Autumn in New England

Twelve nights through New England, planned around the autumn colour season. The American Road Trip Company recommends late September and early October and says the route is designed to give the best chance of seeing the leaves at their peak, across the Green Mountains, the White Mountains and the northern coast.

The trip begins with three nights in Boston, with two full days for the Freedom Trail, Boston Common, Back Bay and Beacon Hill. Pick up the car and head west to the Berkshires, then north through the Green Mountains of Vermont to Stowe for two nights. New Hampshire comes next, with Jackson and Mount Washington, before the road continues to Acadia National Park in Maine for two nights.

The final days run south along the Maine coast to Kennebunkport, then through Cape Ann to Salem, Massachusetts. The itinerary covers Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine, with daily drives of between 75 and 220 miles and several two-night stops to leave time on the ground. The operator lists Acadia, one of the East Coast’s best-known national parks, as a main feature.

The price shown is a from figure for 12 nights, per person, based on two people sharing, off-peak travel, a standard car, economy flights and two to three star hotels. It covers flights with a premier carrier such as Virgin Atlantic, accommodation, car rental and a detailed Road Trip Pack with route suggestions and points of interest for each drive. Every trip is built to order, so dates, hotel standard, flight class, car type and the number of nights can all be adjusted, and a one-way rental fee may apply where the start and end points differ. The American Road Trip Company serves customers based in the UK and the EU, so check current quotes and availability with the operator.