PREMIER ’ S HOTSPOTS
New York City : An epic city packed with global icons , world-class eateries , exceptional museums as well as shopping and entertainment to rival anything else on the planet .
Washington , D . C .: View the Declaration of Independence , stand where Martin Luther King Jr , said “ I have a dream ”, be at arm ’ s length from where Lincoln was assassinated and discover many free attractions .
New England : Bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and lush mountains , this region ’ s landscapes are wonderful for outdoor exploration . Famed for its spectacular fall foliage , New England also serves up classic summer fun on the beach , a snowy winter wonderland and fewer crowds in spring as the countryside comes back to life .
Civil War battlesites : One of the Civil War ’ s best-known battles took place in Gettysburg , with President Lincoln making his famous Gettysburg Address speech here too . Other sites can be found across Virginia and Maryland .
Jamestown , Virginia : Site of the first permanent English settlement in the Americas . Their story is told through film , exhibits and living history at Jamestown Settlement . Nearby , Colonial Williamsburg is the world ’ s largest living history museum .
Chicago
ILLINOIS
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
INDIANA
TENNESSEE
MICHIGAN
KENTUCKY
Lake Huron
Lake Erie
CANADA
Lake Ontario
Buffalo
Stowe VERMONT
MAINE Acadia NP
Bar Harbor White Mountains
Portland
NEW NEW YORK STATE HAMPSHIRE
MASSACHUSETTS Boston
Providence Cape Cod
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Pittsburgh
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Philadelphia
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Washington , D . C .
WEST VIRGINIA
Jamestown
Shenandoah National Park
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VIRGINIA
NORTH CAROLINA
Virginia Beach
Woodstock
GETTING THERE Flight duration from the UK to New York , Boston and Washington , D . C . is approximately 7 hours , Philadelphia is about 8¼ hours while Chicago or Pittsburgh are around 8½ hours flight time .
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PREMIER HOLIDAYS
Our fabulous tours , shorter tour experiences , and hotel selection truly showcase the North East region . Many combinations are possible , depending on the time you have available , your interests and budget . Here ’ s just a few ideas : -
TOURING OPTIONS
A tour allows you to see all sides of this region ’ s personality , whether you like the freedom of a self-drive or an escorted tour with an expert guide on hand . See pages 17-19 and short road trip on page 27 .
CITY STAYS
With the closest shores to the UK , a North East city break is hard to beat . Check out our selection of Highlight Tours which showcase just what you can expect to see and do in just a few days - plus we throw in some sightseeing . See pages 21 , 25 , 31 & 37 .
INDEPENDENT TOURING
Of course not everyone wants to follow a set route , so we ’ ve got lots of hotels across the region and our Travel Experts will happily put together an itinerary that allows you to blaze your own trail .
CRUISE & STAY
A true bucket-list contender , a transatlantic cruise is an ocean journey unlike any other . What could be better than a few days in New York City , before setting sail across the Atlantic towards home ? Call for details .
Colonial Williamsburg
Washington , D . C .
Transatlantic Cruise from New York
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5 |
9 |
3 |
6 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
9 |
14 |
7 |
9 |
20 |
8 |
8 |
25 |
9 |
8 |
28 |
9 |
7 |
27 |
9 |
8 |
23 |
8 |
8 |
17 |
7 |
8 |
11 |
5 |
11 |
4 |
5 |
10 |
Chicago |
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4 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
3 |
8 |
6 |
6 |
15 |
7 |
9 |
21 |
9 |
8 |
27 |
10 |
9 |
29 |
10 |
10 |
28 |
9 |
9 |
24 |
8 |
8 |
17 |
6 |
6 |
9 |
4 |
7 |
2 |
3 |
6 |
New York |
3 |
5 |
8 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
4 |
6 |
8 |
16 |
8 |
10 |
21 |
8 |
10 |
26 |
9 |
9 |
29 |
9 |
10 |
28 |
9 |
10 |
24 |
7 |
9 |
18 |
7 |
8 |
12 |
5 |
10 |
6 |
5 |
9 |
Philadelphia |
3 |
5 |
8 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
11 |
7 |
9 |
17 |
7 |
9 |
23 |
8 |
10 |
28 |
9 |
9 |
30 |
9 |
11 |
29 |
8 |
10 |
25 |
7 |
9 |
19 |
6 |
7 |
13 |
5 |
9 |
6 |
4 |
9 |
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5 |
5 |
7 |
7 |
6 |
7 |
13 |
7 |
8 |
19 |
8 |
7 |
24 |
8 |
9 |
29 |
9 |
8 |
31 |
9 |
9 |
30 |
8 |
10 |
26 |
7 |
8 |
20 |
7 |
7 |
14 |
5 |
8 |
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4 |
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16 NORTH EAST visit your local travel agent or call 08444 937 666