ICON Conference 2008 in New York
The 5th biannual illustrations conference will be in New York over the July 4th week-end, 2008. ICON’s website tells you about the agenda, the speakers, and the conference hotel, the Roosevelt. I’d like to tell you about some additional resources that will make an illustrators’ time in New York fun, affordable, and action packed.
New York is an expensive city to live in and to visit; per night charges at upscale hotels start at $600, to which the city adds on three separate taxes. Breakfast, even a simple continental breakfast, with a complimentary paper will include a gratuity and a delivery fee. Before lunch, you’ll surely have parted with $100.
The good news is that there are short number of affordable hotels.  Start here with our recommendations. And July 4 week-end is going to be the optimal time for hotel deals, restaurant reservations, and theater tickets.
Other promising bits that offset the tab – the best way to see New York: on foot – that is free. The best way to zip around town: the Metro – that is cheap, and the greatest NYC retreat: Central Park – also free.
We’ve got a long list of favorites coming from your colleagues – where to go, eat, shop, what to do see, do, sketch… Check back with us.
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