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Holiday in Boston
Boston, home of the famous tea party, is a city that charms, delights and surprises it's many visitors. It is blessed with a beautiful harbour and a large number of historical buildings, confirming it's place as one of America's oldest cities. Enjoy a holiday in Boston with great restaurants and shopping, use Boston as an ideal springboard from which to explore New England.
Just 50 miles south of Boston, Cape Cod boasts miles of holiday beaches stretching from the quaint village of Falmouth with it's pretty Main Street full of shops and restaurants to the charming Provincetown at the tip of the Cape. In between is the seaside town of Hyannis, once the summer holiday haven of the Kennedy family.
Airport
The international airport is Logan International which is located 4 miles (6km) north-east of downtown Boston.
Boston Holiday Climate
The best time to holiday in Boston is May through to September when the temperatures are very pleasant. July through to October is the busiest time to visit. Winters in Boston and Cape Cod are often cold and snowy.
Clothing
In summer the high humidity and temperatures make light cotton clothing your best choice, however the cold winters mean that a heavy coat, boots, warm hat and gloves are needed to keep out the chill.
Currency
US Dollar (approx. US$1.7 to £1).
Driving on holiday in Boston
To explore the surrounding area you will need a car. Falmouth and Hyannis are approximately a 1 hour 30 minute/2 hour drive from Boston. Traffic drives on the right.
Electricity
The current is 110-115 volts, 60Hz AC.
Flying Time to Boston
Approximately 8 hours from London.
Getting Around
Boston is a compact city and easily covered by foot although there are plenty of public transport options available. The 'T' is one of the oldest subway systems in the country and is the best way to get around the Boston-Cambridge area. It serves most areas of the city and several lines also head to outlying suburbs. Driving in Boston is not recommended due to the city's one way systems and the fact that parking spaces are at a premium when you do eventually reach your destination. It is therefore better to rent a car when you are about to leave the city. Ferries go to several points around Boston Harbor and are a good option as an excursion. It is a three hour ferry ride from Boston to Provincetown on Cape Cod.
Health
For the latest immunisation requirements please contact your GP.
Holidays
2005 - January 1 (New Year's Day), January 17 (Martin Luther King Day), February 21 (Presidents' Day), May 30 (Memorial Day), June 14 (Flag Day), July 4 (Independence Day), September 5 (Labor Day), October 10 (Columbus Day), November 11 (Veterans' Day), November 24 (Thanksgiving Day), December 25 (Christmas Day).
Language
English.
Opening Hours
Banks are open Monday to Friday from 9am-6pm. Some are open Saturday from 9am-2pm.
Post Offices are open Monday to Friday from 8am-4pm. Some are open Saturday from 8am-3pm.
Time
GMT - 5 hours.
Tipping
15% is expected by waiters. 10% is expected by taxi drivers. Porters expect US$1 a bag.
Tourist Board
UK Office: 0207 978 7429.
Visa Requirements
Entry rules into and in transit through America are changing on a regular basis, therefore, it is your responsibility to ensure that you are aware of and in possession of all the correct documentation, well in advance of your departure from the UK. All passengers, including children, as of the 26th October 2004, travelling to or in transit must hold an individual machine-readable passport to qualify for the Visa Waiver Programme. Passengers born in America and those who hold dual citizenship with America must travel on their American passport and need to check their own visa regulations. For further information please check www.passport.gov.uk, www.usembassy.org.uk and www.fco.gov.uk.
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