Getting there

Aer Lingus flies to New York from Dublin every day, with an additional flight via Shannon on Fridays

Aer Lingus flies to New York from Dublin every day, with an additional flight via Shannon on Fridays. Shannon also has daily flights to JFK. Including taxes, there is little change from £600 during the high season. Once in New York, take the B, D, F or N subway line and get off at Surf Avenue. Website: www.coneyisland.com

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