Saturday, April 27, 2013

I want to see fireworks and attend something with strong christmas spirit in Boston, where should I go?

Q. I'm coming to Boston, from Miami for Christmas. Usually, I go to hard rock with my wife (In Miami) and attend any Christmas events that is not to pricey. Its always great. Now I want to be in the snow with my wife's family (in Boston) but she doesn't know where we should go. Please advise on where to watch fireworks? Are the cruises good? Boston best cruises (pricey) vs Mass Bay Line (cheap) but both offer the same stuff, why is 1 more expensive? Where is the best place to watch fireworks? Where can we go that offers great Christmas spirit? Any idea helps, even movie that offer holiday spirit (nice decor)
I mean fireworks on new year people. Thank you

A. For Christmas spirit - I really love the Boston Pops. It may be pricey though - I have in the past been able to go for free (via work) or obtained discount tickets. There is a place called Bostix (if you are willing to risk) that offers half priced tickets the day of the show (one in Copley and one in Faneuil) - I believe they open at 10am - best time to go right when they open.

There will be other Christmas type things - like the nutcracker so if they don't have the pops, you can see or attend another type of event half price.

The fireworks are in Boston Harbor. There are many advantage points to view these any where around the harbor.

The cruises vary so much from the quality of food (if a dinner or food type cruise) to the type of crowds/entertainment. I've only more recently gone on Spirit of Boston and Odyssey - both are more expensive dinner/lunch type cruises. Odyssey a sit down dinner cruise and Spirit of Boston buffet (and less than Odyssey) - spirt leaves from Seaport Area and Odyssey behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. There is entertainment of both.

The other cruises tend to be more "booze cruises" where drinking (although they usually have a dj or band) is the main entertainment.

All the cruises are indoors with climate control so they can be nice (and pretty views) even in the winter. Although you can venture out on the deck if you want to freeze.

What are some hotels that are somewhat close to the Bank of America Pavillion in Boston?
Q. It would also help if these hotels were relativelty cheap. Thanks =]

A. All the hotels in that area are brand-new and quite pricey. But the pavilion is on the Silver Line, and it's also a short walk to South Station on the Red Line. Concerts end in plenty of time to take the T back to any of the more reasonable hotels.

Hotels in the neighborhood: Seaport Hotel, Westin Boston Waterfront, Rennaisance Boston Waterfront, Boston Harbor Hotel. If the pavillion doesn't appear on your hotel search engine, use the World Trade Center or the Boston Convention Center.

Best luxury suites to stay in Boston?
Q. I'm looking to book a romantic getaway in Boston for my girlfriend and I's 5 year anniversary. I wanna get a nice suite in either the Back Bay or Quincy Market District. Has anyone stayed a place they recommend, budget is about 800 bucks. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated! Thanks!

A. Check out the Taj or the Mandarin...both are Back Bay and pretty much top of class. For something a little different, you could probably get the best room in the house at Hotel Marlowe which is in Cambridge but also on the river. But I would say either Taj or Mandarin will be the best places in Boston, or at least Back Bay. Not so sure about Quincy Market--it's a tourist destination but not exactly the best place to stay since it's surrounded by the Financial District, the North End, and the seaport!




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