I once stayed at a wonderful Hyatt hotel in the USA that had a secret floor! The doors of the elevator opened at your floor ONLY if you had a key card that showed you were one of the highly privileged. This secret floor was part of the special “Club” that you can be part of while staying at many Hyatt hotels the world over. The room was out of this world and the bathroom had some kind of massive “jungle shower” which replicated a rainforest. I can’t tell you what the Bill was next day … I think I’m still paying it off! [Read more...]
Salem
February 12, 2011 By
Most people would have heard the chilling tales of the Salem Witch trials which took place in 1692 and the Salem Witch Museum situated in Marblehead doesn’t disappoint those who wish to find out a bit more about this gruesome part of the towns’ history, where 19 men and women were convicted of witchcraft and hung at Gallows Hills near Salem Village.
Hundreds of others were put into jails without a trial on charges of witchcraft. [Read more...]
Boston and its surrounding area
January 25, 2011 By
Originally Boston was connected to the mainland by an isthmus “the Boston Neck” (known as “Mattapannock” by the Native Americans), but as popularity for the area grew in the 1840’s the decision was taken to reclaim land from the Backbay and Southbay marshes in order to accommodate the ever-growing population.
Boston and its surrounding neighbourhood is a vibrant place to be. You can take in a museum or gallery in town or have a wander down to the beach and harbour area to watch the sun set. There are many local restaurants and hotels, bars and historical landmarks to take advantage of on your stay. There is so much to see and do that it’s difficult to fit it all in! [Read more...]
Boston and its surrounding neighbourhood is a vibrant place to be. You can take in a museum or gallery in town or have a wander down to the beach and harbour area to watch the sun set. There are many local restaurants and hotels, bars and historical landmarks to take advantage of on your stay. There is so much to see and do that it’s difficult to fit it all in! [Read more...]
About the South End and other areas of Boston, United States
January 17, 2011 By
Boston, the Capital city of Massachusetts and one of the oldest cities in the United States of America was founded in 1630 by Puritan colonists from England. Over the last 400 years the city and its neighbouring districts have grown from strength to strength both in commercial activity and culture.
Have you ever thought of Boston as a place to go on holiday? What would inspire you to go there? Did you know that Boston is one of the United States’ top-10 tourist attractions? It’s easy to see why. [Read more...]