New England for Young Families
Live the simple life and swap the summer crowds of the Med for wide Atlantic beaches, fresh seafood and gigantic ice-creams in New England. Baseball, boogie boarding, biking, fishing, scavenger hunts, star-gazing and sailing adventures await.
Journey highlights
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An exciting alternative to a Mediterranean summer holiday, with 7 hr 40 minute direct flight time from UK
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Enjoy the great outdoors with beach days, biking, boogie boarding, sailing & wildlife watching
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Best for travel between June and September
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Let Scott Dunn take care of pre-booking excursions, spa treatments & restaurant bookings
Our tailor made journeys include:
- Your dedicated Travel Consultant who will take care of arrangements
- Private international airport transfers in destination
- Your own private, English-speaking local guides
- Unique experiences, hand-picked by our Journeys team
- Entrance to must-see local sites
- Dedicated 24/7 team providing in-country support and guidance
- Complimentary access to My Scott Dunn – industry-leading travel app providing pre-departure information and in-journey support
When to visit
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Designed for the ultimate bucket and spade summer holiday across the pond, this itinerary is best travelled from Memorial Day which is the last weekend in May through to Labor Day which is the first weekend in September.
Itinerary
Fly to Boston
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At a Glance
Start your New England family holiday in Boston. Adults and children alike will love exploring on the Duck tours which take place on amphibious World War II vehicles, hiring mini-speedboats to explore the harbour, or cheering on the Boston Red Sox at a baseball game- which we have included for you. Explore the upscale shopping on Newbury Street and cafés of Back Bay, the historic waterfront, the theatre district and the Italian North End. We have also included a fun filled family bike tour where you can explore the cities many neighbourhoods with an expert and entertaining guide. The Concierge is always close at hand to make reservations for a family dinner, offer suggestions for tomorrow's outing, or help arrange a babysitter.
Where to stay
Four Seasons Hotel Boston (3 nights)
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From Boston, pick up your hire car and drive north to Maine, stopping for some sorcery and superstition, ghouls and witches in Salem. Maine conjures up images of sweeping beaches, pretty lighthouses and fresh crab and lobster shacks, the town of Olgunquit is no exception to this. Days are spent cycling to coves to try your hand at surfing, hiking around nature trails, chowing down on fresh sea food at local lobster shacks and ending each day with some quality family time toasting marshmallow s'mores on the open camp fire.
Where to stay
Cliff House (3 nights)
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At a Glance
Take your hire car and drive south to the popular coastal peninsula of Cape Cod. This area is renowned for its quaint fishing villages, genteel towns and ample beaches. Your children can join a selection of children’s programmes such as bake offs, kite flying, sea-fari’s and scavenger hunts whilst you relax on the beach or by the pool. During family time you can enjoy beach front food or maybe even go on a cruise to see the native harbour seals basking in the sunshine.
Where to stay
Chatham Bars Inn (3 nights)
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Next stop Nantucket, simply drop your hire car and take the passenger ferry over the Atlantic where porters will be ready to greet you off the jetty. With its picture postcard main town of cobbled streets and handsome historic homes, glorious beaches, fascinating whaling history (one that inspired Moby Dick no less) and lack of chain stores, Nantucket has long been the destination for the quintessential New England experience. There are more than 80 miles of un-crowded, pristine sandy beaches on Nantucket Island. Simply enjoy combing for seashells and other treasures, ask the hotel to pack you up a picnic or try your hand at boogie boarding, windsurfing or kayaking. We have included a one hour “Critter Cruise” where you and your children can try your hand at crabbing, assist with picking up lobster traps and learn more about the marine life surrounding the island.
Homeward bound, it is a short 45-minute flight to Boston International, and a direct connection onward to London.
Where to stay
White Elephant Nantucket (4 nights)
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Fly from Boston
Price Guide: (per person based on double occupancy and includes international flights)
| Departing |
Price from*
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Deposit from * | Enquire |
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| May 2026 | £6,400 | £1,000 | plan your trip |
| June 2026 | £6,400 | £1,000 | plan your trip |
| July 2026 | £7,600 | £1,100 | plan your trip |
| August 2026 | £7,600 | £1,100 | plan your trip |
| September 2026 | £6,400 | £1,000 | plan your trip |
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May 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£6,400
Deposit from*£1,000
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June 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£6,400
Deposit from*£1,000
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July 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£7,600
Deposit from*£1,100
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August 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£7,600
Deposit from*£1,100
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September 2026
Price from *
- Pricing is a guideline only, is based on two people sharing and excludes special offers.
- Travel over peak periods (e.g. Christmas, New Year, festivals and other public holidays) can affect prices considerably, as can exchange rates, flight class and room type.
- Solo traveller pricing is available upon request.
£6,400
Deposit from*£1,000
- plan your trip
We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itineraryis a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you. Call us on 020 8682 5030 to start planning your holiday.
