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Continental Airlines Flights from Richmond (RIC) to Newark (EWR)
Orbitz is pleased to offer airline tickets on Continental Airlines, which operates 2 regularly scheduled daily non-stop flights from Richmond (RIC) to Newark (EWR), departing between 10:30am and 2:15pm, and 3 additional non-stop flights, departing between 6:25am and 5:05pm on select days of the week. Usually an Embraer RJ is flown for this route. The average travel time from Richmond, VA to Newark, NJ is 1 hour and 18 minutes.
During your Newark vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
The Frick Collection
Henry Clay Frick could afford to be an avid collector of European art after amassing a fortune as a pioneer in the coke and steel industries at the turn of the 20th century. To house his treasures and himself, he hired architects Carrère & Hastings to build this 18th-century French-style mansion (1914), one of the most beautiful remaining on Fifth Avenue.Most appealing about the Frick is its intimate size and setting. This is a living testament to New York's vanished Gilded Age -- the interior still feels like a private home (albeit a really, really rich guy's home) graced with beautiful paintings, rather than a museum. Come here to see the classics by some of the world's most famous painters: Titian, Bellini, Rembrandt, Turner, Vermeer, El Greco, and Goya, to name only a few. A highlight of the collection is the Fragonard Room, graced with the sensual rococo series The Progress of Love. The portrait of Montesquieu by Whistler is also stunning. Included in the price of admission, the AcousticGuide audio tour is particularly useful because it allows you to follow your own path rather than a proscribed route. A free 22-minute video presentation is screened in the Music Room every half-hour from 10am to 4:30pm (from 1:30 on Sun); starting with this helps to set the tone for what you'll see.In addition, free chamber music concerts are held twice a month, generally every other Sunday at 5pm in fall and winter and select Thursdays at 5:45pm in warm weather, and once-a-month lectures are offered select Wednesdays at 5:30pm; call or visit the website for the current schedule and ticket information.
American Folk Art Museum
This gorgeous, ultra-modern boutique museum has been called by House & Garden no less than the city's greatest new (opened in 2001) museum and best work of architecture since Frank Lloyd Wright built the Guggenheim in 1959, while New York magazine called it "brilliant" and "a tour de force." Not only is it a stunning structure, but it also heralds American folk art's entry into the top echelon of museum-worthy art.The modified open-plan interior features an extraordinary collection of traditional works from the 18th century to the self-taught artists and craftspeople of the present, reflecting the breadth and vitality of the American folk-art tradition. A splendid variety of quilts, in particular, makes the textiles collection the museum's most popular. The book- and gift shop is outstanding, filled with one-of-a-kind objects.
Bryant Park
Another success story in the push for urban redevelopment, Bryant Park is the latest incarnation of a 4-acre site that was, at various times in its history, a graveyard and a reservoir. Named for poet and New York Evening Post editor William Cullen Bryant (look for his statue on the east end), the park actually rests atop the New York Public Library's many miles of underground stacks. Another statue is also notable: a squat and evocative stone portrait of Gertrude Stein, one of the few outdoor sculptures of women in the city.This simple green swath, just east of Times Square, is welcome relief from Midtown's concrete, taxi-choked jungle, and good weather attracts brown-baggers from neighboring office buildings. Just behind the library is Bryant Park Grill (tel. 212/840-6500), a gorgeous, airy bistro with spectacular views but merely decent New American food. Still, brunch is a good bet, and the grill's two summer alfresco restaurants -- The Terrace, on the Grill's roof, and the casual Cafe, with small tables beneath a canopy of trees -- are extremely pleasant on a nice day.In the summer of 2002, Le Carrousel opened -- a carousel created to complement the park's French classical style. It's not as big as the Central Park Carrousel, but utterly charming, with 14 different animals that revolve to the sounds of French cabaret music. Le Carrousel is open all year, weather permitting, 11am to 7pm, and costs $1.50.Additionally, the park plays host to New York's Seventh on Sixth fashion shows, set up in billowy white tents (open to the trade only) in the spring and fall.
Make your reservations for discount hotel rooms in the
Newark area, including:
The Kimberly
Surprisingly good rates on suites here mean that you could be standing on your private balcony overlooking Manhattan for a lot less than you'd pay for a cell-like room in many other Midtown hotels. Most New Yorkers don't have it this good: These are full apartments with dining areas; living rooms with Oriental rugs; full-size, fully equipped kitchens complete with china and cookware; marble bathrooms; tons of closet space; and private unfurnished balconies (in all but eight suites) -- it's all part of the package. The executive suites have a larger living space, but the standard one-bedrooms are just fine for most. The two-bedroom suites each have two bathrooms; you can choose between a configuration that adjoins the bedrooms or puts them at opposite ends of the apartment (great for couples traveling together). The 21 regular rooms are handsome and comfortable, too, with extra-nice bathrooms with deep tubs. Additional amenities include two-line phones and plush robes. The hotel may not be the most stylish place in town, but it's done in an attractive traditional style that's cozy and comfortable, and everything is in very good condition.A unique perk is complimentary boarding of a 75-foot yacht for a 3-hour sunset cruise (weekends May-Oct, weather permitting).Facilities: 2 restaurants; 2 bars; free access to fabulous New York Health & Racquet Club, with pool, classes, racquetball courts, and indoor golf; concierge; room service (6am-11pm); in-room massage; babysitting; dry cleaning/laundry service; executive-level rooms.
Swissôtel New York, The Drake
The Drake exemplifies classic New York grace, yet merges effortlessly and successfully with 21st-century technology. This regal hotel has presided over Park Avenue since 1929. The grand lobby sets the tone immediately with a fresh, contemporary look blending warm woods, sepia-hued parchment sconces, blown Murano glass vases, and a massive spray of fresh blossoms. Spacious and high-ceilinged, the guest rooms blend classic Regency and contemporary styles with boldness; lines are strong, textures are rich, colors are vibrant. Every room boasts an extra-large work desk, a club chair or other comfy seating area, and thoughtful touches such as plush robes and an umbrella in the closet for rainy days. The large suites also feature a wet bar with minifridge; some also have entertainment centers, terraces, or other special features.Service is assured and gracious throughout your stay, and the facilities are first-rate. Stylish Q56 deserves attention in its own right thanks to a beautifully designed interior and a stellar globe-trotting menu; it's well worth a night out even if you don't stay in the hotel. Parisian chocolatier Fauchon operates a large, elegant boutique featuring a sweet tea salon and sparkling glass cases displaying a gorgeous array of chocolates and sweet treats flown in daily.
The Peninsula-New York
Housed in a 1905 landmark building, the Peninsula is now a state-of-the-art stunner. Inside, all that's left of the beaux arts past is the marvelous wedding-cake ceiling in the lobby. Work your way past the redecorated public floors and everything's brand-new; the guest room floors were totally gutted and laid out afresh, allowing for high-speed wiring, better room configurations, and what may be the most fabulous bathrooms in the city.The decor is a rich mix of Art Nouveau, vibrant Asian elements, and contemporary art. Every room boasts lots of storage and counter space, plus fabulous linens. But the real news is the technology, which includes a room-wide speaker system and mood lighting; an executive workstation with desk-level inputs, fax, and dual-line speakerphones; a bedside panel for everything, from climate controls to the DO NOT DISTURB sign; and even a door-side weather display. Best of all are the huge marble bathrooms where a tub-level panel allows you to control the speaker system, answer the phone, and, if you're in any room above the lowest (superior) level, control the bathroom TV (now that is happy excess). A faultless concierge desk, tri-level rooftop health club and spa, and the spectacular Pen Top Bar, round out the fabulousness.Facilities: Restaurant; rooftop bar; library-style lounge for afternoon tea and cocktails; tri-level rooftop health club and spa with heated pool, exercise classes, whirlpool, sauna, and sun deck; 24-hr. concierge; business center; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; babysitting; dry cleaning/laundry service. In room: A/C, TV w/pay movies, fax, wireless Internet, and T1 connectivity, minibar, hair dryer, laptop-size safe, complimentary "water bar" with 5 choices of bottled water.
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