To those of you that follow this blog and are in America…..Happy 4th to you….enjoy the fireworks later on! We have been in America at least three times over Independence Day and yet to see a firework! Seen lots for sale though.. I think it is because we have never been close enough to the action to make our way back to base especially with … Continue reading Happy Independence Day America
Visitors to America that want to experience the open road and plan journeys along ”The Mother Road” – Route 66 and the Pacific Coast Highway for their bucket lists could add these suggestions to future adventures. Tip: Remember to factor in car rental and one way drop off fees into your budget Atlantic Coast – Maine to Miami 1,900 miles The I-95 runs from Maine … Continue reading Road Trip Itineraries – Try These
During this unprecedented chapter in humanity and with the Travel & Tourism sector decimated beyond all recognition this caught my interest. G Adventures have introduced a one day guided tour of Boston. It is intended for visitors who are desperate to get touring again. Offered on two dates – September 26 and October 3 this year. This is a full itinerary and starts at 07.30 … Continue reading Boston, MA – New Guided Day Visit
For those of you who were fans of the popular and long running show Cheers the original exterior of the pub that was featured is actually called ‘The Bull and Finch’. Located on Beacon Street opposite the Public Gardens it is one of Boston’s most visited attractions. So when I saw reports that Cheers, Boston was closing due to the Coronavirus Pandemic I was surprised. … Continue reading Cheers Bar in Boston closes – Covid Pandemic blamed
I have never flown on JetBlue but did see their New York offices opposite the Queensboro’ Plaza Transit system in Queens. The exciting news is that they are applying to operate to Europe from Boston and New York but not until 2021. Delta Airlines reaction to the news is that low cost carriers have come and gone on the Transatlantic route. WOW went just last … Continue reading JetBlue Announces Plans to Fly from Boston and New York to UK
After breakfast in the Mandarin which was $7 for coffee, $12 for two sausages or $35 for the buffet. It was good though. We navigated our way through the Copley Plaza Mall to take a Duck Tour around Boston. I wasn’t sure about this choice to be honest because of the recent disaster in Missouri but the ceiling of the vehicle was loaded with life … Continue reading Boston 23 Aug – Brand USA
So as memories begin to fade I now have the opportunity to get down on a page what happened on 22 August in Boston. Our luxury transport took us from the fantastic Four Seasons along Boylston to the equally welcoming Mandarin Oriental so that we could have our bags stored until our return to check in. The first port of call was Fenway Park, home … Continue reading Boston 22 August – Brand USA
An early check out from Arlo Soho and Ubers’ to Penn Station was the order of the day. The ornate and rather grand building that everyone knows as Penn Station is a facade as the station is all below ground. Serving 650,000 commuter and Amtrak travellers daily it is the busiest transit hub in the Western Hemisphere. Located in Midtown Manhattan near the Empire State … Continue reading New York to Boston Amtrak – Brand USA
Sometimes working in travel has it’s perks and I am fortunate to be going a funded visit to New York and Boston at the invitation of Brand USA and Norwegian Airlines. It is a small group of 6 tour operators and travel agents from all over the UK and Ireland. So I am super excited that I am embarking on a whirlwind 4 night whistle stop tour … Continue reading Brand USA – Norwegian Airlines: New York and Boston 19 Aug – 23 Aug 19
Arrived bang on schedule at Boston Logan Airport. The views over the bay were amazing. I was in my car within an hour. It is the Memorial Day get away and the traffic was awful. Actually the roads are in need of some TLC as well, maybe it is the harsh winters that cause all the bumps. I am in Danvers which is 17 miles … Continue reading New England 24 May
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