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Epic NEW YORK Travel Day-Virgin Hotel, Empire State, Rangers Ice Hockey, Times Square & More 🇺🇸

The Knightstrider
The Knightstrider
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👁️ 93K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 2:27:55

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their first day of a four day trip to New York City, beginning with an early morning departure from Tenerife. After flying to Newark, they travel via taxi to the Virgin Hotel, where they check into a high floor room featuring views of the Empire State Building. The creators highlight the hotel's central location and amenities. Their itinerary includes a visit to the Empire State Building observation deck, where they explore historical exhibits and enjoy the skyline during golden hour. They also visit Bryant Park to experience the holiday markets and ice skating atmosphere, though they choose to skip skating due to injury concerns. The day continues with a trip to Madison Square Garden to watch a New York Rangers ice hockey game, noting the high energy and food options available. Finally, they visit Times Square, describing it as a bright, crowded, and tourist heavy area that is worth seeing once to tick off a bucket list. The creators conclude their day by returning to their hotel to rest before their next scheduled activities.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're flying off from tenar at 10:20 in the morning and we've got the VIP lounge booked at tannerie South so we'll be testing that out to see if it's worth the money

I'm very impressed for €40 I think when you compare it to the UK ones I am pretty impressed

the Empire State Building from your hotel that's insane crazy isn't it I can't believe this high up this is just craziness

the hockey game was really good as well um Time Square wants to show it to Laura seeing it done it ticked off now we won't be going back near there again

Creator's Tips & Advice

Travel without a suitcase to save time and stress
Bring a battery pack for your phone due to heavy usage
Always check both booking.com and direct hotel websites for the best rates

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cold weather in New YorkDress in layers, bring gloves, and use hand warmers
Crowds and tourist traps in Times SquareVisit briefly to tick it off, but spend more time in other nicer areas

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the VIP lounge at Tenerife South Airport worth the money?
QWhat is it like to stay at the Virgin Hotel in New York?
QHow do you navigate New York City efficiently?
QWhat are the best ways to experience New York at Christmas time?

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New York City3½ Happy Bacon
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