Enjoyable stay in New York City with our friends Marie-Annick and Patrick - Apr 20, to May 5, 2011
Flight Bordeaux-Mérignac departure on Wednesday Apr 20, 2011 with a connecting flight at Paris CDG and arrival at New York JFK
Flight back departure at Newark (New Jersey) for an arrival at Mérignac airport through Paris CDG on May 5, 2011
The private car “door-to-door” transport was just on time for the pickup at JFK and a drop-off at Secaucus NJ.
We stayed at the Embassy Suites Hotel (Hilton family) at Secaucus – NJ. A convenient home-base to explore New York City, located just 4 miles from Manhattan.
We appreciated the comfort of this hotel (two-room suites) and in particular the cooked-to-order breakfast and the Evening Manager’s Reception every day. Patrick discovered with pleasure the Samuel Adams beer!
Over 12 million immigrants passed through the doors of Ellis Island between January 1, 1892 and November 1954, hoping to achieve the "American Dream"..
The Statue of Liberty,designed by Frédéric Bartholdi and dedicated on October 28, 1886.
The statue, a gift to the United States from the people of France
To the late evening the same day : New York Tours fully guided with the following stops: Central Park, Grand Central Station, Ground Zero, NBC studios, Rockfeller Center, St Patrick’s cathedral, Times Square ...
Janine spoke a lot with our fabulous guide: he knows everything about NYC and appreciates the French women visitors ....
The Second day: Empire State Buiding Observatory offers panoramic views of the New York skyline from the 86th floor
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| From the top, view to NYC and New Jersey coast over the Hudson river |
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| Into elevator to the 86th floor in few secondes |
WTC Visitor Center and Ground Zero
On September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked and crashed two passenger aircraft into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center (WTC). Five smaller trade center buildings were also destroyed beyond repair. Approximately 3000 people died including 350 rescue workers.
New Yorkers resolved to rebuild the WTC . Redevelopment is underway to transform Ground Zero. Five new towers are scheduled for the last completion by 2036.
Traveling with the Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
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| South Manhattan Skyline |
To enjoy from the water magnificent views of the Skyline, Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, the United Nations, NY seaport, Aircraft carrier ...
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| Aircraft carrier in NYC harbor |
The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. Completed in 1883, it connects the New York City and Brooklyn over the East River
Others interesting visits
Broadway and the Indian Museum
Necklaces collection made with pearls or feathers 
Central Parc
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| Very close to NYC, but very quiet |
Times Square and the Sea Port
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| Times Square: illuminated place every time |
The last day: the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Exhibitions from the splendours of ancient Egypt.
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