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Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Hindustan Times
New York vs Las Vegas: Where to holiday this Summer?
New York versus Las Vegas? Which is a better holiday destination? It is an unending debate. With its casinos (there are nearly 300 big/small casinos and 2,000 slot machine parlours), the famed strip and all that bling, Las Vegas is an adrenaline rush; New York with its rich history, iconic landmarks, world-class museums and a gourmand's haven (there are nearly 25,000 restaurants) is a different vibe. Both have a million to-do/see things but New York gets an edge with a direct flight from Delhi with a flight time of nearly 15 hours; getting to Las Vegas can be tedious - 22-hour flight time + the long layover. The long frosty winter is a New York nightmare, Las Vegas stays mostly sunny. If New York has a quirky Museum of Sex, Las Vegas has a graveyard for neon signs. New York versus Las Vegas debate rages on. Both New York and Las Vegas are on everyone's bucket list, you decide which city is your kinda holiday destination. Also read: Where to holiday this summer? Dubai vs Bangkok Flights: Mumbai-New York 1 stop return Economy flight starts at ₹62,000 (flight duration 19 hours + layover). The fastest is Delhi-New York direct flight on Air India, price starts at ₹1.27 lakhs; flight duration 14 hours 40 minutes. What to see/do: Buy the Explorer Pass ($89, includes entry to two attractions) or get the 1-day All-Inclusive pass for $164). See Metropolitan Museum of Art (MOMA), 9/11 Museum, Museum of Sex. Explore Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, Times Square, Central Park, Bronx Zoo. Catch a Broadway show. Discover a hanging garden inside the Guggenheim Museum. Walk the High Line. What to eat: Have a drink at The Parlour at the InterContinental New York Barclay shakes up classic cocktails in a 1920s-inspired setting. Cannoli at Madonia Bakery. Fried chicken at Charles Pan-Fried Chicken. Franks at Gray's Papaya. Mutton chop at Keens Steakhouse. Al pastor tacos at Los Tacos No. 1. Burger at JG Melon, and Smacking Burger. Pastrami Sandwich at Katz's Deli. Cronut at Dominique Ansel's Bakery. Pizza at Joe's Pizza. Chicken Over Rice at the Halal Guys. Must do: A trip to Niagara Falls. You can take a bus or opt for a guided tour. Where to stay: As a rule, stay close to a subway station, you'll save a lot on transport & walking. Always check the extra resort fee that hotels charge above the regular room tariff. If you prefer to be closer to Broadway, stay in Midtown. Want to be closer to Central Park, choose an accommodation in Upper West Side. Financial District has many subway lines and from here it is easier to take the fear to the Statue of Liberty or the Staten Island Ferry. If you are new to the city, avoid staying in East Harlem, parts of South Bronx, Brownsville. Tips: • Traffic can be a nightmare, plan accordingly. • Use public transport. Try the New York Subway MTA Map app, or use the transit option on Apple Maps or Google Maps. • Not all establishments accept credit cards, so carry a little cash. • You can hail a cab, open the door, get into it without telling the driver where you have to go. Once you are in the cab, the driver cannot refuse to take you within the five boroughs. • There is no reason to rent a car, NYC has an extremely efficient subway system. Remember, never to get into an empty train car during rush hour, there is a reason why it is empty. • Skip the expensive boat cruise to the Statue of Liberty and take the Staten Island Ferry for free. • A 10-15% tip is expected in a restaurant. Give. • Avoid the bicycle pedicabs, they are criminally expensive (and might charge you by the minute!) • The 'costumed characters' in Times Square will charge you for a photograph. Don't be sneaky, they'll harass you for money. • NYC has a notoriously low number of public restrooms, so pee when you find a toilet. Many parks have comfort stations with public restrooms. Flights: There are no direct flights from India to Las Vegas. 1 stop return Economy flight from Mumbai & Delhi starts at ₹79,000, from Bengaluru it starts at ₹66,000. Flight duration is long: minimum 22 hours + layover for 1 stop flight. What to see/do: Fremont Street Experience. Bellagio's Choreographed Fountains. Mob Museum. The Neon Museum. Check the calendar for celebrity singers' performances. High Roller. Shop at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace, Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, and Las Vegas North Premium Outlets. There are lots of free things to do: The Aquarium, The Arts Factory, Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Gardens, Coca-Cola Store Las Vegas, Downtown Art Murals, Ethel M Chocolates & Cactus Garden, Hershey's Chocolate World, Pinball Hall of Fame. What to eat: Always opt for the buffet - there is a nothing quite like a Las Vegas buffet. Food Halls are the next best option. Black Out dining in the dark. Oyster Bar. Balla Italian Soul. Ito. Don'a Prime. Peppermill Restaurant. Sinatra. Delilah. Sparrow + Wolf. Miznon. Wakuda. Step into one of the Speakeasies. Must do: One-day trip to the Grand Canyon (about 4-hour drive from Vegas). You can also opt for Grand Canyon tours. Grand Canyon day-trip bus tour starts at US$75. A Grand Canyon 70/90 minute Helicopter ride costs around $250. Where to stay: The Strip seems to be the obvious choice - for all the action happens at walkable distance. Go to the Visit Vegas official website to look for best hotel options + booking codes for discounts. You get bigger discounts for booking 30+ days in advance. Fontainebleau is the tallest hotel in Vegas. NoMad Las Vegas is a hotel within the Park MGM hotel. The Venetian Resort. Bellagio. Wynn. Caesars Palace. MGM Grand 7 Casino. Tips: • There'll be a lot of walking, wear comfortable shoes. • Stay hydrated, the desert climate can be very tiring. • Tipping at restaurants is an unsaid rule. • It is illegal for taxis to stop on the strip, so don't try flagging one down. • When booking hotel rooms, ask about resort fee that is added to the the initial room price. These fees range from $20-$50 per day so check the mandatory fee before booking. • Jaywalking is illegal and dangerous in Las Vegas. Don't. • Be careful of your belongings in crowded areas. • Do not use ATMs inside casinos, they charge an additional fee of up to $8 per transaction. • Don't fall for free-show tickets. Avoid them. • Remember, no one under the age of 21 is allowed on the casino floor. US currency: US dollar (USD). 1 USD = 85.17 INR
Time Out
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The Museum of Sex is bringing camp back to Miami in the raunchiest way possible
After more than a year of delays, the Museum of Sex (MoSex) finally opened in Miami a few months ago, steadily unveiling bold new exhibits while drawing a steady stream of visitors clearly intrigued by the promise of a space with such a provocative name. Not to be confused with the sex-themed museum on South Beach—that would be the World Erotic Art Museum—the Museum of Sex is a New York City import that actually feels like it could have been born right here in Miami. That's because, as so many kitschy, Old Florida institutions in the city are being razed, glossed over and Tulum-ified, the Museum of Sex is injecting a healthy dose of humor and delightfully raunchy history back into our South Florida environs. I'm talking about glass cases filled with first-generation vibrators and archival news articles espousing the virtues of birth control pills alongside large-scale paintings of robots and humans engaged in highly graphic sex acts. The museum's titillating permanent collection comprises thousands of works of art, photography, clothing and costumes, technological inventions and all manner of naughty historical ephemera. At the end of the exhibitions, you'll watch a short film tracing the little-known history of fairs as old-timey centers of debauchery and escapism, and then you'll enter Super Funland. It's a sprawling erotic carnival and bar where visitors can play glory hole whack-a-mole, practice their pole dance moves and spin around on a rotating plate while trying to dodge a big swinging scrotum. There's even a live mermaid show on the weekends, a completely new offering! It all makes for a highly fascinating and very fun night out. My visit was a double date, but it'd be just as great for couples, with a group of friends or even a private party. MoSex bachelorette? Baby shower? The options are only limited by your imagination, really. Speaking of which: non-flash photography is permitted and the silly and surrealist photo ops abound. Though some, like my husband twerking on the pole, are probably better saved as memories rather than in the Cloud. (I may or may not have deleted those…) The museum's two-story warehouse building could easily be missed among its industrial Allapattah surrounds, were it not for the bustling parking lot out front and the all-caps lettering on the facade indicating that this is indeed your sexy final destination. Basic tickets start at $24, but premium passes ($30) include THC gummies and the Lovers Pass for two ($113) will also grant you cocktails and a 'Love Kit' filled with $50 worth of undisclosed goodies. They all include access to the carnival and one free round of each game. There's no on-site dining, but Jon & Vinny's at the Rubell and Hometown BBQ are two solid options nearby.
