our five year anniversary came and went. it was fantastic...we celebrated in new york city! gordon's sister, melanie, and her husband, justin, joined us for our celebration (and to be our new york city tour guides). here's our trip diary. from the very beginning.
we received this email, titled new york city 2012, from our main tour guide aka justin 3 days before we left:
Greetings Traveler!
In just 72 hours you will be arriving in the Big Apple. New York is "the most populous city in the United States and one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment," and we are going to see it all. Please read this email in its entirety to start your vacation out right.
Packing is an art when visiting New York City. Pack lightly if you can, especially with the airlines charging extra for every bag. If you plan to do much shopping while in NY (Jessica), consider packing a duffel bag or something similar that you can fold into your suitcase and use to fill for the trip home.
Make sure you've got a comfortable pair of shoes that allow you to be on your feet and walking a lot - if you take Salomons, you will be 15% faster than others in your group that may not be wearing them. You can easily walk several miles in one day without even realizing it! So do yourself a favor -- when you're out seeing the sights or shopping, make sure you've got comfortable shoes on.
Although the weather should be in our favor, you never know. The average temperature will be the low-to-mid 70's during the day. Layers are recommended, but it's also nice to not have to carry anything around the city (such as a backpack or large purse).
The complete calendar can be found on Google Docs and has been recently updated to accommodate business openings and such. Here are some highlights:
- We've just confirmed that Usher will be performing live on May 18th for the Today's Show at Rockefeller Center.
- At the Museum of Natural History, there is an exhibit about humans living elsewhere: The Moon. Mars. An icy moon of Jupiter. A near-Earth asteroid. In the not too distant future, missions to these destinations will launch from Earth.
- Biking through Central Park will be great this time of year.
- Our food itinerary has been expertly prepared by a nutrition guru and is sure to be a complete success.
- And much, much more including the Statue of Liberty, Fifth Avenue, FAO Schwartz, Ellis Island, Eternal blessings (the temple), and BROADWAY!
In addition to the electronic resources for the trip, please note that you will be receiving a travel packet upon departure with additional details including your City Passes.
Please arrive no later than (insert importantYou will be transported to Salt Lake International Airport via Diamond Parking for a 2:25PM departure. It is in your best interest to eat lunch before departure. We will have a 1hr 17 min layover in Minneapolis, MN and we are arriving at Newark's Liberty Airport at approximately 11PM. After gathering luggage we will take a taxi the short 20 minutes to the hotel. Our hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn, is just 3 miles from downtown New York City and is meant to be our home away from home.
In the meantime, eat well, exercise, and get good sleep for the next few days as we prepare for a great time in The Empire State!
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