Specialists in Shipping from the UK to the USA
As a well established company with several years of experience in shipping to the US and other worldwide destinations. We can handle your move in a professional and friendly manner. At John Mason, we provide a complete international removal door to door service including full export packing and loading. This is carried out at origin, shipping, customs clearance, delivery and unpacking at destination. We can also provide storage at both origin and destination locations.
There has never been a better time to consider relocating from the UK to the USA. The country can provide great opportunities for emigrants from the UK and offers the chance to live in a culturally diverse society.
Moving to the US Post Covid-19
Established in 1884, John Mason International Movers has seen the world around us change daily. As a business, we are continuing to evolve to ensure we deliver a first-class international removal service, making your move to the US and other countries as seamless as possible. Fast forward to today, we are now the UK’s largest international removals companies, moving around 10,000 people internationally each year. We can guarantee that if you are planning on moving to the US, post COVID-19, we can make your international move far easier.
Moving to the US post COVID-19 can feel daunting due to the current circumstances. However, considering the Government guidelines in addition to the British Association of Removals (BAR), we can gladly confirm that we are in fact fully operational. The safety of both our customers and employees, is our number one priority. Therefore, we have introduced several new safety measures to ensure we are Covid Secure. The international removals service to the US remains to be in place, and our process remains to be safe and sound! International removals to the US are a viable opportunity despite the current pandemic, and we can assure you that your move will be smooth sailing.
Moving to Boston
Boston is a thriving city, located in the capital of the State of Massachusetts. If you are considering moving to Boston, you will certainly have a lot to occupy yourself with in terms of exploring the city. There are plenty of museums and public parks to enjoy such as Boston Common, a popular place for a family walk or a jog. If you are interested in museums, the Kennedy museum and the Boston Tea Party museum are also worth a visit. The Freedom Trail around the city is a must do walk to really understand the history of the city.
In general, the region of New England, as one of the first English settlements in North America, has many similarities to parts of the UK. If you are British and considering moving to Boston, you may find this comforting and it may help you settle into the area. Many of the first settlers were from Eastern England, which has had an influence on the heritage and culture of the area. It is often said that New England has very distinctive characteristics and architecture, apart from the impact of the first English settlers, the region has also experienced waves of immigration from many other countries also, including European countries and worldwide.
The climate in Boston is varied, with often harsh winters but usually long hot summers. Don’t forget the fabulous cuisine also, mainly seafood and diary based, make sure to try out the well-known dishes of Clam Chowder and Apple Pie. In summary, it is a beautiful city with many things to do and leisure activities for all the family. This is no doubt why the city is a popular expat destination, making it great decision to move to Boston.
Areas to Live in Boston
With regards to living in Boston, there are many areas and neighbourhoods to choose from. In fact, it is often called the ‘City of Neighbourhoods’ due to its proliferation of suburbs. Each area is quite unique, some areas are listed below:
Jamaica Plain
If you like living in historic areas, this is the place to move to in Boston. It was originally founded by Puritans and also has the oldest community theatre in the USA. It is often referred to as ‘JP’ as a nickname by the locals who embrace its multi-cultural and liberal atmosphere.
Dorchester
Dorchester is another historic area in Boston, founded by emigrants from Dorchester in Dorset, England, sometimes called ‘Dot’. It is the largest neighbour hood with a diverse population.
Downtown Boston
This is a business improvement area which has many development projects. It is handy if you are going to be working in this area as you will have a short commute. The area has many things to do including shopping, eating out, cultural activities and nightlife.Other Boston neighbourhoods include Hyde Park, Roxbury, West Roxbury, Mattapan, Roslindale, Mission Hill, South Boston, South End, East Boston, Charlestown, Back Bay, Chinatown, North End and Beacon Hill among others.
If you are moving to Boston or considering moving to Boston, and would like further information, contact us for a free quotation and advice regarding your international move.
