Shades of Red, Orange, and Yellow- New England Fall Foliage

The GotoBus team considers ourselves lucky to be located in Cambridge, MA. Cambridge residents, also known as Cantabrigians, enjoy living steps away from popular Revolutionary War historical sites and the diversity that its famous academic institutions, Harvard and MIT bring. New England is one of the best places to see the autumn leaves change. The leaves have just started to turn here so there is plenty of time to still book your New England fall foliage sightseeing trip. Click here to track the New England fall foliage and try to predict when the colors will “peak.”

GotoBus has some great travel options for a fall foliage getaway. It is better to leave the car at home and take the bus or else you might ruin the trip looking for parking and navigating our curvy one way streets. Check out some of our top picks!

Pilgrim's Path 1-Day Tour $35

USA, Canada Eastern Deluxe 8-Days Tour (BOS) $620

Plimoth Plantation 1-Day Tour $55

Fall Foliage 1-Day Tour $55

Eastern Panorama 8 Days Tour * Fully Guided * $1219

Salem - Witch City 1-Day Tour $35

Boston to Montreal 3-Day Tour $188

Autumn on Cape Cod 1-Day Tour $55

Boston to Acadia, Maine 2-Day Tour $155

Boston, Cambridge, Lexington, Concord 1-Day Tour $55

New England Seacoast 1-Day tour $55

Detroit, Cleveland, US Niagara Falls, Albany 3-Day Tour $239

What Happens in Vegas…Stays in Vegas!

While GotoBus is well known for our low cost inter-city bus lines and touring options, some people may not be aware that we also offer tickets to top shows. Currently, we have seven shows playing in Las Vegas and everyone knows that a trip to Sin City is not complete without seeing a show or two!

Current Show Listings

Jubilee Show at Bally's
Bally's Hotel , Bally's Las Vegas
Donn Arden’s Jubilee! has entertained Las Vegas for more than 20 years! Why the longevity? Perhaps it’s the eye-catching, toe-tapping musical numbers staged on million-dollar sets. Or perhaps it’s the costumes designed by Bob Mackie, shining brighter than any multi-color sign on The Strip.

V The Ultimate Variety Show
Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
Unique specialty performers from around the world come together in "V", the fast-paced showcase of record breaking, jaw dropping, uproarious, turn-of-the-tables performances and comedy where the specialty acts rule the show! Every show includes magic, special effects, death-defying stunts, wild comedy, visual artists, physical insanity and much more!

Steve Wyrick Show
Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
Steve Wyrick pulls out all the stops for this one-of-a-kind, mega-illusion magic experience. Wyrick performs some of the most imaginative and mind-blowing illusions anywhere. His signature, larger-than-life illusions will headline the show, but it will be Wyrick's personal touches that will make his show unforgettable, allowing audience members to be as close as they can handle for a magic experience like no other.

Ice Show
Riviera Las Vegas
It is ice. It is air. And it is everything unlike anything in between. 42 of Russia's most disciplined & athletic performers converge on one frozen stage to bring you an unprecedented epic production based on works by the founder of Moscow Ice Circus, Sergey Ryshkoff and adapted by the team of Emmy award winning Debra Brown.

Le Rêve Show
Wynn Las Vegas
Le Rêve presented exclusively at Wynn Las Vegas, offers breathtaking performances in an intimate aqua theater in-the-round. The show features aerial acrobatics, provocative choreography and artistic athleticism. The cast of 85 captures the imagination with their outrageous antics and daring feats of strength and agility.

KÀ Show
MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas
KÀ by Cirque du Soleil is an unprecedented theatrical event. A masterpiece in storytelling, KÀ uses acrobatic performances, the thrills and action of martial arts techniques from all over the world, plus innovations in puppetry and multimedia to tell the epic tale of twins on a perilous journey to fulfill their shared destiny.

"O" Show
Bellagio Las Vegas
"O" pays homage to the magic of the theatre from the simplest street performance to the most lavish of operas - where anything is possible and where the drama of life plays itself out before your very eyes. The Las Vegas show O followed in the footsteps of Mystere, proving that the popularity of the Cirque De Soleil company was no fluke.

The Cirque De Soleil “O" Show is definitely at the top of my wish list. See reviews of the show here. Tickets to all shows can be purchased at http://www.gotobus.com/shows/.

What shows do you want to see?

Getting what you came for- How to select the best touring option

Many travelers ask us about our services and what they can expect from their tour guide. Will I be tied to the hip of my guide or be left to navigate on my own? The answer to that question is “It depends.” Before booking a tour you should think about your personality traits and the needs of your traveling companions. Selecting the tour that best fits your personality will allow you to make the most of your vacation and ensure that you get what you were expecting.

GotoBus currently offers three levels of touring options. You can find the tour level listed in the tour details.

Level 1:
If you like to wander free and explore new places on your own then a Level 1- Unescorted tour is your best bet.

Level 1-- Unescorted Tour: Essentially a self-guided tour. You will have transfers between activities and accommodations but there will no one organizing activities for you.

Check out a Level 1-- Unescorted Tour

Level 2:
If you prefer having someone around to answer questions and troubleshoot problems a Level 2—Semi-Guided Tour would be a good option.

Level 2—Semi-Guided Tour: Tour guide will organize the group and arrange for any optional attractions and meal stops. These tours are perfect for those who like some structure to the day, but want more free time and meals on their own. Tour guide will be available to assist passengers if any problems arise.

Check out a Level 2—Semi-Guided Tour

Level 3:
If you enjoy having a knowledgeable guide who can tell you about the historical significance of the sites you are seeing then I would recommend a Level 3--Fully-Guided Tour.

Level 3--Fully-Guided Tour: Tour guide will organize the group and arrange for any optional attractions and meal stops. In addition, the guide will conduct an informative tour of sights throughout the trip. The tour may be conducted in more than one language.

Check out a Level 3--Fully-Guided Tour

Fall Back to Summer

Fall is near. More often than not you notice yourself grabbing sweaters rather than the usual tank top and flip-flop combination that carried you throughout the summer. Don’t fret. Now is the perfect time to use up your left over vacation days before they expire. Pack up the kids for a trip to Florida! Columbus Day (October 13th) is right around the corner and this is a great opportunity to plan an extended weekend getaway.

GotoBus has many touring options in Orlando and Miami. Go for a couple days or plan an entire week away.

If theme parks are your thing (or your kids). We’ve got that covered!

Parks Available:
Walt Disney World: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT Center and Animal Kingdom
Universal Studios: Universal’s Islands of Adventure
SeaWorld Orlando
Wet ‘N Wild
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park

If you want to enjoy Florida’s natural beauty and schedule in some beach time you may want to consider an Everglades Safari or a trip to Marcos Island.

Whatever you choose, your friends will be jealous of your deep tan lasting well into November. They don’t call Florida the sunshine state for nothing!

New Facebook Group Launches

GotoBus has just launched a new Facebook group. This group is for everyone who loves to travel at bargain prices. It will allow participants to make new friends, share travel experiences, and maybe even find a travel buddy for their next GotoBus tour. Please join us!

GotoBus Expands Online Travel Service to China

Cambridge, MA September 8, 2008 -- GotoBus, the leading online ticketing company for inter-city bus lines and bus tours, has expanded tour service to China. With the existing leadership in their U.S. and Canadian tour service, the company is actively increasing their international offerings.

GotoBus introduces travelers to popular destinations in the post-Olympic China such as Beijing, Xi'an, Shanghai, Guilin, Nanjing and Tibet. Whether it is exploring ancient cities or modern architecture that excites you, visitors can find a tour that is perfectly suited to their needs and within budget. These tours range in duration from 4 to 16 days and many cover more than one city allowing travelers to become fully immersed in Chinese culture.

Beijing Tours: These tours include numerous sightseeing opportunities with stops at the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall of China, and the Ming Tombs.

Xi'an Tours: Visit the famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses, as well as, the Ancient City Wall which was constructed in the early Ming Dynasty.

Shanghai Tours: A tour through Shanghai reveals the beauty of Yu Garden, the Bund, and the Jade Buddha Temple. Shopping on Nanjing Lu, one of the world's busiest commercial streets is not to be missed!

Guilin Tours: Explore the scenery in Guilin with a cruise on the Li River and discover the Reed Flute Cave. The natural views here are said to be the "Best under Heaven."

Nanjing Tours: This location features the Dr. Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing Museum and much more.

Tibet Tours: Travel through Lhasa to see the Tibet Museum and Potala Palace. Check out the Drepung and Jokhang monasteries to learn more about Buddhist history.

In addition to these traditional tours, GotoBus has also released a unique Date your Love in China 8-Day Tour. Departing in November, January, and March, this cross-cultural dating tour explores some of China's most awe-inspiring sites while meeting up to 150 single women throughout the excursion. This tour travels through Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou. It is the perfect combination of sightseeing, enjoying fine local cuisine and dating.

All new China tours are fully narrated by a bilingual, experienced local guide. Additional details and ticketing information can be found at GotoBus China Tours.

GotoBus.com covers diversified inter-city bus and bus tour service including the Chinatown Bus which connects major US cities. Expanding bus travel service to China cannot be more natural to the online ticketing company for bus travel.

About GotoBus.com
GotoBus is the leading online marketplace for bus tickets and tours. The GotoBus online booking system, similar to those used by major airlines, makes it easy for travelers to quickly compare schedules, prices, and pickup/drop-off locations for over 200 bus companies throughout the United States and Canada. GotoBus.com is the fastest growing gateway for bus travel on the Internet. In February 2007, The Washington Post featured GotoBus.com as one of the best travel websites and named it "Best of the Web" in the "Motorcoaches" category.

Top 10 Customer Favorites from August

This past August was filled with a lot of bad news. Unemployment was on the rise and the economy is still not doing well. Many are being pressured by soaring prices at the pump and some even settled for a “staycation”, believing that they could not afford a real holiday. Too bad they didn’t find us! Bus travel is convenient, cost effective and provides a much needed getaway from life’s daily pressures.

Our customers are keenly aware that a fabulous vacation can be had on a shoestring budget. If you missed out this past month, it’s not too late to book a fall trip. Autumn is a great time to travel with cooler temperatures and less tourists. Our top attractions for the month of August were as follows:

1. Niagara Falls
2. Washington D.C
3. Philadelphia
4. Boston
5. Newport, RI
6. 1000 Islands
7. Baltimore
8. Toronto
9. Las Vegas
10. Grand Canyon