It's always the right time to visit New England, thanks to its four distinct seasons.
Snow and crisp sunny days make winter fun. At Christmas, pine trees sparkle with lights and houses have candles at the windows. It all looks like a Christmas card! Winter is perfect for a romantic break in a country inn or for skiing and snowboarding in the mountains. It is also a great time to enjoy the cities: first-class theatre, concerts, museums and shopping. And, with the strong pound, everything is affordable!
To celebrate the end of winter, check out the maple sugar festivals. Once the snow melts, the race is on to see who has the first blooms. New Englanders are great gardeners, and spring brings a profusion of daffodils, followed by dogwood and lilacs. Flower shows are great fun, with the same high standards that you expect at home.
New England is on the same latitude as Madrid and Rome, so it's sunshine and picnics from June onwards. Beaches line the coast from Connecticut to Maine, with more on hundreds of lakes inland. Watersports? Go sailing, canoeing, swimming, surfing or fishing. Try sea kayaking, a fun way to explore the countless islands. Go camping, rent a log cabin or listen to outdoor concerts by the sea, in the mountains, beside lakes and in cities.
New England's fall foliage is legendary. Thanks to a combination of soil, warm days and crisp nights, the leaves change from green to a tapestry of colour (see below). The weather is ideal for hiking, biking and that fly-drive holiday. Explore the back roads and country lanes, where farm stands are piled high with crunchy apples, corn on the cob and orange pumpkins.
Nowhere is more glorious than New England in the autumn. In the 'foliage season' woods and hillsides become a riot of colour: maple, dogwood, oak and sumac leaves turn brilliant red, yellow, orange and purple. This transformation starts in late September in northern Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont and flows south through Massachusetts to Rhode Island and Connecticut. Peak viewing time (mid-October) draws thousands of 'leaf peepers', so book early if you want to see one of Mother Nature's best free shows. |
Some states have a special hotline with up-to-the-minute information on
where to see the fall colour. Toll free 1-800/888 numbers can only
be accessed in North America.
Connecticut tel: 1-800 282 6863, www.ctbound.org
Maine tel: 1-888 624 6345, www.mainefoliage.com
Massachusetts tel: 1-800 227 6277, www.massvacation.com
New Hampshire tel: 1-800 258 3608, www.visitnh.com
Rhode Island tel: 001 (401) 278 9100 , www.visitrhodeisland.com
Vermont tel: 001 (802) 828 3239, www.vermontvacation.com |
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