New England Showcase

A wonderful 13 Night tour using a high standard of accommodation staying in 4 resorts throughout New England.

(3 Nights Boston Massachusetts, 3 Nights Sebasco Estates Maine Coast, 3 Nights Lakes Region New Hampshire and 4 Nights Berkshire Hills Massachusetts)

Days 1, 2 & 3: Boston, Massachusetts
Incorporated as a town in 1630, and as a city in 1822, Boston is one of America’s oldest cities, with a rich economic and social history to match. Since its beginnings as a homesteading community, it has evolved into a centre for social and political change and is now the economic and cultural hub of New England.
In a city filled with interesting things to see and do, the historic Freedom Trail is the highlight of Boston for many visitors. The 2.5 mile red brick walking trail leads you to 16 nationally significant historic sites, everyone an authentic American treasure. Preserved and dedicated by the citizens of Boston in 1958, when the wrecking ball threatened several important places, the Freedom Trail today is a unique collection of museums, churches, meeting houses, burying grounds, parks, a ship, and historic markers that tell the story of the American Revolution.
You can walk the Trail yourself, or take one of the many guided tours available through the National Park Service. Tours begin every half hour from the park visitor centre at 15 State Street opposite the Old State House. If you prefer to ride, you can take a trolley tour, which is an unofficial guided tour, but does include many of the most important sites along the Trail including Old Ironsides, the Paul Revere House and the Old North Church. Plan to stop and eat at Faneuil Hall, once the primary meeting place for America’s revolutionaries. It is now a bustling market of restaurants and shops
There are always a variety of fascinating exhibits at the Boston Museum of Science. Cheers, of the famous television show, is located on Beacon Hill. The Sam Adams Brewery is a recent addition, founded in 1984.
The Boston Museum of Arts, founded in 1876, has an outstanding, world-renowned collection that includes some 450,000 items. The New England Aquarium offers special whale watching trips until October. There’s also the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library, Newberry Street, with some of the best antiquing in America, and Cambridge, MA, home of Harvard University, right across the river.
3 nights in Boston at the Onyx Hotel: Boston. It's hip, it's happening, it's historic. It's the kind of city everyone should visit and and when you do, there's no better place to hang your Three Point Colonial hat than at Boston's own Onyx Hotel, a 4-star award winner that's just a cobblestone's throw from Faneuil Hall, the Freedom Trail, The Boston Waterfront, North Station and TD Garden. In Boston, historic brownstones effortlessly blend with gleaming skyscrapers. And this downtown Boston hotel mirrors its hometown perfectly: Intimate, personable and charming but with every modern amenity. Here you will enjoy warm, attentive service in a boutique luxury setting all highlighted by signature Kimpton Hotels hospitality. Located on a charming side street just a hop, skip and a jump from TD Garden, Faneuil Hall, the Freedom Trail, and the North End, Onyx Hotel is a 4-star boutique hotel getaway in the heart of bustling Boston. But it’s historically rich location is only one reason to stay here. Attentive service, luxurious accommodations, artistic culinary stylings and ridiculously indulgent services and amenities are the others. Every one of Onyx Hotel's 112 eco-friendly guest rooms and suites spoils you with sophisticated style and laid back surroundings. The hotel's distinctive design is matched only by its unparalleled service and comfort. From decadent, high-end linens to ultra chic Bigelow bath amenities, you will want for nothing at Onyx Hotel. If you're anything like us, you love a good glass of wine at the end of your day. And after the hustle and bustle of a day in Boston we can't imagine a better way to un-wined. Here's even more to love about our boutique hotel amenities: Onyx Hotel Hosted Wine Hour. Spend happy hour mixing, mingling and making new friends as the hotel uncorks complimentary hand-selected, socially responsible wines from 5 - 6 p.m. It's the perfect start to every evening.

Days 4, 5 & 6: To Sebasco Estates, Maine Coast, Maine (140 miles)
Travel along the coast via Kennebunkport and Portland to the beautiful Midcoast region of Maine. Kennebunkport is an astoundingly picturesque town in York County, Maine, United States, with a population of 3,720 as of the 2000 census.
The town centre is located along the Kennebunk River, approximately one-half mile (1 km) from the mouth of the river on the ocean. Historically a fishing village, in recent decades the town has become a popular seaside tourist destination with a small district of souvenir shops, art galleries, seafood restaurants, hotels, inns, and bed & breakfasts. Its reputation as a superb community comes from the numerous large seaside estates along Ocean Avenue and other coastal thoroughfares. The famous "Bush Compound" is located on Walker's Point, a peninsula visible from Ocean Avenue. In the summer months, many people from across the Northeast vacation in Kennebunkport, Kennebunk and nearby Goose Rocks Beach. The town is regarded as one of the most romantic vacation areas in the Northeast. During the fall, Kennebunkport is known as a favourite spot for enjoying the famous New England fall colours. Kennebunk was first settled about 1620, the town developed as a trading and, later, shipbuilding and shipping centre with light manufacturing. It claims to be "the only village in the world so named" and has a population of 10,476 at the 2000 census. To the Abenaki Indians, Kennebunk meant "the long cut bank," presumably the long bank behind Kennebunk Beach.
Sebasco Estates in Midcoast Maine is a region rich in natural beauty, history and cultural attractions with spectacular coastline, lakes and natural woodlands. Activities abound for all ages. There are galleries and museums, professional theatre performances, festivals and fairs, and shopping in charming boutiques as well as factory outlet stores. There are many things to do in our beautiful part of the world - Join a local historian for a scenic and historic tour of Phippsburg. This old Maine town, incorporated in 1814, is one of the nation's most historically significant and scenically beautiful coastal areas.
Enjoy the sights and scents of the woodlands along winding roads that once were Indian trails by the rivers and the sea. Diversity distinguishes the character of the ten villages around the peninsula’s perimeter—seaside fishing settlements nestled on steep ledges, resorts along broad beaches, river and countryside communities.
3 nights in Sebasco Estates at the Sebasco Harbor Resort: Nestled among whispering pines on the rugged coast lies a retreat of quiet comfort and rejuvenation where beauty and tradition abound. Tucked away on 550 acres on Maine’s Mid coast, Sebasco Harbor Resort is an authentic Maine destination resort with breathtaking views and a wealth of activities the entire family can enjoy. Pamper yourself in the full-service waterfront Fairwinds Spa.

Days 7, 8 & 9: To Holderness, New Hampshire (164 miles)
Travel to New Hampshire today for a 3-day exploration of the beautiful White Mountains and Lakes Regions. Drive through gorgeous scenery – from forests to fields, all interspersed with sparkling lakes and rivers to the White Mountains. When you reach the White Mountains, travelling the two National Scenic Byways near Jackson is a must. The White Mountains Trail National Scenic Byway is a 100 mile loop that winds through the White Mountains National Forest past many popular attractions. Parts of the Trail have been used for centuries. In the 19th century, the work of Nathanial Hawthorne and painter Thomas Cole drew attention to the White Mountains bringing visitors to enjoy the spectacular panoramic natural vistas.
Further south, the Kancamangus National Scenic Byway is often referred to as the best fall foliage trip in the United States. The road offers splendid vistas, vivid colour, and all of the glory of Mother Nature between mid-September and mid-October, when thousands of motorists travel the byway to catch a glimpse of the display. See for yourself why so many people travel during the spectacular fall foliage trip. Don’t let the high traffic deter you from experiencing the vivid displays of colour – you’ll have an excuse to drive slow and soak in the majestic displays of fall.
3 nights in the White Mountains at the Manor on Golden Pond, Holderness: The Manor began as a love story at the turn of the 20th century when a wealthy Englishman captured the heart of a beautiful debutante. On Shepherd's Hill, in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, amid the tall sentinel pines, they built a magnificent country estate with sweeping vista overlooking Squam Lake, of Golden Pond fame. Now, at the turn of another century, the elegance and comfort of this English manor has been artfully restored offering the perfect idyll for those seeking a respite, a romantic getaway. The Manor is a proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Beautifully appointed accommodations offer all the amenities of a luxury hotel while retaining the charm and tranquillity of a New England country inn.

Days 10, 11, 12 & 13: The Berkshires, Massachusetts (174 miles)
Today, your travels take you through Vermont, into the Berkshire Hills where a wealth of cultural and sightseeing opportunities awaits. The Norman Rockwell picture perfect landscapes of The Berkshires are famous worldwide for summer theatre and musical performances of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. We heartily recommend travelling the Jacob’s Ladder Trail Scenic Byway, an untouched rural roadway that runs through the Berkshires, yet connects a number of the most famous venues. Follow the byway through vistas of forested hills, the rock-strewn Westfield River, open fields, small towns, wetlands and steep rock ledges. At times, towering ledges are laced with ice or running streams.
Along the drive, you’ll be passing through several small towns and villages where a church spire is the highest building in sight. There are three entries into the Chester-Blandford State Forest where you can find parking areas for hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. The historic granite quarry in Becket operated into the 1950s, where the water-filled quarry, the 19th-century equipment, and vast piles of tailings are all still in place to illustrate the industry in a natural woodland setting.
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Becket a National Historic Landmark, hosts dance companies from around the world. The outdoor stage has a beautiful view into the Berkshire Hills. You can also attend performances of the Chester Theatre Company and the Vincent Dowling Theatre Company, which both draw actors from national and international stages to the Chester Town Hall Theatre in a National Register Historic District. Tanglewood, home of the Boston Symphony is 4 1/2 miles off the byway.
If you enjoy 19th-century architecture in its original setting, spend time in Lee Centre, which has been a movie set more than once. The smaller town centres of Chester, Russell and Huntington offer many resources, including a restored railroad station from the 1840s, an Italianate Grange Hall, two mill villages, and churches with spires that mark the horizon from different locations on the byway.
Whether viewing the landscape alone, walking on old trails in the woodland forests along the byway, or attending cultural events in unspoiled landscape settings and historic districts, you'll become a part of the pristine natural world that characterizes Jacob’s Ladder Trail Scenic Byway.
Further north in the Berkshires, we expect that you’ll find Mount Greylock one of the highlights of the region. At 3,491 feet in elevation, it is the highest point in Massachusetts and southern New England, offering fantastic panoramic views into five states. It is also one of the most scenic mountains in the Eastern United States. It is so inspirational legend has it, that Greylock's long, saddle-like shape inspired Herman Melville to write "Moby Dick". He was, by all accounts, enamoured with the mountain, and he even set up a special observation deck at his home (near Pittsfield) so he could view Greylock whenever he desired.
When you travel to Greylock, it is obvious why people believe the legend and why Melville went out of his way to keep the mountain in his sites. Greylock can be seen for miles around, and is a quite impressive site given that is rises nearly 2,700 feet above the surrounding town of Adams, Massachusetts. Furthermore, it's very colourful, and has a steep slope that shoots up into the sky, unlike most mountains you'll find of this height in New England.
After you savour the views from the mountain, savour the art at the new Massachusetts Museum of Modern Art in North Adams.
4 nights in Lenox at the Cranwell Resort, Spa & Golf Club: Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club is a premier all-season resort snuggled in the heart of the Berkshires region in Western Massachusetts. Here you'll enjoy one of the largest spas in the Northeast, luxury accommodations, fine dining, outstanding amenities and exceptional service.

Day 14: To Boston, Massachussetts (75 miles)
En route to Boston's Logan Airport, visit Wrentham Village Premium Outlets for some impressive savings on well known brands or stop in Sturbridge and visit Old Sturbridge Village, an 1830's New England living history Museum. Later, return to Boston, to drop your car and catch your flight home.

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Pre, post or extra nights: Pre, post & extra nights within the itinerary can be added to this tour, please let us know if you would like to extend your stay anywhere and we will be happy to quote the extra nights.

Included in the tour:
13 nights accommodation.
All hotel taxes.

Hotels: The Hotels on this tour offer 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 provide private facilities and are based on the hotels standard or lead in room type.

Not included in this tour:
Meals.
Overnight parking charges if applicable.
Flights – Please contact us for a competitive quote on flights direct into Boston with our airline partners British Airways & Virgin Atlantic.
Car Hire - Please contact us for a competitive quote on car hire with our rental partner Alamo rent a car.
 

Prices 

All 'from' prices quoted are per adult person per package in £ GBP and include all taxes. 

The exact cost of the tour will depend on the date of travel and the availability at the time you book.

Please call us on 0844 80 444 80 or email us reservations@purelynewengland.co.uk 

we can then check availability and provide you with a quote for your preferred departure date including tour, flights and car hire.

13 Night tour only from £1,299 per person, based on 2 sharing.