Fall Foliage Season

Posted on Monday, September 05, 2011

Feel the crispness in the air that heralds a change of seasons among Canada and New England's loveliest towns and picturesque shores.  Nostalgia, history, charm and romance are the hallmarks of this brilliantly bedecked rustic Acadia.  Rugged shorelines offer visitors a bounty of delicious delights against a backdrop of wistful scenes from fishing harbors to iconic lighthouses.  Great cities from Montreal to Quebec City offer a French savoir faire, while Savannah and Charleston charm with a genuine Southern Hospitality.  Start researching a fall foliage tour or cruise vacation.

Popular Fall Foliage Tour Stops

Posted on Friday, August 26, 2011

A land tour of New England in the fall is spectacular, covering less ground than a cruise perhaps, but providing a closer, more in-depth look at the area.

Tours often begin with sightseeing in Boston, the "cradle of American liberty," before continuing on to Lexington and Concard, where travelers have the opportunity to follow the path of Paul Revere's legendary ride.

Architecture reminiscent of Norman Rockwells, a native to the area, abounds.  For an in-depth look at the area's impact on his work, visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass.

Calm Lake Placid in upstate New York, site of the 1980 Winter Olympics, offers a peacfeul escape from the big city, while the trip into Vermont instantly calls into minds of ice cream lovers, the sweet richness of New & Jerry's.

In New Hampshire, venture onboard a ship for a cruise of the island-speckled Lake Winnipesaukee, the sixth-largest natural lake in America, at the foothills of the glorious White Mountains.

While some land tours don't get as far north as Bar Harbour in Main, the same fresh lobster and brillian autumnal foliage can be found in Kennebunkport.  Here, secluded Goose Rocks Beach sprawls for three miles. 

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

Bar Harbor Maine

Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Maine is the largest state in New England.

All five other New England states could fit within the boundaries of this state. Maine joined the Union in 1820. Residents of this dramatic state, with its rugged coastal lands and immense pin forests, have included painter Andrew Wyeth and writers Edna St. Vincent Millay and Harriet Beecher Stowe.

Many tours and cruises include a stop in Bar Harbor, Maine. 

Discover the historic community of Bar Harbor with its beauty, charm and unique character. Nestled between the mountains of Acadia National Park and the Atlantic Ocean on Mount Desert Island, Bar Harbor has attracted visitors, naturalists and scientists for decades

The town is small and easy to walk the main road full of local shops and restaurants. Well worth a tour, is a trip up to Cadillac Mountain. You will see spectacular coastal, mountain and forest scenery. You can hike, canoe or just talk a walk in the park. For those that have been to Bar Harbor before, consider whale watching.

Fall Foliage 2010

Posted on Sunday, October 11, 2009

New England's fall foliage is due to crisp, clear sunny days and long, cold nights. These special weather conditions halt the chlorophyll production in the leaves, and allow the brilliant golden and scarlet colors to be revealed.

Fall Foliage tours for 2010 are starting to sell for this season, however if you are looking just to drive to a nearby area to enjoy the foliage, this link to the Weather Channel is excellent as it maps out foliage daily showing areas all over the country, and lets you know if they are "past peak," "peak," "near peak," or "patchy."

Although New England is known for fall foliage, there are other parts of the country that have equally stunning leaf color with mountain back drops, lakeside views or sprawling vineyards. Don't forget the amazing National Parks. Peak is usually mid-October. Sedona, Zion, Grand Tetons and Yellowstone all offer great fall folors. Napa Valley, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite national park usually peak later, around the end of October.

In the South, the Blue Ridge Parkway and Smoky Mountains are popular areas to see foliage, as well as Greensboro, Franklin and These areas tends to peak in early November.

We have started listing 2010 trips. We will once again have fall foliage tours, cruises and train trips.  Click for Fall foliage tour information.