new jersey

is it true that there%26#39;s no sales tax in new jersey ?

also whats the best way of getting there ? (staying at the millenium hilton-next to world trade centre)

and finally if there%26#39;s no tax where%26#39;s the best place to buy designer clothes-shoes-bags ?

thank you for anyone that can help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

p.s.

19 days to go and we%26#39;ll be in the big apple.

new jersey

I found the info for Jersey Gardens on Trip Advisor a few weeks ago and have now put it in my itinerary (will be shopping there next Friday!!)

Here%26#39;s the link to the directory of shops at Jersey Gardens.

www.jerseygardens.com/go/dirListing.cfm鈥?/a>

The bus route is 111 from Port Authority Bus Station and if you go to www.njtransit.com you can download the bus timetable.

Hope this helps ... I will be back on 18th Feb so will let you know how it was. Trouble is, if it%26#39;s that good I might not leave you any clothes/shoes/bags to buy!!!

new jersey

It%26#39;s semi-true. There%26#39;s no sales tax on clothing in New Jersey. Other stuff does indeed have sales tax. However, keep in mind that travelers from the U.K. are apparently eligible for an 11% discount the major New York City stores make available--a better deal than New Jersey without going there. Plus, the 11% is on everything you buy in the store, not just clothing. See back posts on this board about how to get the discount. I do not know if the 11% applies in New Jersey.

Hi 666

Just back today after a great trip.......... fabulous city and wonderful people..............expect someone to offer help every time you take a glance at your map or subway plan!!!

Ruffian is right again ;) we took a trip out to Jersey Gardens on the 111 coach and quite frankly, unless you have a load of time to spare, I would stick to the Manhattan stores. There was nothing we couldn%26#39;t have got in Maceys with our 11% discount card and the city has such a great atmosphere which was lost when we hit Jersey Gardens (we were there early evening on a Thursday and it was so empty).

The trip took an hour each way and only cost a few dollars but I wouldn%26#39;t recommend it especially if you are short of time and need to shop!!!