OUR DREAM TRIP | 7 Day New York City Travel Guide
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Жыл бұрын🎟️ Get the NEW YORK PASS: www.getyourguide.com/new-york...
(Booking through GetYourGuide allows you to cancel for free up to 24 hours beforehand, as well as book now and pay later which we found very handy for budgeting)
📍 ACTIVITIES MENTIONED:
* JFK Airport Private Transfer: gyg.me/mubLVotj
* Summit One Vanderbilt: gyg.me/dcTokEje
* Circle Line Harbour Lights Sunset Cruise: gyg.me/KSZvk7AZ
* Big Bus Hop On/Hop Off: gyg.me/suweHLJD
* The Edge: gyg.me/pMTUgrgT
* Empire State Building: gyg.me/hJNNZAYJ
* DUMBO & Brooklyn Bridge Walking Tour: gyg.me/xrTZojjR
* Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with Ferry: gyg.me/q7jDjNle
* Washington Square Park & Bryant Park Tour: gyg.me/TuJmhBrS
* THE RIDE: gyg.me/HxzHVYJR
* One World Observatory: gyg.me/ZFXlC5fS
* Central Park Bike Rentals: gyg.me/iAlbQNy8
* Manhattan Helicopter Tour (closed doors): gyg.me/rdIuEAf8
* Madame Tussauds Entry: gyg.me/9eHxrQBa
* Top of the Rock: gyg.me/jaIGWPfF
* 9/11 Memorial & Museum: gyg.me/OCAxo9Ec
* USA eSIM Card (Data Plan): gyg.me/Fs6NUWlJ
7 Day New York City Travel Guide
Looking for things to do in New York City? Wondering if the New York Pass is worth it and what viewpoints to visit?
Watch this video to see a breakdown of our trip and get some ideas for yours!
And if you don’t yet know me: Hi! My name is Sofia and I upload videos every week about minimalism and organization. It would mean the world to me if you subscribed!
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What do you film with? Canon EOS M50 and occasionally my GoPro Silver Adventure 4
How old are you? I’m 27 years old
Where are you from? I am Portuguese
What do you do? I run my own Digital Marketing/Social Media Management Business
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@SofiaAbrantes 6 ай бұрын
🎟Get your NEW YORK PASS here: gyg.me/QMoCEmVN (with free cancellation up to 24 hours before + buy now/pay later options)
@fishadd3173 Ай бұрын
We're going to New York in May 2024 and I've watched a lot of videos online about New York, just now I saw your videos, I watched some videos from your channel and it feels like friends talking,i love it ...I just watched your wedding video and it felt so full of happiness and sweetness. Lately, I've been quite reluctant to get married; as they often say in Chinese nowadays, fear of getting married. But watching your video made me feel that marriage can indeed be a very happiness thing. So, I really appreciate you sharing your video.😀😀😘
@SofiaAbrantes Ай бұрын
This comment made my day, thank you so much for taking the time to write it! I'm so happy you're here ☺️
@danjb8406 5 күн бұрын
Has to be be one of the best NYC videos on youtube, thank you for this! ❤
@SofiaAbrantes 4 күн бұрын
You're so welcome!🤩
@user-hr6zj6ru3q 4 күн бұрын
I remember when i went to nyc it was amazing my dream trup
@SofiaAbrantes 3 күн бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it!
@ericdudley4169 6 күн бұрын
WOW! You guys did NYC RIGHT! From a Native New Yorker, Thank you for showing off my city and so much of it's magnificence! Thank you for your positive and wonderful perspective and great camera work! 😍
@SofiaAbrantes 5 күн бұрын
This comment means SO much more coming from a New Yorker, thank you!!
@ChrissyGutierrez Жыл бұрын
Love this video... I am saving it to make my husband watch! I did a doors off helicopter tour over Maui last year and it was insane! I will absolutely add that to my bucket list for my next NYC trip!! It looks amazing!! I can't wait to go back!
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
I can’t tell you how amazing it was!! I just know that one day when I’m old and grey I’ll still be gushing over this experience. It knocks the air out of you, in the best way 😍 have the best time!!
@AmrutaRanade Жыл бұрын
I've lived in NYC for the past 6 years and still found excellent ideas to explore more through your video :) The perfect itinerary! Thanks for sharing!!
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
This made my day! Thank you💕
@word42069 Жыл бұрын
You saw a good amount for one trip in NYC! As a local, I always warn people that you will not be able to see everything in one trip… or two… or three even. 😅 Hey, I still haven’t even been to the Edge or done a helicopter tour. The city can be overwhelming if you try to do too much so I recommend you pick a few things that are scattered about so you can spend a day in different parts of the city including boroughs other than Manhattan. Leave time in your schedule to be spontaneous or spend more time in a place you like. Depending on how much of it you wanted to see or how many things you’d wanted to do, you could easily spend a whole 3 days in central park alone and still not see everything in it!! I agree that the NY Pass seems like a good deal especially if you want to do general touristy things but still see a decent amount of the city… but after that I’d try to avoid doing too many of those things because they don’t really give you a feel for what the city’s really like as the activities included are tourist activities in touristy areas… areas which locals generally try to avoid. 😅
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
I agree with this 100%. It's my 7th time in the city and I STILL feel like I have so so much left to see. It's the first time I've gone with an "adult" budget, the previous times I went as a college student and stayed in hostels etc, so it definitely felt good to finally be able to afford all the touristy stuff. But on our next visit, we're definitely planning on doing a lot more "local" stuff.
@essentialtravelitems 11 ай бұрын
It's wonderful that you got to enjoy some entertainment, such as the Broadway show and the Sunset Cruise. Watching the city come alive at night must have been truly magical. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. Your video and commentary were informative, and engaging, and showcased the vibrant spirit of New York City. I'm sure your viewers will appreciate the recommendations and find inspiration for their own trips. Keep up the great work on your channel!
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 💕
@user-dt5ug1dd7v 10 ай бұрын
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@paulorourke4315 11 ай бұрын
This is hands down the best NYC tour. 👏👏
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
Thank you, that means a lot! I tried to make it as helpful as possible 😊
@lisadowner552 9 ай бұрын
Loved your video. Even though I have been to New York many times, I love watching KZfaq videos. Your voice is so lovely. I too love the New York Pass especially for the first few visits. It’s great value and helps you see so much more of the city than if you just planned to pay per visit.
@SofiaAbrantes 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!! You absolutely made my day 💕
@andrewscott1121 Жыл бұрын
This is a really great video, you certainly get a feel of New York, quite atmospheric, makes my upcoming visit seem years away, it just makes you want to be there
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear you liked it! And I get the feeling, we had this booked for almost a year and it went by sooo slowly haha
@smailpour Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sofia for sharing wonderful information about visiting NYC . My family and I will be there very soon and definitely I use your experience.
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
I hope you guys have a lovely time! 😍
@jaimeedecastro4707 6 ай бұрын
Thank you for the amazing review!!! First time for me in two weeks!
@SofiaAbrantes 6 ай бұрын
Ahhh I’m so excited for you 🤩 you’re going to have SUCH a blast!
@kathrynarnold313 6 ай бұрын
Great video! I'm impressed at how much you did on your trip. The helicopter ride looked incredible so I'm going to book that when I'm in NYC again next April. I wish you would have eaten out more because NYC has the BEST food!! & BTW- I went to Lisbon last year for the first time and loved it!! One of my favorite places I've ever been. Looking forward to seeing more of your travels!
@SofiaAbrantes 6 ай бұрын
You’re going to love the helicopter ride 😍 and honestly I wish we would have eaten out more too, it was a budget decision unfortunately. We were always the kind of people that thought these trips were out of our budget so we found ways to make them happen (ramen for the win 😂). I’m so glad you loved my hometown, it’s really so precious. If you ever come back and want recommendations, reach out!
@muyunli213 Ай бұрын
Definitely love this video😆I've lived here over a half year but still haven't set foot on most of these spots. Do wish that I could enjoy the views in nyc like you did
@SofiaAbrantes Ай бұрын
Hope it inspired you to explore 😊
@imogendunstan3603 8 ай бұрын
I loved nyc and essentially did all the same things...had a new york city pass too...I hope you both had a lovely time
@SofiaAbrantes 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! I hope you loved it too 💕
@KarolienW Жыл бұрын
amazing video!! Looks like you had a fantastic holiday there. Definitely will use this video if I ever go to New York (which is on my bucketlist!) 🥰
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear 🤩
@stefornmetivier1747 7 ай бұрын
I loved every second of this. Thank you.
@SofiaAbrantes 6 ай бұрын
Thank you 💕
@MUHAMMAD990. Ай бұрын
Thank you, since days I am planning for trip, but you made it easy for me.. Very Informative.. Thx
@SofiaAbrantes Ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Have fun on your trip 😊
@essence____beauty_92 11 ай бұрын
I’m loving this Itinerary I’ve lived all my life and about to start exploring my options especially my 8 day vacation is coming up I’m soooo excited you are giving me so many options to plan omggggg thank you 🥰🥰❤️❤️
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
I am so so happy to hear this 💕 have a wonderful trip!
@essence____beauty_92 11 ай бұрын
@@SofiaAbrantes highly appreciate 🥰🥰❤️❤️
@traveller0527 11 ай бұрын
Just been there in early May, your video is so great and I resonate a lot!
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@linda7251 8 ай бұрын
❤❤❤ Thank you so much for sharing your experience in New York!
@SofiaAbrantes 8 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@user-gn9qx3uz7k 11 ай бұрын
By far, the best NYC guide I've seen.
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
This means the world to me, thank you 💕
@arete1394 Жыл бұрын
Many thanks. One of the best itineraries.
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
So happy to hear that 💕
@xalexhamsp2625 10 ай бұрын
im goin to new york this fall, and im super excited!!
@SofiaAbrantes 10 ай бұрын
I hope you have a great time!
@eprohoda Жыл бұрын
Howdy?! love it. splendid footage, godspeed! :))
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Thank you😊
@lexishepherd97 Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing! My partner and I will be visiting NYC over Christmas from Australia. Neither of us have been before and it is so overwhelming trying to work out what to do and where to go... your video has helped us so much! :)
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Awww thank you, you made my day 💕 I hope you guys have the best time! NYC during Christmas must be gorgeous, it's on my bucketlist.
@dstevon. 11 ай бұрын
This is best NYC Vlog I 've ever seen saw far,,,,. keep it up! GL.
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks! This made my day 💕
@nataliaromanova6535 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. You did much of what I plan to do when we go. It’s so funny that you mentioned Japan as we plan to go next year 😊
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
I hope you have a wonderful time on both your trips 💕
@drkrutikraval4423 Жыл бұрын
Excellent..we are going in June. Thanks for information regat new york pass.
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Most welcome 😊 have the best time!
@jhayclarknetwork 10 ай бұрын
Another nice activity to do during sunset is to have a picnic in Island Park, which offers a nice view over the Hudson River and the One World Trade Center. Plus it has amazing architecture and it’s looked near an entrance to the elevated park called the High Line where you walk through the buildings. Both activities are free.
@SofiaAbrantes 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, sounds like such a lovely idea 💗 I had planned to walk the High Line, but that day it was already getting dark and I wasn't sure how safe it was at night
@35yron 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your vlog im loving it
@SofiaAbrantes 8 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoy it!
@MUPALASH 11 ай бұрын
Best Trip Guide for NYC Tour. I Just Love it.
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! 💕
@pau465 15 күн бұрын
Hi @@SofiaAbrantes😊 I will go to NYC on September,i just want to ask how much the total you paid for your New york pass for 7 days?Thank you so much☺️
@SofiaAbrantes 14 күн бұрын
@@pau465 Hi! We only got a 4 day pass because there are a few things (like Summit One Vanderbuilt) that are not included so we thought having 4 day pass would be enough and then we could fill the other days with other things! I would definitely recommend that, especially because exploring central park alone can take you a whole day. I believe we paid $450 for us both for the 4 days, which was VERY worth it
@MissPomegranate6 10 ай бұрын
Loved this blog!
@SofiaAbrantes 10 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@juanfermin5453 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the Double Tree recomendation!
@SofiaAbrantes 9 ай бұрын
You are so welcome!
@collectivevisions2020 7 ай бұрын
the chpper ride look amazing, 🎉
@SofiaAbrantes 7 ай бұрын
It was!😍
@MsSocialLeslie Жыл бұрын
Excellent vlog!!
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!💕
@shaqayeqsd5600 10 ай бұрын
Wow it's dreamy😍✨
@SofiaAbrantes 10 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@ochipai 10 ай бұрын
Omg you are coming to Japan😍✨✨✨ I hope you love it!
@SofiaAbrantes 10 ай бұрын
I was there in June and I ADORED it, it's been my very favorite trip so far. Everyone was so wonderful, the country is beautiful, and the culture is just so vast. Launching the vlog very soon!
@PawsandPal 11 ай бұрын
Getting inspired to do my own New York video as well . Thank you
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
You should! Would love to see it once you do ✅
@PawsandPal 11 ай бұрын
@@SofiaAbrantes thanks Sofia
@triponlynet 6 ай бұрын
Amazing NYC itinerary thanks
@SofiaAbrantes 6 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 💕
@miar600 Жыл бұрын
You a great guide Sofia! Well done! Ive subscribed to see what else youbgreat at 😁 Ive been to NYC more than 100x I haven't dont half what youve done, im too lazy! 😁👍🏼 Thanks
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Aww thank you so much, this comment just made my day 💕
@prasannaskatti5315 9 ай бұрын
Hi there.... Very cute video.... Hope u guys enjoyed to the fullest... I too visited NYC in Sept 2022... Been there , done that ! Same to same... It was just so Amazing. TY
@SofiaAbrantes 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂 It truly was amazing!
@guidebooktraveller 7 ай бұрын
Wow, what an interesting and enjoyable tour. It makes me want to revisit New York. Thanks for the share from a new subscriber. 🙏❤️👍
@SofiaAbrantes 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub! Your comment made my day 💕
@francinejaninesarmiento1797 11 ай бұрын
I love how practical and helpful your travel tips are! Just curious, have you come across the new V4 of the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane? It's designed with even more features to make your adventures easier and more stylish
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
Not yet!
@Fotograf110 10 ай бұрын
Your video is very informative and useful for anyone planning a trip to New York city. You seem to have made very good use of the seven days. We were in NYC last week for the first time and I wish I had seen your video before! We could've made much better use of our six days in NYC. The image quality of the video is very good with hardly any camera shake. Csn I ask what camera gear did you use? Did you use a selfie stick or any special gear to hold your camera? Thank you for posting this video which will be very useful if there is another another visit to the city for us!
@SofiaAbrantes 10 ай бұрын
You are very welcome! This comment is super sweet, thank you for taking the time 💕 I filmed everything with my iPhone 12, no extra gear or selfie sticks. The stabilizer of the phone itself is fantastic, and I try to take shots standing still instead of walking (but even when I walk with it, you barely see it)
@yankee6558 11 ай бұрын
I am coming to newyork next year ... I like your video.
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
Have a wonderful trip!
@chelby88 9 ай бұрын
I’m planning my trip and this is by far the best guide of things to do in the city. You gave so many options I didn’t even know existed!
@SofiaAbrantes 9 ай бұрын
It makes me so happy to hear this 💕 have a lovely time in NYC!
@Lana-1993 11 ай бұрын
I really enjoy your video 🥰
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤗
@tatianahomesil7797 11 ай бұрын
I love New York City 😍 💕 ❤
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
Same 😍
@JayMoto-fg8sn 4 ай бұрын
very cool vlog!
@SofiaAbrantes 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@AsmaaSlamaa- 7 ай бұрын
i love this
@SofiaAbrantes 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@user-ux6mu2hz4x 3 ай бұрын
very good information🥰
@SofiaAbrantes 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@delilapipoly Жыл бұрын
Great video 💙💙
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Means a lot 💕
@Anna-fi7gs Жыл бұрын
Cool!!!❤
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Thank you 💞
@reactionsbyjordz Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@user-vn1yj3qi7x 4 ай бұрын
Love the video. Just one question the NYC Pass has multiple options, which pass did you guys take ?
@SofiaAbrantes 4 ай бұрын
We used the City Card one! It's light blue.
@diegoramos27 2 ай бұрын
Nyon flight is the biggest highlight, i wish i was brave enough
@SofiaAbrantes 2 ай бұрын
Honestly I was SO nervous for this, and the takeoff had me sweating, but once you're up there everything just stops for a few minutes... I don't know how else to explain it, your brain just turns off and is completely in awe
@armineyeghiazaryan9509 4 ай бұрын
I have a trip to Lisbon in April, very excited, also planning one to NY city in March, very helpful video, thank you. Also which pass did you have? So many options not sure which one gave you all these free entries, thanks)
@SofiaAbrantes 4 ай бұрын
You'll love it here in Lisbon! If you need any recommendations, message me on Instagram (@sofiaabrantess). Glad you liked the video, I have the pass we used linked in my description!
@armineyeghiazaryan9509 4 ай бұрын
@SofiaAbrantes thank you so much for your response, I really appreciate all your help, will message if anything, thanks.
@ochipai 10 ай бұрын
I loved your video🥰 if you need to choose one world observatory or Empire State Building, which would you choose?
@SofiaAbrantes 10 ай бұрын
Hi! Thank you 💞 and it depends a little bit, but between these two I want to say Empire State is a little more well-rounded view wise (One World is very far south, so you won't get as much of Manhattan).
@joeodonnell3792 Жыл бұрын
Well done on packing 6 days in 1, 19 minute video 👏
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😁
@kingwilliam4457 6 ай бұрын
All of these views look amazing but I’m terrified of heights so I doubt I could do them 😂 I’ve been to NYC 3 times in my life and have seen a good handful of the city the last 2 times I went
@SofiaAbrantes 6 ай бұрын
This is a terrible itinerary for anyone with a fear of heights indeed 😂😂
@georgej9875 Жыл бұрын
I'm staying in double tree Hilton in november! :)
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
You'll love it! Biggest tip: avoid the elevators at rush hours, they take a while sometimes. For example if you can, leave your room around 8:30am instead of 9:30am and you'll wait a lot less.
@cheyennebrandon7649 4 ай бұрын
Hi! Loved the video! Just a question. What did you book in advance with the New York pass (and how early in advance)?
@SofiaAbrantes 4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🥰 so every activity that needs to be booked in advance will say so on its activity page in the app. I believe it was Empire State, The Ride, and the sunset cruise. And I remember booking about 3 weeks in advance or so. Hope this helps!
@user-hq2yw4vr8h 6 ай бұрын
🎉 l like this video from you guys
@SofiaAbrantes 6 ай бұрын
Thank you 😍
@samanthananda4276 Жыл бұрын
You are so beautiful. All the best. I wish I can travel to all the places I want to visit and go out everyday to new places. It would mean the world to me and make me so happy to travel all the time. I am 26, stuck in my parents house almost the whole day. I go to therapy twice a week, so depressing. Wish things weren’t this way. I just want to do what makes me happy and traveling all the time/going out everyday to new places will definitely make me happy. I wish you a life full of joy, peace, and positivity. I hope you want all the same for me ♥️
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Hi Samantha, Thank you so much for your super kind words. I completely understand your feelings, and you should be very proud of yourself for working on yourself and going to therapy. It’s not easy but it sounds like you’re putting in a lot of work! Just remember you have your whole life ahead of you - some people don’t start traveling until they are 40/50 and still make that dream come true. You can do anything you set your mind to 💕
@marinegam1ng163 8 ай бұрын
amazing
@SofiaAbrantes 8 ай бұрын
Glad you think so!🤩
@JettWhitham 4 ай бұрын
Great video! Sorry if it's already been asked but what dates in May did you go? Thanks
@SofiaAbrantes 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! And we went in the very first week :)
@alfetty27 11 ай бұрын
Wow what an experience and great video! At what time did you visit One Vanderbilt? Looked not too crowded
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
First thing in the morning! It's big enough that people spread out, and they do limit the spots, so it's always smart to buy tickets ahead of time. I've heard it's beautiful at sunset/night, but can get super crowded.
@grazie0316 4 ай бұрын
Hi! Thanks for the informative video. I am going to new york for a week thus summer. Do you have a link where you purchased your 4 days pass . What i see online are more expensive than you stated here Thanks in advance!
@SofiaAbrantes 4 ай бұрын
You’re welcome 💕 yes it’s in my description, but I will say the prices change all year round depending on when you go. So the prices we had were for the first week of May
@JGdelly19 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video, it was really informative and helpful. Can you please share a link for the New York Pass? Thanks
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I got it from here, hope this helps: newyorkpass.com/en-us
@homewithese 10 ай бұрын
Hi. This is such an informative video. Thank you so much. Please did you get the NY pass before arriving and did you have to prebook the activities. If yes how long in advance. I’m travelling in a month and your video is perfect. Thanks again
@SofiaAbrantes 10 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Glad it helped. I purchased them before arriving, as they only activate the time period (for example, the four days) the first time you check in to one activity (so keep this in mind). We had to prebook some, and not others. Each individual activity (both on the website and on the app) will tell you what you need to do beforehand. Some require reservations (cruise, Empire State, The Ride, just to name some) and others don't. Reserving or pre-booking will not activate your pass, so feel free to reserve everything you want ahead of time without worries. Keep in mind some do charge "no-show" fees if you book and don't show (The Ride, for example). Hope this helps
@agifatoumanneh3055 10 ай бұрын
Nice vlog👍
@SofiaAbrantes 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@yankee04 5 ай бұрын
Thanks. Liked most of your exploring. Cool to see a number of the observatories. Which of the sunset cruises did you do? Helicopter was very cool! Would have added going into the main public library on the end of Bryant Park. It’s free. The building is stunning and they have an exhibition (Treasures) of some of the interesting items in their collection on the main floor. The Transit Museum in Brooklyn not far from DUMBO would have been an interesting addition there as well. Would NOT have gone to the wax museum. With all of the other museums in the city to pick on a rainy day, that will never be on my list. Other choices- Metropolitan Museum, Morgan Library, American Museum of Natural History, and so many more.
@SofiaAbrantes 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! We did the Circle Line sunset cruise (listed in my description). I didn't go to Bryant Park public library this time as I'd already been a handful of times, but it's a great recommendation 😊 As for the wax museum: honestly it was just an immediate rain escape type of thing (it started pouring and we were right next to it and it was free with our pass, so we did to pass some time). I agree with you though, and have also visited most of the ones you mentioned on previous trips!
@petrakos6225 Жыл бұрын
thanks for the amazing video and a lot of valuable information :) we plan to go to NYC in April and I would be really grateful if you can tell me if is it hard to get from JFK by subway?
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! It's very easy to go from JFK to NYC (near Times Square, for example). You basically take the Air Train at JFK (red line, you can get on it right outside the airport and there are signs everywhere) and switch once at Jamaica Station, onto the E line direction World Trade Center. If you use google maps (download the map area offline for easier use within the subway) it'll help out. CityMapper is also great for navigating the system. Hope this helps, have the best time!!
@petrakos6225 Жыл бұрын
@@SofiaAbrantes thank you so much ❤
@mariainespedaco6623 8 ай бұрын
i really enjoyed the video and all the tips you gave! i'm going to nyc in november and i'm just wondering which nyc pass you bought. is it the nyc sightseeing day pass? thanl
@SofiaAbrantes 8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I got the New York Pass by Go City (newyorkpass.com/), the 4 day version
@walkwithwan 3 күн бұрын
Very nice video
@SofiaAbrantes 3 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@kitjordan69 10 ай бұрын
Great and very informative vid....Im from Malaysia and a trip to New York is definitely in my bucket list of things to do....but im still trying to save money as Malaysian currency exc to US dollar is definitely very high...so i was planning to go maybe around Aug-Sept next year and im planning to watch some tennis too at the US Open....so atm...i think im going solo.....so you think going solo is ok???
@SofiaAbrantes 10 ай бұрын
You should! You might want to consider staying at a hostel, even if you get a private room, so you can meet some other likeminded people and do a few activities with them. Another very fun way to not feel so lonely as you travel alone is to join group tours 😍
@HeyImJo 5 ай бұрын
Hi Sofia! I loved your vlog!! I am flying to New York in a few days but I am a little concerned about the NY Pass. I read that is not possible to book anything in advance. Did you struggle to get tickets on the day or it was ok?
@SofiaAbrantes 5 ай бұрын
Hi Jo! I'd love to be able to help out, but could it be that it's a seasonal thing? We had absolutely no issues pre-booking anything when we went in April, but I'm wondering whether Christmas tourism could be the issue. A lot of the bookings are just to let them know you're coming (ex. empire state), but some I know do sell out overall (ex. The Ride, we were warned we'd have to book ahead). On each page of the activities that are part of the pass, it'll tell you pre-booking procedures. Maybe check out availability on those booking pages before buying? Sorry that I couldn't be any more help though. PS - Absolutely no pressure, but if you do buy the pass and you do it through my link in the description I get a little commission at no extra cost to you. But again, only if it ends up feeling right for you! Have a great trip 🥰
@yankee04 5 ай бұрын
Shouldn’t be an issue in January or February as It’s not the high season.
@gogokompoti13 9 ай бұрын
Nice video with nice ideas and places you have to visit. I liked harry potter store so much and i first saw it here. Can i ask you where did you live in Ny?
@SofiaAbrantes 9 ай бұрын
I’m not from the United States 😊 but thank you!
@corylawrence3748 Жыл бұрын
You did very cool things but still would have like to hear you end it with a final statement of if you liked or loved your time there and if its worth doing again
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Noted for next time, thanks for the feedback! We loved it btw and would absolutely recommend, but most likely won’t be doing it again anytime soon as we like to explore other places and avoid repeating destinations. I will say I’d purposely choose NYC as a stopover if one was needed, or would visit during Christmas again to experience the city during the holidays
@sideasoundlab 6 ай бұрын
How did you like your romm at the doubletree ? Was it quiet and comfy ?
@SofiaAbrantes 6 ай бұрын
We loved it! The view was great and it was quiet on the hotel side, you can always hear the sirens from outside but I think that’s just universal in NY 😂 the elevators were a pain in the ass though, you’ll have to wait a bit for them. But again, most hotels in NY have that problem
@bigmike208McDizzle Жыл бұрын
Nice video, I just can’t get over how much McDs you guys ate 😂
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
😂😂 neither can we. But to be honest we never do at home, and in the states there are SO many options we don’t have at home so we pretty much tried everything on the menu
@hanzmrgrt 9 ай бұрын
hi, enjoyed your vlog so much! i’m just wondering how much the nyc pass would be per person?
@SofiaAbrantes 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Depends on when you're going, and for how long. I'm pretty sure you can simulate it on their website. For us, the 4 days were $200 per person. I did the math, and with the activities we ended up doing it would have been around $500 per person without the pass
@user-le3fy8mp3b 3 ай бұрын
Hello, we are going to New York next month. What app do you recommend for cheap theatre tickets please?
@SofiaAbrantes 3 ай бұрын
We used one called TodayTix! That's how we bought the ones for Birthday Candles at $29.
@shavondamartin7561 Жыл бұрын
We are going in June/1st Time🎉🎉/The Statue of Liberty excursion/thought I read on nyc pass site that it’s for the ferry ride only and not actually on Staten Island itself. Can you clarify please?
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Yes! So you do go onto the island, but it doesn't include entrance to the TOP of the statue itself (Lady Liberty). You can walk and see her from up close, like we did, but there's also a separate option to go INSIDE the statue and that you have to pay extra for. That's what they mean with this: "*Does not include entry to pedestal or crown levels inside Statue of Liberty - must be purchased separately." Hope this helps and have a fantastic trip 🤩
@user-xh7gt5hr8x 7 ай бұрын
really nice video (:
@SofiaAbrantes 7 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@parshuramraivlog7155 9 ай бұрын
Wow.
@SofiaAbrantes 9 ай бұрын
😍
@RBforME 4 ай бұрын
Hi sorry if it’s already been asked, we are planning to go in may also. I’m nervous the rain is going to make it difficult to enjoy everything. Do u think you would have gone closer to summer looking back?
@SofiaAbrantes 4 ай бұрын
Nope! I actually found May to be perfect because it was nice out but not sweltering hot. I’ve done NYC in the summer and the heat and humidity made it a miserable experience. Honestly, so much in NYC can still be done with a bit of rain (think broadway, observation decks, etc). We only had two days of drizzle of the 8 days. I highly recommend May, if I had to go back it’s the month I’d pick again. Have the best time 😍
@RBforME 4 ай бұрын
@@SofiaAbrantes oh okay, thanks so much that helps a lot!
@jahjah1 8 ай бұрын
Next time you come you should go to Marcy projects , beautiful scenery then you can head to east Ny
@SofiaAbrantes 8 ай бұрын
Noted for next time, thank you!!
@Mikaleyrucker 9 ай бұрын
Did the subway feel safe during the day? Planning a trip soon and haven’t been in awhile!
@SofiaAbrantes 9 ай бұрын
To be completely honest, not always - there were definitely some times that I got very nervous. A lot of homelessness and a lot of people on drugs/high/drunk. I would avoid it in the evenings, overall during the busier periods it wasn't too bad, but not sunshine and rainbows either.
@George-ps5 4 ай бұрын
Love it! And I can’t wait to try American McDonald’s; I disagree that it should be avoided 💙💙💙
@SofiaAbrantes 4 ай бұрын
Most of the negative McDonalds comments don't realize I'm from Europe (Portugal) and the experience is totally different 😅 I think it's my English accent, makes them think I'm just coming in from another state.
@George-ps5 4 ай бұрын
@@SofiaAbrantes 💙💙💙
@George-ps5 4 ай бұрын
@@SofiaAbrantes I’m in the uk, and I’ve been told by many people to visit Portugal! I hope you’re enjoying it
@yulianamoya5442 6 ай бұрын
I was looking at the link you posted for Helicopter -- Where can I get an special price for Black Friday? is there an opcion for open doors, I only see close doors
@SofiaAbrantes 6 ай бұрын
When you click the link for the doors closed helicopter, a few options should come up (I included both open and closed doors because some people expressed the doors off was too scary). Look for this one on that page: “From New Jersey: NYC Helicopter Tour, Optional Doors Off”. It’s on Black Friday sale right now
@LMiraculous Жыл бұрын
I’m supposed to be back in nyc in three weeks it’ll be my fourth visit
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Have a great time! 🤩
@november132 3 ай бұрын
When you win the lottery for the cheap broadway show tickets, is it for the show on the same day or can you book for another day?
@SofiaAbrantes 3 ай бұрын
Usually it's for a specific date, and you enter the lottery of that date. It was a while ago now, but here's the link to more info: broadway.harrypottertheplay.com/friday-forty/
@herrvoorhees 7 ай бұрын
I honestly couldn’t even imagine coming to a place like New York City, with some of the best food in the world, and going to places like McDonald’s and Starbucks… not to mention the idea of going to attractions that are found in other American cities, like Madame Tussaud’s.
@SofiaAbrantes 7 ай бұрын
And that's perfectly okay ☺️ what matters is that you enjoy each of your travels in your own way.
@herrvoorhees 7 ай бұрын
@@SofiaAbrantes if you want to waste opportunities for unique experiences, then more power to you.
@gabriellacallis8740 10 ай бұрын
What was the name of the sunset cruise you took? I am looking on the New York Pass website and the only sunset cruise I can find is 1 hour long and only of Statue of Liberty :)
@SofiaAbrantes 10 ай бұрын
Sometimes they do change the available attractions! The one we took was by Circle Line, and at the moment I can only find this one on their page: "Best of NYC Cruise by Circle Line" which I don't believe is at sunset. It could be the sun sets too late at the moment for them to be running that one? 🤔 That would be pretty sad. On the flipside, I see they include Yankees tickets as part of the package now which they didn't have before, how fun!
@keri-annmoxom7262 8 ай бұрын
the helicopter tour. Did they have a middle seat? we are doing this exact thing in a few weeks and I’ve read really bad reviews about sitting in the middle.. but it looks like you just had 4 people which is great!!
@SofiaAbrantes 8 ай бұрын
Yes they do have a middle seat, however there's also a seat up in the front with the pilot. So we were 5 (4 in the back, one in the front). I wouldn't recommend paying to not end up in the middle, just because of all of the flights we saw leave they never once filled one with 6 people. Even my seat, which was not fully "open window" allowed for me to put my feet out. Having said that: if you're fairly small, you may end up in the middle as you'd perhaps be the only person to fit there if it came to it. If you're a little on the bigger side, you have less to worry about as they wouldn't try to squeeze you in. Sounds horrible, but gives you some insight on how it works
@georgehandsley6660 5 ай бұрын
@@SofiaAbrantes Hello, we are looking at doing this helicopter tour also. Can you tell me how long did your flight last in the air?- I have seen various "air time" available at cost. Just wanted to know how much time was required to see everything.
@SofiaAbrantes 5 ай бұрын
Hi @@georgehandsley6660! So our total flight time was 30 minutes and I wouldn't recommend anything less than that. Typically, 15 minute flights will skip central park and only go to Liberty Island, which offers okay views but nothing wow compared to what you'd see from a ferry for example (so not worth the money, since this is pricey). The 30 mins one takes you over Manhattan (central park etc), over all the bridges, and over Financial District (and statue of course). So I only recommend doing this if you're willing to go for the 30 mins because then it's really worth the "wow" factor. If budget is a non-issue, I'd go for the late sunset one so you can see it during the day and as all the lights turn on (this one was a little too expensive for us, but I can imagine it must be fantastic). Remember that take off/landing eats up 10 of those 30 minutes, but you can expect 20 minutes of pure bliss up there! I hope you have the best time!! PS - if it makes no difference to you, booking through my link in the description sends a commission my way without making it more expensive to you, and it really helps out my channel! Thanks for considering and for watching ☺
@georgehandsley6660 5 ай бұрын
@@SofiaAbrantes Great thanks. Yeah, i had noticed the quite significant cost difference when the flight time is extended. May have to consider if it is worth us doing it as we are a party of 3 and cost will be pretty high for such a short time - maybe the cost of this would be better utilised to do a few other things.......
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
Is there anything we missed that you'd recommend? Leave your recommendations here 🤩👇
@katherineluong185 Жыл бұрын
You missed Chinatown, Flushing, Little Italy, Chelsea Market. These are great places to explore while in NYC
@SofiaAbrantes Жыл бұрын
@@katherineluong185 All of these were on my "To See" list and there wasn't enough time 💔 thank you for the recommendation, I'm sure it'll be super useful for others 🤩
@beebro1405 11 ай бұрын
How much was the taxi from the airport to time square?
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
@@meliawatisoegiharto9855 a quick google and you'll find it! I bought it at their official site and used their app to get around
@SofiaAbrantes 11 ай бұрын
@@beebro1405 we pre-booked via Booking.com and it cost $80, but unless you're travelling with a lot of bags I wouldn't recommend. It took much, much longer than the subway would have, and was much more expensive
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