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TRAVEL INFORMATION

Getting there is easier than you think, staying is cheaper than you planned, and you’ll enjoy yourself more than you can imagine!

Even if you have never been to New York City before, you probably have a good idea of how many exciting places there are to visit and how many fun things there are to see and do. From truly world-class shopping on the famed Fifth Avenue to countless museums, performing arts centers, and restaurants, you could spend weeks here and never see it all. DHI’s 2011 Conference and Exposition now gives you the perfect excuse to book that trip to the Big Apple! Our condensed two-day schedule has business ending by 6:00pm each evening, allowing you plenty of time to get out and explore the city that never sleeps.

New York is the Safest and Greenest Big City in America!!

BY PLANE

Because New York is served by several airports, finding convenient and affordable flights to the show is no problem!

LaGuardia Airport
LaGuardia is New York’s second-largest airport and is serviced by 20 airlines.

• A taxi from LaGuardia to Midtown Manhattan costs approximately $24.00–$28.00 metered fare, plus bridge and tunnel tolls, and takes about 25 minutes.
• For the most affordable way to get into the city, try the City Bus. For just $2.25 withmultiple transfers, you will get into Midtown in just 30–45 minutes.
• Don’t forget: You can also use Go AirLink NYC or the SuperShuttle.(use code E76XR) For best rates, be sure to use the DHI discount code.

John F. Kennedy Airport
Served by 90 airlines, JFK is New York’s largest airport. Located 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan (approximately 45 minutes, depending on traffic), numerous low-cost options are available to transport you to the Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers and Javits Convention Center.

• A taxi costs $45 (flat fee) plus bridge and tunnel tolls and takes about 45 minutes, depending on traffic.
• If you prefer to take the subway or Long Island Railroad, you can use AirTrain JFK to take you from JFK to the subway or LIRR for $5.00. From AirTrain JFK, use the subway for $2.25 for a 60–70 minute ride to Midtown Manhattan or the Long Island Railroad for $5.75–$8.00, which takes about 20 minutes.
• For an even more cost-effective way to get from JFK to Midtown Manhattan, use the City Bus for just $2.25. This will necessitate multiple transfers and takes a little over an hour.
• Other airport transportation to Midtown Manhattan includes SuperShuttle and Go AirLInk NYC. Visit the DHI Conference website for a special DHI discount!

Newark Liberty International Airport
Similar to JFK, Newark Airport is convenient for many—just 45 minutes to an hour outside of Midtown Manhattan.

• A taxi costs just $50–$60 plus bridge and tunnel tolls and takes about 45–60 minutes to Midtown Manhattan. A $5 surcharge applies for travel to New York State (except Stanton Island) during weekday rush hours and on the weekends. On your way home, traveling to the airport from Midtown Manhattan, you’ll pay a metered fare plus $15, bridge and tunnel tolls, and gratuity. It takes 45–60 minutes to get to this airport from Midtown.
• AirTrain links Newark Airport to NJ Transit and Amtrak. Costs vary by destination. It takes 45–90 minutes to get to Midtown Manhattan.
• Go AirLink NYC and SuperShuttle are also inexpensive options using the DHI discount!

BY TRAIN

A comfortable and stress-free way to get to New York City, riding the rails is easier and more convenient than ever. Grand Central Station and Penn Station are the two main train stations serving Midtown Manhattan. Both stations are served by trains from all across the country, as well as by multiple bus and subway lines to get you to your final destination. Visit www.amtrak.com for schedules and low-cost fares to New York City.

BY BUS

New York is one of the most accessible cities to travel to by bus, especially for people from Washington, DC, Baltimore, Boston, and Philadelphia, as well as much of the Eastern seaboard. Visitors to New York City have multiple busing companies to choose from, including Greyhound, MegaBus, and Bolt Bus. With fares starting at just $1 each way, give BoltBus a look! Reserved seating, plentiful legroom and free wireless internet make BoltBus a comfortable way to travel to the show while allowing you to work (or rest) on the way. BotlBus has stations in Baltimore, Washington, Philadelphia, Boston and Greenbelt. Visit www.boltbus.com to book your trip now!

Megabus.com provides convenient, low-cost bus services to and from NYC from $1 via the Internet on daily, express, city-center to city-center bus services on state-of-the-art single-deck and double-decker buses. Megabus.com buses provide reclining seats, free WiFi, power outlets, restrooms, climate controls, and overhead lights, and they serve the following cities to and from NYC: Boston, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, Baltimore, Atlantic City, Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Hartford, Amherst, Providence, and Toronto. Tickets are sold on the Megabus.com website.

BY CAR

If you're driving into New York, you will be happy to know that DHI has negotiated discounted parking near the Sheraton New York and Javits Convention Center. Click here for parking reservations now.

Traveling in and around New York City
There are almost as many ways to see the city as there are sights to take in. Whether you use your own two feet, taxicabs, city buses, or the New York subway, you can get where you are going affordably.

• Take the SuperShuttle in to the city from any of the nearby airports using DHI's discount code "E76XR". Click here to book your reservation.
• Taxicabs are a relatively inexpensive and convenient way to get where you're going in the city and are especially affordable when you're traveling with friends.
• Do as the New Yorkers do and buy a MetroCard to see the city. MetroCards act like a debit card and can be used for bus and subway fares. You can choose to buy either a pay-as-you-ride card or an unlimited card. Rides are $2.25 each, and unlimited MetroCards can be purchased for as little as $27 for seven days. MetroCards can be purchased all around the city, including at the NYC Go Information Center across the street from the Sheraton New York. Cards must be purchased before boarding city buses.

How to Hail One of the More than 10,000 NYC Taxicabs

• Step slightly off the curb facing oncoming traffic.
• Raise your arm to attract the attention of a cabbie (only cabs with their center roof light lit are available).
• Have cash for your fare (though most take credit cards too).
• Know the crossroads of your destination.
• Minimum fare is $2.50, plus $.40 for every 1/5 of a mile or every minute if you're in traffic.
• Take your receipt. Each receipt has your cab's medallion number at the top. In the event that you misplace something, you can reach out to the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) to help locate your missing item by referencing your cab's number.
• Check to be sure you have all of your belongings.