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Insider's View 2009 Thanksgiving Parade Vacation |
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Rates from: $1,129.00 per person for 4-night complete package |
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SOLD OUT FOR 2009! Check back soon for 2010 rates
Enjoy an unforgettable Thanksgiving in 2009 with 4-night holiday vacations. Our vacations feature Midtown Manhattan hotels, so you can be just steps away from the famous Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and an exclusive Insider's View Parade Party Breakfast overlooking the parade! Arrivals November 23 through 25, 2009.
Latest NYCVP Thanksgiving Press Release. Click here...
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to visit NYC! Join the more than 2.5 million people who line the streets to watch the balloons, floats, falloons and balloonicles, celebrities, bands and clown crews in the most spectacular holiday celebration in the world. The spirit of that small band of 1924 Macy’s employees lives on today with the participation if more than 4000 volunteers on the famous 2 1/2 mile march through Manhattan’s streets. Did you know that the first parade in 1924 was called the "Macy's Christmas Day Parade" although it took place on Thanksgiving Day? Read more facts about the Macy's Parade.
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Your New York City Insider's View Thanksgiving Vacation Includes:
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 Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers
811 7th Ave at 52nd Street
Located right in the heart of midtown Manhattan, the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers is just steps away from Times Square, the Broadway theater district, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Central Park and 5th and Madison Avenue shopping. Newly renovated, the lobby is both elegant and comfortable. Enjoy 1750 beautifully renovated and decorated guest rooms, all of which feature the ultra comfortable "Sweet Sleeper" bed ensemble, high speed internet access, coffee makers with complimentary coffee and tea, telephones with personalized voice mail, hairdryers, irons with ironing boards, plus terry cloth bathrobes, and cable television with 20 channels as well as on demand movies and video check out. The hotel boasts a fully equipped health club and 24 hour room service.
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 Novotel New York Hotel
225 West 52nd Street
Located in the heart of Manhattan's theater district, Novotel offers spectacular views of Times Square from the 7th floor Cafe Nicole, Broadway Bar and Terrace. Novotel's 480 beautiful guestrooms provide modern comfort, a unique feeling of spaciousness and contemporary decor for both business and leisure travel. The hotel is a short stroll from the famous shops of 5th Avenue, enchanting Central Park, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall and Rockefeller Center, among other "must sees." |
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 Crowne Plaza Times Square
1605 Broadway at 49th Street in Times Square/Theater District
Times Square, always New York’s most exciting scene, seems all new now that Crowne Plaza Times Square Hotel has reinvented itself. Come check out our $85 million renovation, and see for yourself how modern design can provide a whole new kind of comfort.
Enjoy one of our 770 well-appointed guest rooms outfitted with fresh contemporary accents and plush Sleep Advantage™ beds. Every room offers breathtaking views of Times Square, the famous Manhattan skyline or the Hudson River. Relax in our sleek lobby lounge, or have an evening cocktail in Broadway 49 Bar. Delight in a new spin on New American Eclectic cuisine at Brasserie 1605, one of the most exciting Times Square restaurants.
Elevating the standard in service, luxury and comfort for Midtown Manhattan hotels, our landmark 46-story hotel is a distinctive symbol of upscale hospitality and first-class service.
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 Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway
The New York Marriott Marquis Hotel, located in the Times Square theater district of midtown Manhattan, is a world-class New York City hotel that sparkles with newly renovated hotel rooms, high-speed elevators, and fantastic hotel restaurants and lounges. Famous for its renowned Marriott service, this NYC hotel is perfect for weekend getaways, business, family and leisure travel. This totally non-smoking landmark hotel, designed by John Portman, has great architectural interest, including a 37-story atrium with 12 glass enclosed elevators. All 1,946 guest rooms and suites are spacious and comfortably appointed. Many guest rooms offer a Times Square view.
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NOTE: Rates listed are per person based on two adults sharing a room for 4 nights, subject to availability and change. Rates include all taxes and service fees, and all listed features. Triple, quad, single and child rates are available. Rooms are not "parade view" and requests for such will not be honored.Starting price is based upon lowest-priced off-peak 3-Star hotel unless otherwise specified. You may get prices on other hotel and date options, longer stays, additional theater, sightseeing and dining, and transportation to NYC on NYC TripQuote.
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 Insider's View Breakfast at the Renaissance New York 3rd Floor Club Lounge Sold Out!
This unique NYCVP special event features a view* overlooking the parade through floor to ceiling windows, and includes a full breakfast buffet starting at 8am. To make the experience truly memorable you'll have your choice of a tour Wednesday Afternoon Balloon Inflation or Thursday Evening Holiday Lights Motorcoach Sightseeing Tour.
Tax and gratuity is included at the Party Breakfast.
*--Note: Window views are at a slight angle to the 7th Avenue parade route.
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 Insider's View Breakfast at the Marriott Marquis Broadway Lounge Sold Out!
Enjoy a Breakfast Buffet beginning at 8am Thanksgiving morning ... then watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in the comfort of an indoor venue with huge floor to ceiling windows overlooking Broadway. You'll revel in the sights of the world's most famous parade -- the balloons, the floats, the marching bands, and even Santa Claus himself! No weather worries, and an indoor view of the parade. Your Insider's View Event also Includes your choice of Wednesday Afternoon Balloon Inflation or Thursday Evening Holiday Lights Motorcoach Sightseeing Tour.
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Insider's View at the Sheraton New York Hotel Sold Out!
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| Important Information on Window and Parade Views: NYCVP cannot guarantee unobstructed views of the parade at any function; window and terrace views are "first-come, first-served". In order to provide maximum viewing space there is no window-side table seating at any event. It is the intention of NYCVP to provide comfort and convenience during this special event, including food, private restroom facilities, warmth and indoor protection from the weather. Since streets are closed to traffic and pedestrian crossing, NYCVP will provide instructions for arriving in a timely manner at each event. |
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Your Insider's View Event Also Includes your choice of ...
 Wednesday Afternoon Balloon Inflation
Approximately 2:30pm until 6pm
We'll take you by motorcoach to the festive area where the Parade begins to take shape. You'll see the grand balloons being inflated, take lots of pictures and perhaps hear commentary from parade veterans. Afterwards we'll take you back to midtown via an abbreviated Holiday Lights tour. Roundtrip motorcoach is included, along with the services of a professional tour guide while on the bus. The balloon-inflation area is self-guided.
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Thursday Evening Holiday Lights Motorcoach Sightseeing Tour
 Approximately 5:15pm until 7:45pm
"It's a Christmas spectacle you don't want to miss!" The color, the pageantry and the lights of Christmas in New York City ... you'll see it all on this deluxe motorcoach tour hosted by a licensed tour guide that will surely be the highlight of your Christmas vacation in the Big Apple. |
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Optional Add-ons
 Thanksgiving Dinner and All the Trimmings
Enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet with all the trimmings at the Manhattan Club at Rosie O'Grady's (tax and gratuity included). Available Thanksgiving Day at three convenient times.
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 Breakfast with Santa Claus
Join the Jolly Old Elf himself for breakfast in Times Square at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill! Whether you are 2 or 62 there is nothing more memorable than the time you sat on Santa’s lap and asked for that special gift. New York City Vacation Packages is offering an exclusive limited seating breakfast with Santa on select dates. Why fight the crowds and large lines for a moment with Santa when you can share in this intimate gathering?
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| What's Included in Each Hotel-Inclusive Vacation Package: |
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Free admission to the Empire State Building
Observatory, Museum of the City of New York or the NY Water Taxi Statue of Liberty Express cruise |
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Free entry to the Museum of Natural History, Metropolitan Museum of Art or Top of the Rock Observation Deck
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VIP Invitation to the CBS Early show
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Shopping discounts at Macy's, Bloomingdale's and South St. Seaport
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Free Gift at Bloomingdale's
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Parking Discounts
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Personal Vacation Planning Assistance |
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