Boston Short breaks
3* Short breaks to Boston from Manchester International Apt
Prices from £423 Price checked Thursday 09 Oct
Description
Boston Information
Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
Address: 2 Copley Place, Suite 105, Boston MA 02116, USA
Email: visitus@bostonusa.com
Phone: +1 617 536 4100
Departure Airport
Manchester Airport
Airport Information
Country
United Kingdom (UK)
Address
Manchester Airport Plc, Manchester M90 1QX, UK
Country Code
44
Telephone
(0)161 489 3000
Fax
(0)161 489 3813
None
Website
www.manchesterairport.co.uk
Location
The airport is located 17km (10 miles) southwest of Manchester
Time Zone
GMT (GMT + 1 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals
3
Transfer between Terminals
The Skylink moving walkway system links Terminals 1, 2 and 3 via the airport railway station.
Driving Directions
The airport lies off junction 5 of the M56 motorway, which connects with the M60 (Manchester’s ring road) at junction 4. Directions for all terminals are clearly signposted.
Car Parking
There are some 14,000 parking spaces available at the airport. Short- and long-term parking facilities (tel: (0)161 489 3723) are available. The short-stay multi-storey parking lots are located close to Terminals 1, 2 and 3. Long-term parking is recommended for any stay over 6 hours. Pre-booking, with discounts offered, is available online. A regular courtesy shuttle bus operates from the long-term car parks to all terminals. CPS provides chauffeured parking (tel: (0)870 411 1118; website: www.parkwithcps.com).
Car Hire
Companies at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, National and Sixt. All have desks in each of the terminals.
Public Transport
Rail: Manchester Airport’s new rail, coach and bus interchange, known as The Station, is connected to all three terminals via the Skylink moving walkway system. Trains operate to Manchester Airport from many stations in northern England and the Midlands. There is a frequent service between the airport and Manchester Piccadilly Station in the city centre, which has connections to most major destinations. For information on times and fares, contact the 24-hour National Rail enquiries line (tel: (0)845 748 4950; website: www.nationalrail.co.uk). Road: Taxi: Taxis are available outside or near the Arrivals hall of each terminal. Bus: The airport’s bus network provides direct services to many local centres, as well as to other towns and cities. For local public transport information, contact the Greater Manchester travel information line (tel: (0)161 228 7811; website: www.gmpte.com) or Traveline (tel: (0)870 608 2608). Coach: A number of National Express services (tel: (0)870 575 7747; website: www.nationalexpress.com) run from The Station to various destinations throughout the UK.
Information and Help Desks
Tourist information centres are situated in the Arrivals areas of Terminals 1 and 2 (tel: (0)161 436 3344). There are also information desks situated in all terminals. Several members of staff are trained in British Sign Language.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: ATMs, bureaux de change, banking facilities, Internet booths and a post office are available. Eating and drinking: All terminals have restaurants, cafés and bars with 24-hour facilities. Shopping: Duty-free shops and a variety of gift shops and concessions are available. Luggage: Left-luggage facilities and lost property offices are available (tel: (0)161 489 3463 for Terminal 1 or (0)161 489 6031 for Terminal 2). Other facilities: These include a medical centre, two prayer rooms, baby changing facilities and a 24-hour children’s play area.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Airport Business Centre (tel: (0)161 490 5580) offers a wide range of professional business support services, including private workstations with telephone, fax, photocopying and word processing facilities, meeting room hire, Internet access and videoconferencing. The airport also has conference and banqueting facilities in the Atlantic Suite (tel: (0)161 489 6181/2) and Radisson SAS Hotel (tel: (0)161 490 5000), catering for up to 400 people and including a comprehensive range of audiovisual, telephone and fax equipment. The Escape Lounge (tel: (0)161 489 3388) offers passengers a chance to relax and use a variety of business facilities, including fax machines, telephones, Internet access and photocopying; there is a charge for entry to this lounge.
Disabled Facilities
There are accessible toilets, ramps and lifts, hearing loops and wheelchair-accessible telephones throughout the terminals. All telephones are fitted with induction loops. The desk in Terminal 1 International Arrivals is equipped with a Minicom system (tel: (0)161 489 3561). Passengers requiring wheelchairs or special assistance should contact their airline prior to travel. There are parking spaces for disabled travellers (tel: (0)161 489 3723).
Airport Hotels
The four on-site hotels are Bewley’s Hotel Manchester Airport (tel: (0)161 498 0333), Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport (tel: (0)870 400 9055), Manchester Airport Hilton (tel: (0)161 435 3000) and Radisson SAS Hotel (tel: (0)161 490 5000). Nearby hotels include the Etrop Grange (tel: (0)161 499 0500) and Manchester Airport Marriott (tel: (0)161 904 0301). Hotel reservations can be made at the tourist information centres and at the First Options desk, located in the Terminal 1 Arrivals hall.
City
Manchester
Full Airport Name
Manchester Airport
State or Province
England
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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