15 days/14 Nights
Tour starts & ends in Boston
Itinerary
Day 1, 2 & 3: Arrive Boston — To Cape Cod
Welcome to New England! Collect your rental car, and drive to Cape Cod for a three night stay. Separated from the Massachusetts mainland by the world’s widest sea-level canal, the Cape is always likened in shape to an outstretched
human arm bent at the elbow. At the Cape Cod National Seashore, you can walk for almost 30 mi along the Atlantic beach and rarely see a trace of human habitation, other than the lighthouses that stand watch over the Cape’s dangerous shoals and a few old shacks in the dunes of Provincetown. You may want to take a ferry to explore Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard while you’re here.
3 nights Cape Cod.
Standard: Holiday Inn Hyannis or Heritage House Hyannis
Select: Hyannis Resort & Conference Center or Cape Codder Hyannis
Unique and Boutique: The Belfry Inne Sandwich (Deluxe Room)
Day 4 & 5: Newport, RI (61 mi/98 km)
Travel to lovely Newport, RI today. Newport is famous for its seaside beauty and for the magnificent mansions and gardens built there by the industrial barons of America’s Gilded Age. But you don’t need to have a tiara or chauffeur to enjoy Newport’s treasures, from interesting museums to mansion tours to walks or bicycle tours along rocky coves. Newport also was host from 1930 to 1983 to the America’s Cup, the world’s premiere yacht regatta. Although the Australians wrested the Cup from the New York Yacht Club in 1983, yachting remains deeply ingrained along Newport Harbor and at the city’s Museum of Yachting.
2 nights Newport
Standard: Howard Johnson Inn Middleton
Select: Hotel Viking Newport
Unique and Boutique: The Newport Beach Inn & Suites Hotel
Day 6 & 7: “The North Shore” (113 mi/181 km)
Discover the “North Shore” today. The 30 miles of rocky coastline north of Boston are punctuated with long sandy beaches, rugged fishing ports, and sparkling sailing harbors. Nautical lore and the ghosts of witches past offer fascinating glimpses into the region’s rich history. While here, don’t miss Salem, the home of the witch trials of the 1690s and novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne’s House of Seven Gables. The Peabody Essex Museum underwent a major expansion in 2003 and now focuses on the art and culture of New England and the world; Marblehead, one of the East Coast’s premier sailing centers. See Gloucester, a rugged fishing port, packed with work boats and seafood restaurants and a departure point for four whale watch operators; and Motif #1, a fishing shack in Rockport harbor that’s been the subject of countless paintings.
2 nights North Shore
Standard: Sheraton Colonial Wakefiled
Select: Sheraton Colonial Wakefield
Unique and Boutique: Salem Inn, Salem
Day 8, 9, & 10: Bar Harbor (288 mi/463 km)
Spectacular scenery awaits, as you head north into Maine. Your destination is Mount Desert Island, the home of Acadia National Park and Bar Harbor. Either hike or drive to the top of Cadillac Mountain -- the highest point on the eastern seaboard -- and you’ll be the first in the country to welcome the sun. When your trek ends, head over to Bar Harbor, the island’s hub, where you’ll find more than 100 restaurants. Wander the waterfront and gaze at the 19th century mansions that tower over the water, stately reminders of the days when this small town on Frenchman’s Bay was a grand summer resort for society families. Claiming nearly two-thirds of Mount Desert Island, 47,000-acre AcadiaNational Park attracts 2.5 million people each year. Travelers come for the lakes, forest, coastline, and more than 300 species of birds. They come for Cadillac Mountain, and to see the only fjord on the East Coast.
3 Nights Bar Harbor Area
Standard: Wonder View Inn or Holiday Inn Ellsworth
Select: Bluenose Inn or Bar Harbor Regency
Unique and Boutique: The Bayview
Day 11 & 12: Southern Maine (202 mi/325 km)
With over 30 miles of sandy beaches from Kittery to Old Orchard Beach, it’s no wonder the southern Maine coast is one of the top vacation destinations in the US. Spend days exploring historic sites and museums, shopping the endless supply of boutiques and antique stores, visiting famous lighthouses and art galleries, or just relaxing on the beautiful beaches.
2 Nights Kennebunkport Area
Standard: Fairfield Inn Maine Mall Portland or Howard Johnson South Portland
Select: Nonantum Inn Kennebunkport
Unique and Boutique: Kennebunkport Inn Kennebunkport
Day 13 & 14: Boston, MA (90 mi/144 km)
End your holiday in “America’s WalkingCity.” 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. 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 distinctive red-brick buildings of Beacon Hill. The more culturally inclined will not want to miss the city’s world-class museums, theater and music venues. Family friendly to the core, Boston also boasts a renowned aquarium, children’s museum and science museum, making it a great getaway for all.
2 Nights Boston
Standard: Boston Hotel Buckminster Downtown
Select: Hilton Financial District Downtown or Boston Park Plaza
Unique and Boutique: Copley Square Boston
Day 15: Homeward Journey
Alas, today it’s time to head for home. Take time for last-minute shopping before you make your way back to Logan International Airport to catch your homeward flight.
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Pre, post or extra nights: Pre, post & extra nights within the itinerary are available to be added to this tour, please let us know at time of booking if you would like to extend your stay anywhere and we will be happy to quote the extra nights.
Documentation/joining instructions: A prepaid voucher for your first hotel stay will be issued to you prior to travel, your fly drive guidebook with all other documents & maps etc will then be waiting for you for collection at the first hotel.
Included in the tour:
· Accommodation
· All hotel taxes
· Fly Drive Guidebook that contains hotel vouchers, driving directions, Itinerary, maps, brochures, general information, routings, discount shopping coupons and an extensive sightseeing section.
Not included in this tour:
· Meals
· Overnight parking charges if applicable
· Flights – Please contact us to arrange flights direct into Boston with our airline partner British Airways.
· Car Hire - Please contact us to arrange car hire with our rental partner Alamo rent a car or go to our hotels & car sections of our website to obtain an instant car hire quote.
Prices:
· All rates quoted are per adult person per package in Great British Pounds and include all taxes.
· Up to two children under 12 can normally stay free when sharing the same room with two adults.
· Hotel accommodations are offered on three quality levels: “standard” typically 2/3 star hotels providing clean and moderate accommodations with several basic facilities, some with a limited dining room and sometimes a swimming pool. “Select” indicates a more superior style of accommodation typically of a 3/4 star quality, in a central location with extended facilities including a dining room and usually a swimming pool. “Unique & Boutique” offers a high level of accommodations in unique individual and often historic properties sure to make your stay memorable. Please note that due to the historic and individual nature of some of the Unique and boutique properties it is not possible to guarantee twin bedded rooms or interconnecting rooms, the majority of these properties accept a max of 2 guests per room and have 1 bed. Rooms in all 3 levels of accommodation choice provide private facilities and are based on the hotels standard or lead in room type.
Standard Accommodation
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Tour departs everyday
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Single
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Double (2 adults sharing)
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01 Apr – 23 May 2010
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£909.00
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£499.00
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24 May - 19 Jun 2010
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£1024.00
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£563.00
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20 Jun - 03 Sep 2010
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£1232.00
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£677.00
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04 Sep - 16 Oct 2010
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£1094.00
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£602.00
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17 Oct - 31 Oct 2010
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£981.00
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£540.00
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Select Accommodation
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Tour departs everyday
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Single
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Double (2 adults sharing)
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Triple (3 adults sharing)
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Quad (4 adults sharing) |
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07 May – 07 Jun 2010
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£1477.00
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£815.00
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£613.00
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£510.00
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08 Jun – 24 Jul 2010
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£1867.00
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£1029.00
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£755.00
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£618.00
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25 Jul – 23 Aug 2010
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£1850.00
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£1063.00
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£749.00
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£614.00
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24 Aug – 03 Oct 2010
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£1865.00
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£1029.00
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£755.00
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£617.00
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04 Oct – 16 Oct 2010
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£1626.00
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£897.00
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£667.00
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£559.00
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Unique & Boutique Accommodation
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Tour departs everyday
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Single
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Double (2 adults sharing)
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£1740.00
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£828.00
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30 May – 27 Jun 2010
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£2021.00
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£982.00
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28 Jun – 30 Aug 2010
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£2240.00
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£1104.00
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31 Aug – 9 Oct 2010
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£2130.00
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£1043.00
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To book this tour, flights, car hire or extra nights, please call us on 0844 80 444 80. We are open 7 days a week until late.
