US Open Grand Slam
Date 26th August � 08th September Location New York, USA Language French Currency US Dollar Rate - 1.4357 as of 24th June 2002 Time Zone GMT -4 Climate Maximum of 47 degrees in August Passport A valid passport is required by all nationals to enter America and must be valid for at least six months from the intended date of departure. Visas British Citizens do not require a visa to enter America, other nationals should contact the American Embassy Airport Three airports serve New York although flights from the UK operate into JFK and Newark Airport only. New York JFK Airport is 12 miles south east of downtown New York. A bus service operates every 15-30 minutes - the cost is US$13.00, one way, and it takes approximately 45-70 minutes. A taxi will take approximately 45-60 minutes and costs around US$30.00. Limousine hire can also be arranged. New York Newark Airport is located 16 miles south of downtown New York. A bus service operates every 20 minutes, costing US$11.00 one way, and takes approximately 30-60 minutes. A taxi will cost around US$35.00 and will take approximately 40 minutes. Limousine hire can also be arranged. The US Open is held at the USTA National Tennis Centre, Flushing, New York. The stadium is linked to downtown New York by the subway IRT7# from either Times Square or Grand Central Station, to Shea Stadium/Willets Station. The stadium is approximately three minutes walk from the station Travelling to New York from the UK Sample flight with British Airways from London: London Heathrow � New York JFK BA175 1105/1345 ** New York JFK � London Heathrow BA3176 2010/0815 ** ** other departure times available Prices from �313.00 per person return plus airport taxes Sample flight with Continental Airlines from London: London Gatwick � New York Newark CO29 1100/1350 ** New York Newark � London Gatwick CO18 1835/0625 ** ** other departure times available Prices from �324.00 per person return plus airport taxes Based on midweek travel Accommodation in New York 3* Astor on the Park double room from �70.00 per night 4* Novotel New York double room from �116.00 per nt 4* Grand Hyatt double room from �126.00 per night Rates for other accommodation can be obtained if required. Prices are per person per night based on two people sharing a room on a room only basis. Upgrade your flights Treat yourself and upgrade your flights to business class. Prices available upon request. Personal Travel Insurance Up to nine days cover in America is �50.52 per person Whiteleys Insurance Group provides the insurance cover and is a fully comprehensive policy for all travellers departing from the UK. Full policy details upon request. Traveleads strongly recommends that all travellers have personal travel insurance. All prices and availability are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking. For further information and booking please contact [email protected]