New York City is beautiful when the leaves change colors and it's the perfect time to book a trip. (Photo courtesy of scienceline.org)
I’m not sure if there truly is a more lovely time to visit New York City than in the fall. It’s still warm outside but not blistering hot, the crowds are noticeably fewer but the energy that only exists in NYC is still vibrant and pulsing, and traveling in and around the city is also more affordable after its peak summer season.
From 30 percent off your stay to free nights, savings abound at some of the city’s top hotels. Check out the hotels special deals in New York from Hotels.com. Here are just a few deals worth noting:
-Save 40% off at The Alex
-Rates from $319.20 per night (down from $456) at the W New York plus stay three nights and get 20% off your stay.
-Save 20% when you stay one night at the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers.
-Save 25% on stays before September 30, 2011 at the Flatotel New York.
-Pardon our dust! There’s a Renovation special at the Thirty Thirty Hotel New York with rates as low as $142 per night for stays before December 31, 2011.
With summer’s winding down, airfare prices are also taking a dip. Here are a few examples of great fares that I have found. Check airfarewatchdog.com to see the prices from your origination city.
- $95 RT from Chicago on Delta, United and Continental
- $144 RT on American from Miami
- $164 RT on Southwest from Chicago (MDW). No minimum stay required.
- $198 RT on Airtran from Atlanta to LGA
- $238 RT on Frontier from San Francisco.
And when you’re there, consider some of these great ideas for strolling, sightseeing and shopping in New York City.
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