| When you go to the US Open, I would recommend | | | | metro stop from the Stadium). |
| that you take along an American Express card. They | | | | This is a hotel that normally goes for $300-$400 a |
| give card members special privileges and gifts simply | | | | night. |
| by presenting the card at the US Open event booths. | | | | Or you can use the "Cash and Points" options (4000 |
| Also with an Amex card, they will offer discounts on | | | | points and $60 per night) to get an even better deal! |
| US Open merchandise. | | | | I tried this a couple years ago and even got offered a |
| Free Gifts | | | | free upgrade to a Deluxe Suite! It is a great hotel that |
| Just show your American Express card at any Amex | | | | is walking distance from a lot of great Chinese |
| Event Booth (like at Legg Mason or US Open) to get a | | | | restaurants in Flushing, NY like the dim sum at East |
| free US Open Radio. No purchases necessary! With it | | | | Buffet. |
| you can listen to live commentary by ESPN and the | | | | Transportation Tips: |
| Tennis channel. | | | | I would avoid taking a car at all cost. Parking is simply a |
| Use this small ear radio to follow the main court action | | | | pain and there are many different check points just to |
| even if you are on a side-court. You can listen in to get | | | | get to the lot. |
| all the stats and commentary (even on side courts) | | | | My advice instead if you book the Sheraton hotel, is to |
| while you are watching your match. This makes it | | | | just take the 7 train from "Flushing-Main St" to the |
| much more entertaining to follow the action. | | | | "Mets-Willet Point" station - about a 5 min ride. |
| In 2006, they were also handing out free $2 Metro | | | | If you want to go to the city after the games at night - |
| passes by the thousands! | | | | just take the same 7 train all the way to Times |
| Every year there is a new deal or gadget so keep | | | | Square in Manhattan (no transfers required, just $2 |
| your eyes peeled and bring your Amex! | | | | each way!). |
| Hotel Deal | | | | Tip: Put $8 or more on your card and receive a 15 |
| I prefer the American Express SPG card because | | | | percent bonus. Great if you plan to go into the city at |
| with it you can get a great discount on the Sheraton | | | | night. |
| Laguardia hotel which is located just 1 metro stop | | | | If you do not have an American Express card yet, the |
| away (less than 2 miles)! | | | | SPG card offers 10,000 free points after your first |
| Hint: you can use the 10,000 points to redeem a FREE | | | | purchase! Check out my site for details on how to get |
| night at the Sheraton Laguadia hotel (which is just 1 | | | | this deal and to read other tennis bargain tips! |