you huge discounts which means more money for shows, food and amazing martini cocktails

3) Planning a trip to NYC? Take along the New York Pass The New York Pass is a new visitor's passport to 40 of the best attractions in New York City plus gives you discounts on 25 New York restaurants.

3) Go to Broadway show matinees. They are just as good as the night performances, less crowded and alot less expensive.

Caterina Christakos is a freelance travel writer and author. Check back often for even more ways to save in New York Hotels , Shows and Vacations at http://www.uscitytravelguides.com

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