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7-Nights New England's Fall Foliage a Women-Only Tour from $4,715
Insight Vacations
OFFER ID 1541957
New England's Fall Foliage A Women-Only Tour
Lands so diverse they will leave you spellbound: New England is a sight to see. On this eight-day women-only tour, behold Boston, one of the oldest cities in the U.S., to traverse part of the red-brick Freedom Trail and see the hall that housed the country’s first-ever town meeting. Admire the bronzing leaves of Vermont’s lush trees as you travel to Stowe to visit the women-owned and -operated Bread and Butter Farm in Montpelier, visit a maple syrup farm where you can taste the sweet golden liquid tapped straight from the trees. Ride a gondola at Loon Mountain Resort into New Hampshire’s White Mountains and join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience for an insightful talk by a naturalist expert on the North Woods' wildlife and ecology. See Maine’s oldest lighthouse in Portland, then celebrate your small group trip with a decadent fresh lobster dinner.
Dining Summary
- 4 Dinner with Wine (DW)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 1 Lunch (L)
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Stockbridge: Enjoy the warm, colorful scenery as you travel west to Stockbridge for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, home to the largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art, including enduring favorites from Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Postcovers, together with changing exhibitions of works by American illustrators past and present.
- Stockbridge: Guided tour of Chesterwood, the former summer home, studio and gardens of America’s foremost 20th century public sculptor. Daniel Chester French is best known for the seated figure of Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial. Visitors to Chesterwood will experience the life and work of this prolific and successful artist.
- : From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- : Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- : We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- : Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- : Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- : Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- Boston: Join your Travel Director for dinner and an opportunity to mingle with fellow guests at your hotel.
- : Meet the owners of Bread and Butter Farm to learn about the farm’s history and agricultural practices that align with their sustainability initiatives. Then, join Tessa, owner of Blossom Whole Foods Kitchen, to pick bouquets of seasonal flowers from the surrounding gardens to create table centrepieces. Afterward, enjoy a farm-to-table lunch with ingredients fresh from the farm. Savor dishes such as butternut squash soup, kale and brussels salad, shepherd’s pie, garlic flatbread, and maple cookies.
- : Enjoy an authentic Maine lobster dinner as you feast on the fresh and local delicacy known for its tender and rich flavor. Raise a glass as you mingle with new friends over this delectable Celebration Dinner.
- Stockbridge: Enjoy the warm, colorful scenery as you travel west to Stockbridge for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, home to the largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art, including enduring favorites from Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Postcovers, together with changing exhibitions of works by American illustrators past and present.
- Stockbridge: Guided tour of Chesterwood, the former summer home, studio and gardens of America’s foremost 20th century public sculptor. Daniel Chester French is best known for the seated figure of Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial. Visitors to Chesterwood will experience the life and work of this prolific and successful artist.
- : With Mount Washington Valley as a scenic backdrop, discover ecological insights into autumn in the North Woods. Your presentation and wildlife talk discusses the flora and fauna at the summit of Mount Washington where people have adapted to survive some of the most severe weather recorded. Then learn about the forest and valley below for a closer look at New Hampshire’s wildlife and spectacular fall colors. You’ll also discover what strategies are adopted to survive the drastic changes in New England's seasons and how birds, mammals and plants are shaped by this northern environment. The experience addresses Global Goal 15: Life on Land.
- Kancamagus Highway: Journey through the dazzling crimson and orange hues of the famed Kancamagus Scenic Byway to North Conway. This spectacular section of Route 112 is unspoiled by industry and boasts 34.5 miles of untouched natural beauty.
- Manchester: Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort. On a clear day, you'll have superb panoramic views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Canada.
- Montpelier: Travel to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks and taste a Vermont tradition 'sugar on snow': maple syrup drizzled over packed snow.
- Boston: Explore the great city of Boston, with your Travel Director and learn about its transformative past. You’ll follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American Revolution to life. Journeying to other historically significant sights that include the Boston Common, the Old
7 nights from $4,715 per person
Insight Vacations: New England's Fall Foliage a Women-Only Tour
Day 1 - Welcome to Boston
Affectionately known as Beantown, this revolutionary city is one of the oldest in the United States. After settling in, perhaps take a stroll to Downtown Crossing or historic Faneuil Hall. For those looking to shop, Quincy Market offers big brands and local products, set indoors and surrounding the columns of a regal 19th century building. At 18:00, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner with wine and an opportunity to mingle with fellow guests at your hotel.
Accommodations: Hyatt Regency, Boston
Meals: Dinner with Wine
Day 2 - Beantown to Saratoga Springs
Today you’ll discover some of Boston’s most famous sights as you delve into the city’s transformative past. You’ll follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American Revolution to life. Sights include Beacon Hill, Newbury Street, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Old South Meeting House. This afternoon, explore Stockbridge with an Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum, home to the largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art. Alternatively, choose to take a guided tour of Chesterwood, the former summer home and studio of renowned 20th century sculptor Daniel Chester French. Travel on through the rolling hills of the Berkshires and onto your upstate New York hotel, situated within the Saratoga Spa State Park.
Accommodations: The Gideon Putnam, Saratoga Springs
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - The Legends of the Fall and Stowe
Journey through the bronze fall foliage of Vermont. Visit the Vermont Country Store, in operation since 1946, for a unique shopping experience stepping back into history with their nostalgic assortment of products. Explore the Rockefellers' renowned Billings Farm and Museum, a captivating working dairy and farm life museum, followed by a stop in the quintessential Vermont village of Woodstock with its picturesque covered bridges. In the northern Vermont town of Stowe, visit the women-owned and operated Bread and Butter Farm and Blossom Wholesome Foods Kitchen for an introduction to the farm, a hands-on activity and a farm-to-table lunch. Journey to the Trapp Lodge, your home for the next two nights, where you’ll join a crafting activity learning how to make a birdhouse you can take home with you.
Accommodations: Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 - A Taste of Vermont Relaxed Start
Enjoy Vermont’s beautiful scenery ablaze with fall’s golden red colors. Stop by Lake Champlain Chocolates for a taste of their award-winning ice cream. Like their chocolates, their ice cream is crafted with only the best local ingredients including fresh cream, maple syrup, and honey. Next, you'll travel to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, where maple syrup is "tapped" from the trees. Taste a Vermont tradition, the unusually named ‘sugar on snow’, a combination of maple syrup and packed snow traditionally served with a doughnut and pickle. Return to the enchanting town of Stowe where the rest of the afternoon is yours. Later, enjoy Austrian-style lagers during your Highlight Dinner at the von Trapp Brewery and Bierhall, making the most of your last evening at this mountain resort.
Accommodations: Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 5 - North Conway and the White Mountains
Move on to Vermont’s pretty capital, Montpelier. Journey to New Hampshire’s White Mountains and enter striking Franconia Notch. Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort. On a clear day, you'll have superb panoramic views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Canada. Later, journey through the dazzling crimson and orange hues of the famed Kancamagus Scenic Byway to North Conway. This spectacular section of Route 112 is unspoilt by industry and boasts 34.5 miles of untouched natural beauty.
Accommodations: North Conway Grand Hotel, North Conway
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 6 - Sightseeing in the White Mountains Relaxed Start
In the morning, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience as you enjoy an insightful talk by a woman naturalist expert on the North Woods' wildlife and ecology. Then, more spectacular fall foliage awaits as you journey through Crawford Notch, an arresting pass through the White Mountains. Stop for pictures at the Silver Cascade Waterfall and Bretton Woods, which offers stunning views of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast at 6,288 feet (1,917 meters). Your Travel Director will guide you on a scenic hike to Diana's Baths which features a series of small cascading waterfalls.
Accommodations: North Conway Grand Hotel, North Conway
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 - The Rugged Maine Coast Relaxed Start
Cross from New Hampshire into Maine this morning as you travel along the jagged coastline. Then spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Celebration Dinner featuring Maine lobster with your fellow travelers.
Accommodations: Westin Portland Harborview, Portland
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner with Wine
Day 8 - Back to Boston
Known for its sandy beaches, Kennebunkport is a year-round coastal destination that houses the rich and famous, even serving as the summer retreat of former President George H.W. Bush. Travel along Ocean Drive with more stunning views of the Maine coastline, before driving back to Boston. Guests departing Boston will arrive at Boston Logan International Airport at 12:30 pm.
Meals: Breakfast
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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