Singles Travel Company - Washington DC and Niagara Falls

NEW ENGLAND in the Fall

October 8-16, 2009

Boston…Portland….Shelburne…North Conway…Burlington…
Montpelier…Concord…Cape Cod…Hyannis…Plymouth

Come travel with us… from Massachusetts and Maine to New Hampshire and Vermont getting to know the quaintness of New England—from coastal villages, harbors, and lighthouses to cobblestone streets, covered bridges, and dairy farms. Beautiful views are abundant from rocky coastlines to the fabulous White Mountains. This vacation is for the person who doesn’t need first class accommodations to enjoy the same sights you’d see on a more expensive trip.
We start our vacation in Boston with a sightseeing tour of Boston’s significant landmarks. Follow the Atlantic Coast north to the historic maritime city of Portland, Maine, stopping first in picturesque Kennebunkport. Your sightseeing tour of Portland shows off the beautiful coastal region. An excursion to Boothbay, a delightful coastal village, provides you with time to enjoy its shops, eateries, and picture-perfect harbors.
Next, travel to New Hampshire to see the scenic White Mountains, New England’s greatest range and premier outdoor playground. Drive the renowned Kancamagus Highway and visit Dartmouth College. Then cross the border into Vermont for a visit to a living history museum, a working dairy farm, and a maple museum. In the Cape Cod resort of Hyannis, enjoy time to explore on your own or to take a ferry to Nantucket Island, one of the most historic and scenic places in the world. On your way back to Boston, visit Plymouth and the Plimoth Plantation, where costumed interpreters portray the early 17th-century lifestyle of the Pilgrims. What a way to end this truly charming New England experience.
With ample leisure time to explore on your own with new friends from the group, plus our included sightseeing…you’ll have an unforgettable vacation!

Price Includes all of the following…

8 nights accommodations in moderate/tourist class hotels

Twin bedded rooms with private shower or bath.
Hotel taxes, service charges
Tip for baggage handling on arrival: all local taxes

All transportation by private first class motor coach, as per itinerary.
Services of a Professional Tour Director
Sightseeing and Scenic Highlights

Boston: Faneuil Hall, Old North Church, Boston Common
Portland: Old Port Exchange, Ocean Point Drive
Woodstock Village
Billings Farm & Museum
Maple Syrup Farm
Coastal Boothbay, Maine’s rocky coastline
Kennebunkport
Cape Cod, Hyannis, Harbor Cruise-see the Kennedy Compound from the sea
Plymouth- Plimoth Plantation & Plymouth Rock
White Mountains, Kancamagus Scenic Byway, Lake Champlain

Hotels: Boston Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown (ST); Portland Best Western Merry Manor Inn (F);
North Conway Holiday Inn Express (ST); Burlington Holiday Inn Express (F); Hyannis Heritage House Hotel (F)
All hotels are subject to change by the tour operator to similar hotels if deemed necessary without notice.

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Itinerary
Day 1 Thursday, Oct. 8 Boston

Welcome to Boston- “Bean Town!” Enjoy time at leisure to relax or to do some independent exploring. Your tour director is on hand this evening to answer any questions.

Day 2 Friday, Oct. 9 Boston
Boston’s numerous landmarks reflect the important part the city played in the history of the United States. Many of these sites are included on your guided morning tour: Faneuil Hall, Old North Church (where Paul Revere was signaled of the departure of British troops to Lexington), and Boston Common. Your afternoon is at leisure to explore on your own and with new friends from the group. Your tour director will have plenty of suggestions for things to do and see.

Day 3 Saturday, Oct. 10 Boston-Kennebunkport-Portland
We head north this morning into Maine, stopping in Kennebunkport, the summer retreat of many artists and writers who have found the picturesque setting conducive to creativity. Next is the historic maritime city of Portland-stroll the cobblestone streets of the famous Old Port Exchange, lined with many boutiques, coffee houses, and art galleries. Included is a sightseeing tour upon arrival that shows off this beautiful coastal region, including spectacular Ocean Point Drive, three lighthouses, and local lobster fishermen.

Day 4 Sunday, Oct. 11 Portland. Boothbay Excursion

Drive up the coast to Boothbay and enjoy a full day to explore this delightful coastal village filled with shops, eateries, and picture-perfect harbors dotted with lobster boats, pleasure craft, and beautiful views of Maine’s rocky coastline. The restaurants are plentiful and varied and the food is delicious. Enjoy the wharfs, with clams and mussels steaming on the dock. Maybe taking an afternoon cruise past summer colonies, lighthouses, small islands, and sunbathing seals would be of interest.

Day 5 Monday, Oct.12 Portland–Shelburne–North Conway
We head to the fabulous White Mountains of New Hampshire today. Admire the land of covered bridges, quaint towns, and forests noted for their foliage of contrasting colors in the fall. In Shelburne, explore on your own or join the optional tram ride up Wildcat Mountain. Tonight, we overnight in North Conway, known for its beauty and quaintness.

Day 6 Tuesday, Oct. 13 North Conway–Franconia Notch–Burlington
Depart for a beautiful drive along the renowned Kacamagus Scenic Byway. Hugging the Connecticut River, head south to Hanover, where you will see the Dartmouth College campus, one of the nations’s eight prestigious Ivy League institutions.
Crossing the river into Vermont, we’ll enjoy fall foliage in beautiful Vermont and then look forward to two more sightseeing stops on the way to Burlington. First, visit Woodstock, a village noted for its well-preserved homes and charming village green. End the day with a visit to nearby Billings Farm and Museum, a living museum of Vermont’s rural past as well as a working dairy farm.
Our overnight is in Burlington, located on the shores of Lake Champlain and once the home to patriot Ethan Allen.

Day 7 Wednesday, Oct. 14 Burlington–Montpelier–Concord–Hyannis
Today we stop in Montpelier, Vermont’s picturesque capital city and then we’ll visit a nearby Maple Syrup Farm before proceeding to Concord, New Hampshire’s capital and financial center, for lunch. Continuing on we head to the Cape Cod resort town of Hyannis.
This evening is at leisure for independent activities and maybe dinner with new friends from the group.

Day 8 Thursday, Oct. 15 Hyannis
Today is free for independent activities with new friends from the group. Maybe take a ferry ride to Nantucket Island, one of the most unique, historic, and visually stunning places in the world. Originally a booming whaling port, Nantucket has been named a National Historic District and has architecturally changed little since the 17th century. Seaside cottages and old-fashioned lamps still line its streets. Sign on for a guided tour of the island or pick up a picnic lunch and rent a bike, a good way to discover Nantucket on your own. Walk the cobblestone streets and take in the boutique shops or explore the art galleries and museums.

Day 9 Friday Oct. 16                       Hyannis–Plymouth–Boston
This morning begins with a harbor cruise, which gives you the chance to see the famous Kennedy Compound. Afterward,
leave Hyannis for Plymouth—where it all began. Visit the Plimoth Plantation, where costumed interpreters portray the early 17th-century lifestyle. After a photo stop at Plymouth Rock, continue on to Boston.
We’ll stop at Boston Logan International Airport for guests with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after 4:00 pm.
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Price
$1289.00         Double rate/occupancy, shared room, per person. Restrictions apply.
$ 487.00         Single supplement additional for your own room.

Extend your stay 2 nights after the tour in Boston: Explore this historic city, birthplace of the American Revolution, walk the Freedom Trail, visit Quincy Market, or see a replica of the Tea Party Ship. Hampton Inn & Suites Boston Crosstown, or similar.
$ 230.00 2 nights post hotel stay-double occupancy rate, per person, includes tax and transfer voucher to the airport
$ 379.00 2 nights post hotel stay-single occupancy rate, includes tax and transfer voucher to the airport

Airfare is not included. You’ll need to fly into and out of Boston. Check online for some great prices or we can assist.
Airport transfers-
Arrival-October 8-Arrival pickup transfer is $16.50 for anytime on tour date only.
Departure transfer-for tour departure date Oct. 16, we will be coming into Boston from Hyannis, so make your air flight after 4pm.
If staying 2 post nights in Boston, you will be taken to the hotel for your two night stay after the stop at the airport

Travel/Trip Cancellation insurance-$119.00 +$30. Travel insurance is highly recommended. Get Travel Protection Plus for only an additional $30. This additional benefit allows you to cancel your vacation up to 24 hours (or the prior business day, whichever is farther out) before your scheduled departure for any reason not covered by the travel protection plans provisions. With this Protection Plus policy you will be reimbursed for the cancellation penalties with travel vouchers to be used within a year with the tour operator. You must purchase with your deposit if you want a waiver for pre-existing conditions and Travel Protection Plus. Insurance is not refundable. Your airfare is not covered under this policy.

Price does not include items of a personal nature, airfare, meals, tips to drivers & guides, optional excursions, arrival transfer, etc.
This is a Special Trip Offering: This trip is in response to a lot of our singles asking us to do a few great trips open to everyone, not just singles. This trip is for the single who doesn’t necessarily need to go on an ‘all singles’ trip but wants even more varieties of trips that they can travel on with a few other singles and still get a great trip and travel experience. So anyone and everyone who enjoys meeting lots of nice, friendly people of all ages, married or single are welcome! Hope you can join us!

Fine Print – New England in the Fall, October 8-16, 2009
Your payment for a reservation on this trip constitutes consent and acknowledgement of all the provisions in this Fine Print listed below and in the Singles Travel Company General Terms and Conditions. Please make sure you read both of these important pieces of information and call us with any questions.
Payments: A non-refundable deposit of $250.00 is due with your reservation and your insurance is due now also if you want to purchase it. Full and final payments are due 65 days prior to departure date. Credit cards or checks are accepted.

Cancellation Fees and Refunds
All cancellations must be in writing. Regardless of when you cancel there will be a charge from Singles Travel Company of $50. Deposit of $250 and insurance is non-refundable. Cancellation Fees as follows:
60-22 days prior to commencement of services                          50% of total price
21-1 days prior to commencement of services                            100% of total price
On day of departure and later                                                    100% of total price
No refunds on unused portions of the tour. A fee of $30 per transaction may be charged for any alteration or revision made to a reservation. Cancellation fees also apply to additional accommodations reserved prior to and after the tour booked with the tour operator of the trip.   After airline tickets are issued, airline cancellations are per the airline’s policy/ and or the tour operator if purchased through the tour operator. Travel Insurance is highly recommended.

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