Best Time to Travel

Saturday, September 05, 2009

Fall is New Hampshire's busiest time of the year. One of the major reasons that New Hampshire is such a popular spot to visit in fall, is the joyous explosion of colors that bursts over the landscape.  Enjoy scenic drives, orchards of apples, local festivals and more.

The New Hampshire tourist board offers a map predicting the approximate foliage conditions per day.  Of course please keep in mind that this is an estimate based on previous years and the exact timing differs from year to year.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

One of the most frequently asked questions we are asked that pertains to fall foliage travel, is "When is the Best Time to see the changing of the leaves?"  

See oranges, yellows, reds, purples and browns burst into bloom in the autumn, painting a colorful backdrop to the white steeped villages of New England, the dramatic seascapes of Maritime Canada and the magnificent Rocky Mountains.

Keep in mind, fall colors can be affected by wind, temperature and moisture. Mother nature can be unpredictable, so try to make your trip for other sites & events around New England, as well as the changing of the leaves. The peak travel season is typically mid-September to early October. We normally suggest after Sept. 23rd through mid-October. Peak fall foliage in New England works its way down from the north. The further north you go, the earlier the peak. Many popular tour itineraries include Vermont, New Hampshire (Kancamagus Scenic Highway) and Massachusetts (the Mohawk Trail.)  

Choose from various escorted tours and cruise itineraries to gain the full experience of what New England has to offer. As the season nears, there are many "Hotlines" to get up to date information on the changing of the season. Tauck has a foliologist/naturalist that gives updates on their hotline: 800-214-8209 starting in early September.

Other State Hot Lines & Web Site:
Maine:  800-533-959                      Massachusetts:  800-227-MASS    http://www.massvacation.com/scienceNature/foliage-report.php
New Hampshire:   800-262-6660  http://foliage.visitnh.gov.ns1www.silvertech.net/index-flash.html
Vermont:  1-800-VERMONT      http://www.vermontfallfoliage.com/
New York:  800-225-5697             http://www.iloveny.com/home.aspx
Connecticut:  800-CT-BOUND    http://www.ct.gov/dep/search/search.asp?qu=fall+foliage

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

When the mercury begins to drop and leaves begin to magically transform from summer greens to radiant oranges, yellows and reds...it must be fall.

There is no better place to take it all in than the Northeast. From mid-September through October, thousands flock to this historic, colorful part of the world to see it for themselves.

Be it a cruise among the glistening waters of the Atlantic or a land tour on more solid ground, the Northeast has never been hotter. Tourism has grown in the area, and there is more to see and do than ever.

Check back for more blogs this month on the ports and cities you can visiting while on a cruise or tour packages through New England. You can also view a selection of 2009 tours at www.escortedfallfoliagetours.com