Create New Traditions with these Fall Foliage Forays

Nowhere beats the beauty and romance of New England for autumn leaf peeping. Every year, from late September to mid-November, travelers flock to the region to take in the resplendent yellows, golds, deep reds, and oranges. Here is just a sampling of unique ways to see Mother Nature in all her glory.

Amtrak’s Vermonter

Your journey north on the Vermonter begins in DC and runs through New York City to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont. Vermont is renowned for the longest ski season in the East. Its world-famous ski resorts include Killington, Mount Snow, Smugglers’ Notch, Stowe, Sugarbush and Stratton. Allow us to plan this rail adventure as part of your exploration of the Green State. Stroll through charming towns anchored by iconic colonial churches and comb the countryside for more than 100 covered bridges. Listen to the sound of music in Stowe, hike the Robert Frost Trail in Green Mountain National Forest and shop for local maple syrup and fresh Vermont cheddar at a country store.

A 5 Day Multi-Adventure Tour of Maine

Hike up Mount Battie in Camden Hills State Park. Bike through coastal communities, rolling green countryside and Rockport, the state’s most picturesque harbor. Arriving in the heart of seaside Rockland, stroll the streets and perhaps visit the Farnsworth Art Museum and its collection of 18th- and 19th-century American art. Continue biking to Owl’s Head lighthouse, dramatically perched on a cliff. Arrive at Mount Desert Island, home to Acadia National Park. Begin your exploration at Sieur de Monts Spring, featuring the Wild Gardens of Acadia. Hike up Emery Path, with its series of stunning granite staircases and views of Bar Harbor and the Porcupine Islands. Keep your heart pumping on the climb up Dorr Mountain. Get to know Bar Harbor, exploring its stunning coastline and original boutiques. Hop on your bike for smooth riding along Ocean Drive, with spectacular coastal vistas of Sand Beach’s sparkling waters, dramatic waves crashing through Thunder Hole and Otter Cliffs’ jagged headlands. Bike along rocky coastlines and through forests that surround beautiful Jordan and Bubble Ponds. For the most avid of cyclists, tackle the ascent up Cadillac Mountain.

An Inspired Sanctuary in Massachusetts

Miraval Berkshires is situated on 380 acres of stunning New England landscape in Lenox. Miraval offers a host of insightful wellness experiences and mindful offers to guide you on your journey to Life in Balance. A full menu of daily workshops, classes, lectures, and activities is offered here. The entire resort is interconnected with windowed, heated passageways, allowing you to stay in your robe for mindful indoor exploration. Join a beekeeper at the onsite apiary or take a tour of the organic garden to taste freshly sprouted herbs, fetch fresh eggs, or forage for mushrooms. The animal connections program rescues and rehabilitates injured birds and animals. See upclose how our inherent connection with raptors and other species can enhance mutual health and healing.

Plan a 2022 New England Cruise

Have you ever sailed on an elegant small ship, designed specifically to cruise along magnificent coastlines, journey through seaways and inland lakes, and navigate hidden harbors to access more remote ports of call? That’s just the beginning of the unique advantages of coastal cruising. Savor masterful cuisine, evening entertainment and shore excursions in each port of call on this 9 day cruise from Boston to New Brunswick. Visit Newport, Rhode Island, Martha’s Vineyard, Provincetown, Portland, Rockland, and Bar Harbor, Maine, and finally Saint John, New Brunswick. You may never go back to large vessel cruising!

Until next time, may you have safe travels!