Boston Holidays
Description
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Location: Massachusetts & Rhode Island, USA
Your holiday price includes:
- International flights
- All pre-payable airport taxes
- 7 nights accommodation on an room only board basis
- Road book (upon arrival)
- Car hire for 8 days based on an economy 4-door automatic with air-conditioning
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Boston
Upon arrival at Boston International Airport, pick up your hire car and transfer independently to your hotel. When checking in, you will be handed out your tour documentation pack.
Overnight in the Boston area at the Best Western New Englander in Woburn or similar.
Day 2 - Boston
The full day is yours to enjoy Boston, one of America's most historic and beautiful cities. This city is small enough to visit on foot and many facilities are available for touring this way. The Boston Freedom Trail is an interesting tourist walk. The Boston Common, the major park in the city centre, and Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall are all fascinating areas to see.
Overnight in the Boston area.
Day 3 - Boston to Salem (40km)
Today depart northward along Massachusetts Bay to the historic and scenic town of Salem, known for its witchcraft trials of the 17th century as well as its museums and restored homes.
Overnight in Salem at the Hawthorne Hotel or similar.
Day 4 - Salem to Newport (155km)
Travel south through Rhode Island to Newport, a thriving seaside resort. Visit the fantastic mansions built at the turn of the century by America's wealthiest families. There are many museums to visit in this great walking town.
Overnight in Newport at the Best Western Mainstay Inn or similar.
Day 5 - Newport to Cape Cod (160km)
Take the short drive from Newport to Cape Cod, the scenic and historic nook of land jutting into the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Cod is a resort of pristine beaches and sand dunes, small, picturesque villages and hidden ponds. It is a great place to relax and sightsee, from Hyannis, the commercial centre and home of the Kennedy family, to Provincetown, the village at the very tip of Cape Cod, noted for its fun, colourful atmosphere.
Overnight in Cape Cod at the Comfort Inn Hyannis or similar.
Day 6 - Cape Cod
You have the full day to relax and to visit Hyannis, Provincetown, the National Seashore or Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, two pretty islands that can be easily reached by ferry. There is more than enough to do on Cape Cod.
Overnight in Cape Cod.
Day 7 - Cape Cod to Boston (42km)
Depart Cape Cod this morning and travel north. Visit Plymouth Rock, the site of the Pilgrims' landing in America, and see the Mayflower II, a reconstruction of the ship that crossed the Atlantic. Plymouth Plantation, a living history museum, depicts life in the earliest days of colonial America. Then proceed to Boston, where the rest of the day is yours to explore this amazing city a bit more in depth. Visit Harvard University, stroll through the harbor, where the USS Constitution, the country's oldest commissioned battleship is anchored, do some shopping at Copley Place or the Prudential Center, have dinner in Chinatown or grab a show in the Theatre District to end your day in style.
Overnight at the Best Western New Englander in Woburn or similar.
Day 8 - End of Tour
Make your way to Boston International Airport to drop off your hire car and check-in for your return journey.
Please note, depending on your return flight time, an overnight flight will add an extra night to your holiday duration.
Single supplement: On request
Children: On request
Infants: On request
Your confirmation email is notification that the tour operator has received your request and is processing it. The availability of this holiday is checked on a regular basis, however as the carrier is a scheduled airline we are regrettably unable to provide an instant confirmation.
Car hire includes
- Prices are based on an economy 4 door automatic car with air conditioning, with pick up and drop off at Boston Logan International Airport for 1 named driver.
- All prices are fully inclusive of unlimited mileage, loss damage waiver, theft waiver, state minimum third party insurance, state charges, airport and local taxes, excess liability charges and damage excess waver.
- If you would like to upgrade the car hire please book the package as normal and inform the tour operator when they contact you. An extra charge is applicable for car hire depending on size, model and insurance that you upgrade to.
- Certain restrictions such as age limit may apply (minimum age 21 years) and any extra drivers, services or facilities will be subject to a supplement.
- A full valid licence must be held by all drivers.
- All additional extras/charges will be levied directly by the tour operator.
- Click here for the standard Holiday Autos terms and conditions for your car hire
Please note
- The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa, MasterCard, & Amex - 2%.
Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.
Boston Information
Boston Highlights...
- Lively Nights
- Local Markets
- Museums
- Ancient Sites
- Traditional Building
- Enjoyable Walks
- Good for Couples
- Places to Explore
- Good Shopping
- Dining Out
- Peace & Quiet
- Romantic
- Scenic Location
- Local Character
- Plenty to do
- Local History
- Bistros & Cafés
- Transfer in 1hr
Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: 2 Copley Place, Suite 105, Boston MA 02116, USA
Email: visitus@bostonusa.com
Phone: +1 617 536 4100
Destination Airport
(Boston) Logan International Airport
Airport Information
Country
United States (US)
Address
Logan International Airport, One Harborside Drive, Massport, East Boston, Massachusetts 02128, USA
Country Code
1
Telephone
617 561 1800
Fax
617 561 1889
Via the airport's website
Website
www.massport.com
Location
The airport is located 6km (4 miles) northeast of Boston
Time Zone
GMT - 5 (GMT - 4 from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
5
Transfer between Terminals
A complimentary shuttle bus service links the terminals, the airport subway station, the Water Transportation Terminal and satellite parking.
Driving Directions
From the West and South, drivers should take the Massachusetts Turnpike East, which connects with the Ted Williams Tunnel and goes directly into the airport. From the North drivers should either follow I-93 and go through the Callahan Tunnel, or take I-95 to Route 1 South, then follow signs to 1A South to Logan Airport.
Car Parking
Short- and long-term parking is available at the central car park, connected to Terminals B, C, D and E via pedestrian bridges or elevated moving walkways. The Terminal B car park, which serves Logan’s busiest terminal, also offers short- and long-term parking. Long-term economy parking is also available in a remote location, connected to the terminals by a free 24-hour shuttle bus.
Car Hire
Major car rental companies, including Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprize, Hertz, National and Thrifty, operate at the airport. Telephones to contact these agencies are available in Terminal C and E. There are car hire desks in the American Airlines side of Terminal B, while the US Airways side has car hire telephones.
Public Transport
Water: The Water Transportation Bus Service is a courtesy bus service (route no.66) running from all airport terminals to the Logan dock and the MBTA Airport Station. There are water shuttles, catamarans and water taxis from Logan dock to downtown Boston Harbor. The T Harbor Express has numerous daily connections from Logan dock to Long Wharf, and the Quincy and Hull on the South Shore. Rail: Underground: Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) operate routes to/from Logan airport. Take the MBTA Blue Line at Airport Station for connections to destinations within Boston; a free shuttle bus service links the station to the terminals. Train: Commuter Rail train services serving New England leave from South Station and North Station in Boston. Road: Taxi: Taxis are available at all terminals 24 hours. Bus: MBTA bus nos.448, 459 and CT3 serve the airport and various locations in Boston, including stations. Bus services are also available from a number of private bus lines covering the New England area; the airport’s website has contact details for these companies. Logan Express offers a frequent express bus service from Braintree to the south shore, Framingham to the west, and Woburn to the north; buses stop at all terminals.
Information and Help Desks
The help desk at the airport is staffed with qualified public service representatives who assist callers with questions regarding ground transportation, commuting, airline support services and weather operations. A Travelers Aid kiosk is located in Terminal E, Arrivals level, near the exit to the taxi stand.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs, banks and bureaux de change and Internet access are available throughout the airport. Mobile phone hire, photocopying and fax facilities are available in Terminal C. Eating and drinking: There are plenty of restaurants (including Italian, Chinese and seafood, as well as a grill), bars and cafés throughout the airport. The majority of those are concentrated in terminals B, C and E. Shopping: There are many shops in Terminal B and C, including duty-free; newsagents and gift shops are located in all terminals. Duty-free is also available in Terminal E. Luggage: Lockers are currently unavailable in all terminals, due to security concerns. Other facilities: These include shoe shine and repair, and a Kidport with facilities for children, including a museum and various play areas.
Conference and Business Facilities
Harborside Hyatt Conference Center & Hotel (tel: 617 568 1234), the Embassy Suites Hotel Boston at Logan Airport (tel: 617 567 5000) and the Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel (tel: 617 568 6700) all provide state-of-the-art conference facilities, with meeting rooms and business facilities. The Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel is connected to the terminals via a covered skybridge.
Disabled Facilities
Access for disabled people is excellent and the airport help desk provides TDD services 24 hours a day. Disabled car parking is available too. The Massport Parking Office (tel: 617 561 1673) can provide further information. The Massachusetts State Police (tel: 617 567 2233) are located in Terminal D and are on hand to help disabled passengers. There is a free shuttle service between all terminals and airport locations for disabled passengers (tel: 617 561 1769).
Airport Hotels
Hotels with direct access to the airport include the Harborside Hyatt Hotel (tel: 617 568 1234), the Embassy Suites Hotel Boston at Logan Airport (tel: 617 567 5000) and the Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel (tel: 617 568 6700), all within 2km (1 mile) of the airport. Other nearby hotels include the Holiday Inn Logan Airport, Hampton Inn Logan Airport, HI Select Boston, Marriott Long Wharf, Harborside Inn, Boston Harbor Hotel, Le Meridien Boston, Omni Parker House, Wyndham Tremont, Marriott Cambridge, Comfort Inn & Suites and the HI Express Boston. Many hotels offer a shuttle service to/from the airport. A hotel reservation service is available on the lower levels of Terminals C and E.
City
Boston
Full Airport Name
(Boston) Logan International Airport
State or Province
Massachusetts
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