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Smoking

Smoking

Where to smoke in New York? "Smell the flowers…Don't smoke".  In the 1700 New York City's parks, lighting a cigarette was penalised with $50. If you visit New York it is good that you have knowledge that is virtually banned smoking in public places. 

¿Where to smoke in New York? Corners, out of the buildings or bars and terraces. Where not to Smoke: Public transport, banks, reception of hotels, stadiums, restaurants, bars, public toilets and places with a capacity for more than 50 people, public squares, it is forbidden that the tobacco is in sight in the shops where they are authorised for sale. 

All the New York City's parks, beaches and promenades, public golf courses, tennis sports stadiums, pedestrian squares as the Times Square and Herald Square, places where he was already prohibited as playgrounds, swimming pools and sports stadiums.

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Be Able to smoke on the sidewalks outside the parks, including the sidewalks that form the perimeter of the parks. For example, smoking is permitted on the sidewalk on Fifth Avenue with Central Park. Also there can be no smoking in the parking lots owned by the Parks. Therefore think twice before turning on your cigar.

TAX

TAX

Sales tax in New York City is 8,875 % including New York State and Cit,. There's no sales tax on clothes and footwear costing $110 or less.

Sales tax are charged on clothes and footwear costing more than $110. Remember Sales tax are not included in the price listed the 8,875% will be add it to your bill at the register.

Food at restaurants and Coffe shops are also taxable.

Tips

Tips

New York is a city where students and professionals from everywhere come here trying to make their dreams come true, actors and actresses come to audition trying to get into Broadway or a theater company; meanwhile, all these students and professionals make their living in New York working as waiters. In New York waiters work base on tips their salaries are below the minimum wage, this is the reason New York has a tipping culture. Restaurants: You can tip depending on how good was your service: excellent: 20% Good: 18% Average: 15% although if you think your service is not good enough you could leave a 10% Other simple way used to figure out the tip, it is double the tax (TAX) tax in New York is the 8.75 % Remember Tip is suggested, but if you want to return to a restaurant and receive good service as you deserve don't forget to treat your waiter well *Taxis: It is usually 10% tip.

Visitors With Disabilities

Visitors With Disabilities

If you or one of your family members are traveling to New York City with a disability, you will have no problem accessing any sites, restaurants, hotels, or other establishments. Buildings in the city almost always have ramps to facilitate wheelchair access, and public transit usually has elevators, escalators, or ramps for those who need them. In addition, there are always parking spaces on the streets that are reserved just for the disabled. As a very popular tourist. Generally, in the airports there is staff caring for people with physical limitations, take you to the exit, pick up the bags and you will collaborate with the step in the control of security, as well as the airports with account information office where you will help in providing guidance in every sense. destination, New York City is well prepared for those with reduced mobility. Generally, the airport staff will help you with your luggage and make sure that you get to where you need to be. Just like other city establishments, the airport provides ramps, wheelchairs, and any other necessities that one might need in order to ensure a comfortable trip. As for mobility while sightseeing and shopping, most big establishments is equipped to cater to those who are disabled. Hotel rooms are also very accommodating and comfortable for the disabled. If requested, you can book a room that can specifically meet the needs of your disability. With regard to mobility in the streets, the vast majority of the sidewalk account with ramps, respects the parking on the corners to facilitate the movement, when crossing the street people respect the step of the person with physical disabilities. New York City designed a program for the disabled that provides wheelchair accessible transportation to and from anywhere in Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, and Brooklyn. This program also allows you to be able to make reservations so a van will arrive right when you need to leave or be picked up. For more information on this service, call the main office at (646) 599-9999 Big Apple Greeter is a program consisting of only volunteers who help guide the disabled and inform them on how to make the best of their trip while visiting New York City. If you’re traveling internationally, Big Apple Greeter also has volunteers who serve as tour guides and speak different languages. Check out http://www.www.bigapplegreeter.org for more information The Official Accessibility Guide is offered by New York City specifically for those with disabilities. If requested, you can have one sent to your house in advance. For additional information, go to www.nycgo.com http://www.nycgo.com/cms/uploadedFiles/thricenycvisitcom/assets/pdf/access.pdf

Traveling With Kids

Traveling With Kids

Many families decide to travel to New York City with the whole gang – including small children. If you’re visiting in the winter, one of the most important things to remember is to make sure you have all of the necessary items that are needed to keep your kids warm. New York City gets very cold and windy in the winter, and if you or your children aren’t warm, it could certainly hinder you from leaving your hotel room. A stroller is a good thing to have because it’s very practical and convenient, and perfect for when the little ones get tired and need to rest their legs. As for child-appropriate meals, don’t forget that most times airport security and the United States customs department won’t let you bring baby food or formula on the plane Once you’re in New York City, you can go to any pharmacy (Duane Reade, CVS, etc.), and buy things that you need for your children. If you are traveling with teenagers or young adults, they will have no problem finding a big, juicy, American burger! If the children that are going to New York are a little older, you'll have No problem in eating a scrumptious burger! EAs for entertainment and tourism, New York City has endless option – even when you’re traveling with the little ones. Central Park is a great place, especially if it’s nice out, because kids can run around, explore nature, and even visit the zoo. Visitors, and of course all New Yorkers, also have the option of renting bicycles in Central Park and going for a scenic tour around the area. If you enjoy ice-skating, Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, or Central Park are all perfect places to visit in the wintertime. Another place that’s great for children in the city is The Museum of Natural History. This museum offers many animal exhibits, dinosaur displays, and also has an IMAX theater. The Intrepid Museum, a museum of the sea, air, and space, is another good experience for kids. If you’re traveling with only little girls, they will love the American Girl Place Museum, which is located on 49th Street and 5th Avenue. Girls are able to look into the lives of their favorite American Girl Dolls, as well as purchase clothes that are the ones the dolls wear. p> New York City Toy Shops and the Disney Store are two other fun places to take your children. For more information on kid-friendly places and activities in New York City, check out our “For Children” section.

How to Get Around

How to Get Around

Manhattan Island is where most of the city's attractions are located, being in the center of the Big Apple is relatively easy, just keep in mind that the Avenues run from north to south in one direction or with some small changes. And the Streets run from West to East. Uptown means to the north or the Bronx and Downtown, refers to Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn. We can find many references that Fifth Avenue and Central Park divide Manhattan between East and West although it is not official many people use it to guide themselves. The streets in the West carry the street number accompanied by the letter W for example 50th Street in the West would appear as W50 St. And the streets in the East are accompanied by the letter E so 50th Street here would appear as E50 St And on the east side of Fifth Avenue we find the avenues: Madison, Park, Lexington, Third, Second and First. To the west side we have the Sixth avenues (sixth) or (also called Avenue of the Americas) Seventh (seven), Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth.

Weather

Weather

Winter: Winter officially begins on December 21st (although the thermal sensation can be cold starting December) and ends on March 21st, it is recommended to bring appropriate clothing, gloves, scarves, earmuffs, good waterproof boots are recommended for walking on snow, some people may even use several layers of clothing.

Lower temperatures are felt between January and February.

Spring: Spring begins on March 21st and ends on June 21st. In April the rains are constant, it is recommended to bring an umbrella and a light jacket. In early March the clock is delayed by one hour; by May the days begin to be longer and it is normal to have daylight until 8:30 pm. and by June the weather starts to be warmer.

Summer: Summer begins on June 21st and goes until September 21st, at this time could have strong waves of heat, in such manner is advisable include inside your luggage, sunscreen, light clothing, comfortable shoes, a light jacket (because many places such as stores, vehicles, use their air conditioning for working to full capacity, and after a while you begin to feel the cold) and can not miss a bottle of water because there's a lot to know.

This season a lot of free events are held at different parks.

Autumn: Autumn begins on September 21st and ends on December 21st, this season the temperature decreases. Nature offers us a splendid show in which the leaves of the trees begin to change color before starting to fall off trees. In early November, the clock is ahead thus the day lasts a little longer.

If you have plans to visit the city at this time of year, you should bring different types of clothing, as temperatures vary, and the winds can be strong.

Our advice:

  • The months of May and June, allows us to enjoy spring in parks and gardens in New York with a comfortable temperature.
  • By September and October, the high temperature of summer has left and is perfect to enjoy strolling in the city and looking how the autumn will cover all parks and gardens.
  • Just in any case, always wears good shoes. If the weather is favorable the frantic pace of the streets, parks and squares will captivate you. If it is not, then you can go to museums, galleries and, enjoy the shelter of the hundreds of restaurants scattered throughout the city.
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