New England Highlife

Self-drive tour

 

 

This wonderful 14 night/15 day tour of New England includes accommodation at some of the regions best inns and small hotels providing the visitor with a high quality of accommodation and a leisurely tour through stunning scenery.

Days 1, 2 & 3. Boston.  The "Athens of America" is yours to discover!  Explore the Freedom Trail, ride the Swanboats in the Boston Public Garden, shop at Quincy Market, and take a dinner cruise on Boston Harbor.  Don't miss Boston's wonderful museums, including the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum; Museum of Science and Museum of Fine Arts. 

3 nights at Boston's Nine Zero Hotel, a beautiful Boston boutique hotel which brings together everything the discerning traveller seeks; an ideal location in downtown Boston, luxurious accommodation, personalised service and thoughtful amenities.  Recently named as one of Travel & Leisures 'Best 500 Hotels in the World', Nine Zero, now a Kimpton Hotel, is a welcome haven for Boston visitors.  Elegant, sumptuous and intimate, Nine Zero promises a welcoming sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of the city. 


Days 4, 5, & 6.  New Hampshire (approx. 164 miles).  Collect your rental car this morning and travel to New Hampshire for a three-day exploration of the beautiful White Mountains and Lake Regions.  En route, visit Salem and later, shop North Conway's factory outlets.  Ride the Conway Scenic Railroad or Mount Washington Cog Railway; cruise on beautiful Lake Winnepesaukee; and picnic along the stunning Kancamagus Highway.

3 nights in the New Hampshire White Mountains at the Manor On Golden Pond.  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 Lake Region, amid the tall sentinel pines, they built a magnificent country estate with sweeping vistas overlooking Squam Lake, 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 tranquility of a New England counrty inn.

Days 7, 8 & 9.  The Berkshires (approx. 174 miles).  Today, your journey takes you through Vermont, into the Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts, where a wealth of cultural and sightseeing opportunities await.  Visit the Clark Art Institute, Tanglewood, summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Hancock Shaker Village, the Norman Rockwell Museum and the homes of Herman Melville, Edith Wharton and Daniel Chester French.


3 nights at Lenox at the Cranwell Resort.  Cranwell Resort Spa and Golf Club is a premier all-season resort tucked into the heart of the Berkshire 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.  The Cranwell is proud recipient of the Four Diamond Award for excellence fromt he American Automobile Association and a member of Historic Hotels of America.









Days 10, 11, 12, 13 & 14.  Cape Cod (approx. 190 miles).  Spend the last five nights of your tour at Cape Cod - a fabulous summer resort with white sandy beaches, varied shopping, restaurants and an abundance of attractions.  Take a whale-watch cruise, explore Chatham and colourful, artistic Provincetown.  Spend a day exploring Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket, or just relax and enjoy your lovely lodging.

5 nights based on Cape Cod at the Wequassett Inn.  Over the years, Wequassett Resort and Golf Club has been the preferred destination for those who expect something more from a vacation on the Cape.  Because only the Wequassett provides the rarest of combinations; the world-class accommodations, dining and recreational activities of a four-diamond resort, together with the relaxed, informal attitude and warm, personal attention of an historic Cape Cod Inn.  The result is a unique blend of amenities and services unmatched anywhere else on the Cape.  The total committment to exceptional service is a philosophy that underlies the entire Wequassett experience.

Day 15. To Boston (approx. 75 miles).  En route to Boston's Logan Airport, visit Sandwich, the Cape's oldest town.  Then head for Plymouth, where the pilgrims landed.  Explore Plimoth Plantation, depicting life in 1627.  Later, return to Boston, return the rental car at the airport and check-in for your return flight.