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timeless BOSTON Accommodations at the uber-modern Ames hotel near Downtown. Yes, following the Freedom Trail is a must, but there’s more to Boston then a red line winding its way through American history. paloma villaverde de rico S So what do Sylvia Plath, Louisa May Alcott, Robert Frost and Senator John Kerry have in common? They’ve all called Beacon Hill—one of Boston’s most beautiful and charming neighborhoods—home. The reason we point this out is because what makes Boston so unique amidst its New England setting is its neighborhoods, each with its own flavor, its own ambiance and rhythm, and each with its own unique story to tell. And although each neighborhood is its own little world, weave them all together and what you get is a destination that has “hot” written all over it. “Sophisticated, passionate, thriving and diverse are all adjectives that come to mind when thinking of Boston,” says Kim Vincent, product manager, North & South America, for the Globus family of brands. “Boston remains a steadfast, classic North American tourist destination. There’s something for everyone in Boston—it’s not just the birthplace of America any longer. It’s a melting pot of ethnicities, which is evident in its distinctive neighborhoods that pride themselves in their cultures. These unique cultures are celebrated throughout the city through food, entertainment, cultural events, and come together as one in Boston.” neighborhood hopscotch Although we are only scratching the surface, here’s a handful of our favorite neighborhoods to wander through. Once an actual bay, Back Bay is probably the most fashionable of 28 november 2011 neighborhoods. Both fashionistas and architecture aficionados will have a field day here—Newbury Street is one of our favorites, lined with oneof-a-kind shops and hip restaurants tucked away in buildings that date to the late-1800s. Recommend a visit to Copley Square, home to Trinity Church, the Boston Public Library, the John Hancock Tower and other notable buildings. Suggest lunch at the Met Back Bay, which delivers basics such as clam chowder and mac & cheese, done well with a few twists (think cedar-miso salmon or Scituate-lobster-and-cheddar dip). For the quintessential colonial Bostonian neighborhood, meanwhile, tell clients to head to Beacon Hill, one of the city’s oldest communities. Here, they’ll feel as if they’ve taken several steps back in time as they stroll the narrow streets paved with brick sidewalks and lined with gas lamps, all while perusing beautiful doors and decorative iron work. Beacon Hill is home to the Massachusetts State House and America’s first African Meeting House, and Charles Street, the neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, is lined with antique shops and restaurants. Steak lovers will love the award-winning Mooo restaurant, located within the XV Beacon Hotel and offering a modern take on classic steakhouse fare. From Beacon Hill, it’s an easy and might we add absolutely gorgeous walk to Downtown, where the city’s center of business and government cozies up to the Boston Common and the Public Garden. It’s here, too, where visitors will come across a number of historic sites such as Farecommend.com http://www.recommend.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend November 2011

Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk: RockResorts
Tour Talk: International Expeditions
River Cruise Product Expands Even More for 2012
Hot (or Cool) Toronto is Staid No More
Timeless Boston
South Africa Always Steals the Limelight
BVI: Beauty on the Water
Private Islands Sizzle
Barcelona Will Leave You Beaming
Unspoiled Myanmar is Open for Business
The Lowdown on South America's Capital Highs
Riviera Nayarit in the Pink
The Three Faces of Baja Sur

Recommend November 2011