COVER STORY


An Autumn Symphony Editor Simon


Veness charts a compelling voyage from


Montreal to New York in six-star


style with Crystal Cruises


nature’s own fireworks show. The iconic symbol of the city of Quebec also


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provided the perfect metaphor for this truly blissful voyage, cosseted both by the onboard luxury of the Crystal Symphony and by an itinerary that provided genuinely enthralling travel. The Chateau is overtly impressive without being


overbearing; it houses a surprising, captivating heart; and it epitomises a destination of grand style but small-scale delights, something we came to enjoy in every port of call on the 11-day route along the St Lawrence River, around Nova Scotia and down the coast of New England to New York. We came to dub it ‘the thinking person’s cruise,’ both for its hidden charms and its classic nature, bursting with history, culture, scenery and food (wonderful food!) that was neither flashy nor especially obvious.


In fact, the region as a whole ended up making a deep and lasting impression, unfolding in almost mesmerising, slow-motion fashion with a mix of seven ports of call – including two overnight stays – and two indulgent days at sea that made light of the


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hateau Frontenac came into view in the early-morning light, the array of fall foliage bursting around the city like small, explosive puffs of gold, russet and brown;


cold (and occasionally foggy) late October weather. Ideally, you’d prefer to be here in late September or early October – especially if you want to take full advantage of the many balcony cabins Symphony offers – but this could just as easily be an enticing summer voyage. Therefore, we will present an in-depth look at each port of call in turn in a special ‘New England Glory’ regional focus this year, featuring Montreal and Quebec in the Summer issue, Halifax and St John (Nova Scotia) in the Autumn, and Portland, Boston and Newport in the Winter. It will all add up to a comprehensive tour through this increasingly popular area, highlighting 


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