Save on Cosmos' Fall Foliage vacations!

Posted on Thursday, September 01, 2011

Save $100 per person on  select Fall Foliage vacations.*

From the blazing glow of the golden Aspens to the varying shades of orange, red and purple in New England, fall colors shuffle in the beginning of the fall season. You can choose from one of two Cosmos New England tours that allow you to experience this beautiful time of the year in full color. And if you book your Cosmos Fall Foliage vacation before October 31, you will save $100 per person on select departures.*

New England Traditions

10 days from New York City to New York City

Charming New England comes to life on this scenic and historic vacation. Start your trip in New York City, then travel to Newport, Rhode Island, home to magnificent mansions, skilled sailing, and fresh seafood. Continue to Plymouth, Massachusetts, for two overnights and plenty of time to sightsee. Visit Plimoth Plantation, where costumed interpreters portray the early 17th-century lifestyle of the Pilgrims, and see Plymouth Rock, the spot where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. A major highlight in Plymouth is a whale-watching expedition for dolphins as well as finback and humpback whales.

New England Traditions with Extended Stay in New York City

12 days from New York City to New York City

Enjoy a harbor cruise in Hyannis, the "Homeport of Cape Cod." Then travel to historic Boston for a sightseeing tour of Boston's major sights and free time, before spending an overnight in the oceanfront village of Ogunquit, Maine. Marvel at New England's glorious fall foliage as you travel to Lake Winnipesaukee for a scenic cruise and an overnight in Shelburne, New Hampshire. In Vermont, taste local maple syrup and sip fresh apple cider before boarding a ferry across Lake Champlain into New York. While in New York, visit Lake Placid, Saratoga, and Albany before traveling back to New York City for two nights and an orientation tour of New York City's most famous sights. From the historic sights to the scenic beauty, this vacation through New England is sure to delight.

Fall Foliage Tours - Last Minute Trips

Posted on Monday, September 13, 2010

Foliage season begins in mid-to-late September and extends through mid-to-late October. Peak color this year is estimated to be around the middle of October until early November. Many trips sell out six months in advance, but if you are planning a last minute vacation to enjoy the Fall weather & changing of the leaves, we've compiled a list of tours that still have some availbility on select departure dates.

Please note, we recommend you look at the first class tours, as they are priced close to the budget vacations and include more sightseeing and meals as well as upgraded hotel accomodations. A travel specialist will be happy to discuss this in more detail with you.

Budget vacations:
New England Traditions Dates: Oct 5, 10, 11 & 14
New England & Summer Fall Colors Dates: Sept 28; Oct 15, 20 & 23

First class vacations:
America's Historic East Dates: October 9th and 16th
Classic Summer & Fall Foliage Dates: Oct 5th, 8th & 10th
Colors of New England Dates: Oct 7
Cruise the Bays & Railways of New England Dates: Sept 19 & 26; Oct 3
Islands of New England Dates: Sept 24; Oct 4, 8 & 11
Mackinac Island featuring the Grand Hotel Dates: Sept 24
New England Back Roads Dates: Oct 3, 7, 8, 9 & 11
New England: Islands & Mountains Dates: Oct 3
New England & Cape Cod Dates: Sept 27; Oct 2, 3 & 6
New England Rails & Sails Dates: Sept 25, 28; Oct 2, 5, 7 & 9

Deluxe tours: Prince Edward Island & Nova Scotia Dates: Sept 4th & 18th Grand Autumn New England Dates: Oct 4, 6 & 14th
Classic New England Dates: Oct 3, 8, 14 & 16

Fall Foliage New York

Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2009

Get Up-to-Date Fall Foliage Color Reports Online

New York’s weekly I LOVE NEW YORK fall foliage color reports began Wednesday, September 9, and continue until the end of the foliage season, around the first week in November. Each Wednesday afternoon throughout the season, reports are updated online to provide the latest information on foliage color conditions in each region of the state.

The weekly foliage report, a detailed map charting fall color progress, vantage points for viewing spectacular foliage, suggested autumn getaways and weekly event listings are available by visiting the I LOVE NEW YORK web site at www.iloveny.com.

Reports are also available by dialing, toll-free, 800/CALL-NYS (800/225-5697) from anywhere in the U.S., its territories and Canada. From all other areas, the number is 518/474-4116.

For information on becoming a volunteer Leaf Peeper, e-mail your name, address and phone number to foliage@empire.state.ny.us

Vermont Fall Foliage 2009

Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009

Here is the latest update posted on Setpember 7th from the Vermont tourist Board:

"We've had a week or more of fine weather, some leaves are showing signs of color here in the extreme northeastern part of the state. This area is where the fall colors first appear. Things are looking good. We are just hoping no hurricane produces big winds, so you might want to keep a watch on what is going on in the Atlantic! Cold nights have started!"

New Hampshire Fall Foliage 2009

Posted on 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.