I tried hostelling in NYC - NEVER AGAIN

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Originally posted by She_Fitz Flying there is about 60% of the cost it was this time last year and it is much easier to find hotel deals.

true story. I fly back and forth to Toronto every year, sometimes 2-3 times a year. My flights this year are probably half of what I paid the last few summers!

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Originally posted by She_Fitz The cost of visiting NYC has actually come down quite a lot. If there was a time to visit NYC for those who are budget concious it would be now. Flying there is about 60% of the cost it was this time last year and it is much easier to find hotel deals. To the original poster... I have heard the hostels are not too bad. Play with your numbers. If there are 4 of you going you should be able to find a decent apartment or hotel room that will sleep 4 people for $200/night. I just did an expedia search and there were a large number of 3 stars available for $175/night pre tax. It is only $275/CAD a night to stay at the Waldorf Astoria. We wanted to stay there one night last year just to see it and we could not get a rate cheaper than $500/night. I find if you are trying to go on a budget taking the bus down and flying home works the best. I favor the overnight bus. The trip is 10 hours there are only a few stops (the border and buffalo). You will be in NY first thing in the AM.

Thanks for this informative post! We were actually thinking the three of us, and were discussing this yesterday. We decided we would probably prefer a motel and split it three ways. It would be great to stay at a place like the Waldorf but we're trying to save as much as possible, since of of the guys pays for his own university tuition, and we're fine getting by on the minimum.

The 'rough' plan so far would be to arrive on the Friday before the festival and spend time in the City for a day, but now that you mention the overnight thing, it's something we'll think about. I just don't know how well I can sleep on the bus and spend a whole day at an event like Electronic Zoo.

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Originally posted by Skipper I tried hostelling in NYC - NEVER AGAIN

Care to enlighten us?

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Originally posted by Jyeatbvg Care to enlighten us?

I will another time - there is so much to say about the experience.

I might be in for that, now that I can finally travel to US

Kellz, have a couch for me crash on? and check ur PM's!

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Armin will be In MOntreal on Saturday I would expect him to be at LOL on the Sunday night! With a bunch of other DJ!
Dom K.

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Originally posted by FunkyCrew Kellz, have a couch for me crash on? and check ur PM's!

I think she might have the hottest ticket in town. lol

Jyeatbvg - I just checked out the megabus site and the cheap trips appear to be all sold out. It might be worht the extra $50 to just fly both ways.

It should be a fun weekend in NY. I have said it once and I will say it again. Made knows how to throw a good party.

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Originally posted by She_Fitz I think she might have the hottest ticket in town. lol

haha! I have a small manhattan apartment that can fit 2 or 3 guests, but no more. Funky has spot #1. Others have asked but dont have definite plans. If I *KNOW* you and you ask, it first come first serve. (lol omg I sound like a hostel manager or something!) lol I know you toronto kids HAVE to know some more ny'ers besides me. amIright???? hehe

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Originally posted by yankeeBaby haha! I have a small manhattan apartment that can fit 2 or 3 guests, but no more. Funky has spot #1. Others have asked but dont have definite plans. If I *KNOW* you and you ask, it first come first serve. (lol omg I sound like a hostel manager or something!) lol I know you toronto kids HAVE to know some more ny'ers besides me. amIright???? hehe

woohoo I have spot #1

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Just surrender yourself to the rhythm,
With your hands up in the sky,
Feel the energy deep inside your system
And leave this world behind...