New England's Fall Foliage a Women-Only Tour
Tour Type: Women-Only
Brochure Type Women Only USA and Canada 2025
Lands so diverse they will leave you spellbound: New England is a sight to see. On this eight-day women-only tour, behold Boston, one of the oldest cities in the U.S., to traverse part of the red-brick Freedom Trail and see the hall that housed the country's first-ever town meeting. Admire the bronzing leaves of Vermont's lush trees as you travel to Stowe to visit the women-owned and -operated Bread and Butter Farm in Montpelier, visit a maple syrup farm where you can taste the sweet golden liquid tapped straight from the trees. Ride a gondola at Loon Mountain Resort into New Hampshire's White Mountains and join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience for an insightful talk by a naturalist expert on the North Woods' wildlife and ecology. See Maine's oldest lighthouse in Portland, then celebrate your small group trip with a decadent fresh lobster dinner.
Additional Included Highlights
Brochure Type Women Only USA and Canada 2025
Lands so diverse they will leave you spellbound: New England is a sight to see. On this eight-day women-only tour, behold Boston, one of the oldest cities in the U.S., to traverse part of the red-brick Freedom Trail and see the hall that housed the country's first-ever town meeting. Admire the bronzing leaves of Vermont's lush trees as you travel to Stowe to visit the women-owned and -operated Bread and Butter Farm in Montpelier, visit a maple syrup farm where you can taste the sweet golden liquid tapped straight from the trees. Ride a gondola at Loon Mountain Resort into New Hampshire's White Mountains and join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience for an insightful talk by a naturalist expert on the North Woods' wildlife and ecology. See Maine's oldest lighthouse in Portland, then celebrate your small group trip with a decadent fresh lobster dinner.
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Meet the owners of Bread and Butter Farm to learn about the farm's history and agricultural practices that align with their sustainability initiatives. Then, join Tessa, owner of Blossom Whole Foods Kitchen, to pick bouquets of seasonal flowers from the
- Boston Join your Travel Director for dinner and an opportunity to mingle with fellow guests at your hotel.
- Enjoy an authentic Maine lobster dinner as you feast on the fresh and local delicacy known for its tender and rich flavor. Raise a glass as you mingle with new friends over this delectable Celebration Dinner.
- Stockbridge Enjoy the warm, colorful scenery as you travel west to Stockbridge for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, home to the largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art, including enduring favorites from Rockwell's Saturday
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Stockbridge Guided tour of Chesterwood, the former summer home, studio and gardens of America's foremost 20th century public sculptor. Daniel Chester French is best known for the seated figure of Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial. Visitors to Ches
- 1 Lunch (L)
- 4 Dinner with Wine (DW)
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- Stockbridge Enjoy the warm, colorful scenery as you travel west to Stockbridge for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, home to the largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art, including enduring favorites from Rockwell's Saturday
- Stockbridge Guided tour of Chesterwood, the former summer home, studio and gardens of America's foremost 20th century public sculptor. Daniel Chester French is best known for the seated figure of Abraham Lincoln for the Lincoln Memorial. Visitors to Ches
- With Mount Washington Valley as a scenic backdrop, discover ecological insights into autumn in the North Woods. Your presentation and wildlife talk discusses the flora and fauna at the summit of Mount Washington where people have adapted to survive som
- Weston Step back into history with a visit to the Vermont Country Store where you'll find a nostalgic assortment of products ranging from local cheeses to whiskey pecan pie.
- At the Trapp Family Lodge, join in an interactive and creative activity learning how to build your own birdhouse using natural materials before decorating your birdhouse. You'll love having a hand-made souvenir to take home with you to enjoy watching th
- Kancamagus Highway Journey through the dazzling crimson and orange hues of the famed Kancamagus Scenic Byway to North Conway. This spectacular section of Route 112 is unspoiled by industry and boasts 34.5 miles of untouched natural beauty.
- Boston Explore the great city of Boston, with your Travel Director and learn about its transformative past. You'll follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American Revolution to life. Journeying to other historically signi
- North Conway Enjoy a scenic hike to Diana's Baths, which features a small series of captivating cascading waterfalls. This historic site is within the White Mountain National Forest and easy paced.
- Franconia Notch State Park Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort (weather permitting). On a clear day, you'll have superb panoramic views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Canada.
- Montpelier Travel to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks and taste a Vermont tradition ''sugar on snow'' maple syrup drizzled over packed snow.
- Woodstock Visit the quintessential Vermont village of Woodstock. Then explore the Rockefeller's renowned Billings Farm and Museum, a captivating working dairy farm which also serves as a museum showcasing Vermont's rural past.
- Burlington Stop by Lake Champlain Chocolates to satisfy your sweet tooth with a taste of their award-winning ice cream. Like their decadent chocolates, their ice cream is crafted with only the best local ingredients ? including fresh cream, maple syrup,
- Manchester Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort. On a clear day, you'll have superb panoramic views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Canada.
- Montpelier Travel to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, where maple syrup is "tapped" from the trees. Taste a Vermont tradition, the unusually named "sugar on snow'" which is maple syrup drizzled over packed snow. This tasty treat is traditionally served with
- We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical
- Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travel Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
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- Tour Operator
- Insight Vacations
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/30/2024
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Boston | Welcome to Boston: Affectionately known as Beantown, this revolutionary city is one of the oldest in the United States. After settling in, perhaps take a stroll to Downtown Crossing or historic Faneuil Hall. For those looking to shop, Quincy Market offers big brands and local products, set indoors and surrounding the columns of a regal 19th century building. At 18:00, join your Travel Director for a Welcome Dinner with wine and an opportunity to mingle with fellow guests at your hotel. Accommodations: Hyatt Regency, Boston |
| Day 2 | Saratoga Springs | Beantown to Saratoga Springs: Today you'll discover some of Boston's most famous sights as you delve into the city's transformative past. You'll follow part of the red-brick Freedom Trail that brings the story of the American Revolution to life. Sights include Beacon Hill, Newbury Street, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Old South Meeting House. This afternoon, explore Stockbridge with an Insight Choice. Choose to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum, home to the largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art. Alternatively, choose to take a guided tour of Chesterwood, the former summer home and studio of renowned 20th century sculptor Daniel Chester French. Travel on through the rolling hills of the Berkshires and onto your upstate New York hotel, situated within the Saratoga Spa State Park. Accommodations: The Gideon Putnam, Saratoga Springs |
| Day 3 | Stowe | The Legends of the Fall and Stowe: Journey through the bronze fall foliage of Vermont. Visit the Vermont Country Store, in operation since 1946, for a unique shopping experience stepping back into history with their nostalgic assortment of products. Explore the Rockefellers' renowned Billings Farm and Museum, a captivating working dairy and farm life museum, followed by a stop in the quintessential Vermont village of Woodstock with its picturesque covered bridges. In the northern Vermont town of Stowe, visit the women-owned and operated Bread and Butter Farm and Blossom Wholesome Foods Kitchen for an introduction to the farm, a hands-on activity and a farm-to-table lunch. Journey to the Trapp Lodge, your home for the next two nights, where you'll join a crafting activity learning how to make a birdhouse you can take home with you. Accommodations: Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe |
| Day 4 | Stowe | A Taste of Vermont Relaxed Start: Enjoy Vermont's beautiful scenery ablaze with fall's golden red colors. Stop by Lake Champlain Chocolates for a taste of their award-winning ice cream. Like their chocolates, their ice cream is crafted with only the best local ingredients including fresh cream, maple syrup, and honey. Next, you'll travel to Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, where maple syrup is "tapped" from the trees. Taste a Vermont tradition, the unusually named ?sugar on snow', a combination of maple syrup and packed snow traditionally served with a doughnut and pickle. Return to the enchanting town of Stowe where the rest of the afternoon is yours. Later, enjoy Austrian-style lagers during your Highlight Dinner at the von Trapp Brewery and Bierhall, making the most of your last evening at this mountain resort. Accommodations: Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe |
| Day 5 | North Conway | North Conway and the White Mountains: Move on to Vermont's pretty capital, Montpelier. Journey to New Hampshire's White Mountains and enter striking Franconia Notch. Take a scenic ride on the Gondola SkyRide at Loon Mountain Resort. On a clear day, you'll have superb panoramic views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Canada. Later, journey through the dazzling crimson and orange hues of the famed Kancamagus Scenic Byway to North Conway. This spectacular section of Route 112 is unspoilt by industry and boasts 34.5 miles of untouched natural beauty. Accommodations: North Conway Grand Hotel, North Conway |
| Day 6 | North Conway | Sightseeing in the White Mountains Relaxed Start: In the morning, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience as you enjoy an insightful talk by a woman naturalist expert on the North Woods' wildlife and ecology. Then, more spectacular fall foliage awaits as you journey through Crawford Notch, an arresting pass through the White Mountains. Stop for pictures at the Silver Cascade Waterfall and Bretton Woods, which offers stunning views of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast at 6,288 feet (1,917 meters). Your Travel Director will guide you on a scenic hike to Diana's Baths which features a series of small cascading waterfalls. Accommodations: North Conway Grand Hotel, North Conway |
| Day 7 | Portland | The Rugged Maine Coast Relaxed Start: Cross from New Hampshire into Maine this morning as you travel along the jagged coastline. Then spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure. In the evening, enjoy a delicious Celebration Dinner featuring Maine lobster with your fellow travelers. Accommodations: Westin Portland Harborview, Portland |
| Day 8 | Boston | Back to Boston: Known for its sandy beaches, Kennebunkport is a year-round coastal destination that houses the rich and famous, even serving as the summer retreat of former President George H.W. Bush. Travel along Ocean Drive with more stunning views of the Maine coastline, before driving back to Boston. Guests departing Boston will arrive at Boston Logan International Airport at 12:30 pm. Accommodations: |
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