If you're travelling to New York on a short business trip, you'll want to make sure you have some essential information before you go - such as transport dos and don'ts and ideas for making the most of your free time. To discover the essentials, read on.
When booking business class flights to New York, you'll see you can arrive into one of three airports - LaGuardia, Newark and JFK. Either upon landing or before you fly, you will need to arrange some additional transport to get you to your hotel.
Taxis can be a good choice, as unlike hiring cars and driving yourself, you won't have to navigate while personally battling with the high levels of traffic. If you do choose to take a taxi, remember to get in the cab and shut the door prior to disclosing your destination. By doing so, you'll make sure the driver cannot refuse your fare.
Alternatively, you could opt for public transport, which tends to be reliable.
Once you arrive in the city, you'll probably be eager to find somewhere good to eat. In New York, you're really spoilt for choice. Selecting a good eatery can be a great way of enjoying yourself and experiencing some quintessential Big Apple culture during your short stay.
Why not sample the delicious sandwiches on offer in the plethora of delis the city plays host to? Stage is among the rising stars and you'll have the change to eat concoctions of simply gargantuan proportions.
Alternatively, you could opt to eat in one of the many high-class restaurants - something that can be combined with a meeting rather well.
Travelling on business often leaves little time for experiencing your destination - especially if the trip is a particularly short one. However, in addition to visiting great eateries, there are ways to make the most of your time in the capital.
For example, you could opt to unwind with a quick session in one of the many spas. The Four Seasons Spa offers a jet lag massage, which might be exactly what you need to shake off the cobwebs of travel.
Alternatively, you could make a last-minute booking for a Broadway show or get tickets for a game at Madison Square Garden - particularly suited to free evenings.
Museums such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Guggenheim are other great choices for occupying loose ends - and while if you are short on time you may not see everything, you can certainly get a taste of these wonderful collections.
Next time you're flying business class to America, keep these tips in mind to make your trip as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
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