Boston Boasts “Staycation” Deals

Submitted by Diane on Fri, 05/29/2009 - 19:50.

Historic, quaint, charming and pricey; all are apt descriptions of Boston, Massachusetts. However, the pricey part is beginning to change, as businesses around the area are recognizing that people are not traveling as they have in the past due to economic instability. In an attempt to both attract residents of the surrounding areas as well as visitors to the area, some very good prices are beginning to emerge on a variety of fronts.

As New Englanders choose to stay closer to home through the financial crisis faced globally, businesses in Boston are trying to entice them into once again exploring the historic city. Marketing approaches to encourage reluctant consumers into spending money include lowering prices to levels lower than have been seen in this area in a long time.

Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, is infamous for being one of the highest price parks in the country. Thanks to the new Fenway Family Hour, which features half off the price on 9 different menu items when purchased in the first hour that Fenway is open before a game. Game goers can also save $5.00 on any Red Sox apparel during this time.

Eating out in Boston just got a little more affordable as well. The steak house Flemings a new menu featuring five different appetizer items for only $6 when purchased before 7pm. Hungry for Italian food? Sample the chef’s signature items at Da Vinci Ristoranti in miniature style for $5.00 per small plate.

For those who do wish to travel, cruises in particular are a fantastic buy. Leaving from the Port of Boston, Norwegian Cruise Lines sails to Bermuda for as low as $489 per person on a seven night journey. Trips to Alaska via cruise lines also offer exceptional deals. If an all inclusive vacation including airline costs is more to the traveler’s liking, affordable prices beginning at $399 per person will appeal.

Taking time to revisit the city of Boston will reward the New Englander or visitors to the area with fantastic deals as well as a memorable trip to an exciting and history packed city.