• hospitable inns of character
• explore by car or on foot, with a selection of fly-drive holidays
• gain a unique insight into your chosen region
• detailed driving notes and tips for sightseeing provided

See our special savings for holidays to North America 2009

Our holidays to New England, Québec and Nova Scotia are all about making unique discoveries. No two days need be the same - you may spend one day cycling past rocky coves, the next on a scenic drive across rugged hills scattered with timeless villages, and the one after that on a guided nature walk through a thick forest home to moose. Our formula is simple, the key ingredient being friendly, hand-picked inns of character set in splendid locations.

New England

New England's rugged coast

Beautiful as it may be, a holiday to New England, the cradle of the United States, is about so much more than its scenery. From Boston, with its monuments such as Paul Revere’s House and the Faneuil Hall which recall the city’s central role in the birth and development of the nation, to the Mount Washington Hotel, setting for the 1944 Bretton Woods Conference, New England’s rich history is everywhere, constantly reminding the visitor of the close historical ties between this glorious land and Britain. Friendliness is key too, with the openness and warmth of New Englanders leaving a lasting impression on first-time visitors. No wonder, then, that New England inns excel when it comes to hospitality, priding themselves on their relaxed, homely atmospheres, fine dining and delicious breakfasts - all essential ingredients of a New England holiday.

Québec

Historic Montréal

With its southern regions dissected by the mighty St Laurence, one of the largest rivers in the world, Québec is graced with an incredible variety of landscapes, from the fertile fluvial plain between the Canadian Shield to the north to the Appalachian Mountains to the south. Deep forests and endless taiga and tundra contain over a million lakes and thousands of crystal-clear rivers. Reminders of the hard lives led by the first settlers can be seen scattered throughout this vast land - ancestral homes, historic churches, covered bridges, wood mills and lighthouses - all adding to the charm and atmosphere of Québec and making this an intriguing and fascinating place to explore.

Nova Scotia

Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is a land of wide-open spaces and views that stretch for miles. It is also a land in which the sea is seemingly omnipresent, and in which changes in scenery occur over relatively short distances. Between Yarmouth in the south and Cape North, the coastline mutates constantly, while inland lies a mixture of woodland, rugged hills, fertile valleys and mirror-like lakes. Just as richly varied is Nova Scotia’s cultural fabric, to which the Mi’kmaq, French Acadians and British - especially the Scottish - have all contributed over the course of Nova Scotia’s colourful - if often tragic - history. This history is visible at every step - even our characterful, friendly inns have their stories to tell - enhancing the pervading sense of timelessness which is so alluring. Life is played out much more slowly here than in Europe, inviting you to take your time in discovering this captivating land.

Planning your North America holiday

For information to help you plan your holiday, from average temperatures to tips on driving, visit our planning your North America holiday page which has sections on:

• When to go
• Where to go
• What to do
• Getting there
• Passports & visas
• Getting around
• Guide books & maps
• Internet resources

Tailor-made in North America

We have acquired an extensive knowledge of New England, Québec and Nova Scotia, and can offer a special tailor-making service to create the ideal itinerary for you - please call us on 01653 617793 to discuss your ideas, or email us with an outline of your plans.

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