USA - Boston
by Ben Poole
Boston is a city rich in history and culture with a skyline that boasts a fine mix of traditional and modern architecture. The city is very easy to explore on foot as most major attractions are linked on the freedom trail. Popular areas to explore are the harbour, Beacon Hill (home of cheers bar), and Boston's second tallest building the Prudential tower which houses the infamous skywalk observatory offering 360° views of the city.
Newbury Street is a shopper's paradise; here you will find top designer stores and specialist boutiques. Seafood connoisseurs will love the New England speciality of clam chowder and food lovers must visit the infamous Faneuil Hall Market Place which is home to an indulgent food hall offering a selection of speciality cuisines all freshly prepared and presented to tantalise your taste buds.
Boston's impressive portfolio of hotels is ever expanding some of which include Four Seasons, Taj Boston, Nine Zero and XV Beacon. Boston is ideal for visiting year round as it benefits from warm summers ideal for walking and sailing, while the crisp winters are great for ice skating on the duck pond in Boston Common.
Flying time is approximately 7 hours, with regular direct services from London Heathrow.