People Keep Looking For Cheap Tickets To Explore Boston In-depth

Having never been to Boston Massachusetts, it seemed like a great time to venture into the unknown. A world traveler I am not, but a North American traveler I am. I have personally visited major cities across the USA and Canada over the years on both business and pleasure trips but one city I never had an opportunity to enjoy was Boston. The Boston Red Sox and Fenway park became my excuse to spend a weekend in the Boston area. Today's best bet for hotel reservations are the do-it-yourself websites, of course. Select your arrival and departure dates and simply meander through the available choices. It's then as easy as bringing out the old credit card and reserving a room.

Hotel rooms in the area of Fenway were high priced which leads a value traveler to look outside the general area of the field and commute to the game. Would we drive to the game and find parking, take a taxi, or ride the subway? The choice was ours but the hotel staff made it perfectly clear that driving to Fenway and scavenging for parking was not a good idea. They also weren't impressing on us that a cab was the way to go either. Traffic in downtown Boston is unpleasant and a cab fare could get costly if you find yourself bumper to bumper with thousands of other motorists trying to navigate their way through city streets. That leaves the subway system, called the "T", as the most recommended form of transportation around the city. Hotel staffers were adamant in recommending the cheap public transportation as the most cost effective and quickest route to our destination.Join a tour group that provides with cheap tickets to explore Boston in-depth.

The Boston subway was no more dirty or scary than any other train system we had ever ridden including New York City and Chicago but at times it was a bit confusing. Buying tickets to ride the "T" was simple... that is, right after we received assistance from a security guard at the station. Initially I couldn't figure the self-service ticket dispenser out, but watching the security guard breeze through made the process seem simple and even as if it were designed for a child. Once on board, the trains are colored to ease transfers if required and everything seemed under control. This was fine until we boarded a train that stopped one station ahead of our destination. An announcement over the sound system declared that all passengers must exit the train. Standing at the map in the station totally perplexed, a polite Boston native offered assistance without even requesting it. The advice proved priceless because the next train came along as expected and we finished our tour underneath Boston successfully.

With a multitude of colleges and universities, the city boasts a thriving multi-cultural, artistic, and intellectual scene. Sports is also a deep passion in Boston with fans proudly rooting on the Celtics, Patriots, and Red Sox. No matter the reason behind the trip, visitors to Beantown have a plethora of fine accommodations awaiting them.

Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf
Boston, MA 02110

With easy access to myriad tourist attractions (Harbor Walk, Aquarium, North End) as well as Boston's famed T subway system, the Boston Harbor Hotel tops many Best of lists. A water taxi service delivers you right from the airport to the hotel's dock. Once inside, breath-taking views, fine dining, and luxury accommodations are the order of the day.

Four Seasons Hotel Boston
200 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116

Always synonymous with perfection, Four Seasons hotels rarely disappoint and the Four Seasons Boston is no exception. With impeccable service, a fantastic location, and first-class accommodations, a stay at this luxury hotel is worth every penny. Situated right on the Boston Common, guests are in the heart of the city with easy access to everything it has to offer. The hotel's afternoon high tea earns rave reviews all on its own.

Charles Hotel
1 Bennett St
Cambridge, MA 02138

For visitors who prefer to stay on the other side of the river, the Charles Hotel in Cambridge is a top-rated choice. Not only are guests planted firmly in Harvard Square with everything they might need on the hotel premises, they also have direct access to the T to jaunt around Boston as they wish. With rooms that feature plush bedding, a TV in the bathroom mirror, and a handful of top-notch restaurants on site, some guests are tempted to never leave.

Hotel Marlowe
25 Edwin H Land Blvd
Cambridge, MA 02141

Another fine Cambridge choice is Hotel Marlowe in Kendall Square. In addition to being pet-friendly, Hotel Marlowe woos its guests with free wine and free bicycles to borrow. The leopard print décor is often cited by visitors as another factor setting the hotel apart from the competition. And if location, location, location is important, there are lots of amenities within walking distance as well as the Kendall Square T stop that will take you everywhere else.

Lenox Hotel
710 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116

Travelers aiming for Boston's Back Bay neighborhood might do well to stay at the Lenox Hotel. Free wi-fi, Aveda toiletries, chocolates, and in-room recycling are just a few of the highly touted amenities offered here. Guests can walk to Fenway Park, Boston Pubic Library, Copley Square, Public Gardens, Newbury Street, or the Freedom Trail, depending on the day's choice of activities.