New York at Christmas

[Hatchetman]

Whats it like at xmas, would it be better to go later or earlier due to the weather? Are the sales similer to here, starting on jan 1st. What do I need to do about a visa for a week, my wife won't know about it til nearer the time, will that cause complications with the visa?

 

[Emiso]

Hi, the sales start in November the day after Thanksgiving. Its very cold at Christmas in New York. Things don't come to a standstill over there like they do in Ireland.

You won't need a visa if you have Irish passports but will have to apply for advanced travel authorisation and fill out a visa waiver form.The Aerlingus.com website has all the information and links.
When flying out of Ireland to certain US destinations, you clear US immigration in Dublin.

 

[Hatchetman]

Thanks for those exellent replies, yeah was indeed thinking of Times square but after hearing about waiting for ages in the cold etc, I doubt it. Maybe a new destination is required, but where at christmas time.

 

[Emiso]

Boston is nice at Christmas time. You could also head for a day trip skiiing to Watchusett mountain which is a fairly short drive away.


We went skiing to North Conway in New Hampshire last Christmas.I would highly recommend it. It about a 3 hour drive from Boston. Let me know if you want more info.