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the extraordinary energy of outdoor fi tness expert, Jim Czarnecki. Our aim was to follow the former railroad corridor on the 11-mile Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, named after the Native American phrase for ‘at the in-between pleasant river’. Jim’s fi tness company owns a vast array of bikes ideally suited to exploring the Berkshires, but my trip was on the fl at, along the shore of the Cheshire Reservoir where the biggest challenge was avoiding the hoards of Canadian Geese that inhabit the route!
A heady mix of university culture Now on to my fi nal state and a very stylish city to complete
my road trip of New England. New Haven in Connecticut is home to free concerts, fi ne arts and great cafes. Dominated by Yale University, one of the state’s oldest universities, New Haven is bursting with life and everything that goes with a popular university town. The town oozes history and stunning campus architecture, with enticing walkways and alleys leading from one courtyard to the next. My brief visit involved a culinary walking tour of the town
starting at Claire’s landmark vegetarian restaurant and a slice of her irresistible organic Lithuanian coffee cake. The choice of eating and drinking venues seems endless and before long we were in 116 Crown Street, featuring a heady mix of cocktails. ‘Four Thieves’ won my vote, described as a combination of organic house-infused blueberry vodka, cointreau, lime juice, simple syrup and soda – served on the rocks. A free festival in the city park was the perfect way to end
my New England adventure in a party atmosphere and surrounded by new friends.
Kayaking on the lake below Hawk Inn Resort, Vermont
Up to my ears in lobster at Woodman’s, Essex, Massachusetts
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A step back in time at the cosy Arlington Inn near Manchester
It’s all downhill at the Bromley Mountain Resort
It’s just got to be lobster!!
The stunning
architecture of Yale University, New Haven
THE ITINERARY DAY One
Arrive in Boston Logan Airport and drive up the scenic byway to Rockport, Massachusetts.
Overnight in Emerson Inn By The Sea, MA.
emersoninnbythesea.com
DAY Two
Visit Gloucester and enjoy an Essex River Cruise followed by lunch at Woodman’s Clam
Shack. Overnight in Hawk Inn,Vermont.
hawkresort.com
DAY Three
Go kayaking on Hawk Inn’s lake drive to Weston for lunch at Bryant House followed
by a tour of The Vermont Country Store. Zip wiring in Bromley MountainResort. Dinner and overnight at Arlington Inn.
arlingtoninn.com Four
DAY
A guided drive around historical Manchester before driving to Williamstown. Explored the town and stayed overnight at Williams Inn.
williamsinn.com Five
DAY
A bike tour with Taking Shape then on to New Haven for a culinary tour of Yale. Overnight in Courtyard by Marriott.
marriott.co.uk
WHERE TO BOOK IT VIRGIN HOLIDAYS
Seven nights in New England with Virgin Holidays, including scheduled fl ights with Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow direct to Boston, three nights at the Williams Inn on the Green followed by four nights at the Emerson Inn by the Sea on room-only basis with car hire starts from £779 pp. Prices are based on two adults sharing a standard room and include all applicable taxes.
virginholidays.co.uk 0844 557 3859. For further information on New England, visit
discovernewengland.co.uk
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