Agent Tools & Info - Boston

GENERAL INFO

Time Zone - 14 hours behind AEST, observes daylight savings (March - November)

Seasons - Continental Climate (warm summers and very cold, snowy winters).
Summer: June - August
Autumn: September - November
Winter: December - March
Spring: March - June

Peak Travel Seasons - May, September & October

Key Booking Period - January, February & August

Average Length of Stay - 3 nights

Visa Requirements (Australian Passports) - Visa Waiver (ESTA) required for stays under 90 days

Events to note - St Patrick's Day (Feb), Boston Marathon (April), Boston Tea Party Reenactment (16 December)

Key Airlines - Qantas, Virgin Australia, American Airlines, Delta

Top Selling Hotels
Sheraton Boston
Hyatt Regency Boston
The Godfrey Hotel Boston

INSIDER'S TIPS

Boston is a super-passionate sports town with all-conquering New England Patriots (NFL), Celtics (NBA), Bruins (NHL) and Red Sox (MLB) all based in the city. The Bruins and Celtics are based at the famous TD Garden and the Red Sox call Fenway Park their home, the oldest MLB park in the entire league; both of these facilities offer tours for the passionate fan!

Follow the footsteps of America's founding fathers walking the 2.5 mile Freedom Trail, a collection of 16 nationally significant historic sites that detail the history of America. You can take unguided tours for free or guided tours for a small fee (~15USD)