madridgirl

Thanks again everyone for your input. I reserved the Candlewood Suites in Jersey City for 3 nights using points/cash. It would have cost double in Manhattan. Now I need to wait a few months before I can book our flights to use our SW points.

This board has really been invaluable and I really appreciate all the expertise that is shared. I know it has to be time consuming, but boy is it appreciated!!

Thanks again!!

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Hotel to port should be easy from Candlewoid Suites. The light rail is right there by the hotel. Do you have the cab phone numbers?

Thank you so much for taking time from your cruise to reply.

I don't have the cab numbers, but can find them...I think I saw them on tomsportguide.

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Thank you guys for the feedback. I think I will end up booking the Candlewood Suites in Jersey City. After entering the address and some of the addresses for some of the sights we want to see on maps, the train/subway routes seem less complicated. You'd think someone used to subways in Madrid would think the NJ/NYC transit would be a breeze.

I think now it's figuring out how to get from ERW to the hotel. I think to get to the port we should be able to manage via light rail and taxi route.

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I have read most of the 1500+ posts on here and many others, and I have to admit that I may be more confused than ever. The transportation system seem a tad overwhelming to a California driver. First the facts:

Cruise departure: Sunday 10/2/16 (Summit - 2 week NE/Canada)

Airport/Flight: undecided

Arrival to NY/NJ: Either Wed 9/28 or Thursday 9/29 (the day will be spent flying and we wouldn't arrive until late afternoon/early evening) So depending on our arrival date, we would have either 2 or 3 full days for touring.

Hotel: prefer IHG since we would like to use points to pay for some/all (Candlewood Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza, Indigo, Intercontinental)

Looking at pricing Manhattan is obviously the priciest, then Jersey City, then Secaucus

Price-range:Less than $300 would be nice

Travelers: Hubby and myself (early 50s - no issues walking)

This is our first time in the area!

What we would like to see: 911 Memorial, SOL, Times Square, Rockefeller Center, hubby said something about Yankee stadium..

I'm interested in the HOHO tours and someone mentioned a circle line cruise around the island that sounded interesting. I was a little confused on how the HOHO works, where to get the tickets for each route, it sounded like we needed to go to multiple locations to get tickets. Recommendations please.

My dilemma is for first timers like us, would it be better to stay in Manhattan and save time, or in New Jersey and save money. I've heard posters say the city is better to experience NYC, and other say the opposite.

Could I please get some advise/suggestions

If we pick Manhattan, it sounds like the hassle would be getting from the airport there, then from the hotel to the port.

In Jersey City, would I need a private shuttle to get to the hotel? also if we go with the cheapest choice Secaucus, same question

Also confusing is if we go for two tour days, one would be on Saturday and there was mention of some of the train/buses/horse buggies...not operating on weekends?!?

I suggest finding your roll call on. There are usually great suggestions and many times someone will reserve a private excursion and ask if anyone is interested in joining. Another great tool is to find the port of call on here and again, there are always a ton of suggestions...I'll be on the Eclipse in December as well...

We did it in 2012 and are going again in December. Awesome itinerary!

I am glad I booked early....just would have preferred a bit larger cabin...we are on an M Class ship...so the CC is worth the upgrade...normally....but we are in a good midship location so can't complain too much....will keep checking the prices but it seems with the 123go deal they are selling cabins faster than normal..

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Thank you for the link. Just booked Holiday Inn Port of Miami and saved $100!

Our veranda cabin for Sept 2015 went up $300pp! ...guess I won't be upgrading to CC:(

I've had the same issue since last week. I'm able to access my reservation, but unable to manage it. Keep getting the Site under maintenance message:(

I was hoping to book a tour with Gordon for November. I emailed a few days ago and have yet to receive a response. I guess I'll keep searching:(