New England Holidays

A pocket-sized region located in the far north eastern corner of the United States, New England has played an integral role in the foundation of modern America. Chartered for King James I and christened ‘New England’ in his honour, it was here that the Pilgrim Fathers first set foot and, further up the coast, where the events of the Boston Tea Party sparked the American Revolution which ultimately led to independence. The six historic states that make up this region have plenty in common but the university city of Boston, with its colonial era homes, world-class museums and leading restaurants, is undoubtedly New England’s focal point. From here head out to the pretty fishing villages of Cape Cod, take a ferry to Nantucket or Martha’s Vineyard, spot whales off the coast and eat some of the finest seafood and clam chowder in the country. Known throughout the world for its spectacular autumn colours and fall foliage, the region’s forested, mountainous interior also offers plenty for those looking for outdoor adventure.