Take A Trip to Boston

Boston is one of my favorite cities to vacation in and yet it is also very underrated. You're probably already getting visions of wind-burned faces, ravenous sports fans, and Ben Affleck. But Boston has more to offer than that. From historic sites to the Arts to great food to enthusiastic fans of some of the best sports teams in the country, Boston is rich in history and quite unique. You will cherish the time you spent there and you will find the locals to be some of the most genuine and fun-loving of all the cities you'll visit.

The two biggest challenges are the weather and finding your way around the city. If you are not used to the cold weather it can come as quite a surprise. And if it does snow it can really tie up transportation. On the good side, the falling snow really brightens up the city.

Finding your way around is another challenge altogether. Boston is not organized in a grid-like manner like NY. Tourists have a difficult time with this. I suggest getting a good map and treating it like a game and have some fun with it. Remember, you are on vacation. Despite that you're going to have a great time in Bean-town. Here's some of my favorite things to do when I'm in town:

Food, Art, and Fun at Faneuil Hall - An absolute must. Imagine what life must have been like 100 years ago. The cobblestone streets, the statues, and historic architecture are fantastic. You'll find great shops, food, and performance art (get your dollar bills ready). You have this great culture that is a mixture of the local colleges, the fast-paced financial district, and a thriving urban city. It's hard to put into words. This is a special place.

Bring your appetite - There is so much delicious food to eat. You are in a "Seafood Haven" so you can't leave without having a 1 ¼ lb lobster or two . What about real clam chowder (chowdah!)? Be sure to grab a slice of fresh hot pizza from "Regina", authentic Italian food in the North End (La Famiglia is my favorite but you can almost go to any restaurant), and the best cannoli from Mike's Pastry.

Newbury St. is Fashion Central - Forget about parking here, park at the Marriott Copley a few blocks away and walk over. Some the best shopping and outdoor cafes you'll visit. High-end designers like DKNY and Guess as well as many others in beautiful boutiques up and down the street (the local boutiques have better prices than the brand names so check it out). This street is a mixture of fantastic (non-chain) restaurants and cafes and great clothing designers. You can eat from almost any international cuisine you seek. If you live in a city or town that is overrun with chain restaurants you'll appreciate this even more with food flavors and selections that are uncommon.

Well, let's go to school - Harvard that is - Take a walk around one of the most famous universities in the entire world. Then head on over to Harvard Square and see the performers and feel the energy of the area. Hungry? Time to grab dinner at "Fire and Ice", a Mongolian wok restaurant with the best Prickly Pear Margaritas. Catch an independent film at Kenmore Square and say hi to Ben Affleck while you're there.

The Boston Museum - This is a world class museum with rare paintings, sculptures, and artifacts that range from ancient China to modern day. Great tip: Wednesday Night is Citizens Bank night - that means free entrance!

I could go on and on . Boston is one of my all-time favorite cities. I love the art, the culture, the food, AND the people. Whether you stay in a hotel or in a timeshare with Intervalworld or RCI.com, you will enjoy this unique city very much. But be careful, you might have so much fun, you might leave with a "wicked cool" accent!


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