Day 1-2
UK to Boston, MA
You holiday commence with flights from London Heathrow on Virgin Atlantic to Boston. Collect your car and head for your hotel in the suburb of downtown Boston. Famous for everything from the Red Sox and Paul Revere to Cheers and clam “chowdah,” Boston is a popular destination for so many reasons. Part history lesson, part modern metropolis, the Hub offers attractions to suit every taste and interest. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to get around, either on foot or by the user-friendly public transportation system, called the T. Hop on the Freedom Trail, a well-preserved pedestrian path that weaves in and out of historic neighborhoods. Between landmarks, you can shop the fabulous stores on Newbury Street, have a delicious authentic Italian meal in the North End or browse the antique shops and red-brick buildings of Beacon Hill. The more culturally inclined will not want to miss the city’s world-class museums, theatre and music venues. Family friendly to the core, Boston also boasts an aquarium, children’s museum and science museum, making it a great getaway for all.
Overnights(2): Boston - Standard: Hilton Wooburn/Select: Hilton Financial DistrictDay 3-4
To White Mtns, NH (164 mi)
Visit Salem and shop North Conway’s factory outlets. If you are traveling to Lincoln, journey along the Kancamagus Highway. In the White Mountains, visit Franconia Notch or ascend Mt. Washington. Take the Conway Scenic Railroad, or visit the Lakes Region.
Overnights(2): White Mountains - Standard: Lodge at Lincoln Station/Select: Eagle Mountain House
Day 5
To Northern Vermont (130 mi)
If you spent the night in Jackson or North Conway, travel the Kancamagus Highway to Lincoln. In Vermont, treat yourself to a tour of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory before heading to Burlington, on the banks of Lake Champlain. Head for Woodstock, a quintessential New England village with traditional shops and covered bridges. Visit Shelburne Museum’s collections of Americana and the SS Ticonderoga.
Overnight(1): Northern Vermont - Standard: Commodores Inn/Select: Basin Harbor Club
Day 6
To Lake Placid, NY (135 mi)
Travel along the edge of the Green Mountains via the charming village of Middlebury into New York State and through the Adirondack Mountains to Lake Placid, site of the 1980 Winter Olympics.
Overnight(1): Lake Placid - Standard: Lake Placid Summit/Select: Crowne Plaza Lake Placid
Day 7-8
To Niagara Falls, on
(375 mi)
Niagara Falls appeals to something in everyone. The sudden drop of the Niagara River, dividing the US and Canada, creates one of the most spectacular waterfalls on the continent. Enjoy a Maid of the Mist cruise, a helicopter tour or a walk along the banks.
Overnights(2): Niagara Falls - Standard: Clarion President/Select: Sheraton on the FallsDay 9-10
To Sturbridge, MA (413 mi)
Begin early for a journey along the edge of the New York Finger Lakes region, past the foothills of the Adirondacks, over the Hudson River into Massachusetts’ Berkshire Hills. Spend your day exploring Old Sturbridge Village, a living museum of the 19th century.
Overnights(2): Sturbridge - Standard; Clarion Hotel /Select: Sturbridge Host Hotel
Day 11-12
To Newport, RI (127 mi)
Head directly for Newport, or stop in Mystic, Connecticut, and Mystic Seaport Museum, America’s largest maritime museum. In Newport, summer resort of America’s first millionaires, spend the day on a spectacular beach, tour the Cliff Walk and Ten Mile Drive with its extravagant summer mansions and the restored waterfront.
Overnights(2): Newport - Standard: Howard Johnson/Select: Hotel Viking
Day 13-14
To Cape Cod, MA (75 mi)
Travel to Cape Cod, a summer resort with white sandy beaches, shopping, restaurants and an abundance of attractions. Plan a whale watch cruise, visit the village of Chatham or colourful Provincetown. Take a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard or Nantucket or lounge on the beach.
Overnights(2): Cape Cod - Standard: Heritage House, Hoilday Inn/Select: Hyannis Resort
Day 15
To Boston (75 mi)
En route to Boston’s Logan Airport, visit Sandwich, the Cape’s oldest town and home to the Sandwich Glass Museum. Head for Plymouth, to explore Plimoth Plantation, a living museum depicting life in 1627. Travel to Boston International Airport where you will return your car, before checking in for your overnight flight back to the UK.
Day 16
Arrive UK
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