1. Boston Vacation By Lise Cormier Boudreau

2. Outline of Presentation
Introduction
How I got there
Where I stayed
Activities
Transportation
Food
Budget
Conclusion

3. Introduction Purpose of the trip : concert, visit a new city
Fun facts about Boston :
Named after a town in England
First US subway was built there
Home to the oldest public park in the US

4. How I Got There : Travel Schedule
Transportation : Pontiac Sunfire (my car !)
Travel dates : July 30th August 2nd 2007

5. The Fairmont Copley Plaza located in downtown Boston
Where I Stayed
The Fairmont Copley Plaza located in downtown Boston

6. Hotel information Accommodations : 383 rooms, including 17 suites.
Dining :
Room service, restaurant in hotel OAK Long Bar + Kitchen.
Activities & Services :
Fitness facilities

7. Room Standard room with two double beds Room features :
Flat screen television
High-speed Internet access
On Demand movie selections
Digital safe

8. Activities Freedom Trail
2.5-mile, red-lined route that leads to 16 historically significant sites

9. Bunker Hill memorial (392 stairs to climb in hot August weather !)
Freedom Trail
Paul Revere’s midnight Ride
(« The British are coming ! »)
Bunker Hill memorial (392 stairs to climb in hot August weather !)

10. The Boston Public Gardens
Oldest gardens in North America !

11. Boston Harbor
One hour boat tour of the beautiful Boston Harbor

12. Window Shopping on Newberry Street
Eight blocks filled with boutiques, designer fashions such as Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Ralph Lauren, and chic restaurants !

13. Harvard University ?
Looking for Harvard University....lost in the city !

14. Concert Dave Matthews Band live onstage !
Tweeter Center in Mansfield (outside of Boston)
Dave Matthews Band live onstage !

15. Transportation
Car
Subway

16. Food
North-American type food :
pasta
burgers
cheesecake

17. Language
English is the main language in Boston, so it was a good thing we all knew how to speak it well !

18. Budget
Total duration of the trip : 4 days and 3 nights Total cost (for myself): Transportation : 100 $ Food : 160 $ Concert Ticket : 90 $ Accommodations : 470 $ Shopping : 250$ Grand Total : 1070 $

19. great friends : priceless !
Conclusion
Beautiful waterfront city
Many fun, historical activities
Easy to get around
Something for every budget (expect to pay more if downtown)
Highlights : Freedom Trail, Concert
Not so fun : Police incident
Recommendations : use subway, walking shoes
Good times with
great friends : priceless !