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Heather's New York City Travel Blog January 2009 Archive

By Heather Cross, About.com Guide to New York City Travel since 2002

Third Night Free at the Plaza Hotel

Wednesday January 28, 2009
After undergoing a 3-year, $400 million renovation, the Plaza Hotel is offering guests a third night free for stays through April 1, 2009. Guests staying through February 27, 2009, will ... Read More

Celebrating Chinese New Year in New York City

Wednesday January 28, 2009
On New Year's Day, Chinatown held a New Year's Day Firecracker Ceremony to mark the beginning of the Year of the Ox. If you missed it, you can still see ... Read More

Want to Watch the Superbowl in New York City?

Wednesday January 28, 2009
UrbanTailgate.com has put together a great Google Map highlighting Superbowl Parties and Specials around New York City. From open bars to cheap beers, they've assembled a comprehensive guide to watching ... Read More

New York Restaurant Week in Full Swing

Sunday January 25, 2009
Have you made your reservations for Restaurant Week yet? If so, comment below to let us know where you're going to be going (or where you've gone if you went ... Read More

New York City Hotel Deals from Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel

Wednesday January 21, 2009
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel has put together a great roundup of New York City hotel deals starting at $149. They do a great job of revealing the true price of ... Read More

Looking for a Delicious Chinatown Walking Tour?

Friday January 16, 2009
Learn about Chinatown's history and culture while you experience many of Chinatown's best flavors on Foods of New York's newest addition, the Explore Chinatown Walking Tour. The Explore Chinatown tour ... Read More

Chinatown Visitors Guide

Wednesday January 14, 2009
One of New York City's popular tourist neighborhoods, Chinatown is a great place to visit. Too many visitors stay trapped on Canal Street, never escaping the vendors hawking "I Heart ... Read More

Chinese New Year in New York City

Monday January 12, 2009
Thinking about celebrating the Year of the Ox in New York City? New York City's Chinatown hosts numerous events and celebrations to usher in the Lunar New Year. Check out ... Read More

Where To Go For Restaurant Week...

Thursday January 8, 2009
With so over 250 restaurants participating in New York City Restaurant Week, it can be tough to decide where to make your reservations. Check out these New York City Restaurant ... Read More

See the MoMA in Just Thirty Minutes!

Wednesday January 7, 2009
Time Out New York Kids has a great half-hour tour of the Museum of Modern Art. Though it's geared toward parents wanting their kids to experience the MoMA before their ... Read More

It's Restaurant Week Reservation Time Again!

Monday January 5, 2009
Today is the first day to make reservations for Winter 2009 Restaurant Weeks! Winter Restaurant Week 2009 will take place from January 18-23 and 25-30. In updating the lists of ... Read More
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