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Getting there: Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) welcomes daily non-stop flights from the UK. Major airlines include British Airways (ba.com), American (americanairlines.co.uk) and Virgin Atlantic (virginatlantic.com).

Getting around: No car is needed in Boston, as the city has the ‘T’ public transport system (mbta.com). Rent cars when leaving town; use the Platepass (E-zpass MA) electronic toll payment, as many highways are now all-electronic or have cashless toll collection lanes.

Deals: When doing the sights In Boston, consider the CITYPASS® (citypass.com) or Go Boston All Inclusive Pass (gocity.com).

Accommodation: Special places to stay in Boston range from the 110-yearold grande dame Fairmont Copley Plaza (fairmont.com) to the contemporary Inn @ St. Botolph (innatstbotolph. com) and Verb, a retro rock ‘n’ roll motel (theverbhotel.com). In the Berkshires, The Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge (redlioninn.com) offers 250 years of history. In North Adams, TOURISTS (touristswelcome.com) combines a funky motor lodge vibe with 21st century art. In the Connecticut Valley, The Deerfield Inn (deerfieldinn.com) links 19th-century charm with modern practicality. The Trustees of Reservations has two historic accommodations: The Inn at Castle Hill on the North Shore and The Guest House at Field Farm, Williamstown (thetrustees. org). New England Inns & Resorts lists characterful abodes, all carefully vetted (newenglandinnsandresorts.com). NB: In foliage season, advance booking is essential; a two-night min is standard.

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