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8-Day New England Summer and Fall Colors Tour

USBS53-2249
Boston, MA, USA
Boston, MA, USA
Sep 18th 2010-Oct 12th 2010: Daily
Oct 13th 2010-Oct 19th 2010: Daily
09/07/10, 09/14/10, 09/15/10, 09/16/10, 09/17/10, 10/20/10, 10/21/10, 10/22/10, 10/23/10
Day 1 HOMETOWN - BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
Visit all six New England states! Your vacation begins in Boston, the "Cradle of Liberty". Transfer from Boston's Logan Airport by hotel courtesy shuttle to your hotel. Rooms are available for check in after 3:00 p.m. Join us for an 8:00 p.m. welcome briefing.
Hotel: Hilton Boston Logan Airport or Hotels offering similar standards of service
Day 2 PLYMOUTH ROCK, HYANNIS
In the morning stop at Boston's Old North Church, where Paul Revere began his famous midnight ride. Enjoy a brief visit to Fanueil Hall Marketplace. Drive by the State Capitol and the Boston Commons. Continue to Lexington, where the Minutemen had their first Revolutionary skirmish. See the Battle Green where "the shot heard around the world" signaled the start of the American Revolution. Follow the route of Paul Revere from Lexington to Concord. Stop at the Old North Bridge. Then, head south and stop at Plymouth Rock. In 1620, pilgrims from the Mayflower landed here. Stop at Cape Cod's southern shore for a two night stay at a resort in the popular vacation community of Hyannis. Hyannis was the site of President John F. Kennedy's summer White House. Enjoy a pleasant dinner. BD
Hotel: Radisson Hotel Hyannis or Holiday Inn Hyannis or Hotels offering similar standards of service
Day 3 MARTHA'S VINEYARD

Board the morning ferry from Woods Hole across the bay to Martha's Vineyard, named after a European sailor's daughter, Martha, who found wild grapes growing on the island. The island is a haven for artists, poets, singers and celebrities who are attracted to its laid-back, charming lifestyle. Enjoy an island tour of sweeping vistas. Visit Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven. Visit the historic whaling town of Edgartown with its narrow streets and elegant homes. Enjoy leisure time to wander around the island, shop and visit the art galleries. Return by ferry to Cape Cod. B

Hotel: Radisson Hotel Hyannis or Holiday Inn Hyannis or Hotels offering similar standards of service
Day 4 RHODE ISLAND, CONNECTICUT

In the morning travel to the sailing capital of the world - Newport, Rhode Island. Visit the historic Vanderbilt "summer cottage," The Breakers. This Italian Renaissance style palace has 70 rooms and is the grandest of all Newport estates. Then, on a sightseeing drive of Newport, see the mansions of the "400 Club" and St. Mary's Church, where Jacqueline Bouvier married John F. Kennedy. Continue to the seaport of Mystic, Connecticut. Visit Mystic Seaport, the nation's leading maritime museum, dedicated to the golden age of seafaring. View impressive tall ships. B

Hotel:Mystic Hilton or Hotels offering similar standards of service
Day 5 NORMAN ROCKWELL, VERMONT

In the morning, head out into the beautiful Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, where Norman Rockwell spent the last 25 years of his life. Visit the Norman Rockwell Museum. Admire the collection of Rockwell's Saturday Evening Post covers extolling the virtues of everyday Americans. Visit Rockwell's studio, preserved exactly as it was when Rockwell painted. Overnight stay at Green Mountains of Vermont. B

Hotel: Long Trail House or Hotels offering similar standards of service
Day 6 VERMONT, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Take a scenic mountain drive in the morning along country roads to Plymouth Notch, birthplace of President Calvin Coolidge. See the home where our 30th President took the oath of office from his father, by the light of a kerosene lamp. The village of Plymouth Notch is unchanged since the early 20th century. Your next stop is the village of Woodstock, described as "the prettiest small town in America." Photo stop at a covered bridge. Drive over Quechee Gorge, the Grand Canyon of New England. Travel through the White Mountains of New Hampshire to Franconia Notch. Follow the Kancamagus Highway to your hotel in North Conway. Enjoy dinner.BD

Hotel: Fox Ridge or Hotels offering similar standards of service
Day 7 PORTLAND, MAINE

This morning, travel past Maine's lakes to Portland on the rocky Atlantic coast. Visit Portland's waterfront. Continue to the resort of Kennebunkport. Free time to explore this quaint small town. Tonight enjoy a farewell Maine lobster dinner. Maine's rocky coast, strong wave action and cold, nutrient-rich waters help create the world's sweetest and best-tasting lobsters. BD

Hotel: Nonantum Resort or Hotels offering similar standards of service
Day 8 KENNEBUNKPORT, BOSTON - HOMETOWN

After breakfast, we will drop you at the Boston airport at 10:00 a.m. Please schedule flights after 12:00 p.m. Thanks for vacationing with us. B

 
  Special Notes
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  • SEATS LIMITED IN PEAK SEASON. We strongly recommend you to reserve one month prior to the departure date. We will inform you the availability within 24-48 hours after booking.
  • Insurance:
    We believe that due to the Cancellation Policy for your tour and the unexpected events that can possibly occur, your party would benefit from purchasing Travel Insurance for your reservation. Please review the information below:
    Travel Insurance available at $99.00 per person created specifically for this tour:http://www.travelinsuranceservices.com/ct/index.shtml
    Or for other Travel Insurance options and quotes, please visit:https://www.travelinsuranceservices.com/select2007/select07_step1.asp?32974
    You will be required to purchase Travel Insurance with your tour either independently or with Tours4Fun. Please note that before we confirm or issue your e-ticket for your tour, we will require you to submit proof of purchase for Travel Insurance coverage.
  • Arrival Transfers
    Our Boston, Massachusetts hotels and the Hilton Logan Airport, provide 24 hour courtesy shuttles from Logan Airport (BOS). Upon arrival at the airport, request a pickup from the hotel assigned to your tour using the hotel courtesy phone at the baggage claim area. Because both hotels are located on airport property, taxi service is of limited availability and costs $8.00 flat fee.
  • Departure Transfers
    We provide a departure transfer to Logan Airport (BOS) in Boston, Massachusetts, arriving at 10:00 a.m. on the day the tour ends. Please schedule flights after 12:00 p.m.
  • Cancellation Policy
    In fairness to other tour members and because of expenses incurred, we cannot make exceptions:
    - 65 or more days prior to start of tour: Fee is $350 per person.
    - 64-11 days prior to start of tour: Fee is 60% of total tour price.
    - 10 days or less prior to start of tour or during tour: Fee is 100% of total tour price.
    - Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in Tours4Fun's office. Cancellation fees apply even if a person transfers to another tour or start date.
  • In Spring/Summer, we recommend you to wear lightweight clothing and comfortable shoes.
    In Fall/Winter, we recommend layered clothing to ensure comfort in cold weather.
  Reservation Process and E-Ticket
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1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation is confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.
4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.
  Terms and Conditions
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- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.
- Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.
- Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.
- Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.
- Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.


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