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New England Fall Sampler #2

New Hampshire, Vermont & Maine

September 22 - 28, 2019

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Embark on a fall foliage trip that will introduce you to both the similarities and differences of three New England states. From rural Vermont to New Hampshire’s White Mountains to the rugged coast of Maine, these states have a plethora of sights packed into a small footprint. We begin our trip in Vermont and make our way east, stopping to enjoy the scenery, the maple syrup, the mountains and picturesque villages. We spend two nights near Mount Washington in New Hampshire and finish along the coast of Maine. Plus, we’ll do a lot of leaf peeping as fall settles into the region. This tour is truly a sampling of the best of New England.

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Itinerary

B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

Sunday, 22 Sep 2019: Arrive Burlington, VT; Welcome Dinner (D)
Schedule your arrival no later than 4:30pm and take local transportation to the hotel. The tour will begin at the hotel at 6:00pm with our Welcome Meeting. Immediately following our Welcome Meeting we'll go to dinner to get better acquainted and discuss our upcoming adventure. Overnight Burlington - 1 night

Monday, 23 Sep 2019: Shelburne Museum Complex; Drive to Montpelier (B)
Explore and discover art, history, and the natural beauty of Vermont at Shelburne Museum, an unconventional and utterly delightful destination just outside Burlington. Folk art, Impressionist paintings, circus collections, and even a steamboat—it’s all here on a beautifully landscaped campus of historic buildings and galleries, each one filled with fascinating collections. We'll spend the morning exploring the exhibits - there is truly something for everyone at this one-of-a-kind museum. Later this afternoon, we depart Burlington for the short drive to Montpelier, the smallest state capital in the United States. Overnight Montpelier - 1 night

Tuesday, 24 Sep 2019: Montpelier State Capital Tour and Maple Farm (B,D)
Our day begins with a tour of the impeccably restored Montpelier State House, one of the oldest and best preserved in the country. After the tour, there is plenty of free time to explore this lovely town and have lunch on your own before we visit a maple farm for an education (and taste!) on how maple syrup is produced. We head to New Hampshire this afternoon via a leisurely drive to Bretton Woods and the Mount Washington area where we spend the next two nights. Overnight Bretton Woods, NH - 2 nights

Wednesday, 25 Sep 2019: Cannon Mountain, Flume Gorge (B,D)
Today we enjoy the beauty of the White Mountains. We'll take a wonderful tram ride up Cannon Mountain and visit Flume Gorge to enjoy a 2-mile nature walk to admire beautiful scenery and stunning waterfalls. Though some might find the gorge walk a bit challenging, the views at the end are worth it! The Flume is a natural gorge extending 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty. It was "discovered" in 1808 by 93-year-old “Aunt” Jess Guernsey when she accidentally came upon it while fishing. We return to Bretton Woods where you will have time to enjoy the amenities of this resort property.

Thursday, 26 Sep 2019: Portland and Ogunquit, Maine (B)
We leave New Hampshire and travel to Portland, Maine and make our way to the Portland Headlight (lighthouse). The Headlight was commissioned by George Washington and is one of the most photographed lighthouses in America. We will stop so you have time for lunch on your own before continuing on to Ogunquit with its beautiful sea walk and town. Enjoy the remainder of the afternoon exploring Ogunquit with your fellow travelers. Overnight Ogunquit, ME - 2 nights

Friday, 27 Sep 2019: Kennebunkport; Free Time; Farewell Dinner (B,D)
Today we begin with a visit to Kennebunkport. Settled in the 1600s, this is a long-time ship-building mecca where five-masted ships and schooners made their way down the river to the sea. Sea captains built fine mansions, many of which are preserved today as lovely inns with antique charm. We return to Ogunquit this afternoon. You may want to walk along the “Marginal Way,” an outstanding and invigorating 1-¼ mile-long winding footpath along the rocky coastline that joins the village to the harbor. We gather this evening for our Farewell Dinner and reminisce about the fun week we've had together.

Saturday, 28 Sep 2019: Return Home from Portland, ME (B)
We will depart from Ogunquit to arrive at Portland Jetport in order to catch flights departing after 12 noon. Make your return flight no earlier than 12:00 noon. Airport transfer provided as one group.

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Room Share	Single Room	Non-Members	Status of This Tour
Not Available	$3,406.00	ADD $50.00	1 Space Remaining

$250.00 Due at time of Reservation

Your Tour Includes...

HIGHLIGHTS and EXPERIENCES:

Small group no larger than 14
See the spectacular fall foliage of White Mountains
Ride the tram up Cannon Mountain
Visit a Maple Farm
Tour Montpelier State House
See the famous Portland Lighthouse
Visit Kennebunkport
WTT Tour Leader to enhance the individual & group experience
Time to explore personal interests & suggestions for things to do
And More...See itinerary for additional highlights and experiences

PLUS...

All tipping of local guides
Airport departure transfer
Transportation in WTT's own Mercedes mini-coach
Arranged room sharing with another solo traveler
Travel Dollar credits (a benefit of WTT membership) toward future travel with WTT

Lodging

Burlington: Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
Montpelier: Comfort Inn
Bretton Woods: Bretton Arms Inn at Mount Washington
Ogunquit: Terrace By The Sea

In the unlikely event WTT is unable to provide the accommodation(s) listed, for whatever reason, WTT will substitute similar quality accommodation(s) at no additional cost to the traveler.

Meals

Breakfast daily
4 Dinners

Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dietary requests can be accommodated on this tour.

Activity Rating

As a solo traveler you are responsible for yourself, your possessions, your physical fitness, and all other aspects related to participation in the WTT tour you have chosen. Because of this requirement, WTT tours are not suitable for anyone who is physically challenged, walking impaired, or is a slow walker that cannot keep up with the pace of the group.

The activities on this tour are rated as follows:

80% Easy
15% Moderate (walking and distance driven)
5% Strenuous (Flume Gorge hike)

Activity levels are subjective and based on the reader's interpretation. Almost everyone overestimates their abilities. Therefore, it is your responsibility to read the itinerary and understand what you are doing throughout the tour.

If you are in doubt as to your ability to meet the physical activity requirements, you should not sign up for this trip.

Read more about Activity Levels

Want a Roommate...or not?

Traveling Solo? Most of the women on your tour are traveling solo!

If you wish to share with another solo traveler, select this option on the Reservation Form and your tour price will automatically be based on the room share price.
Or, you may select a single room, when available, on the Reservation Form and your tour price will be automatically based on the single room price.
These choices are clearly stated on the Reservation Form.

A few facts about sharing a room:

All shared rooms have 2 beds
All shared rooms are non-smoking
No special requests about your roommate can be accommodated
Most solo travelers elect to share a room.
See "Frequently Asked Questions" TAB for more details

Arrival and Departure Information

Travelers will make their own air arrangements as follows:
When searching for flights for this trip, be sure to search "Multi-city" (on Kayak) or "Multiple Destinations" (on Expedia). For comparison, you may also want to search for one-way fares.

Arrival Airport: BTV - Burlington, VT (Burlington Int'l Airport)
Arrival Date: Sunday, September 22nd. Arrive no later than 4:30pm.
Arrival Transfer: Use local shuttle or taxi service. Details provided in Final Travel Instructions.

Departure Airport: PWM - Portland, ME (Portland Int'l Jetport)
Departure Date: Saturday, September 28th. Depart no earlier than 12:00pm.
Departure Transfer: 1 Group Transfer to the airport.

Want to Arrive a Day Early?

Worried about possible flight delays? Consider arriving one day before the official tour start date. Many of our travelers choose this optional service. Your pre-tour package includes:

The room (standard check-in times apply)
Breakfast the following morning
Optional activity suggestions prior to tour
$167.00 Roomshare $333.00 Single

The pre-tour package is an optional service. Rates are established at time of tour posting. Early check-in is solely at the discretion of the hotel and cannot be arranged in advance.

Important Reminders About This Trip

This tour uses a 15-passenger Mini-Coach for transportation while on tour. Learn more about The WTT North American Travel Experience by downloading/opening the pdf.

Payment Dates and Cancellation Policies

At Space Reservation: Initial Deposit is due.
Tuesday, 26 Mar 2019: Initial deposit cannot be parked and is forfeited if traveler cancels after this date.
Monday, 24 Jun 2019: Payment in full. 50% cancellation penalty after this date.
Thursday, 8 Aug 2019: 100% forfeited if traveler cancels after this date.

Please review our travel and cancellation policies before making your reservation. You will be asked to confirm you have read and understand WTT's travel polices before we will accept your reservation.

Travel Insurance: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect you in case you find the need to cancel your tour. WTT will mail you information from two reliable travel insurance providers at the time we confirm your reservation.

You can review the insurance information from TravelGuard to get an idea of rates.

Not Included in the Price

Airfare or other transportation from your home and return to your home,
Meals and activities not specified in the itinerary,
Arrival transfer
Any personal expenses,
Any gratuities for your WTT Tour Leader
Travel Insurance

Important Reminders

This tour uses a 15-passenger Mini-Coach for transportation while on tour. Learn more about The WTT North American Travel Experience by downloading/opening the pdf.

Packing Suggestions

In general this time of year, the average temperature during the day is in the 70s during the day, dropping to the 50s at night.

For This Trip You May Want—

One smart-casual outfit if you’d like to dress up a bit for dinners.
Lightweight but warm jacket/sweater
Travel umbrella or rain poncho, just in case!
Bring what you need to get a good night's sleep, such as ear plugs, white noise generator, sleeping pills, etc. Unfamiliar noises of all types can disrupt your rest.

Good Packing Habits—

Pack a limited amount of comfortable, casual clothing that layer and coordinate. Your fellow travelers will not mind – or even notice – seeing you in the same clothing.
Bring only two pairs of everyday shoes: one pair of well-broken-in walking shoes, and a second pair that could do double-duty as a walking shoe or a slightly dressy shoe.
Pare down your beauty regimen to the bare minimum and always pack travel-sized toiletries.
Pack medication in your carry-on and pack only as much as needed for the duration of your tour plus a few extra days as a precaution.

Luggage

On every WTT tour, our policies regarding luggage restrictions are driven by the physical space limitations of the vehicles we use and the requirement that all travelers be able to manage their own belongings without assistance.

It is best to travel as lightly as possible. Most travelers regret when they have packed too much.
You may bring one suitcase plus small shoulder bag/day pack/purse.
Maximum suitcase size: 25-inches in height as measured from the FLOOR to the top of the retracted handle. The small case in a 3-piece luggage set easily meets this requirement and should be plenty roomy for this length of trip.
Suitcases larger than 25" in height will not fit in the WTT coach; don't bring them.
The maximum weight of your suitcase should not exceed 30 pounds, as you will need to lift it into the coach luggage compartment.
You are responsible for managing your own belongings. We expect you to take your belongings from the coach to your room and to bring it back to the coach and load it on days we change hotels. We do not provide luggage pulls; they are not safe and are inconvenient. The possibility of steps exist at most hotel entrances.

Fitness

Walking is a key component of this tour. On some days, between walking tours and personal exploration you can expect to walk 3-4 miles over the course of a day. Although the activity level on this trip may not appear strenuous, we believe you will enjoy the tour more if you possess a general level of fitness and endurance.

Money

Only you can determine the optimum amount of cash to take on tour. When budgeting for out-of-pocket expenses, there are several aspects to consider: the number of meals you are responsible for, the amount of money you like to have on-hand for snacks and drinks, and your individual shopping interests and habits.

Notify your credit card issuer that you will be traveling and provide dates of travel.
ATMs are typically the best way of obtaining cash. You must know your PIN in order to use ATMs.

Tipping

All tips to local guides during your tour have already been paid on your behalf.

You are responsible for tipping wait-staff, porters, or other individuals who provide a service to you at the hotel, or other public locations.
You may want to tip your WTT Tour Leader for an outstanding job. The amount is entirely a personal preference. If you'd like a guideline, consider $7-$10 per day.

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Can WTT Cancel a Tour?

If you wish to express your interest in this tour, do so by completing this pre-reservation form. Remember that a pre-reservation does not require any money and there is no obligation whatsoever. Once this tour is finalized, including pricing, hotels, firm dates, etc., those who have sent in a pre-reservation will be contacted via email. *** You will be asked to decide if you want to make a deposit. If you are no longer interested after being contacted, you don’t have to do anything!

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