DAYS 1 AND 2: BOSTON
Commence your holiday with a two nights stay in the “Athens of America.” 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 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 boasts a renowned aquarium, children’s museum and science museum, making it a great getaway for all. 2 nights Boston.
Standard: Hilton Woburn
Select: Hilton Financial District

DAY 3: BOSTON – MID COAST MAINE (112 mi/180 km)
Travel along the North Shore of Massachusetts, through coastal New Hampshire and into Maine. Visit Salem, where the famous witch trials occurred, and Rockport, a gorgeous village that’s an artist’s haven. There’s great outlet shopping at Kittery, Maine before driving to Portland where at the Old Port Exchange there’s a chance to feast on the local specialty – lobster! 1 night Portland
Standard: Howard Johnson
Select: Wyndham Airport Hotel

DAY 4: MID COAST MAINE – WHITE MOUNTAINS (107m / 171km)
Head inland via the Maine Lakes District to New Hampshire and the White Mountains. At Mount Washington Valley take a ride on the Conway Scenic Railroad, it’s a great way to see the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains. Enjoy more fabulous shopping at North Conway with its numerous outlet stores. 1 night White Mountains
Standard: Lodge at Lincoln Station
Select: Eagle Mountain House, North Conay Grand

DAY 5: WHITE MOUNTAINS – NORTHERN VERMONT (130m / 208km)
Visit the Flume in Franconia Notch and then cross the border into Vermont. A chance to see the “Rock of Ages”, the world’s largest dimension granite quarries, or enjoy a maple tour and tasting at Morse Farm. 2 nights Northern Vermont
Standard: Commodores Inn
Select: Basin Harbor Club

DAY 6: NORTHERN VERMONT
A leisure day for touring the Green Mountain State. Take the short drive to Burlington, perched on the banks of Lake Champlain. Visit the Ethan Allen Homestead to recall the colorful days of the Green Mountain Boys, perhaps a scenic cruise on Lake Champlain or a visit to Shelburne Museum.

DAY 7: NORTHERN VERMONT – CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY (174m /278km)
Drive south to see the quintessential New England village of Woodstock. See the scenic Quechee Gorge, New England’s mini Grand Canyon, before arriving in Massachusetts and the gentle Berkshire Hills. Perhaps visit the Hancock Shaker Village, a restored 19th century settlement and then Lenox, summer home of the Boston Symphony. At Stockbridge, once home to Norman Rockwell, one of America’s greatest artists, The Norman Rockwell Museum, containing many of his works is well worth a visit. 1 night CT River Valley
Standard: Clarion Hotel
Select: Sturbridge Host

DAY 8: CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY – NEWPORT (127m / 203km)
Before heading to Newport, you may visit Old Sturbridge Village, a living 19th century museum, or Mystic, Connecticut, and Mystic Seaport Museum, America’s largest maritime museum. Continue to Newport, summer resort of America’s first millionaires. Tour the Cliff Walk and Ten Mile Drive with its extravagant summer mansions. Newport’s restored waterfront sports many shops and restaurants. 1 night Newport
Standard: Howard Johnson
Select: Hotel Viking

DAY 9: NEWPORT – CAPE COD (75m / 120km)
It’s a short drive to Olde Cape Cod where white sandy beaches, quaint villages, antique shops, lakes, ponds and nature reserves contrast with the tang of the salt sea air and echoes of the Pilgrims who first landed here. 2 nights Cape Cod
Standard: Holiday Inn, Heritage House
Select: Hyannis Resort & Conference Center, Cape Codder Resort

DAY 10: CAPE COD
Plan a whale watch cruise, visit colorful, artistic Provincetown and perhaps tonight a farewell New England Lobster Dinner. Why not extend your stay on Cape Cod and take a day excursion to nearby Martha’s Vineyard or the old whaling island of Nantucket?

DAY 11: CAPE COD – BOSTON (75m / 120km)
Boston’s Logan Airport is approximately 1.5 hours drive from Cape Cod and en-route you’ll have time to visit picturesque Sandwich, the Cape’s oldest town and at Plymouth the Plimoth Plantation, a living museum of 1627 life. Time for lunch before driving to the airport.