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Planning the Ultimate New York City Trip While in Lockdown

One of the results of lockdown is that it has left us yearning more than ever for a slice of the new: a new horizon, new people, and new experiences. While it’s important that the lockdown is observed where it’s helping prevent the spread of COVID-19, you can still use this time to put in place some of the plans you’ll need for the perfect city break after all this is over. Read on to learn how you should plan the ultimate New York City trip for when you emerge from lockdown.

Why Choose New York City?

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New York City is an exciting hub of fashion, beauty, art, food—everything you could want in a city and more! It’s for this reason that it’s one of the most popular city break destinations in the world. From the stunning architecture to world-famous landmarks, New York City is in a class of its own, and everyone needs to visit at least once in their lifetime. Below, we discuss three ways to make sure you plan your visit to the Big Apple in the best way possible. 

1. Budgeting

To make a great city trip, it’s worth setting aside some cash now, in order for you to get the most out of your time away. Remember it’s not just accommodation that you will need to pay for—it’s also food and drinks, and admission to the kinds of attractions that you’re interested in visiting, such as the Statue of Liberty. Be sure, therefore, to set aside a considerable sum, so that you’re able to enjoy everything New York City has to offer tourists. If you find that you are struggling financially, however, don’t let your dreams become dashed. You can use quick loans from Cash Lady to get the cash for accommodation bookings now—which you’ll pay back once you’ve earned a little cash in the days and weeks to come.

2. Setting Itineraries

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Different people have different preferences for how to explore. Some enjoy buying a guide book, or reading from articles from the Lonely Planet, while others prefer to dive headlong into New York City without too much knowledge of where the hottest spots are. These people enjoy ‘going with the flow’ and discovering the city at their own pace. However, in both cases, it pays to have a map of the place you’re going and a little knowledge of where you’ll be wanting to explore. Do some reading before you travel to have this planned before your trip.

3. Special Activities

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Your New York City break may be with a bunch of friends, or it may be with a partner or loved one. When you’re taking yourself and others away on your planned city break, you should plan some activities that will be loved and enjoyed by those you’re traveling with. As such, if you’re going on a romantic trip, it may be worth placing a booking at a marvelous restaurant. Meanwhile, if you’re traveling with friends or family, there are fun activities you should be aware of—and book—ahead of time.


There you have it: the key advice and planning tips you need to get your post-lockdown New York City break planned in good time. 

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