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YOU WON’T NEED TO LIFT A FINGER
Every travel detail is managed for you by our professional, on-the-road team of 3 experts – a Travel Director, Wellness Director and a Driver. They will ensure the day to day running of your tour is smooth, effortless and absolutely memorable, for all the right reasons. Check page 6 for more information on how they make your trip stress free for you.
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LUXURY COACHES WITH PLENTY OF SPACE
We’ve designed our own fleet of unique luxury coaches to give you plenty of extra space to travel comfortably. You’ll get twice the standard legroom, so you can stretch out and take in the scenic views as your driver continues to your next destination. Check page 12 for more information on why our coaches are the best in the business.
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STAY AT GREAT HOTELS IN THE BEST LOCATIONS
Others will say it, but we mean it! We only select hotels that serve your best interest when travelling. We know time is short, so we partner with hotels in central locations so you can head out and have incredible things to do within minutes. Check page 8 for more information about our selection of hotels.
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Every one of our itineraries are unique and will have you discovering different parts of this vast country. But, what you get from your Insight holiday remains the same, regardless of which tour you choose to do. Here are the 5 main reasons you’ll want to tour the USA & Canada with us, the next time you travel.
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EXPECT AUTHENTIC DINING AT ITS FINEST
You might think touring means mediocre meals. That is not the case when travelling with us. We include incredibly delicious lunches and dinners that often top our guests’ “Favourite Experiences” list. As standard we also include hearty breakfasts every morning, so you're raring to go. Check page 10 for more information about the types of dining experiences you can expect.
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GET THE VIP EXPERIENCE WHEN SIGHTSEEING
No more queueing in long lines waiting to get inside. Not only do we include VIP entries to landmarks, we also connect you to Local Experts for private tours so you get the very best experience of the destination you’re in. Check page 14 for more information on how we make your day-to-day sightseeing fully immersive.
It doesn’t stop there either; we go the extra mile with other small touches that are a step above the rest: ARRANGING YOUR FLIGHTS
Upon request we will arrange your flights from your local airport. We find the best deals across economy and business so you can rest assured you’re getting great value and even better service.
INCLUDED PRIVATE VIP TRANSFERS
All of our tours include private transfers to and from your local airport, so you won’t need to worry or rush around on the first day of your holiday.
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NEW ENGLANDS FALL FOLIAGE 8 DAYS | ACTIVITY LEVEL: LEISURELY 12 superb meals | 12 included experiences Start Boston | End Boston
IMPROVED ITINERARY
Embrace the beauty of New England during this one-week guided tour. Behold Boston, as you traverse the red-brick Freedom Trail. Admire the bronzing leaves of Vermont’s lush trees as you travel to Stowe, where the real Von Trapp family of ‘The Sound of Music’ chose to live — and where you will stay. In Montpelier, visit a maple syrup farm where you can taste the sweet golden liquid tapped straight from the trees. Ride a gondola at Loon Mountain Resort into New Hampshire’s White Mountains and see as far as Canada. See Maine’s oldest lighthouse in Portland, then celebrate your trip with a decadent fresh lobster dinner.
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Forty people from all over the world traveling together, having the best time of our lives; everyone got alone perfectly, it was wonderful. We loved Maine, the lighthouse, the angry ocean waves splashing up against the rocky shore. It did storm that day, but it did not drown our enthusiasm to visit the little shops and eat lunch in Kennebunkport and see where the Bush family goes to in the summers. We almost missed out on Lobster dinner in Portland but our wonderful guide was able to secure another restaurant that presented us with monster size stuffed Lobsters and wonderful Maine Blueberry pie - we were all very happy. - Past Guest
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
VERMONT STOWE
(Days 3 & 4)
Stunning Fall Foliage
2 Waterbury
Crawford Notch
Montpelier
Billings Farm & Museum
Mount Washington
Franconia Notch
White Mountains
2 NORTH CONWAY (Days 5 & 6)
Kancamagus Byway
Woodstock
PORTLAND (Day 7)
Weston
1 Portland Head Lighthouse Kennebunkport
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Green Mountains
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MAP KEY 1
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BOSTON 1 (Days 1 & 8)
MASSACHUSETTS
Stockbridge
Central Hotels + Nights Scenic Hotels + Nights
UNESCO Heritage Site Place Visited
Join/Leave Options
9 Follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings to life the story of the American Revolution in Boston. 9 Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge. 9 Explore one of the finest operating dairy farms in America at the Billings Farm and Museum in Woodstock.
Atlantic Ocean
WILLIAMSTOWN
Berkshire Mountains
9 Join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner with wine at your Boston hotel.
MAINE
Cape Cod
9 Taste the product of artisan brewers with Austrian-style lagers at a Highlight Dinner in Stowe. 9 Enjoy a guided tour of the Ben and Jerry's Factory, where you’ll learn about their sustainable farming practices. 9 Taste the unusually named ‘sugar on snow’ in Montpelier. This tasty treat consists of maple syrup drizzled over packed snow and is traditionally served with a doughnut and pickle. 9 Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort in Fanconia Notch (weather permitting).
STREETS OF BOSTON
9 With an expert naturalist, learn about the wildlife and ecology of the North Woods in North Conway. 9 Stop for pictures at the Silver Cascade Waterfall and Bretton Woods, which offers stunning views of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast. 9 Enjoy a scenic hike to Diana's Baths, which is a series of small cascading waterfalls in North Conway. 9 Visit the iconic Portland Head Light on the spectacular shores of Fort Williams Park.
CHARMING SMALL TOWN STOWE
9 Enjoy a delicious Celebration Dinner featuring Maine lobster with your fellow travellers on your final night in Portland.
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LOOK FORWARD TO THESE AUTHENTIC DINING AT ITS FINEST
MAINE LOBSTER
HIGHLIGHT DINNER AT BIERHALL RESTAURANT Enjoy a 3-course dinner at the Trapp Family Lodge’s restaurant. This unique property is managed by Sam von Trapp, of the Austrian musical Trapp Family. Von Trapp Brewing Bierhall Restaurant specialises in European-style cuisine and is set on 2500 acres of land that overlooks spectacular mountain vistas. Following dinner, you’ll tour the on-site microbrewery.
MAPLE SYRUP EXPERIENCE AT MORSE FARM You'll travel to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks and taste a Vermont tradition, the unusually named ‘sugar on snow', which is maple syrup drizzled over packed snow. This tasty treat is usually served with a doughnut and pickle. Don’t miss out on your own bottle of this perfect pancake syrup to take home with you.
CELEBRATION DINNER FEATURING MAINE LOBSTER A visit to coastal Maine isn't complete without a proper seafood dinner. On your final evening, meet up with your Travel Director and head to Boone's Fish House & Oyster Bar, a landmark seafood restaurant on Portland Harbor since 1898. Feast on the original baked stuffed lobster and oysters as you sit back and recap the highlights of your trip. 6
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TOP-RATED HOTELS IN THE BEST LOCATIONS
TRAPP FAMILY LODGE, STOWE
HYATT REGENCY BOSTON Discover the city's downtown destination, Hyatt Regency Boston, where luxury and convenience collide. Steps from Boston's most desirable areaattractions such as the Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, and Boston's famous shopping destination, Newbury Street, the hotel sits at the edge of the city's excitement.
TRAPP FAMILY LODGE, STOWE Harmony. A simple word that captures the essence of what makes Trapp Family Lodge and Resort such a special place. It’s a beautiful hillside 2,500-acre mountain resort owned by the family who inspired 'The Sound of Music' and a favourite amongst outdoor fanatics. Here in Stowe, Vermont you'll discover so many different experiences, activities and opportunities to enjoy your mountain escape.
NORTH CONWAY GRAND HOTEL Wake up to mountain views when visiting this hotel in the heart of the White Mountains. Enjoy the charming New England décor, regional cuisine at their Mountainside Restaurant and Tavern and heated indoor and outdoor pools. Or rejuvenate at their on-site mirco spa, workout at the fitness centre or do a spot of shopping at Settlers Green Outlets next door.
INCREDIBLE INCLUSIONS IMMERSIVE INSIGHT EXPERIENCES
MEET A NATURALIST GUIDE
MEET A NATURALIST GUIDE Meet with Chris Lewey, who holds a Masters Degree in Environmental Studies, for an insightful talk on the North Woods’ wildlife and ecology. Enjoy the spectacular fall foliage as you journey through Crawford Notch for stops at Cascade Waterfall and Bretton Woods, offering stunning views of Mount Washington.
GONDOLA SKYRIDE IN NEW HAMPSHIRE Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort (weather-permitting) for superb panaromic views of New Hampshire’s dazzling crimson and orange hues. After your 1.3-mile ascent, you'll enter an alpine world of cool refreshing breezes and panoramic mountain views.
FREEDOM TRAIL IN BOSTON Discover some of Boston’s most famous sights as you delve into the city’s transformative past. You’ll follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American Revolution to life. Sights include Beacon Hill, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Meeting House and the famous Newbury Street.
RED BRICK FREEDOM TRAIL
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New Englands Fall Foliage | 8 days
BOSTON
DAY 1 | WELCOME TO BOSTON Affectionately known as Beantown, this revolutionary city is one of the oldest in the United States. On arrival at Boston Logan International Airport, a transfer will take you to your centrally located hotel, which is situated next to Boston Common, the city's largest park. After settling in, perhaps take a stroll to Downtown Crossing or historic Faneuil Hall. For those looking to shop, Quincy Market offers big brands and local products, set indoors and surrounding the columns of a regal 19th century building. At 18:00, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner with wine and an opportunity to mingle with fellow guests at your hotel. Dinner with Wine | Hyatt Regency Boston. DAY 2 | BEANTOWN TO WILLIAMSTOWN Today you’ll discover some of Boston’s most famous sights as you delve into the city’s transformative past. You’ll follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American Revolution to life. Sights include Beacon Hill, Newbury Street, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Old South Meeting House. Enjoy the warm, colourful scenery as you travel west to Stockbridge for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, home to the largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art. Travel on through the rolling hills of the Berkshires to your boutique hotel. Tucked away in the heart of Williamstown, this beautiful property is a prime example of timeless elegance. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine | The Orchards Hotel. DAY 3 | THE LEGENDS OF THE FALL AND STOWE Say goodbye to Massachusetts and journey through the bronze fall foliage of Vermont. Visit the Vermont Country Store for a unique shopping experience - you'll step back into history with their nostalgic assortment of products. Explore the Rockefellers' renowned Billings Farm and Museum, a captivating working dairy and farm life museum, followed by a stop in the quintessential Vermont village of Woodstock with its picturesque, covered bridge. End your day in the northern Vermont town of Stowe, home to the breathtaking alpine setting that attracted the real Von Trapp family of "The Sound of Music" fame in the late 1940s. Enjoy Austrian-style lagers during your Highlight Dinner at Bierhall Restaurant, followed by a tour of the on-site microbrewery. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine | Trapp Family Lodge. 8
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STOWE
DAY 4 | A TASTE OF VERMONT Enjoy Vermont’s beautiful scenery ablaze with fall’s golden red colours. Experience a guided tour of the Ben and Jerry's Factory and get behind the scenes of their iconic flavours. Return to the enchanting town of Stowe where the rest of the day is yours. From wandering its quaint streets to hiking in the woods or relaxing back at your lodge, make the most of your last evening at this mountain resort. Breakfast | Trapp Family Lodge. DAY 5 | NORTH CONWAY AND THE WHITE MOUNTAINS Move on to Vermont’s pretty capital, Montpelier. You'll travel to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, where maple syrup is "tapped" from the trees. Taste a Vermont tradition, the unusually named ‘sugar on snow’, which is maple syrup drizzled over packed snow. This tasty treat is traditionally served with a doughnut and pickle. Journey to New Hampshire’s White Mountains and enter striking Franconia Notch. Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort (weather permitting). On a clear day, you'll have superb panoramic views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Canada. Later, journey through the dazzling crimson and orange hues of the famed Kancamagus Scenic Byway to North Conway. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine | White Mountain Hotel and Resort/North Conway Grand Hotel. DAY 6 | RELAXED START - SIGHTSEEING IN THE WHITE MOUNTAINS In the morning, enjoy an insightful talk by a naturalist, Chris Lewey, on the North Woods' wildlife and ecology. Then, more spectacular fall foliage awaits as you journey through Crawford Notch, an arresting pass through the White Mountains. Stop for pictures at the Silver Cascade Waterfall and Bretton Woods, which offers stunning views of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast at 6,288 feet (1,917 metres). Your Travel Director will guide you on a scenic hike to Diana's Baths, which features a series of small cascading waterfalls. Return to your hotel where you can enjoy an evening at leisure. Breakfast | White Mountain Hotel and Resort/North Conway Grand Hotel.
NEW ENGLAND'S FALL FOLIAGE INCLUSIONS 9 7 nights hotel accommodation in great locations.
9 12 delicious meals - 7 full breakfasts and 5 dinners with wine.
9 A Travel Director, Driver, Wellness Director and Local Expert Guides. MAINE COAST
DAY 7 | RELAXED START - THE RUGGED MAINE COAST Cross from New Hampshire into Maine this morning as you visit the jagged coastline and Portland Head Light on the spectacular shores of Fort Williams Park. This popular landmark is one of the most visited lighthouses in the country and is the oldest lighthouse in the state. Explore the historic town of Cape Elizabeth, then spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Celebration Dinner featuring Maine lobster with your fellow travellers. Breakfast, Dinner with Wine | Westin Portland Harborview DAY 8 | BACK TO BOSTON Known for its sandy beaches, Kennebunkport is a year-round coastal destination that houses the rich and famous, even serving as the summer retreat of former President George H.W. Bush. Travel along Ocean Drive with more stunning views of the Maine coastline, before driving back to Boston. Guests departing Boston will arrive at Boston Logan International Airport at 12:30. Those extending their stay will return to the Hyatt Regency Boston hotel. Breakfast
9 Travel on luxury coaches with double the legroom (avg of 33 guests).
9 Sightseeing and exclusive Insight Experiences as highlighted in the itinerary. 9 Arrival and departure transfers in America.
9 Private transfers in UK to/from nearest airport (up to 100 miles). 9 Complimentary Wi-Fi in hotels and on coaches. 9 All porterage throughout.
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