The Peninsula New York: News from New York

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The Peninsula New York is one of the city's best hotels: both leisure and business travelers have always appreciated the high level of personalized, innovative service, the spacious rooms and suites equipped with ultra-modern technology, and the workout with skyscraper views of Manhattan. Now there is news from the New York hotel…

The Peninsula New York

Enjoy an outstanding view from the rooftop terrace of the Peninsula New Yorka.

High-tech and high prices

Express elevators lead to the 182 rooms and 55 suites with an interior that is noble, elegant and of uncompromising quality. They offer comfort in the top segment and inspire with the refined Peninsula's own in-room technology, which not only relieves the guest of work, but also contributes to a relaxed hotel experience. Peninsula is the only hotel group in the world that has had its own research and development department in the field of hotel room technology for over 30 years.

The Peninsula New York

The 182 rooms and 55 suites are all technically "state of the art" equipped.

Functional desk hides all-in-one fax/printer/photocopier/scanner unit and multiple outlets that eliminate the need for adapters User-friendly innovations range from free local and international phone calls thanks to VOIP phone system to interactive digital tablets at bedside and desk (adjustable in 11 languages) that provide one-touch access to lighting, curtains, air conditioning, satellite TV and radio programming, restaurant menus, butler service, weather and outdoor temperature readouts. Thanks to a collaboration with one of the hottest labels in audio technology and music streaming, guests can enjoy the iconic headphones and audio devices from "Beats by Dr. Dre" to try during their stay. They are available free of charge. The overall offer is not cheap: Prices currently start at around 600 euros per night – breakfast and Internet access not included. This makes the Peninsula New York one of the most expensive hotels in the city.

The Peninsula New York

A prime location: The Peninsula in New York is situated in Midtwon Manhattan.

The Peninsula New York: Top location in Manhattan

The Peninsula New York also scores with its prime location in Midtown Manhattan: directly on Fifth Avenue, New York's glamorous shopping, business and cultural mile. Central Park, Broadway, the flagship stores of the most famous fashion designers are close by, the famous MoMa (Museum of Modern Art) just around the corner. Behind the landmarked art nouveau facade dating back to 1905, guests can expect one of the best hotels in the Big Apple with a gourmet restaurant, rooftop bar and an award-winning spa on three levels including a fitness room and indoor pool with spectacular views of the skyline of the Hudson metropolis. The hotel breathes elegance, serenity and luxury. Those who book the Executive Traveller program have breakfast, which is highly recommended by the way, the ironing of a suit or the morning newspaper already included in the room rate.

The Peninsula New York

The Gotham Lounge of the Peninsula Hotel New York.

New: Mobile Concierge and The Fifth Avenue Suite

Guests who book through www.peninsula.com, the Peninsula New York offers 24-hour check-in, any time of day or night, seven days a week. The "Mobile Concierge", which is also new, is also available to help around the clock via SMS.

In the 17. On the second floor of The Peninsula New York, interior designer Bill Rooney (Bill Rooney Studios) has created the new 232-square-meter "Fifth Avenue Suite" with a mix of contemporary, minimalist design and classic Art Deco accents, reflecting the modern cosmopolitan flair of a chic New York apartment. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer a view of Fifth Avenue. The kitchen is well equipped with Gaggenau appliances, including a wine refrigerator for 50 bottles. Living and dining room with table for up to 10 people, bedroom and dressing room with walk-in closet, a large marble bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, as well as a wood-paneled study, which is accessible from the entrance area, complete the space on offer.

The Peninsula New York

Luxury in Manhattan: The Peninsula is one of the best hotels in the city.

Since the beginning of 2020, the family business has been offering pure adventure travel for the first time. Why the move to new tours is happening now, and where the journeys are leading – ASI Managing Director Ambros Gasser in an interview

Ambros, since the beginning of 2020 ASI Reisen offers adventure tours. What made you decide to introduce this new travel category??

Traveling has something to do with curiosity. At least our travels. Because it is always about the personal experience in nature and culture. To the discovery of new. We as the ASI team feel the same way. We feel like developing new things, but we take great care to ensure that these new themes are in line with our philosophy as a family business and, of course, that our guests also enjoy them. Because we ourselves are not always on the mountain or sitting on the bike, this fits very well in the case of adventure tours.

Cobbler, stick to your last! After all, isn't ASI really the specialist in walking tours?

Since 1963 the ASI has developed and also changed a lot. Founded as a pure alpine school with courses for aspiring mountaineers, then came guided hiking trips in Europe, the expansion into the distance, in the next step individual hiking trips and for 4 years (e)Bike trips added. Things have changed. In this respect I say that the constant change became a good companion for us. Because despite the change, the mission of our family business is still the same: We want to open people's eyes and hearts to nature and culture.

Petra, Jordan

We visit the main highlights of a country, like Petra in Jordan.

So what makes the ASI adventure tours?

On an ASI adventure trip we want to give the participants a comprehensive impression of the destination – this includes the obvious things, but for us also the hidden secrets of a country. Who hasn't heard of Petra in Jordan or the Acropolis in Greece?? If you are traveling to a new country for the first time, you naturally want to visit these highlights and cross them off your "travel checklist". Our goal is also to bring you closer to the people, to the real life of the locals. We want to make the mysteries of nature and culture understandable and tangible. The insights of a destination are carefully curated places and experiences that you may not know, but leave a lasting impression.

Experience Jordan's Highlights

Marvel at the World Heritage Site of Petra, desert castles and float in the Dead Sea – Experience Jordan's highlights now!

The focus is therefore on the highlights and insights. What makes them?

Highlights are the classic, important "stops" in a country. These are the places and things that first come to mind about a country. Even if we like to direct the view of our guests on the ways off the usual fairway, Petra must not be missing on a Jordan journey.

…and the Insights?

Insights are experiences that make the country, culture and people more comprehensible. They lead off the beaten track, to the locals and their way of life. We want to focus people's attention on the small, unspoiled moments. These are the moments that one always remembers after the vacation: This is the morning tea in a Berber village, which the village elder pours in a high arc into the cup. Or the first attempt to bake bread like the Bedouins in the barren environment of Wadi Rum.

Life of the locals in Wadi Rum

We get an insight into the life of the locals, e.g. Baking bread in Wadi Rum.

Which accommodations ASI books on the new adventure tours?

We put a lot of focus on the selection of hotels. Especially on the fact that it is small, charming and typical country hotels. These are in the 3-4 star segment, all comfortable hotels.

ASI is known for its active tours. How strenuous are the adventure trips?

Not exhausting, but stimulating – that's what our adventure tours are supposed to be. We would like to sharpen the sense and the openness for nature, culture and the people behind it. ASI adventure tours therefore have no degree of difficulty. If you just want to be on the road and you like to move around, you are in good hands. The highlights and insights should be equally open to anyone who is interested and enjoys light activities.

Man in red robe, India

Sharpening openness to nature, culture and the people behind them.

What do you mean by easy activities?

By this we mean, for example, an extensive but leisurely walk through Chitwan National Park in Nepal or an e-bike tour through the beautiful wine region of South Africa. Simply enjoyable movement that brings us gently to our next destination. You don't need any previous knowledge, just the desire to move a little.

Experience already sounds a bit like adventure

If you want to try something completely new, you can definitely do that on an adventure trip. In Ireland, for example, our guests have the opportunity to try their hand at peat cutting with the locals. In doing so, they tell their stories from earlier times and thus allow an authentic insight into the life of the Irish people.

City life Dublin, Ireland

An authentic insight into the life of the local people.

How does such an adventure trip work?

Basically the same as other ASI trips. Arrival, welcome by our guide, an eventful day, transfer to your accommodation… this is similar to all other trips. The subtle difference is the daily schedule: no all-day hike or training course awaits the participants, but sometimes a leisurely bike tour or a small, pleasant hike to the special places of the country. So every day is designed with varied experiences.

And which countries can already be experienced since the beginning of 2020?

We have selected a small, fine range of exciting destinations. We have the green island of Ireland in the north, the land of smiles, Vietnam, in the east, Jordan with its desert charm in the south and Costa Rica as a tropical exotic in the west. And still 12 ASI experience journeys more.

Experience& Round trips with ASI

Experience the country authentically: Highlights in Vietnam, Jordan, Costa Rica, Namibia& more – Discover all ASI adventure tours now!

White writing on picture of new York'Gunstige Broadway Tickets'

You want to join Wicked for 30$? For $10 to Hamilton? See Cats for $37 in New York? That does not work, you say?

I have been to New York twice. The first time I did NOT see a SINGLE Broadway show because I thought there were no cheap Broadway tickets available.

As we all know, the only foolish person is the one who makes a mistake twice. Fortunately, on my second trip I got better informed and found great ways to find cheap Broadway tickets.

I was there for 5 days and saw 5 shows. For two of them I sat in the front row. You want that too?

Where do you get cheap Broadway tickets now?

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1. Book long in advance

Sometimes you get e.g. About travel agencies still early booking discount on shows.

I booked "Christmas Spectacular" like this at that time. The "Rockettes" perform the show at Christmas time at Radio City Music Hall.

This is the option that gives you the most planning security. But it is not the best and also not the cheapest option.

2. TKTS – Ticket Box

At the TKTS boxes you can get tickets for performances on the same day with ca. 50% discount. A show that normally costs 150€ then suddenly seems cheap at 75€.

There are TKTS boxes in several places in New York: in Times Square, in Downtown Brooklyn and at the South Street Seaport.

When I bought my ticket for "Chicago" there, I was proud of my bargain hunter instinct. However, compared to the other options, the TKTS boxes are still expensive.

3. Lottery

The Lottery is just that – a lottery. You write your name on a piece of paper and throw it into a lottery drum. With a little luck you will be drawn and can buy the tickets (maximum 2).

The lotteries differ: There are digital lotteries, student lotteries and lotteries where anyone can drop by and then the lottery is drawn on the spot.

Here you leave the evening planning to your luck. You have only a few days in New York and want to see many shows for little money? Then you should consider putting all your eggs in the lottery basket.

My sister was lucky and so I also got my ticket for "Wicked" via lottery. There are about 200 people waiting in line, all wanting one of the 26 tickets.

Not bad chances, but still a matter of luck. we paid 30$ for tickets in the first row.

For the lottery and the following two items you should take cash with you. Some theater box offices do not accept other payment methods for this type of ticket.

4. Rush tickets

When the Rush tickets are gone, they are gone. Tickets can be purchased for the same day at the box office of the respective musical at reasonable prices.

There is a General Rush and a Student Rush here as well. The Student Rush is only open to those who have a student card.

With this method I got tickets in the front row for "Mamma Mia" and tickets for "Les Miserables. Both prices were around and around $30.

This is the method I would definitely recommend! I made the experience that you don't have to get up that early to still get tickets. And I did not have to wait in a long queue either.

5. Standing Room Only (SRO)

I did not use this option myself. But every now and then there are cheap offers for those who don't have a problem to stand the whole performance. Such tickets are usually offered only when the performance is otherwise sold out.

This website lists all the current shows on Broadway (that offer discounts) with their discount options.

Write me about your experience in the comments! Where did you find cheap Broadway tickets on your trip?

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