New England in the Fall

Catch your breath at one of nature’s greatest sights, journey through some stunning countryside, and visit two wonderful cities.

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USS Constitution, Boston Day One – Fly to New York Upon arrival, meet your tour manager and transfer to your ideally located hotel in New Jersey to relax, make use of the amenities and enjoy dinner. Day Two – Discover Manhattan Make the short transfer across the Hudson River into the heart of New York – Midtown Manhattan – for a marvellous, memorable day in the incomparable ‘Big Apple’. Explore this breathtaking city under your own steam, or join the optional guided city tour. Marvel at the famous sights – the Empire State building and bustling Times Square, the green acres of Central Park, the southern tip of Wall Street and the waterfront district, before ending your tour with a ride to the top of the Rockefeller Center, an iconic attraction. This afternoon, indulge in some retail therapy, taking in Macy’s or Saks, two of the world’s most celebrated stores. Return to New Jersey at the end of the day to unwind and have dinner.

Day Three – Journey through New England

Board the coach for the journey north onto the scenic highways of Upstate New York. Break the trip up at the large Yankee Candle flagship store in Deerfield, where a vast range of candles, Christmas and Halloween novelties make for a fascinating diversion and stopover. You’ll then set off into the Berkshire Hills for an overnight stay in Mount Snow in Vermont, sitting on the side of a mountain, with enchanting vistas of the surrounding landscape.

Day Four – Fall Colours and North Conway

Embark on a full-day tour through the stunning scenery of New England at its very finest, as you soak up the beauty of this region of rolling, forested hills and picture-book villages and towns. Travel through the spectacular Quechee Gorge and along the Kancamagus Highway, soaking in the startling fall foliage displays. Pay a short visit to resort-town North Conway, in the heart of New Hampshire, where several renowned outlet malls vie for your custom,

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• Heathrow £1,939 (UK connecting flights available – call us for details)

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• Manhattan City Tour & Top of the Rock (half day) – from £59 • Mount Washington Cog Railway and Scenic Byways (full day) – from £72 • Boston City Tour (half day) – from £19 Room for Sole Use from £540

Please note: Since the tour covers a large distance, south to north, from New York to Maine, fall foliage colours will, of course, vary dependent upon your date of travel. On early departures, leaves are more likely to have turned in the northern areas, whereas on later dates, it is the more southern areas that will be most notable for their colourful foliage, with leaf fall possibly having already occurred further north. The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately one hour.

Hasbrouck

Heights NJ

White Mountains VT NH

Mt Snow

MA

CT Bethel ME

Portland

Kennebunkport

Boston

Hull Plymouth

RI

Newport

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ESCORTED TOUR These hugely popular tours, enjoyed by countless happy customers over the years, have truly stood the test of time.

• Explore glittering New York – the world’s most exciting city, with its famous skyline • Visit the Yankee Candle Flagship Store, where it’s Christmas every day • A spectacular Fall foliage tour includes idyllic

Woodstock, Quechee Gorge and a drive along the glorious Kancamagus Highway • Visit North Conway, in the heart of the scenic

White Mountains • Discover the delights of coastal Maine, including maritime Portland and Kennebunkport • Visit elegant Boston, America’s most

European city, with its Freedom Trail and gold-domed State House • Discover historic Plymouth and fashionable

Newport, Rhode Island • Seven nights’ carefully chosen room-only accommodation, plus one night on the aircraft • Return flights to New York, with coach travel and transfers throughout • Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

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As you drive north, the beautiful colours of the cedars, aspens, and maples will take your breath away!

Portland, Maine John Harvard, Cambridge Boston

before heading into Maine for a two-night stay in the beautiful mountain village of Bethel. Popular for hiking, skiing, cycling and kayaking, this picturesque place allows you to escape the buzz of city life.

Day Five –Optional Mount Washington tour

Today brings opportunities to discover what Bethel has to offer while embracing the natural delights. You can opt to meander around the downtown shops and museums. However, many will wish to join the optional excursion to famed Mount Washington, journeying aboard the historic Cog Railway – the only one east of the Rockies – to the summit of New England’s highest peak, at the heart of the White Mountains region. The summit station can be one of the world’s windiest places, so hang onto your hat! Later, return to Bethel and enjoy an evening guided drive in search of moose in the nearby forest area.

Day Six – Coastal Maine to Nantasket Beach

Go south this morning to the seafaring city of Portland, with its waterfront wharves and fine seafood restaurants. Continue via the exclusive Bush Family retreat of Kennebunkport towards Boston, America’s most European city, and the resort of Nantasket Beach, south of Boston across Quincy Bay for the last two nights of your tour. Day Seven – A day in Boston Experience a memorable day in delightful Boston. Upon arrival, there is the opportunity to venture on a fascinating optional guided tour along the famous Freedom Trail through the heart of the compact city. Take in the green acres of Boston Common, the gold-domed State House, then perhaps visit colourful Quincy Market with its speciality stalls. The rejuvenated harbourfront area is also home to the New England Aquarium, which is worth checking out. Stroll around the Harborside parks and gardens, check out Newbury Street’s stylish boutiques or visit one of the city’s many breweries – Boston is one of North America’s craft beer capitals – and take time for a leisurely lunch in a vast choice of eateries. You can also cross the Charles River to famous Cambridge, home to Harvard University, before returning to Nantasket at the end of the day, perhaps to dine on traditional clam chowder or New England lobster – a special holiday treat.

Day Eight – Included Plymouth and Rhode

Island tour A final day sees you travel via the pilgrim city of Plymouth, where the historic streets were once trodden by the first settlers. Then head on towards the fashionable Newport, Rhode Island, with its ‘weekenders’ cottages. Finally, you’ll be dropped at New York’s JFK Airport for your return overnight flight back to the UK. Day Nine – Land back in the UK Arrive back on UK soil at the end of a truly exceptional holiday.

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Did you know that Rhode Island is the smallest US state and was the last of the original 13 colonies to become a state?

your hotels

Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights nights 1-2

Across the Hudson River from New York’s Manhattan, this popular hotel features a bar and restaurant. There’s an outdoor pool, open seasonally, and comfortable rooms boast excellent facilities.

Please note: On selected dates, you’ll stay at the Courtyard Secaucus Meadowlands.

Grand Summit Grand Summit, Mount Snow night 3

A lovely mountain-side hotel surrounded by lush foliage. There’s a restaurant and pub as well as a deli with a well-stocked gift shop. The hotel has an outdoor pool, whirlpool and gym. Jordan Grand Hotel, Bethel nights 4-5

With an unequalled mountainside location near the Maine village of Bethel. In addition to wellequipped guest rooms, this comfortable hotel also has restaurant, mini-market and pool area. Nantasket Beach Resort, Hull nights 6-7

Located just under an hour’s drive from downtown Boston, on the seafront promenade with many restaurants, bars and a handful of local shops, this hotel has a restaurant and bar as well as an indoor pool.

Jordan Grand Hotel

Nantasket Beach Resort