Australia Sightseeing Tours - NEW!

GotoBus has just released 45 new Australia tours in Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney! Be sure to schedule some time to snuggle a koala, take a city tour, or watch a penguin parade on your next trip "Down Under".

All Australia sightseeing options and itineraries can be found online. Be sure to check back soon as new tours are added daily!

Book Airline Tickets with GotoBus

GotoBus is pleased to announce that we are now truly a one-stop-shop for all your vacation needs including airline tickets! To access the lowest airfares you must join our free airline ticketing membership program (this is different from your regular GotoBus login information). Once logged in you can search our wide array of domestic and international flights. Happy Flying!

Yosemite National Park

Thinking about your next vacation? Be sure to include a tour of Yosemite National Park to your list. This natural wonder is best explored during the spring and summer months. Yosemite Valley, the most popular destination within the park, has breathtaking views of high cliffs and stunning water falls.

To get the most out of your visit to Yosemite try to spend at least one night in the park to experience all the incredible sights. If you would like guidance regarding which tour would be most appropriate for your group please give us a call or fill out our online request form.

Stretch Your Travel Dollars

Times are tough and everyone is trying to make their pared down travel budget go just a little bit farther. GotoBus wants to help travelers by releasing our greatest selection of Affordable Tours that will make going on vacation a reality this year. These tours feature our very best deals for East Coast, West Coast, Hawaii, Florida, Europe, and Mexico tours.

These tours pack a lot of bang for the buck! For extra savings, bring a third person along for your travels and take advantage of our Buy 2 Get 3rd Free Specials. These low priced tours sell out fast so book online now.

National Cherry Blossom Festival 2009

Looking for the perfect spring tour?

The National Cherry Blossom Festival 1 Day Tour, departing from Flushing and Manhattan, offers spectacular views of cherry blossoms throughout DC in addition to many sightseeing destinations including the Jefferson Memorial, the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, National Mall and much more.

Enjoy the beauty and history of the National Cherry Blossom Festival which celebrates the March 27, 1912, gift of Japanese cherry blossom trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington. This gift was meant to enhance the growing friendship between the United States and Japan. This tour only runs between March 28 and April 12 so be sure to reserve your spot soon!

New Mexico Bus Tours- Just Released

GotoBus has just released nine new multi-day Mexico bus tours! These tours range in duration from 4 to 13 days and depart from Mexico City and Tuxtla Gutierrez.

If you are short on time but still want to see the highlights of this beautiful country then the Mexico City Hot Spots Tour may be exactly what you are looking for. This 4 day tour package includes three nights accommodation in a four star Mexican standard hotel, roundtrip airport transfers, all entrance fees and visits to Mexico City, Xochimilco, Teotihuacan and more. At $248 per person this tour will fill up quick so be sure to book your reservation early.

Art lover's that enjoy Frida Kahlo's world renowned paintings should check out the Footsteps of Frida Kahlo Private 6-Day Tour which visits the most influential places of her life in an intimate setting. This tour offers 5 nights hotel accommodations, roundtrip airport transfers, entrance fees and visits to Mexico City, Teotihuacan, Coyoacan, Zocalo, and San Angel.

All Mexico Bus Tours itineraries and ticketing information can be found online.

Top 10 Tours: February 2009

Curious which GotoBus tours are most popular? Here are the Top 10 Tours from February 2009.

1. New York to Washington DC 2-Day Tour Cherry Blossom (Seasonal), 1 night hotel. Round trip transportation from New York or New Jersey. Sightseeing in Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC. Air and Space Museum

2. New York to Niagara Falls 2-Day Bus Tour 1 night hotel. Round trip transportation from New York or New Jersey. Sightseeing in Niagara Falls (day and night). Corning Glass Center.

3. Philadelphia, Washington DC and Niagara Falls 3-Day Tour 2-night accommodations. Ground transportation. Sightseeing in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Corning Glass Center, Niagara Falls.

4. Boston to Washington DC 3-Day Tour 2 nights accommodations. Visit Philadelphia, Washington D.C., New York...

5. Los Angeles to San Francisco Yosemite 3-Day Tour 2 nights accommodations. Ground transportation. Visits to San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Hearst Castle (optional), Bay Cruise (optional), Solvang, Denmark Village and more

6. NY ->Washington DC, Shenandoah Cavern 2-Day Tour 1 Night hotel. Round trip transportation from New York or New Jersey. Sightseeing in Philadelphia, Washington DC and Shenandoah Caverns Virginia (optional). Air and Space Museum (optional)

7. LA to Las Vegas, Grand Canyon South Rim 3-Day Tour 2 nights accommodations (2-night in Las Vegas). Ground transportation. Visits to Las Vegas, Factory Outlets, Grand Canyon South Rim, Hoover Dam and more

8. Skiing, Woodbury Shopping and Turning stone Casino 2-Day Tour Ski, shop, and gamble with 1 night hotel accomodation

9. NY to Washington DC, Baltimore 2-Day Tour 1 Night hotel. Round trip transportation from New York. Sightseeing in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC and more...

10. New York to Canada 3-Day Bus Tour 2 Nights hotel. Round trip transportation from New York or New Jersey. Sightseeing in Niagara Falls (US and Canadian side) and Toronto. Ontario. Thousand Islands region. Corning Glass Factory (optional)

Niagara Falls - Don't Miss It

Every year our customers tell us that taking a Niagara Falls Tour is absolutely worth the trip. Viewing this aquatic spectacle and riding the famous Maid of the Mist boat always leaves travelers in awe of Niagara's magnificent beauty.

When planning your trip to Niagara Falls, one of the major considerations to think about is where exactly you will go. When viewing our tour selection be sure to check the itinerary to see whether you will visit the American side (American Falls & Bridal Veil Falls), the Canadian side (Horseshoe Falls), or both. Knowing this information ahead of time will allow you to bring any additional documentation that may be required to enter Canada. If you have any questions regarding the Niagara Falls Tour options a customer service specialist at GotoBus would be happy to assist you. Book now to secure your spot for this spring!

Tour the Grand Canyon!

The Grand Canyon is one of the seven "Natural Wonders of the World." Created by the Colorado River millions of years ago, this canyon spans 277 miles long, ranges from 4 to 18 miles in width, and has depths reaching over a mile. Travelers from around the world come to the Grand Canyon to experience its exquisite beauty and natural serenity. The West Rim and South Rim are two of the most popular tour destinations within the canyon.

West Rim Grand Canyon Tours: Many of these tours offer travelers the unique experience to walk beyond the Grand Canyon's edge on a glass bridge that suspends more than 4,000 feet above the Colorado River and stretches out 70 feet from the edge!

Check out our latest selection of Las Vegas to Grand Canyon West Rim Tours.

South Rim Grand Canyon Tours: These tours are well known for the beautiful panoramic view of gorges and multi-colored rock formations. Many of these tours will venture to Grand Canyon National Park, the visitor center, Mather's Point and Bright Angel Look-Out Point.

For more Las Vegas to Grand Canyon South Rim Tours visit GotoBus.com.

GotoBus Expands Online Travel Service to Europe

GotoBus, the leading online ticketing company for inter-city bus lines and bus tours, has expanded its travel services to include Europe tours. While already well-known for their extensive tour offerings in the U.S. and Canada, GotoBus is building on its strong record of growth by aggressively expanding into international markets.

These Europe tours typically include both ground transportation and hotel accommodations, and allow travelers to explore many popular sightseeing destinations. The most popular tour is the Europe - 7 Days Shuttle Tour for $740, which has three different routes: the Red Line, Green Line, and Blue Line. Multiple departure locations are available for the traveler’s convenience.

Red Line - Splendid Europe 7 Days Shuttle Tour: Visit Bonn (Ludwig Van Beethoven Haus), Cologne (Cologne Cathedral), Amsterdam (The Hague, Scheveningen / Keukenhof), Brussels (Atomium, Grand’ Place, Mannenken Pis), Paris (Arc de Triomphe, Place de la Concorde, Eiffel Tower, Palace of Versailles, The Louvre), Reims, Luxembourg (Place de Constitution), Trier (Porta Nigra), Koblenz, and Frankfurt (Romer platz).

Green Line - Italy Essence 7 Days Shuttle Tour: Highlights include visiting Turin, Milan (Duomo, Sforza Castle, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, "La Scala" opera house), Verona (Verona Arena), Venice (Basilica di San Marco, Bridge of Sighs), Rome (The Coliseum, The Arch of Constantine, The Pantheon, Trevi Fountain), Vatican (St. Peter’s Basilica), Florence (Piazzale Michelangelo, Ponte Vecchio , Duomo, Campanile Tower, Uffizi Gallery), Pisa, Genoa, Monaco (Monte-Carlo), Nice, Cannes (Fragonard Perfume Factory), and Avignon.

Blue Line - Eastern Europe 7 Days Shuttle Explorer: See Budapest (Fisherman’s Bastion, Matthias Church, Elizabeth Bridge, Heroes Square), Vienna (Schonbrunn, Stadtpark, Johann Strauss monument, the Parliament, St Stephen’s Cathedral), Salzburg (Mozart’s birthplace), Lucerne (Kapell Bridge, Lion Monument), Zurich (Rhine Falls), Titisee, Prague (St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square), and Bratislava (St. Martin’s Cathedral).

In addition to these multi-day tours, GotoBus also offers sightseeing trips that range in duration from just a few hours to a full day. These sightseeing excursions are currently available in England, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, and Scotland. Additional details, ticketing information, and more deals can be found at GotoBus.com.

About GotoBus.com

GotoBus is the leading online marketplace for bus tickets, tours, and sightseeing activities. 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.

Mexico

For your next trip why not go south of the border and visit Mexico? Mexico is the fifth largest country in the Americas and is well known for its beautiful beaches and Meso-American ruins. Some top Mexican destinations to check out are Cancun, Tijuana, Ensenada,and Cabo San Lucas.

Mexico is a great destination because there are so many things to do. You can go scuba diving, take a cruise, go horseback riding on the beach, ride ATVs, swim with dolphins, go shopping, go clubbing, take a city tour or visit Chichen Itza. Mix and match some of these activities to make your vacation to Mexico one to remember!

Travel Europe on the Cheap - How to Enjoy Bus Tours

Many would-be travelers dream about strolling down the Avenue des Champs-Elysees but are not willing to mortgage their future to finance the trip. However, traveling Europe on the cheap does not require backpacking and hitching free rides from strangers! One affordable solution that offers a happy medium between a super luxurious getaway and "roughing it" is a packaged bus tour.

Packaged bus tours offer the best value per day, due to the tour operator's ability to secure group rates on hotel accommodations, ground transportation, and sightseeing attractions. They also provide peace of mind, which is priceless: the discerning traveler does not need to obtain an international driver's license, rent a car (let alone remember on which side of the road to drive!), or read train schedules in foreign languages.

To get the most out of a European bus tour, remember the following travel tips.

Tips to enjoy a Europe bus tour:

• Dress Comfortably: You will spend much of your time sightseeing or riding on the bus. Wear sensible clothes that you can wear while walking around in public areas, and that also fit well while sitting down.
  
  
• Be Camera Ready: Pack extra batteries for the camera. Packaged bus tours feature numerous attractions and will often visit multiple countries. However, once the tour leaves for the next attraction, there is usually no turning back. Get that last photo op!
  
  
• Eat Wisely: Carry snacks to ward off hunger attacks on the bus, and take advantage of any breakfast inclusions available at the hotel. Be wary of purchasing food at major sightseeing venues where prices are the highest.
  
  
• Bring Entertainment: You will have downtime in between attractions and tours. Pack an MP3 player or a book and magazine to keep yourself occupied while en route to the next exciting destination.
  
  
• Keep an Open Mind: Touring Europe provides a unique experience to enrich your mind. Interact with passengers to discover similar interests, and learn about local cultures and traditions.

2009 Solar Eclipse Tours - China

2009 will be an exciting year for both professional astronomers and amateur sky gazers to catch a glimpse of a total solar eclipse in China! This is a rare occurrence when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth so that the Sun is wholly obscured. People will travel from around the world to see this spectacular natural phenomenon. GotoBus is offering Solar Eclipse Tours departing from Shanghai and Solar Eclipse Tours departing from Beijing that provide a great opportunity to go sightseeing in post-Olympic China and observe a total solar eclipse.

Winter Getaways to Hawaii

Need to get away to a tropical island? Yes, yes, and YES! With a winter storm warning in effect today for Cambridge, MA nothing sounds better than relaxing on a Hawaiian beach enjoying the warm sunny weather. Even in tough economic times it is possible to plan a budget friendly Hawaii getaway and GotoBus can show you how.

If your prefer a hassle free vacation where hotel accomodations, airport transfers, and sightseeing activities are included look no further than our 4-5 Day Hawaii Vacations. Our most popular tour, the Hawaii 4-Day Tour Package-C currently sells for $196. That is less than $50 per day! These rock-bottom prices won't last forever so be sure to book your trip early.

Free spirited travelers who like to spend lots of time on the beach and enjoy a less structured experience can enhance their vacation by booking some Hawaii sightseeing activities. Sightseeing tours range in duration from a couple of hours to a full day and focus on a single activity or theme. GotoBus currently offers over 40 different Hawaii sightseeing tours so there is an acitivity to suit every traveler. The best part about these mini-tours is that they can be booked around your "relaxing schedule" and the prices start at just $25. Check out some of GotoBus' most popular activities like the Waikele Center and Waikele Premium Outlets Trolley Tour, Diamond Head, Rainforest and Scenic Shores Tour, Hawaii Volcano Adventure and Hiking, Snorkeling and Boogie Boarding Eco-Tour Adventure .

More Inaugural Tours Just Released

Tour Updates: GotoBus has just released more Presidential inauguration tours! We now offer four inauguration tours departing from New York City starting at $159 and two inauguration tours departing from Boston starting at $569. Book now for this historic day before they sell out.

West Coast Fun

For those who need to escape the cold weather there is no place better to go than the West Coast. San Francisco is well known for its history, rich culture, architecture, and food. There are also many tourist attractions nearby. GotoBus currently offers tours departing from San Francisco starting as low as $19. You can take a city tour, ride the San Francisco Ducks, cruise along the bay, or check out the Golden Gate Bridge.

If you want to go further and explore the surrounding areas a multi-day tour would be your best bet. San Francisco departure options include tours to Disneyland, Universal Studios, Sea World, Legoland, Death Valley, Grand Canyon, Las Vegas, Yosemite National Park, Antelope Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Hearst Castle, Southern California, Northern California, Mexico Ensenada, Muir Woods, Wine Country and much more!

See All San Francisco Tours Here

Get thee to the slopes!

If you live up north you know that it has gotten cold. REAL COLD. In Cambridge, MA the temperatures reached a whopping 20 degrees Fahrenheit today and it is only December 8! Since it looks like we are in for long winter ahead of us we might as well enjoy it. GotoBus has just released super discounted 2 Day Ski Tours starting at just $108. We know times are tight but for that price it is time to fire up your inner recessionista and hit the slopes. If you really need an excuse to get away just say you are "stimulating the economy."

All ski tours and complete ticketing information can be found here.

Experience History in the Making!

Senator Barack Obama won the United States Presidential Election on November 4, 2008. On January 20, 2009 he will become the 44th President of the United States and the first African-American to hold this position. Be there to experience history in the making! GotoBus is offering two different tour packages that will let you get in on the action.

Washington DC on Inauguration Day 1-Day tour $279

New York - Washington DC - New York

Depart New York at 3:00am on your guided excursion to Washington DC. We will arrive in Washington DC at approximately 7:00am. Our tour guide will find the best available place where you can get see as much as possible

President Elect Obama Inauguration 4 Days Tour $599

• Day 1: New York
Your vacation begins. Our tour guide will meet you at the airport and transfer to the Hotel Pennsylvania, located in the heart of midtown is directly opposite Madison Square Garden and Amtrak's Penn Station. The Empire State Building, Javits Center, Macy's, the Theater District and many other New York City attractions are only a few blocks away. Begin your sightseeing on your The ALL LOOPS TOUR which includes 4 separate double decker tour loops that allow you to enjoy the best of Manhattan and Brooklyn with 48 HOURS of unlimited hop-on, hop-off opportunities at over 50 stops! See everything that you want from Times Square... to Central Park... to the Empire State Building... to Fulton Mall in Brooklyn.

• Day 2: New York
Continue on your sightseeing tour of New York, Uptown, Downtown, Brooklyn and a night tour.

• Day 3: New York - Washington DC - New York
Depart New York at 3:00am on your guided excursion to Washington DC. Become part of history and join the excitement of the first African American to be elected President of the United States. We will arrive in Washington DC at approximately 7:00am. Our tour guide will find the best available place and since the tour departs early, we will do our best to be as close to the action as possible. Return to New York in the evening at approximately 9:00pm

• Day 4: New York
Morning check out from your hotel and transfer to the New York airport.

GotoBus Offers Shopping Tours to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

GotoBus, the leading online marketplace for bus tickets and tours, now offers shopping tours to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, located in Central Valley New York, includes 220 top brand-name outlet stores such as Coach, Gucci, Polo Ralph Lauren, Saks Fifth Avenue and more. Departing from New York City daily, these tours accommodate holiday shoppers by providing $40 roundtrip transportation and VIP discounts.

For serious bargain hunters, GotoBus also offers a “Midnight Madness Tour at Woodbury Commons” for $30. This tour departs from New York City at 10:30 PM on Thanksgiving to take advantage of Woodbury Common Premium Outlet’s extended hours and early morning “Black Friday” sales. This tour package includes roundtrip transportation, a VIP coupon book worth hundreds of dollars in savings, and lunch/dinner discounts.

Two day shopping tours are also available for those that need more time to shop. For $140, patrons can shop at their leisure and enjoy a two day stay at the outlets. This tour package includes roundtrip bus transportation, one night hotel accommodation, breakfast for two, complimentary $50.00 gift certificate to any of Woodbury Common's 220 stores and a $10.00 dinner coupon to Positano Grill.

See website for complete ticketing information about these shopping tours.

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Holiday Tours

GotoBus has recently compiled a list of the hottest holiday tours to match every personality type. Check out our holiday tours selection and see our recommendations below.


"Adrenaline Junkies": Try parasailing, ATV tours, safaris, scuba diving, helicopter tours, or dog sledding

"Beach Bums": Florida, California, Hawaii and Mexico make great warm weather getaways

"Connoisseurs": Napa Valley tours are sure to impress even the most discerning recipient

"Eco-Travelers": Explore nature's finest by booking a trip to the Grand Canyon, Yosemite National Park or Niagara Falls

"Kiddies": Disney World, Disneyland, Legoland, Sea World, and Hershey's Chocolate World always top kid's lists

"World Travelers": Check out international tours in Europe, Canada, Mexico, and China

Palm Springs- California!

GotoBus has just released 16 new sightseeing tours departing from Palm Springs, California. Palm Springs is a major tourist destination for travelers who crave warm weather, mountain views and desert excursions. With temperate winter climes averaging approximately 70 degrees Fahrenheit it is no wonder that northerners and locals alike choose to sightsee during these months.

Our Top Picks for Palm Springs Tours including:

1. Palm Springs Grand Tour: Visit the cities of Cathedral City (The re-born city), Racho Mirage (The Playground of the Presidents), Indian Wells (The wealthiest city in the nation), Palm Desert (Home of El Paseo Drive). While on this leg you will see the estates of Frank Sinatra, Walter Annenberg, the church that Dolly Sinatra re-furbished, walk through a nature garden and more. Next our tour will take a short break to experience the natural Dates of the valley. After the break you will head into the heart of the Old Movie Colony of Palm Springs and the Las Palmas area of Palm Springs. You will get up close and personal with the stars on the second leg of the tour. See the homes of stars like Bob Hope, Dina Shore, Alan Ladd, Elvis, Liberace, Celine Dion, Arnold Schwartzenagger, Ronald Regan, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. and many more.

2. Desert Sampler 2 hours Excursion: An introduction to our local deserts, including a fascinating look at the destructive forces of the San Andreas Fault. BONUS: A quick history of our famous wind farms and facts about where we get our water. Perfect tour for those on a budget or just short on time.

3. Joshua Tree Adventure: This remote location takes you to an elevation of 5,518 feet...the 360 degree view is spectacular! Joshua Trees - This spectacular plant has become the symbol of the Mojave Desert. Mormon pioneers named the species for the biblical figure Joshua, because the trees uplifted limbs reminded them of Joshua praying and pointing to the heavens. Today its large size and unusual characteristics make it an appealing and attractive component of the desert

***SPLURGE OF THE MONTH***
Paleontologist For A Day:
Depart Palm Springs Airport via helicopter to a remote area of the Mojave Desert. There your luxury Hummer waits. Travel a short distance to an ancient marine fossil bed where your paleontogical adventure begins. Your "dig" will uncover 570 million year old fossils affectionately known as trilobites. All equipment and gourmet lunch provided.

Seriously, how cool is this? Treat yourself or give an unforgettable experience to a loved one!

New England Seacoast Tour

This past weekend I was able to catch the last New England Seacoast tour of the season. The morning started off with a 9:30am departure from Boston. The bus was very clean and spacious. You could tell our tour guide, Dick, had done this tour many times before but clearly enjoyed his job. He was very enthusiastic and told us more facts (including which parts of Boston used to be under water and how to interact with the local Mainiacs- people from Maine) about New England than you ever wanted to know. We also heard many stories that he had accumulated over the years.

1. Our first stop was in Hampton Beach, New Hampshire. This is a beautiful beach about 15 miles south of Portsmouth. Here we stopped for some photos and a bathroom break but didn't stay too long because all the businesses were closed for the winter. I definitely want to come back here in the summer months to enjoy some fried clams and ice cream. This beach is supposedly ranked as the third best beach in America but I could not confirm this fact. As far as New England beaches go, this one was very well maintained and looked like it would be a thriving tourist destination in warmer months.

2. After enjoying the beach, we made our way to York, ME to see Nubble Light. I had been here once before and it is just as nice as I had remembered it. This is the most photographed lighthouse in Maine and it is easy to see why. This area has some of the highest value residences in the entire state of Maine. After viewing Nubble Light, we continued our bus journey and viewed the mansions along the coastline. One house we passed featured a heated Roman bath (including white columns)in the front yard. Imagine relaxing in your personal Roman bath while enjoying the picturesque coastal views!

3. Next stop on our tour was Kennebunkport, ME, a quaint New England town. Kennebunkport is one of the most popular vacation spots in New England because of its upscale art galleries, shops, and river/coastal views.



Once in Kennebunkport we stopped at the Pilot House for a quick bite to eat. I had the lobster roll and clam chowdah (like a true New Englander). After lunch we had some free time to shop, grab dessert and explore the town on our own. I especially enjoyed seeing the nearby houses and seeing how delighted the tourists from far away were (we had people from Australia, Texas, and Britain on our bus). Some people on the tour had never experienced fall foliage and New England culture.

Kennebunkport is also well-known because of its longtime summer resident, former president George H.W. Bush. Our bus slowed down long enough for me to snap a quick picture through the window so that you can get a glimpse of the oceanside "Bush Compound".

At 3:45pm we left Maine and headed back to Boston. Overall, I was impressed with this tour. The time was well managed and we were able to see a lot in a relatively short amount of time. I would highly recommend booking this trip when it reopens in the spring, especially if it is your first time in the area.

The only question now is, "Where to go next?!?"

Halloween Tours- Frightening!

We hope that you all enjoyed the long Columbus Day weekend. Now that you are back to work isn’t it time to start thinking about the next holiday already? While most people don’t have Halloween off from work it is still a great time of year to take a spook-tacular tour. There is something special about this time of year. Maybe it’s the costumes, the candy corn or the tacky black and orange color combination that keep popping up. Everyone likes a good scare…where will yours be this year?

Here are our top picks for this Halloween!

Haunted Vegas Tour: This spirited and spooky ghost tour will take you to the haunting grounds of Bugsy Siegel, Liberace, Redd Foxx and Elvis.

French Quarter Ghost 1-Day Tour: You'll visit New Orleans sights of documented haunting, ghosts, spirits and see the French Quarter residences in which unbelievable events took place.

Ghosts & Gravestones - Savannah: Savannah is often referred to as “America’s Most Haunted City”. Discover the only house in Savannah to undergo an exorcism and hear frightening tales of mayhem!

Salem - Witch City 1-Day Tour: In Salem, we'll step back to 1692 and visit the Salem Witch Museum. Travel down Derby Street past Nathaniel Hawthorne's Custom House & the House of the Seven Gables.

If you really want to go all out…make sure that you dress for the occasion. In costume, that is! The most popular 2008 Halloween costumes for kids are Hannah Montana and Indiana Jones. For the older folks, Princess Leia and Batman Dark Knight make the top of the list.

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?

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!

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

New Dating Tour to China Launches

Have online dating sites got you down? Tired of the bar scene? Refuse to let your mother set you up on another blind date? Sometimes you just need a change of scenery and a fresh outlook to meet someone special. Take a vacation away from it all and meet new friends!

GotoBus.com has just posted a unique Date your Love in China 8-Day Tour. Departing in November, January, and March, this cross-cultural dating tour will allow you to explore some of China’s most awe-inspiring sites while meeting up to 150 single women throughout your excursion. Enjoy numerous sightseeing opportunities and fine local cuisine throughout your stay.

Here are some tour highlights:

Beijing
In a revitalized post-Olympic Beijing you will visit many sites, including the Temple of Heaven, Tiananmen Square, the Great Wall of China, Ming Tomb, the Olympic National Stadium "Bird’s Nest", and the National Aquatics Center "Water Cube". Your hostess will guide you through the first mini-dating event where you will have the opportunity to meet new people and learn more about Chinese culture.

Hangzhou
Enjoy the natural beauty of Hangzhou, one of China's most important cities, and the West Lake. Here you will experience another dating event. This evening’s party is the perfect time to get to know someone special and practice your Chinese.

Shanghai
In Shanghai, you will discover the beauty of the famous Yu Yuan Garden and see the Temple of the Town Gods. You will also have the chance to shop ‘til you drop on Nanjing Lu, one of the world’s busiest shopping streets. In the evening, you can participate in a dating event on a romantic cruise ship and check out the Shanghai nightlife.

If planning a trip abroad sounds intimidating, fear not, as everything will be taken care of for you. This tour includes an experienced English/Mandarin tour guide, roundtrip airfare, admissions fees, 5-star luxury hotel accommodations and most meals.

What are you waiting for?

Top 10 Hottest Getaways 2007

We have recently put together a summer travel guide for those who want to get the most out of their getaways-- without a car or a map!

According to a survey conducted by tripadviser.com, the world largest travel planning and social site, the Top 10 Summer Getaways for 2007 are:

1. Orlando, Florida- The Orlando 5 Day Tour Package, $389
2. Cirque du Soleil, Las Vegas, Nevada- L.A. to Las Vegas Tours, starting $99.
3. Maui, Hawaii- Hawaii tour 1-7 Days, starting from $299.
4. The Grand Canyon, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona- Las Vegas, Grand Canyon West Rim 3 Day Tour, $144 .
5. Central Park, New York, New York- New York City 1-Day Tour
6. Alcatraz, San Francisco, California -San Francisco 5 hour Comprehensive Tour, $60
7. Top of the Rock Observation, New York, New York-Shop, Hop and Top 3 Day Value Package, $109.
8. Monterey Bay Aquarium, Monterey Bay, California- Monterey, Bay Aquarium, Carmel and 17-Mile Tour, $81.
9. Bellagio Fountains, Las Vegas, Nevada
10. San Diego Zoo, San Diego, California-San Diego Zoo One Day Tour, $45

GotoBus.com's Top Picks for the 7 Natural Wonders in the US

Cambridge, MA (PRWEB) July 18, 2007 -- GotoBus.com (http://www.gotobus.com/), the world's leading online travel site for more than 1,500 bus tours, sightseeing tours and vacation packages in the US and Canada, has hand-picked best bus tours for you to experience the Top 7 Natural Wonders in the U.S.

Number One:

The Grand Canyon, AZ -- Whether you believe it took millions of years or whether you believe its an obvious result of a great flood, its become irrelevant when you see the scale. If you want to challenge yourself -- step on the newly built Grand Canyon Skywalk, a glass bridge hanging 4,000 feet from the Colorado River. We recommend the L.A. to Grand Canyon, Las Vegas 3 Day Tour, $99

Number Two:

Yosemite National Park, CA -- Did you know what 95% of the Yosemite National Park is designated wilderness? This is where the hordes of people gather to get away from the hustle bustle of city life ... however, it is not difficult to take a walk and find your own little sanctuary among nature. The Valley floor is also the center to see places like Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, etc. Our Tours to Yosemite departing from L.A., starting $120.

Number Three:

Niagara Falls, NY -- There is something about Niagara Falls that appeals to the nature lover, daredevil and artist in everyone. Three large waterfalls falling 61 meters with large amounts of water pouring over. A must see. Take the well-known "Maid of the Mist" boat ride, which takes you right into the Falls. GotoBus's most popular New York to Niagara Falls 2 Days Tour, $110 , now buy two get one free.

Number Four:

Sequoia National Park, CA -- Enjoy the magnificent, giant trees in the Redwood National Park. The size and beauty of these trees is only enhanced by having them all in one place, creating the perfect cool environment with lots of fresh air. Try ourSequoia, Lake Tahoe, Napa 3 Day Tour, $138.

Number Five:

Yellowstone National Park, CA -- Yellowstone has plenty over 10,000 hot springs and geysers. Throw in trees and a swim in hot pools and you'll be in heaven. Try our Yellowstone, Mt. RushMore, Arch 7-Day Tour Package at $394

Number Six:

Ruby Falls, TN -- 200 million years in the making, Ruby Falls is a 145 foot underground waterfall over 1120 feet beneath the mountain's surface. The fascinating story of Lookout Mountain and Ruby Falls is told by their unusual geological phenomena. Join our Boston to Tennessee 4 Day Tour, $218.

Number Seven:

Shenandoah Caverns, VA -- See beautiful underground formations like the famous Breakfast Bacon once featured in National Geographic. Take the Washington D.C., Shenandoah 2 Day Tour, $100.

About GotoBus
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 100 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.
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Gambling (and Shopping) Getaways!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Don’t have a car? Try a single-day bus package that provides round-trip transportation: great for a care-free day of casino fun or outlet mall deals.

In the Boston area, the perfect opportunities are a casino package to Mohegan Sun or a shopping trip to Wrentham Village Premium Outlets.

For the shoppers and bargain hunters, if you’re tired of the same old shopping scene with the same stores carrying the same merchandise (and prices) in the immediate Boston area, take a trip to Wrentham’s outlet mall. You will “find savings of 25% to 65% every day” from 170 brand names all in one place, and the “New England style village” provides a pet-friendly outdoor breath of air between stores. Lockers as well as stroller rentals are available. You’ll be able to spend a full day here, too, because the food court, Friendly’s, Ruby Tuesday, and The Village Café are all right on the premises. Other restaurants such as Cracker Barrel and Uno are just down street.

Requiring a 45 minute drive from Boston, Wrentham’s outlet mall is the closest to Boston of its type. The mall is well worth the drive for many shoppers and deal-seekers. Why not take the round-trip bus ride for a comfortable, care-free trip and avoid the hassle of traffic and parking.

To see trip details, or to just book it, Click Here!

If you want to gamble, or if you’re just looking for a place to hang out, find a little entertainment, and have some great food, a casino bus package may be the thing for you. Purchasing the Mohegan Sun casino travel package provides you round-trip transportation, “a bonus of $20 towards bets, and a $15 dining certificate towards Mohegan Sun’s vast choice of fine restaurants.” So even if you don’t have the income to gamble, you can still have a little fun with that $20 bonus. But if you’re just not the gambling type, Mohegan Sun has many other distractions, such as great eating (Johnny Rockets, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, Todd English’s Tuscany), great shopping (Coach, Swarovski, Yankee Candle), and some world-class performances (Rod Stewart, Willie Nelson, Justin Timberlake).

Have a young child? Children cannot gamble at Mohegan Sun, but there is childcare in the form of Kids Quest / Cyber Quest. But if you don’t want to pay for that, you could visit the spa. In fact, there’s so much to do, you might want to stay an extra day or two. And at such a low price, what’s the harm in buying an extra ticket?

To see schedules and departure details, or to book this trip, Click Here!


Both single-day bus trips can be found on GotoBus.com.