1 Week in New York - How Much Did It Cost?

[@hughneill4443]

I have been to USA many times in the past. When you go to Thailand it will change your whole perception of travel. You will love Thailand, the people are so friendly , the food is fantastic and it is so inexpensive. I look forward to your Thailand videos, keep up the good work.

[@OhmyGod99999]

And the price on the menu in Thailand, in 99% of places, will be what you pay. In some of the higher end places they might and on VAT (7% I think) to the price shown on the menu and a service charge. And no tipping 20% of the bill. You can tip if you want but it's not expected. 😎😎😎⛱️⛱️⛱️🥵🥵🥵

[@thornbird6768]

Thailand is fantastic, not only is it stunning its well worth the money 😊

[@Jay-Leigh]

I have always wanted to go to New York as one of my bucket list places. I’ve done other parts of the states but, I honestly don’t think I will bother now Darren. I for one appreciate your candidness. Plus I know it’s about the experience and the buildings and what not… but that’s very expensive for one. Still at least you have it under your belt (been there done that) so to speak. Thank you again Darren for your honest open review.

[@NELC879]

It’s an amazing place, I would still go if I were you.

[@Jay-Leigh]

@@NELC879 maybe I should someday ☺️

[@shahilshah2997]

He's a walking 🤡....mugged off by everyone, anything, and just eating junk

[@Jasper1066-fq8wh]

Thank you for an honest breakdown of the cost of your holiday. So sorry the highly inflated prices of many aspects of your trip marred what would have been a fabulous holiday. I have now decided i won't be visiting New York in the near future. Looking forward to watching your videos when you visit Thailand, hopefully you will have a much better experience.

[@junemccann5981]

It was an experience for you Darren and that’s all that matters! Thanks again for sharing. I enjoyed watching it all. Happy weekend. 🥰☀️🥰xxx

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

Excellent video! You are spot on! Onward and upward! Can’t wait to see where you’re off to next, one day.

[@garysmith3976]

Hi Darren, I'm enjoying all your content and life in Pattaya now. Was just wondering about tipping in New York. I've heard 25% , sounds a lot and what about bars, are they also expecting tips ? Cheers

[@samhenwood5746]

Good to know all the information , but very expensive. Thanks DJ & I enjoyed the trip to NYC 🚕🗽🤗

[@victorthirlwell6216]

Great video darren thank you so much have thought about going but going elsewhere

[@geoffcrisp7225]

Darren, stay in a hotel outside New York and take the Metro North daily into Grand Central then walk and when you get tired an occasional taxi. One of the best value tourist trips is the boat trip around Manhattan island with an excellent commentary.

[@Johndeplume.]

Thank you for your transparency and your content, DJ. I loved my week in NYC (before China-19 hit). I didn't feel I got slugged too much for anything, and I feel I'm street-wise enough to not have the wool pulled over my eyes (not saying you're naïve, or that I'm immune to scams). If you like your creature comforts and excesses, New York will happily accommodate them... at a cost. Texas would be a great next US destination (I haven't been, personally, but definitely looks like a place I'd enjoy!).

[@ROYALWAND]

Interesting. I like the blatant HONESTY, that is good to know.

[@DeeRobb]

Hi Darrin love da videos bro. Me an my fam go to NYC all the time love that shit yo. And yo Tenerife videos i be remembering time I went as child. Off da charts bro

[@leeoasis1982]

Thanks for your honesty Darren

[@KeithJones-mw6gr]

Very enlightening Darren. Never been there and unlikely to be able to get around well enough these days. Nevertheless I enjoyed watching the whole series from there and interesting to hear your views overall. Keep,well Darren from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿xx

[@petertansley5912]

Thanks Darren, I want to go, but probably won't go now. I'll have a great time in the Philippines in November.......which would e a fraction of the price. Enjoy your time in Thailand

[@g4zzie83]

Thanks for your enlightenment on NY mate appreciate it 👍

[@fidgetspinner343]

Thanks for doing this, very interesting. We all have different thoughts on money and spends

[@liampoole238]

Good man Darren.

[@jglasernyc]

DJ, yes New York is expensive but not everyone wants to rip you off. The places you went were for tourists, I'm sorry you didn't have the greatest experience however. I'm sure when I go to London, there will be places I go where I'll feel the same way you have. New York is a great place to visit but one must do their due diligence.

[@northbankgooner6126]

Disagree, I know someone who lives in New Jersey. He says all of NYC is a rip off for food. In London you are paying 30/40% less in the tourist traps. 50% in the places locals go to. There is no excuse charging $50+ for a basic steak.

[@jglasernyc]

@@northbankgooner6126 No arguing your point except I too live in Manhattan, food is expensive but not everywhere is a rip off. Does New York rip off tourists? You bet they do but us natives know where to find a bargain and stay away from the touristy places. No insult to the UK, I never felt I was being ripped off when I last visited there.

[@marky147]

Was the $100 a day a hold on your card, which should be released after checkout? I know all the hotels have resort fees there, and I'm led to believe that's the same as all cities in the US nowadays, but I'd imagine NY is even higher than Vegas. I know a couple of the hotels I stay at in Vegas do that when I stay there, up to $1050, but it's instantly released on the card when I check out. It can take a few weeks if you use a debit card. The US is becoming increasingly more expensive the last few years, that's been my experience with Vegas, anyway. I'm cutting my trips back from one-two a year, to one every few years now, and going to stay in Europe for a bit.

[@marksherman73]

Good video Darren 😊 Visited NY last September for a week with my partner, for my birthday. Flights were £2000. Hotel was £2,500 for a week!! Then food/drink/travel/entry costs, and city tax! (Ouch) We did stay round the corner from the World Trade Center, so maybe that had bearing on the hotel price. Was it worth it? - yes for the memories. You only live once! ❤

[@piscator68]

Yeah I love the US especially the florida keys but it's a bloody expensive holiday nowadays. Things seem to have doubled in price since covid and the exchange rate is crap. So many other places to explore in the world and some amazing ones a lot closer to the UK.

[@robertsavage8564]

I love America so much but it’s just crazy cost wise now. Was in New York 6 years ago for 10 nights with my daughter, went business class and got through 9 k. Better value down south and better food. If you think NY is pricey try the Bahamas!!!!

[@lisabudd5979]

You chose wisely on food and experience of the local diners wow .private driver id do the same never been there ever so thats a plus. I was very happy with what you chosen to do excellent darren 👍😉💖💗🇦🇺

[@malcolm4956]

🇬🇧Thanks for the heads up 😮think I’ll stick to visiting some of the amazing places we have in the uk. And I get upset over LNER prices, and premier inn lately ❤🇬🇧

[@peterblease2540]

Best comment you have ever said . I will never be going back to new york again. I have never had the urge to go there lots of other places to enjoy enjoy your trip to Thailand. And can't believe when you said your weight in the last vlog you do not look that size all i can say is eat what you enjoy but less hope you get there.

[@wellrounded713]

I live in New York, and you are so right! Any popular tourist destination in this country is almost just as bad. I've been to Thailand quite a few years ago and enjoyed it, so I will be watching your videos to see how much that place has changed! By the way, Coney Island hasn't been anything worthwhile for more than 50 years.

[@DarrenJohn]

So true!

[@RichPeacocke]

Thanks for the breakdown. For info, the pier 57 video was the only one that wasn’t recommended on my homepage

[@DarrenJohn]

Interesting

[@jonathanbowles2577]

Good Evening Darren. I really Enjoyed watching your video's Darren. You made each video very Enjoyable and you went to some very Lovely and Authentic Diners. When you go on Holiday, you should be able to go out and Treat yourself, have some really Good and Tasty Food, have a nice drink now and then, go to some Lovely places that you have heard about. It seems, You have to be on Guard all the time, really looking after your Money, if something sounds to Good to be True, it is. You also, have be careful you do not get Scammed. I really was Gobsmacked when Totalled up how much it all cost Darren. Your Flight, Your Hotel, Your Spending Money for the week. £ 5000 pounds for one week, is way to much. Having to pay a very High Tax rate for everything you buy, Everywhere you go you are Obligated to give a Gratuity for the Customer Service. Thank you very much for sharing your video Darren. Hope managed to still Enjoy yourself and did what you wanted to do. Glad to have you back Home and Safe in your Home. Jonathan/ Peterborough.

[@petergoodger4809]

Thanks Darren

[@linz347]

I would like to go to New York someday. Shame your experience was marred by extortionate prices at times, but sometimes these things you can look back on these things and still know that you enjoyed New York as a city.

[@lindaspence2256]

I agree with you Darren . I paid £500 for one night in the Hilton Mid town. The hop on hop off bus tried ripping me off but my bank alerted me. The cost of food was ridiculous & this was 2016 . would love to go there at Christmas time but fear it would be astronomical. Think we’re best sticking to Tenerife . good luck in Thailand more affordable to eat there . By the way i went there on the Queen Mary 2 & the hotel, . fight back & food for around 4k two people . love your vlogs . put this down to experience. not nice hidden charges .

[@johnwindle6378]

Expensive, I'm going in November 😬 Thanks for your honest review 👌👏

[@smksg42]

You know that every hotel tries to get the taxes extra even when it was included in the final price (i reserve 30min at the check out for that discussion), tips you know that you had to add 15 to 20%. Pay the meal cash then they have at least not to tax it. Manhattan is dirty and stinks, hotel under 500 are worn down and still cost 200+. The fast food stands pollute the city. The tube is unfortunately not the Moscow one. Basically you can go every 10 year to see how much they deteriorated from the last time.

[@michaelcampbell6353]

Hi Darren, went to Florida twice with my daughters years ago to dollars to the pound and lived like kings love it

[@AllanNeaves-qn3zr]

Hello Darren. Well question is, at least for me. Did you enjoy your trip to NYC 🗽🤔👍👌 I know that some folk want to find out the cost of your " working holiday " fair enough. Part of the channel brief. The basics. Flight & Hotel +private car transfer. That's it for me. A general round up of spending money, not a dime by dime break down. This day and age we are all looking for a bargain, but mostly find rip off central 😢😥👎👎💔Best thing set yourself a daily limit, if only to keep a rough idea. So, next stop Thailand. Hopefully cheaper, but should be far more interesting and mind expanding. Carry on, take stock of your goals in life. Watch your health and fitness. Then live your life with your choices. All the very best Allan&Family

[@The-Mattman]

Just to add, try South Texas, Lots of BBQ food to try, differs greatly in quality and price, but generally seems a bit cheaper than all the mainstream places in USA.

[@TinaR622]

Hi Darren, I love New York it was the first place I travelled to in 1981 !! It’s changed a lot since. I have been since and would love to go again, but as you say it’s too expensive and no one wants to be ripped off…..unfortunately I don’t think I’ll be back anytime soon ☹️

[@karenclancey2557]

I enjoyed watching the videos you did there, but my word so expensive . The main thing is you enjoyed it . Not my idea of a holiday ,each to there own . Thank you Darren for the work and effort you put into your American trip😜👏❤️

[@DarrenJohn]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MartynCampbell-ib5gr]

No wonder Snake Plisseken escaped from New York 😆😆 your vlogs were great though Darren I watched all of them and you got into the NY vibe but I can see it cost you ❤️🌈🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 you will adore Thailand the food the beaches the people and how cheap it is to eat out 😊

[@jeanettedemosthenous2685]

Think you should query the "hotel tax" with BA. If you booked a package, surely there should not be hidden extras ? NO to New York thanks for the info. x

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

The $40 plus Tax per night " Resort fee" is supposedly for wi fi/ gym etc...yep its a rip off...buried deep in your booking details. My first flight LHR- JFK was Pan Am...

[@drumstix33]

NY has great food, yes prices can be high but you have to decide on what to budget and what to splurge on. I found London to be expensive with food also. We can blame it on covid. Nothing is affordable anymore in big tourist cities.

[@martinmcgrath1985]

Love this video Darren, amazing That minus £330 is disgusting

[@mattcham1979]

Average wage in the US is $50k and in New York $65k. A big reason it seems so expensive now is that the average wage in the UK is so poor.

[@Tward2929]

What’s the average wage there?

[@johnwilkes681]

Don’t think the basic wages are that great in a lot of places, that’s why there is a tipping culture.

[@Realworldnews247]

U should compare to London wages, not uk.

[@northbankgooner6126]

Absolute rubbish, the City is a rip off. An Omlette doesn't cost $30, its a scam. London is expensive, but you can get an omlette for £10 and thats in a tourist trap. 50% cheaper even after all this inflation we have been dealing with the last few years.I went to New York in the 90s it was nowhere near as bad as this. The only reason I will return is I have AVIOS for the flight and free accommodation at a mates who lives in New Jersey.

[@shirraalexander6366]

Hi Darren, Wow! I have been too and loved it like you. But, I agree I would not go back now. How disappointing for such a great city! Not the city I’m afraid but the people within the city! Just not authentic anymore! X

[@wildorchid1307]

I would say those prices are typical for New York or any big city. Glad you enjoyed some of that food!

[@donsland1610]

Like you Darren I used to travel to the USA lots, particularly to New York and Los Angeles. , However, some years ago now, I became disillusioned by the constant rip offs in these places. This, coupled with the appalling treatment at the hands of TSA agents at the airports resulted in me informing one of them on my last trip out of Newark that I would never set foot in their country again, and I never have.

[@MJ-1973]

New watcher here, and interested by your New York videos as I love New York. Only seen teh hot dog video, but will catch up with others. On the pricing you have listed so far, it seems you may have been overcharged for some things, and and went to a lot of tourist traps which wouldn't help either. For people saying its all a rip off and expensive, yes, New York can be very expensive, but I have been 5 times now, and last time was in March this year for 5 days, and I only spent about £650 whilst I was there all in, and that included some attractions too (such as Summit One Vanderbilt). There are tons of places to eat, and not everywhere is as expensive as Darren experienced. Also, I always travel with British Airways, and whilst not business class, you can typically get there for 4-5 nights for under £2000 (depending on time of year, hotel choice, etc), and that includes (for me) connecting flights from Newcastle to Heathrow, as well as the hotel (Yes, BA do big discounts for booking Flights + Hotel package). But for any sceptics, New York is well worth the visit, and doesn't HAVE to be expensive, to get there or to eat and see things either. EDIT: For someone who's been there 15 times or so, you seem to have fallen into every tourist trick/trap in the book, to be honest. No wonder it cost you about £5000 all in!!

[@gtaswfc4684]

£5k in that dog hole for 1 week.,??? We've just come back from an amazing 18day tour of South Africa including 3 safari's,11 different 4/5* hotels b&b,3 wine tasting trips,great white shark cage diving,whale watching + lots more..We paid ,all in including spendo £6800!.. UNBELIEVABLE..If you ever get chance do it..👌👌

[@747jono]

Darren at the end of the day you had an amazing trip and that's what really counts.

[@RichardThackery]

Business class on a 6-7 hour flight is crazy though. I’d understand for west coast. US is crazy expensive but it’s the biz class that screwed you

[@trevorhalliday793]

Last time I was in NYC was in 2018, prices were mostly OK, watched all your videos and thought almost everything you ate was overpriced, the taxes and tips are a killer, can't see meever going back after watching this video, love the view of The O2 from your 'office !!

[@adenwellsmith6908]

Dispute the tax. I see reports online that BA holidays are tax included.

[@Barcaboy65]

I've been fortunate enough to travel a lot around the deep south, west coast and the desert states of the US, but have never been to New York. Never fancied it and after this I'm glad. Just shocking Darren and to be fair I never saw anything in your vlogs that impressed me

[@suepalmer8508]

new york was on my bucket list. Thanks darren for giving me the heads up NOT to go. I work too hard for my money , for someone to rip me off.

[@MikePaton-Williams-yv9qo]

Sue. Darren pushed the boat out and ate (mostly) in expensive, touristy parts of the city. Trust me. I'm not wealthy but I took my two kids to the city, flew us all from France, hired a car and drove to Maine and didn't break the bank. Darren splashed out on his flights, his personal car from the airport, eating in the tourist zone. Be brave, a cab or train will get you to NY. Plenty of great places to eat away from the tourist traps. Truly worth a visit. I like Darren's vlogs but I don't think he did enough research on this trip! Going to NY in late July/August is not a good idea. Far too hot👍

[@NELC879]

Don’t let his video put you off I only went once saw new york yankees, statue of liberty, top of rockerfella center saw many famous film sites and I absolutely loved it.

[@johncourtney4328]

Darren's a tourist .......every city you go to will try and rip you off if you let yourself be a tourist? who ain't done no homework?? just do your homework before you go?now you can work out an itinerary with the internet? you can make it as cheap or as dear as you want?great deals for flights and hotel great deals booking separate?cab ride into manhattan set fare about £50 better still take the commuter train? £8?, 2 bros pizza my favourite street pizza in new york $3 dollars two big slices and a coke?(last time i was there) $20 dollars 20 inch pie? take it to your hotel if you want?they do have mcdonalds? there are cheap diners and dear diner most shops have a deli you will see lines of people outside which look like a newsagents sweetshops but have great delis in them all getting breakfast bagels? big breakfast bagels new york is fantastic its like walking around on a movie set? street hot dogs some price 1 dollar someone near a well known tourist spot got caught charging 30 dollars for one?got prosecuted always ask for prices and see a menu? your choice if its too dear? just move on to a cheaper joint,metro fares are cheap kids under 44inches ride free on the subway take a metro from Manhattan to coney island cost about £2? takes about an hour visit Nathans for there famous hotdog'? pay $30 dollars boat tour around the statue of liberty photo op of the new york skyline or get the staten island ferry nearly does the same thing and its free! upstairs for thinking downstairs for dancing kid! you only got one life dont miss new york you will LOVE IT.just never do business class unless someone else is paying and then go and find some old dear or old fella and swap seats? why waste at least another £1000 on a bit more leg room? i flew back on virgin once i missed my flight! don't worry we got a follow up flight and hour later only eight of us on it?captain came on the tannoy told us we could put up all the armrests and have a sleep? happy days? anyway good luck

[@billybraithwaite67]

Don’t let this put you off, New York is an amazing city, do your homework & budget accordingly and you will have a trip to remember. Plenty of KZbin channels that show you tricks & tips on what to do & avoid. I’m going back for my fourth trip there in October & am as excited as the first time.. 👍

[@DarrenJohn]

I go to tourist places because i, a tourist. why go back streets when on holiday?

[@bigteno4597]

I enjoyed the series Daz. The US, like here, has become very expensive.

[@nickgolding5786]

Don’t think I’ll ever want to go to the states ever , cheers Daran 😊

[@jameskerr4174]

Have heard that deposit bull crap in February this year ... would definitely put you off to the state's. 😢😢

[@kurtsmith2547]

They saw you coming

[@barnyrubble3495]

I paid $3k in 2012 for the Intercontinetal in NY. I actually think 5k with business class is outrageously cheap! You should try Dubai...£12-16 a pint. It's the tipping in USA that I hate.

[@nickc4518]

Any tourist hotspots will always be the same. Only way round it is to eat and drink where the locals do. Same in London. You wouldn’t eat out in Leicester Sq if you live in London.

[@dazaaw]

Thanks Darren.. It’s like they all round the price up to the nearest $10.

[@r12004rewy]

That's crazy, I've been to New York 5 times the last in 2015, it's certainly got a lot more expensive and as you mentioned everyone seems to want to rip you off, i have always considered going back but after watching you vid, I've decided not to. Are you aware of the BA Avios scheme? (air miles) certainly worth looking into especially as BA seem to be your airline of choice.

[@kerriwightman3141]

I've been 8 times now I think, I'm from Dublin but when the exchange rate was 1.55 to the euro or vice versa it was savage. We were loaded going for a wk with a few grand. Different now. Love it so much though, my favourite place I've ever been (apart from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@youwouldvelovedit]

Should've gone to Disneyland, Florida Darren.

[@747jono]

Wow Hamilton that's an amazing price. Heavy Metal and Rock concerts in USA in stadiums are easily $250 plus these days. The boy done good.

[@danieldydzak691]

Well ny expensive , should have gone to my hometown of montreal , great place , london not cheap either , but extraordinary place

[@juliawilliams3467]

Well that’s somewhere I won’t be going lol but thank you for all the info, x

[@davidregan2528]

Hey DJ I was going to say before you went to New York take a lot of money with you because you're gonna need it mate is so bloody expensive ridiculously expensive

[@dazaaw]

I didn’t pay tax at my hotel mate. I’m not going back based on your experience.. sad because the place is amazing.

[@J45227]

I thought you've always said price is no barrier to quality? I personally wouldn't go to those tourist traps you visited bruv

[@LadyCrewe]

We often book our flights and hotels separately often works out a lot cheaper ..

[@actyourage04]

Was in NYC the same week as you DJ by coincidence - we kept an eye out for you around 7th Ave/Park Central. We got stung by the city tax too at the Moxy Times Sq. When we checked in, the guy mumbled very quickly some stuff about needing to scan my card in case we used room service or started a tab at the bar - had no intention of doing either of course. Then I got a random charge to that card 4 days after the trip, which turned out to be a $33 dollars a night "City Tax"...it's a complete racket! We did Coney too as I'm a big Warriors fan..walked up the boardwalk for 30 mins and then got the metro straight back - weird vibe there to be honest! Tipping is also a massive headache; too confusing and seems outta hand. Enjoyed the NY vids though mate - maybe sleep on it for 5 years and go back! All that stuff aside, still a great place!

[@DarrenJohn]

Well said

[@PatFeyenoord]

So much money... enjoyed the videos but that was expensive! Isnt London the same? 🤔 I think small cities/villages without a lot of tourists is the best. Would love to visit those places in US if the flight wasnt that long.

[@ianhenderson8222]

i agree with you darren,but how much do you think an american coming to london would pay for the same package and itineray i bet it would only be about 500 pound cheaper,so new york 10 percent more expensive

[@stephenwood9104]

Seems like a lot of money, don't like to go on vacation being unexpectedly being surprised by the cost of items and trips etc, I'll stick to staying in the UK which is a rip off in itself 🤣

[@The-Mattman]

Went last year, Agree with everything you said, just came back from LA, Vegas , Florida, exactly the same, No breakfast seem to be cheaper than $20, You need to allow approx $100 per day, per person for drinks/food, plus whatever beers, cocktails you drink

[@Imsovein]

Long way for a short cut. Just tell us the price and you could do a couple of songs after and watch your ratings go up.

[@colindarroch4022]

Enjoyed your trip but US tax is a complete rip off. Expensive but a big chunk was the flight . Certainly puts you off visiting New York. Enjoy the next trip.

[@SteveW1985]

Afraid to say its put me off going to NYC. Hope youre feeling better pal ❤

[@747jono]

Darren you deserve it mate. Well worth it for comfort. Great video

[@griswald7156]

@@747jono if you have to pay that much for comfort well….im certainly not taking the cheap grockle rocket…they must have to treat your bed sores in JFK…

[@laurencemeir5462]

Thanks Darren 😢Won’t be going there. 🙈

[@alastairmckain4623]

In Greece we paid Greek tourist tax of 10 euros a night for 4 star hotel

[@christinahoneybell6484]

You only get ripped off if you allow it 🤷, you should of put your foot down and haggled back at them Darren,I'm sorry to say they seen you coming , hopefully your next trip will be more positive 👍

[@ellyrob2002]

Thought you was skint 🤣

[@jonathankent8411]

I've been to the States alot too over the last 20+:years, especially new York and Vegas. I've always found it a bit like that but the prices have escalated out of control now. Thankfully I'm pretty much over it all now. Give me a week in Greece or France any time.

[@marky147]

Same as that, having Visited Vegas over a dozen times in the last 15 years.... Price of everything has gone up, but there they are really squeezing every dollar they can out of customers. Only thing that is still good value, would be the hotels, which are great value. Think I'll be a once every 3-4 years visitor now, and will just go back to European trips for the foreseeable.

[@griswald7156]

In England now they squeeze every dollar out of you…

[@griswald7156]

I’d rather go to Brighton and get ripped off.. In England they take money out of your card £50 ? in case you buy a drink or a packet of chips..very thoughtful of them to take our money….

[@griswald7156]

If they were pleased to see us they wouldnt rip us off…they’d say ooh youve just paid ten grand to see me…well the drinks are on me buddy..cash cows all of us…

[@jonathankent8411]

@@marky147 Vegas does pull you back in though doesn't it!! 😁

[@doctorsam1953]

£350 on what was essentially junk food.

[@JohnSmith-uy9dx]

Yeah he ate the same garbage you can get anywhere

[@747jono]

It's not you Darren , it's just New York ,for me i had a fantastic trip across USA, New York,Niagra,Buffalo,Niagra Falls ,Washington, San Francisco, Los Angeles,Grand Canyon,LasVegas ,St Louis, Portland ,Philadelphia and back to New York 21 days incredible. Think in 1978 about £1700 altogether and my god that was a lot of money in those days ,considering all accommodation was 4*or5 * Yes as Bob Dylan said the times they are/have changed. Onwards and upwards mate. You take care of yourself. Cheers Jonathan. Sorry if i waffle on lol

[@WESTMALLEMAN]

NYC is seriously expensive now. I’ve been to 🇺🇸 many times since the early 80’s. It’s a fantastic place for a holiday. Went to NYC just before Covid and it was quite expensive but went to Boston last autumn and couldn’t believe the staggering prices of absolutely everything. I blame Biden for the price hikes. As you say how do Americans afford the crazy prices over there? Your £3800 package sounded reasonable for business class. I’m also not a fan of these sneaky taxes and add ons that hotels put on now. It’s pure greed. There are better value destinations out there.

[@gabjen7548]

Totally agree, like I said before after watching all of the vids from this trip it’s certainly not somewhere I would ever go. Total rip off. Not for me. The amount they deducted from your hotel deposit is theft tbh.

[@Nicc_kii]

Tbh its not a place I'd visit, but at least you went back, and now you know its not a place you'll go back too. Thailand next, which will be so much cheaper😊

[@DarrenJohn]

Cant wait

[@stewartfullerton1965]

Could be going there if I win a photo competition, the International Photography Awards, but "only" if I win, because travel expenses will be paid by the IPA if that happens. I also have family in Kearny, New Jersey, a 40 minute drive from Manhattan, so I think they would happily give their Scottish cousin shelter for a few nights, that will save me spending loads on hotels. I'll find out the outcome of the competition in a few weeks.

[@davidanderton1261]

Hi Darren I went to NYC in early 2023 ate at Whole foods buffet near Bryant Park. Also Main Noodle House Chinese on 6th Ave not expensive great quality.

[@JohnSmith-uy9dx]

Too late ne not there now

[@cardiffst]

“Omelette and hash browns .. $30.” 🤯 Great videos though!

[@griswald7156]

It’s not compulsory to give 100 per night …tell them NO…get assertive with the staff,..keep your card in your pocket....get in touch with your card supplier and get your refund ,you applied for that card for your use, not his use…tell him to apply for his own line of credit..oh and lets have a shout out of this lovely hotel you were at…sounds like a great hotel…

[@Radictor44]

Darren, just a quick friendly note, be careful not to display any sensitive details on the sticky notes behind you and if you have change the details. Loving the vid 👍

[@DarrenJohn]

Nothing sensitive there mate, it would only make sense to me

[@Radictor44]

@@DarrenJohn Awesome, just wanted to make sure 👍I was keen to hear the price of the flight & hotels, and it sounds like you got a pretty good package deal there

[@griswald7156]

I would find it more joyful getting a train to Delaware and just enjoying a real American town rather than getting ripped off 24/7 with other grockles in the big apple..awful experience..its as bad as having a week in London..

[@MikePaton-Williams-yv9qo]

Hi everyone. I have watched Darren's vlogs for a long time now and the vast majority are fun, informative and balanced. I truly doubt that he posted his NY vids with the desire to persuade people not to visit the Big Apple. - he chose to pay for pricey flight and chauffeur-driven car to NY. Taxi or train are Much cheaper. - NY cuisine is not pizza, burger and hot dog. So much more to try out in this cultural melting pot. - eat in the Times Square district and you will get fleeced. It's like eating loads of meals on the Champs Elysees in Paris and saying the cost of food is very high🙄 - never buy in a restaurant or food truck that doesn't show prices!! - don't go to Nathan's on Coney Island and order a burger. How difficult is it to search 'famous hot dog eateries'🤦🏻‍♂️ - those who can, get out of the city in July and/or August. Just too hot! I could go on. The city has so much to offer. I don't think Darren meant to put people off visiting. Not his style👍

[@DarrenJohn]

As mentioned in the video, I love the city, I find it breath taking, but lets be perfectly honest here, prices are ridiculous.

[@hongk0ngfu3y]

rack up avios airmiles if you fly BA alot you can then use these for free flights( just need to pay the tax) That Hotel tax at checkout feels like a rug pull. We stayed at the Novotel hotel Near Time Square with a Time Square View. There was no additional costs to pay. This was The September before the Pandemic so dont know if all hoteliers are now trying it on. DOnt know hpw they can tax you on something you didnt use. THey should have took your card details but not any $$$ if you didnt use there chargable facilities.