Autumn is in its full glory in the Northern Hemisphere and the different flora of different countries will have different sights on offer. A large number of Americans are on flights to cross the Atlantic, to get to their chosen destination in Europe for this season. You will find international flights from Boston to Edinburgh flying at full capacity. Both of these cities are next to major seas and are major seaports, which have been important for most of the existence of these cities. Most good planners will have their air tickets ready with them for this trip, though there will be others in need of last-minute flights if they have suddenly decided to travel for any reason.
Join
the festivities
While the fall in Boston, in the Northeast
of the USA, lasts from September to November, autumn months in Edinburgh are
September and October. Some of the people on these flights will be those of
Scottish ancestry, who form just over 1 percent of Boston’s population. They
will want to see the land of their ancestors, though times have changed a lot
since then. If you enjoy books there is the storytelling festival for listening
to folk tales along with performances based on these. Halloween is just a week
away at the end of the month and the tickets for Samhuinn Fire Festival will
almost be sold out unless you hurry. You can even join the Witches’ Tour
organized throughout October to see the parts of the capital of Scotland with a
dark past.
Come
prepared
The regions that these cities are in have
fought with the British empires for their independence. In comparison with
Edinburgh, Boston is a relatively new city, a few centuries old. While in
Edinburgh you will find old castles and cathedrals, the architecture in Boston
is comparatively much more modern. As for the weather, the temperatures will
keep getting lower in both cities as the winter approaches. So, you should
start packing your warm clothes for a comfortable stay, though you should
choose comfortable dresses while you are on the flight. Most visitors coming
here are recommended an outing at the Royal Botanic Gardens where you will be
able to enjoy a lights show till the end of November.
Ways
to enjoy Scottish cities
Edinburgh is a green city with a few canals
flowing through it. You can explore the city center on foot and join the locals
at the pubs offering Scottish drinks. If you want to see more of the city, you
can rent a bike or hire a cab to see the major landmarks of the city. On the
edges of this city, there are a few mountains which you can consider for hiking
and trekking. Though the Cocktail week is gone, there is still enough time for
the Oktoberfest. Though a German festival, you will find many Scottish bars
offering you something different on the menu. For art lovers, there are a few
art galleries displaying works of artists new and old.
Possibilities
of finding fights now
Now that you know what all you would get to
enjoy in Edinburgh till autumn lasts, you will be thinking of how to get there.
It has been a century since people came on ships on this route, with journeys
lasting a few weeks. For such long routes, now there are flights on offer that will
take just over 6 hours. Most West European airlines will have a stopover at the
major airport of the country they belong to. The major US airlines like
American, Delta, and United, too, offer flights over this route, sometimes in
association with minor European airlines. It is always recommended that you
start looking for your international flights a few months in advance, but if
you are craving an autumn break some seats may still be available. For these,
you will need to be flexible in terms of the airports you will flying between
and the time of the day of the flight. Basically, you will have to make do with
whatever is available.
The
alternative ways of reaching European destinations
Europe is known for its world-class
infrastructure for transport. So, if you are not able to find flights to
Edinburgh, you can fly to another city in the United Kingdom and catch trains
from there to reach Edinburgh. If you are still having trouble with your
flights, you can get in touch with an Online Travel Agency, who will update you
as and when seats on the flights you are interested in become available. You
should also choose a range of dates for your round-trip flights to Edinburgh,
so you will be able to see available seats from more flights. One of your best
chances of finding flights will be by looking for flights that take off late
into the night, often called red-eye flights with most people preferring to
board flights in the daytime.
Some
final thoughts
Autumn comes with its fun and enjoyment, so
make the best use of the time that is still left in the season. If you haven’t
found your Boston to Edinburgh flights yet, you can delay your holiday plans
and look for flights around the Christmas days. These will be selling fast if
all of these are not booked already. You can also consider other destinations
with similar offerings in the fall, though this can be disheartening for some. This
is something that you must remember when you plan your autumn break flights
again.
