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Grand New England

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by Covington Travel

Welcome Covington Traveler to Tauck's Autumn New England Trip Planner!

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90 years, Tauck has been a leader in travel throughout North America.

We’ve spent years meticulously researching and defining every day to provide you with memorable cultural

connections, locally guided in-depth sightseeing, a taste of regional cuisines, and outstanding

accommodations in the heart of the cities, the countryside, and the national parks. We’ve made great friends

with local experts who have opened their hearts to us, warmly inviting us to learn more about their traditions,

rich history, and beautiful landscapes. You'll enjoy memorable travel experiences you simply can't get if

traveling on your own.

And you'll enjoy a Tauck On-tour Exclusive, Stories by Ken Burns – filmed narrative vignettes by filmmaker Ken

Burns who shares stories and insights behind some of the places you'll visit and their role in American history

as told in his PBS documentaries.

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of every detail so you connect with people and places, centuries-old traditions, and daily life. You'll return

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quickly! Call your Vacation Advisor with Covington Travel at 804-495-4850.

Thank you – and I hope you join us on this amazing trip.

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YOUR PERSONALIZED QUOTE

Grand New England

Q U O T E : C O V I N G T O N T R A V E L E R ' S T R I P , D E P A R T I N G O N 9 / 2 6 / 2 0 1 6

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Stories by Ken Burns Autumn paints New England landscapes

with bold, Impressionist colors that surprise, delight, energize

and mesmerize, and awaken the visionary in you. But this

excursion through Grand New England offers more than the

visual excitement of a fall foliage tour. Enjoy exclusive filmed

vignettes by filmmakers Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan that

share personal stories and take you behind-the-scenes of their

films. See American history in a new light in places where it was

made, then re-made by poets, painters and icon-makers... the

Revolutionary heart of Concord, the Berkshire retreats of

Norman Rockwell and Edith Wharton, and the Gilded Age

mountain resort at Bretton Woods. Travel through lush forests

and fertile fields sweet with fragrant air, rich in tradition and

brimming with antique charm. Search out the elusive soul of

New England from Boston to Bar Harbor, from fishing boats to

the summit of Mount Washington and the wilderness of Acadia

National Park... in the taste of fresh lobster and maple syrup,

and in the dazzled eye of the beholder.

Room 1 - Double Tour Cost: From $4,990 USD per person

Optional Guest Protection Plan: $199 USD per person

Due Dates Deposit Due Date: Deposit required to hold reservation

Balance Due Date: 60 days before travel


ITINERARY

Grand New England

T A U C K V A L U E I N C L U D E S

● Insider stories about New England during filmed

narratives by documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and

Dayton Duncan

● Touring enhanced by audio listening devices in many

locations

● A private lunch at Edith Wharton’s Berkshire home, The

Mount

● Private Tauck schooner cruise on the waters off Bar

Harbor in Maine

● An exclusive hands-on lobstering experience in

Portland with a local lobsterman

● A visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge

● A docent-led tour of the Clark Art Institute in

Williamstown

● A visit with the resident meteorologists of the Mount

Washington Observatory

● Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted

● 26 meals (11 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 9 dinners),

service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission

fees, taxes and porterage

Day 1 - Arrive Boston

Tour begins: The Langham, Boston at 5:30 PM. A transfer is included from Logan International Airport to The Langham, Boston, a historic luxury hotel (and former Federal Reserve Bank) in the heart of the financial district, in easy reach of Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, the North End, the harbor waterfront, and many of downtown’s most exclusive shops and restaurants. Join us at the hotel this evening for a welcome reception and dinner; the dazzling reds, golds and oranges that accent Boston’s cityscape are a colorful prelude to your fall foliage tour. Meals: D

Lodging: The Langham, Boston

Day 2 - Boston... the cradle of America History is alive and around every corner of the exciting city of Boston on an orientation tour this morning that includes Boston Common, Beacon Hill with its elegant townhouses and narrow cobblestone streets, the ethnic flavors of the North End and a visit to the USS Constitution Museum. Walk back in time in the footsteps of literary giants, artists, and visionaries who inspired and shaped America in its infancy. Later, explore on your own this city teeming with historic treasures and hip modern pleasures, where the venerable past is always present. Meals: B

Lodging: The Langham, Boston

Day 3 - Revolutionary Lexington & Concord, and on to Williamstown The “shot heard ‘round the world” still resonates at tranquil Lexington Green, where British troops and American militiamen had their first bloody encounter in 1775; experience the place where the world turned upside down. Stand at the site of the “rude bridge” in Concord, where British and colonials fought a pitched battle immortalized in Emerson’s hymn and where the iconic Minuteman sculpted by Daniel Chester French stands on a pedestal with musket in hand, stepping forward into history... quiet settings charged with emotion and poetry. Next, head west for lunch at the Salem Cross Inn, an impeccably restored colonial home built in 1705; the menu features traditional New England cuisine. Stop in historic Deerfield en route through luminous landscapes to The Orchards Hotel in Williamstown. Meals: B, L, D

Lodging: Orchards Hotel


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Day 4 - Stockbridge, Lenox & Williamstown in the artful, literary Berkshires The Berkshires of western Massachusetts glow with autumn colors on a fall foliage tour that shows you why this area has long been a retreat for artists and writers. Begin today's discoveries in Stockbridge at the Norman Rockwell Museum, dedicated to the beloved illustrator whose hundreds of covers for the Saturday Evening Post depicting scenes from small-town America – including here in Stockbridge, where he spent the last 25 years of his life – illuminated the lives of ordinary people with humor and pathos; view many original works by Rockwell, and visit his preserved studio. A short drive to Lenox brings you to The Mount, the hilltop Georgian mansion of Edith Wharton, which the celebrated author of The House of Mirth and The

Age of Innocence called her “first real home.” The house and gardens were built to her own meticulous designs in 1902, and reflect the taste and personality of the author. Edith Wharton was also a consummate entertainer – you’ll feel like one of her guests at a private lunch overlooking her bucolic grounds. Continue on to Williamstown for a docent-led tour of the internationally renowned Clark Art Institute (better known simply as "The Clark"), one of the few institutions in the U.S. combining a public art museum with research and academic programs. Note: On Mondays and

holidays when The Clark is closed, an alternate visit will be

made to Chesterwood, the historic Stockbridge home and

studio of noted sculptor Daniel Chester French.

Meals: B, L, D

Lodging: Orchards Hotel

Day 5 - American icons in Bennington, Shelburne & Stowe, Vermont Depart for Vermont, where your fall foliage tour includes sites rich with Americana. A towering stone obelisk in Bennington commemorates a little-known battle in 1777 that led to the British surrender at Saratoga, a turning point in the War for Independence. Arrive in Shelburne for a visit to the Shelburne Museum of Art and Americana. Spread over 45 acres, this unique museum holds a vast collection of prints, paintings, folk art and quilts reflecting 19th-century American life, in historic buildings – including barns, a meeting house, a jail, a lighthouse, and a railroad station – in a village-like setting around the Ticonderoga, a 220-ft. steamboat that once ferried passengers and livestock on Lake Champlain. Today’s final destination is Stowe, a classic New England town tucked away in the Green Mountains, for an overnight at a resort in the foothills of Mount Mansfield. Meals: B, L, D

Lodging: Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa

Day 6 - From the Green Mountains to the White Mountains Head out from the Green Mountains of Vermont via the state capital, Montpelier, and the elegant gold-domed State House. Just outside the city, Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks offers you a taste of pure maple syrup and an education in how it’s made, from the tapping of trees to the distillation of sap and the subtle shades and grades that result from an art they’ve perfected over eight generations in the family business. Continue on out of Vermont and into the White Mountains of New Hampshire, arriving in Bretton Woods for a two-night stay at the historic Omni Mount Washington Resort, one of New England's last grand resort hotels. Since its opening in 1902, this palatial hotel has been a magnet for presidents, robber barons and celebrities; Babe Ruth and Thomas Edison loved to golf here; in 1944, the World Bank was established in the Gold Room; the stunning mountain landscapes outside glow with the same color. Meals: B, L, D

Lodging: Omni Mount Washington Resort

Day 7 - The view from Mount Washington The harshest winter weather on the planet can be found at the summit of Mount Washington, where a wind speed of 231 mph was once recorded in 1932, and the stone houses are anchored to the ground with chains. But at this time of year, you’ll meet only temperate temperatures and magnificent views, as well as the scientists at the meteorological observatory who will brief you on their work in this unique environment. It’s a day for indulging in the colorful quintessence of a fall foliage tour as you wind down New England back roads to return to your luxury resort at Bretton Woods, where you'll enjoy a presentation on the local ecology and wildlife; have dinner à la carte at the hotel tonight. Meals: B, D

Lodging: Omni Mount Washington Resort

Day 8 - A lobster experience in Portland, Maine Arrive this morning in Portland, Maine where a local lobsterman takes you out into the harbor aboard his working boat for an authentic, hands-on experience in the lobstering trade. Back on land, a guided tour introduces you to the historic Old Port area along the waterfront, rich with restored 19th-century architecture and cobblestone streets. Enjoy time to explore on your own and settle in at your hotel before joining us for dinner tonight at – where else? – a Bailey Island lobster house overlooking Casco Bay, a favorite of local residents. Meals: B, L, D

Lodging: The Inn at Brunswick Station


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Day 9 - On to Bar Harbor for a schooner sailing Make your way up the rugged Maine coast today, arriving in historic Bar Harbor – and your luxury cliffside inn featuring lush gardens and panoramic waterfront views – in time for lunch. This afternoon, cruise the harbor aboard a traditional wooden schooner, experiencing the picturesque coves, islands, lighthouses, and seaside cottages with the romance of a windjammer under sail. Spend the rest of the day and evening as you please in Bar Harbor. Meals: B, L

Lodging: Bar Harbor Inn & Spa

Day 10 - Bar Harbor & Acadia National Park Luminist painters like Thomas Cole and Fitz Hugh Lane were among the first to document the awesome beauty of Bar Harbor, attracting Gilded Age high society who created an exclusive summer resort community to rival Newport. Discover exquisite examples of Victorian architecture that adorn the area en route to exploring the natural wonders of nearby Acadia National Park (color-drenched in autumn, the highlight of any fall foliage tour). You’ll love today, from the coves, pristine forests, beaches, plunging cliffs and rocky islands to the stunning view from the summit of Cadillac Mountain... plus a horse-drawn carriage ride along historic roadways within the park. Return to your hotel with time at leisure; soothe at the spa, or explore the town with its charming shops, galleries, and superb seafood restaurants. Or... stand just about anywhere and admire the view. Meals: B, D

Lodging: Bar Harbor Inn & Spa

Day 11 - Along the beautiful coastline of Maine to a classic oceanside resort Journey southward this morning from Bar Harbor along the beautiful, rugged Maine coast; following lunch and some free time in Camden, arrive in Cape Neddick, near the quaint coastal town of Ogunquit – whose name translates as “beautiful place by the sea.” Classically New England, the region boasts tranquil coves and beaches and was once a fishing and shipbuilding center. Today, it thrives on wowing visitors with its picturesque beauty as a summer resort destination. Settle in at The Cliff House Resort & Spa, a seaside hotel that opened in 1872; join us this evening for a farewell reception and dinner as we celebrate grand New England. Meals: B, D

Lodging: The Cliff House Resort & Spa

Day 12 - Journey home After breakfast, travel from The Cliff House Resort & Spa to Boston (approx. 80 miles). Tour ends: 11:30 AM at Logan International Airport, Boston or 12:30 PM at The Langham, Boston. Airport transfers are included. Flights shouldn’t be booked before 2:00 PM; allow a minimum of 2 hours for check-in. Ask at booking about extending your stay with additional hotel nights (rooms may not be ready until 3:00 PM). Meals: B


ACCOMMODATIONS

Grand New England

The Langham, Boston Night 1, 2 - Boston, Massachusetts

Situated in the very heart of downtown Boston just steps from the city’s popular sites and

attractions, The Langham, Boston occupies the former Federal Reserve Bank building and

is a national architectural landmark. Each guest room has its own elegant yet comfortable

style and features Blissful Beds, in-room safe, an iPod docking station, television, iron and

ironing board, gourmet minibar, fridge and a hair dryer. The Chuan Body and Soul health

club offers a swimming pool and whirlpool, Techno Gym cardio equipment and a new line

of strength evolution machines. Savor contemporary New England cuisine under lofty

atrium ceilings at the hotel's Café Fleuri, or enjoy an evening in BOND Restaurant and

Lounge, a shimmering, hip setting for cosmopolitan dining, afternoon tea, distinctive cocktails and eclectic music.

Orchards Hotel Night 3, 4 - Williamstown, Massachusetts

The recipient of a coveted AAA Four Diamond designation, the Orchards Hotel is located in

the lovely village of Williamstown, the home of Williams College, in the heart of the

Berkshires. Guest rooms, each uniquely decorated using antique furniture and artwork,

provide individual climate control, pillow-top beds, LCD/HD television, CD alarm clock with

an MR3 line, cordless phone, bathrobes, slippers and Gilchrist & Soames bath products,

in-room safe and other welcome amenities. There’s sunny exercise room with treadmill,

cross trainer, recumbent bicycle and weight machine, a toasty sauna and an outdoor

swimming pool (Memorial Day until October 1); the inviting Living Room, which embodies

the hotel’s character and charm with an eclectic décor of English antiques, Oriental accent pieces, rare works of art and unusual

collectibles, invites good conversation and gracious companionship during leisure time. The gluten-free friendly Gala Steakhouse

& Bistro spotlights traditional steakhouse fare and bistro options made with locally sourced ingredients.

Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa Night 5 - Stowe, Vermont

The Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa, the AAA Four-Diamond luxury resort in lovely

Stowe, has majestic Mount Mansfield, Vermont’s highest mountain, as a backdrop. Guest

room amenities such as spa bathrobes, coffee maker, iron and ironing board and a hair

dryer and more assure a comfortable stay. During leisure time, enjoy the tennis courts, the

golf course and the indoor and outdoor swimming pools… or just chill out in the world-

class spa. You’ll find a warm welcome and over 50 wines available by the glass, as well

as a variety of satisfying cuisine, at Charlie B’s Pub and Restaurant. Winfield’s Bistro,

winner of its own AAA Four-Diamond Award, features Vermont-fresh cuisine in a casually

elegant atmosphere.


ACCOMMODATIONS

Omni Mount Washington Resort Night 6, 7 - Bretton Woods, New Hampshire

A National Historic Landmark and a favorite retreat for presidents and celebrities since

1902, the Spanish Renaissance-style Omni Mount Washington Resort sits regally in the

midst of New Hampshire’s beautiful White Mountains. The large, comfortable guest rooms

have a distinctly Victorian ambiance. From the crystal chandeliers to the Tiffany stained-

glass windows, the plush interior of the hotel is as impressive as the outside. The indoor

swimming pools and Jacuzzis are just the place to work out the kinks after a busy day or

you might enjoy just sitting on the 900-foot-long veranda and drinking in the spectacular

view. Enjoy an aperitif or a nightcap in The Cave, the hotel’s speakeasy lounge; the

Rosebrook Bar; the elegant Princess Room, or the all-new Stickney's pub and steakhouse.

The Inn at Brunswick Station Night 8 - Brunswick, Maine

Opened in 2011 next to Bowdoin’s quintessential New England college campus in

Brunswick, The Inn at Brunswick Station is also within walking distance of the Bowdoin

College Museum of Art, shops and restaurants “in the center of it all.” Décor throughout the

property creates a sense of place with reproductions of the Brunswick Historical Society’s

extensive collection celebrating life in this New England town over the years. Handsomely

appointed guest rooms welcome with crisp white linens, flat-screen TV, in-room coffee and

a sleekly styled bathroom. Its convivial atmosphere, selections of wine and regionally

brewed beers, and frequently changing menu of traditional New England favorites with

gluten-free and vegetarian dishes on offer at The Tavern at Brunswick Station please both guests and local residents alike.

Bar Harbor Inn & Spa Night 9, 10 - Bar Harbor, Maine

Directly on the waterfront at Frenchman Bay near the heart of beautiful Bar Harbor, Maine,

what eventually became the Bar Harbor Inn & Spa began as the Oasis Club in 1874, was

reincorporated as the Mount Desert Reading Room in 1887 and was very popular with the

likes of the Morgans, Pulitzers and Vanderbilts. Today’s guests enjoy high-quality

accommodations, attentive personal service and the unmatched tranquility of the Maine

coast. World-class service, state-of-the-art facilities and a wide variety of spa treatments

are offered by The Spa and a heated outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi and a fitness room

are available during leisure time. The Reading Room Restaurant, looking out over the sea,

offers a menu including fresh seafood, choice cuts of meat and memorable desserts, complemented by the soothing sounds of

the grand piano. Or, choose to dine al fresco at the Terrace Grill, overlooking Frenchman Bay, with light fare or selections from the

Reading Room Restaurant full menu.


ACCOMMODATIONS

The Cliff House Resort & Spa Night 11 - Cape Neddick, Maine

Perched on the craggy cliffs of the Maine coast, the Cliff House Resort & Spa is everything

you have ever imagined that a Maine oceanfront resort would be. Generations of the Weare

family have been welcoming guests here since 1872, including such folks as the

Philadelphia Biddles, and the Cabots and Lodges of Boston. Guest rooms feature views of

the coast and the ocean, cable TV, hairdryer, coffee maker and other amenities to ensure

an enjoyable stay. Two adults-only swimming pools invite a dip after a busy day. The Cliff

Spa, which encompasses the ocean-view fitness center providing Star-Trac treadmills,

elliptical cardiovascular training machines, Nautilus Selectorized weight training

equipment and Cybex free weight training equipment, invites you to come, relax and be pampered. The Dining Room, with a view

of the sea is a favorite southern Maine restaurant for visitors and locals alike, due, in part, to its superb traditional lobster dinner

and signature creations like Blueberry Halibut. The Ocean Terrace is the place to linger over cocktails or the resort’s justly famous

desserts.


EXTEND YOUR JOURNEY

Grand New England

Many Tauck travelers prefer arriving at their destination a day before their Tauck journey begins, or often extend a stay at the end

of their trip. As a service, Tauck will make hotel reservations before and after your journey. Rooms are reserved on a space-

available basis, and the cost is added to your tour cost. Call your Vacation Advisor with Covington Travel at 804-495-4850 to

book your hotel with Tauck.

Arrive Early: The Langham, Boston Boston, Massachusetts

Situated in the very heart of downtown Boston just steps from the city’s popular sites and attractions, The Langham,

Boston occupies the former Federal Reserve Bank building and is a national architectural landmark. Each guest room

has its own elegant yet comfortable style and features Blissful Beds, in-room safe, an iPod docking station, television,

iron and ironing board, gourmet minibar, fridge and a hair dryer. The Chuan Body and Soul health club offers a swimming pool

and whirlpool, Techno Gym cardio equipment and a new line of strength evolution machines. Savor contemporary New England

cuisine under lofty atrium ceilings at the hotel's Café Fleuri, or enjoy an evening in BOND Restaurant and Lounge, a shimmering,

hip setting for cosmopolitan dining, afternoon tea, distinctive cocktails and eclectic music.

2016 Hotel Room Rates Double Single Triple

June 22 - October 2 $569 $521 $662

October 3 - October 7 $578 $529 $671

October 8 - November 1 $569 $521 $662

Stay Later: The Langham, Boston Boston, Massachusetts

Situated in the very heart of downtown Boston just steps from the city’s popular sites and attractions, The Langham,

Boston occupies the former Federal Reserve Bank building and is a national architectural landmark. Each guest room

has its own elegant yet comfortable style and features Blissful Beds, in-room safe, an iPod docking station, television,

iron and ironing board, gourmet minibar, fridge and a hair dryer. The Chuan Body and Soul health club offers a swimming pool

and whirlpool, Techno Gym cardio equipment and a new line of strength evolution machines. Savor contemporary New England

cuisine under lofty atrium ceilings at the hotel's Café Fleuri, or enjoy an evening in BOND Restaurant and Lounge, a shimmering,

hip setting for cosmopolitan dining, afternoon tea, distinctive cocktails and eclectic music.

2016 Hotel Room Rates Double Single Triple

June 22 - October 2 $569 $521 $662

October 3 - October 7 $578 $529 $671

October 8 - November 1 $569 $521 $662


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