Enjoy a parade of iconic coastal sights in Maine, from Portland to the oceanfront grandeur of Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor
6. MAPLE SYRUP & MOUNTAINS OF GOLD Head for the White Mountains via the state capital, Montpelier, with a photo stop at the elegant gold-domed State House. Outside the city, Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks offers you a an education in how maple syrup is 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. Arrive in Bretton Woods for a two-night stay at 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 – and in 1944, the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund were established here in the Gold Room. The hotel’s Gilded Age grandeur is well-preserved, and the mountain scenery is stunning, whether lush in summer or basking in autumn’s glow. Meals BLD
7. THE VIEW FROM MOUNT WASHINGTON Some of the harshest winter weather on the planet can be found on Mount Washington, where a wind speed of 371 kmh was once recorded in 1932... But at this time of year, you’ll meet only temperate temperatures and magnificent views – as well as resident observatory personnel of the Mount Washington Observatory. You’ll also visit the “Extreme Mount Washington” interactive museum that tells the story of the observatory. Wind down New England back roads on the return trip to Bretton Woods; this afternoon at the hotel, attend a presentation on the local ecology and wildlife. Meals BD
8. A TASTE OF LOBSTER IN PORTLAND Arrive this morning in Portland, Maine where a local lobsterman takes you out into the harbour aboard his working boat for an authentic, hands-on experience in the lobstering trade. Back on land, take a walk through 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 favourite of residents. Meals BLD
9. BAR HARBOR UNDER SCHOONER SAIL Today’s travels take you to legendary Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, the summer playground of families like the Rockefellers, Astors and Vanderbilts in the late 19th century. Arrive at your luxury oceanfront hotel in time for lunch, where the dining room offers panoramic views of the harbour. Cruise Frenchman Bay aboard a traditional wooden schooner, experiencing the picturesque coves, islands, lighthouses, and seaside estates with the romance of a windjammer under sail. Later, settle into your hotel with time at leisure; the amenities include an on-site spa. Dine tonight as you wish. Meals BL
Indulge in Gilded Age grandeur during two nights at a grand resort hotel
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