First Day of Fall

Posted on Tuesday, September 22, 2009

It's the first day of Fall! Areas of Colorado have snow, South Florida is over 90 degrees, but the signs of fall are evident in New England...shorter days, earlier sunsets, harvest moons and cooler temperatures.  Apple orchards are full of visitors enjoying apple picking and tasting fresh baked pastries and warm cider. Don't miss experiencing fall in New England.

Fall Foliage Vacation

Posted on Monday, August 31, 2009

Planning a last minute trip to enjoy the Fall weather & changing of the leaves?

Here are a list of tours that still have a few seats available on select departures. 

We recommend you look at the first class tours, as they are priced close to the budget vacations and include more sightseeing and meals.

Budget vacations:

New England Charm
New England Traditions
New England & Summer Fall Colors

First class vacations:

Fall Foliage Getaway
Classic Fall Foliage
Islands of New England
Cruise the Bays & Railways of New England
New England Backroads
Colors of New England
Coastal New England & Canada's Maritimes
New England & Cape Cod Autumn Fall Foliage
New England's Spectacular Fall Foliage 

Deluxe tours:

Prince Edward Island & Nova Scotia
Canadian Maritimes plus Bar Habor
Grand Autumn New England

Best Time to See Fall Colors in New England

Posted on 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