New York is one of the original 13 states of the Union, and it has a variety of tourist attractions and points of interest. From the Adirondacks at Lake Placid to the Hudson River in Albany to Niagara Falls in Buffalo or the Hamptons on Long Island, there is a lot to offer. With a little research, you can book your New York vacation without ever leaving your home.
Make a list of cities or attractions in New York you interested in visiting. Identify your travel date options.
Visit travel planning websites like Expedia.com or Travelocity.com which offer full-service travel options (plane, accommodations and rental cars). There are also websites offering specific vacation packages to New York state such as AllGetaways.com. If you are planning on visiting New York City, browse NYC.com or NYCVP.com, which offer information on sightseeing, theater tickets and hotel accommodations specifically for that city.
Use your list of locations of interest and preferred travel dates to review and compare costs for tickets, traveling, overnight stays and rental cars as applicable on the various websites. If you have flexibility on your travel dates, some websites allow you to input date ranges which can help you find the best deal on airfare, hotels and car rentals.
Research additional amenities that may be of interest including guided tours, visits to New York's wine country or tickets to see the New York Yankees play. Incorporate those additional costs into your travel planning if needed.
Select your destination. Look at airline schedules if you plan to fly. Confirm hotel availability prior to booking your flight to ensure you have accommodations. You can book hotels on the major travel sites previously mentioned or you can find hotel rates and availability through the direct websites of the hotel itself or through hotel specific booking websites such as Hotels.com.
Confirm your trip by purchasing tickets or making reservations with your credit card. If you are using a full-service travel website, you can book your trip all at one time. If you are using separate resources, contact each resource directly via phone or on the website to make your reservations or purchase tickets. Review your confirmation documents when you receive them to ensure all trip details are correct.
Finalize your other travel needs such as tickets, tours or car rental. You can also make restaurant reservations in advance by calling restaurants of interest ahead of time, booking on the restaurants website or using OpenTable.com.
