Fall for New England!

Exclusive for MoS readers: Join survival expert Ray Mears

IT IS an autumn unlike anywhere else. As summer fades in New England, a mysterious al chemy takes place. Soil, weather, altitude and t ree t ype combine for one of Earth’s most spectacular shows, and shades of scarlet, crimson, gold, orange and bronze consume the cedar and maple forests.

These are the colours that must have left pilgrims awestruck when they first travelled through the area – and now you can experience them for yourself on this breathtaking journey from Boston to the rocky headlands of Maine.

Joining you on a spectacular segment is Ray Mears, who is a great fan of the region and the pioneers who shaped its history.

This is where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired and you will be able to trace those early battles. Travelling through the magnificent hues of autumn, this promises to be an American journey to remember… 6 REASONS TO BOOK Ray Mears talks Exclusive to Mail on Sunday readers, the bushcraft and survival expert will talk to you about his love of this part of the United States and the methods the early pioneers used to survive. Ray will join you as you head through the forests of New Hampshire towards the Atlantic coastline. Autumn foliage No place does autumn quite like New England, and if you haven’t seen it before then this is one of the best opportunities you will get. You will travel along the Kancamagus Highway, one of the places best known for its ‘leaf peeping’ eping lookouts. But if the con- onditions are right, the e autumn hues will follow you throughout your journey. Historical Boston Your tour starts and ends in t his most historical of American cities. Explore the Freedom Trail, wander er along the waterfront, and enjoy a guided tour. Revolutionary history In addition to Boston, you will go to Lexington Le and Concord, cord where w t he fi rst mili t ary engagements of t he American Revolutionary War were fought in April 1775. Local insights Spend some time with a lobster fisherman in the pretty Maine town of Bar Harbor, and gain insights from local experts into the astonishing flora and fauna of New England. Acadia National Park One of the most easterly points in the US, Acadia National Park is full of rugged beauty – climb its Cadillac Mountain, the peak where people watch the first rays of sunshine hit the US each day.