Mother Nature’s annual turning of the leaves is a sight to behold
By Patti Pietschmann Travel Diva
Although Americans are facing obstacles about traveling abroad, there are plenty of options in the US of A. And one of them is tiptoeing through fabulous fall foliage aka “leaf peeping.” And it’s just around the corner.
There are plenty of options. One of which is tour operator Costsaver’s exhilarating leaf peeping excursions. Just call a Pavlus travel specialist (800-528-9300) to arrange your nature walks.
The tour company takes care of everything. All you need to do is bring your camera and a good pair of walking shoes.
We all need a breath of fresh after what we’re going through with this pandemic. And there’s truly nothing like this work of art of nature.
The Costsaver fall foliage sojourn starts in historic Boston where you’ll visit old Cape Cod, bubbly Burlington and sea swept Maine set under a blanket of vibrant fall foliage.
Typical Itinerary
- On the first day you arrive in Boston.
- Day 2 takes you to Boston – Plymouth – Hyannis (2 nights)—set out on the Freedom trail.
- Next stop is Cape Cod and Provincetown Excursion—a trip to the seashore.
- On the fourth day you arrive in Pittsfield.
- Then on the fifth days it’s Pittsfield – where you spend two nights in a hotel in Burlington to rest up.
- Day 6 brings Burlington Vermont–feel free to roam around the area.
- Then it’s Burlington – North Conway -discover this quintessential New England town full of historic buildings, quaint antique shops, bookstores and bakeries. You’ll have two nights to soak it all in.
- DAY 8– North Conway Sightseeing and free time.
- Ninth day– North Conway – Portsmouth— see the city that sits near the mouth of the Piscataqua River, a short, wide river that divides New Hampshire and Maine.
- Last day– Portsmouth – depart Boston.
What’s included
Peepers are provided with audio headsets, accommodations, transfers by luxury air-conditioned coach and orientation tours. All hotel service charges, baggage handling and taxes are also included. An expert travel guide and separate driver lead each tour.
And then there’s the Catskills
While you’re on the East Coast you might like to head up to the world famous Catskills and spend three nights at Emerson Resort & Spa.
Just two hours north (and an easy drive) from NYC the 20-acre luxury boutique property provides an environment for to reconnect with nature. It also offers a “Stay Safe Pledge,” which outlines the details of their new health and safety protocol, as part of their reopening.
During the vibrant Upstate NY autumn season, the Emerson is extending a 3-Night Midweek Special. It’s basically two nights plus one night free.
What’s more, the Emerson just launched their new Ashokan Rail Trail Self-Guided Birding Booklet for aspiring bird enthusiasts. The Ashokan Rail Trail is open sunrise to sunset.It stretches 12 miles along watershed lands which were previously closed to the public for over 100 years.
Inspired by the resort’s location in the Catskills, as well as its namesake, poet Ralph Waldo Emerson, the luxury boutique hotel features 53 rooms and suites, a signature restaurant Woodnotes Grille that serves locally sourced produce from the Hudson Valley, a luxury destination Spa, and dog-friendly amenities.
Another option for leaf peeping is the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. We’re talking the most explosive fall foliage productions on the planet.
The Poconos span 2,400 square miles and include Monroe, Pike and Wayne counties. The topography unfolds with breathtakingly beautiful waterfalls, thriving woodlands and 170 miles of winding rivers.
Active types can hike or bike 261 miles of leave-falling trails. There are also more than 35 golf courses, whitewater rafting, boating and fishing.
Check with a Pavlus travel specialist for more details.
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