Going Places in Boston

On January 24, the UK government announced it was removing all testing requirements for eligible fully vaccinated arrivals. This will come into effect on February 11. This comes after the UK faced one of the harshest, and longest, restrictions globally, and this new ruling will make it one of the most free-flowing borders across Europe. Within the UK, virtually all restrictions have been loosened, with mask use still being encouraged in [...]

As temperatures drop across New England, and snow continues to pile up, local travel is a challenge. But for those hoping for a wintry weekend getaway, hope isn’t lost; from Maine to Vermont, New England is one of the best regions in the world for an idyllic, snowy retreat, and GO Boston is here to help you get there. GO Boston Shuttle offers transportation services to cover any and all of [...]

With Covid-19 and the Omicron variant still causing disruption to social plans, New Year’s Eve might not look like it usually does. While parties and big gatherings are still legal, there are a few ways to keep the fun while staying more Covid-safe. Instead of booking a big — and usually expensive — party out on the town, why not gather a smaller group of friends and family and book a weekend away? [...]

Christmas is just days away — but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to sort out last minute holiday plans. And with Covid-19 and the Omicron variant still causing disruption and delays to travel, many are leaving decisions to the last minute. GO Boston is here to get you and your loved ones to your destination safely. GO Boston Shuttle offers transportation services to cover any and all of your travel needs, [...]

As Christmas and Hanukkah are right around the corner, the rise of a new Covid-19 variant Omicron poses a threat not only to peoples’ holiday plans, but also health. And while so far the new variant has not yet proven as deadly as previous variants, it’s still fast-spreading. Here’s what you should know. The total number of states that Omicron has been detected in is now 25, with the latest including [...]

It was reported that Boston’s Logan Airport was overrun with a near million passengers this Thanksgiving. Sunday was one of the busiest days, as travelers prepared to return home after spending the holidays with family and friends in New England. Nationwide, TSA officials estimated 2.4 million people traveled through airports yesterday alone, and people on social media reported extra long lines and wait times. With a shortage of pilots, flights have [...]

Massachusetts Covid cases are creeping up once again, just in time for cold weather, flu season and the holidays. Positive cases have dropped over the last two months after the delta variant fueled an increase this summer, but the state’s positive test rate has risen over the past two weeks from below 1.7% to a seven-day average of 2.15%. Thanksgiving is right around the corner — so how can you celebrate with [...]

While Covid-19 cases are far lower than they were a year ago, the pandemic isn’t over yet. On Thursday, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health confirmed 1,586 new Covid-19 cases. This brings the total number of cases in the state to 801,567. The state’s Department of Public Health also confirmed 23 additional deaths related to Covid-19, bringing the total to 18,671, and 509 current hospitalizations, with 147 in intensive care. The [...]

Many still worry about coronavirus, especially as new variants emerge and spread. As of August 27th, face masks are required in all indoor public settings in Boston, but there are still plenty of fun things to do around the city while staying safe, even with autumn in full swing. For families with young kids, Franklin Park Zoo is one of the Boston area’s family-friendly treasures. The zoo itself has online timed [...]

When you think of autumnal foliage, you think of New England. But many this year have noticed that fall colors are yet to make an appearance.  And they’re not wrong; according to meteorologists, this year’s warm, wet weather means fall foliage peak colors will come later than usual. While October is typically the best month for it, many are saying fall colors are yet to appear in most of southern and [...]