Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
This, or head south to Latin America where jet lag isn't an issue.
S. America is the easiest place to get to from NYC.
I'd rather spend 12 hrs on the plane and get a good night sleep than 6 hrs and have my night broken up.
Rio or BA are an easy weekend trip (Th-Sun). Three full days on the ground, 2 full nights of sleep.
Flat beds, of course.