Raffles Boston to open in 2021

ILLUSTRIOUS hospitality brand Raffles Hotels & Resorts, part of AccorHotels has announced the signing of definitive agreements to debut the first mixed-use Raffles property in North America.

Located in the heart of #Boston, Massachusetts, at the corner of Stuart Street and Trinity Place, Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences will be a welcoming oasis of refined elegance comprised of a distinctive hotel as well as exquisitely appointed residences and is scheduled to open in 2021.

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THE Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum is the only museum to honor the life and work of Springfield, Massachusetts, native, Theodor Seuss Geisel. The museum features interactive experiences for children, with a strong focus on promoting literacy, artwork, memorabilia and furniture. 

www.springfieldmuseums.org

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All-American villa on coast

ON the northern tip of Nantucket Island, 30 miles off the coast of Massachusetts, Anchorage House is the latest addition to the Wauwinet Hotel’s luxury accommodation, and the first of its type on the island.

The house, close to the hotel, offers villa rental guests access to all of the Wauwinet’s facilities, including access to Nantucket Bay and the hotel’s private beach.

It’s a three-bedroom, three bathroom house for up to six guests. The house has a large living area complete with a 60-inch flat screen television, a dining room in which to have home-cooked meals, and a private garden.

Nantucket is a short ferry ride from the Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod, or a short plane journey from Boston and New York City.

Rates for Anchorage House from £1,000 ($1,550) per night.

www.nantucketislandresorts.com

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Picture Credit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/7327243@N05/8301353387">Brant Point Lighthouse - Nantucket, Massachusetts</a> via <a href="http://photopin.com">photopin</a> <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/">(license)

Fresh looks at New England

NEW ENGLAND is one of America's most popular touring regions, and for 2015 several newly-launched and enhanced tours and trails will offer British visitors the chance to take a fresh look at the six states.

Literary tours explore Jack Kerouac's home town in Massachusetts … A range of walking and bus tours exploring the life, achievements, and locations related to Jack Kerouac, the 20th century novelist, are now available in his Massachusetts hometown of Lowell. www.lowellcelebrateskerouac.org for more information

300 years of history: heritage trail launches in New Hampshire … The new 'Experience New Hampshire Heritage Trail' will unearth the history of one of America's oldest states. Showcasing the museums, historic buildings, and homes of New Hampshire, the trail depicts more than three centuries of history and extends from historic Portsmouth to the town of Plymouth. www.nhmuseumtrail.org

The Maine Beer Trail Expands … The Maine Beer Trail – which has been at the forefront of the craft beer movement since 1986 – will expand in 2015 to welcome a roster of new breweries and pubs. Sixty craft breweries will feature on the trail by the end of the year. The Maine Beer School will also launch in 2015, introducing novice and expert beer drinkers to the art, science, and personalities that make the state's craft beers unique. www.MaineBrewersGuild.org

Discover Rhode Island's wine and heritage from the saddle … A five-day bike tour along the Coastal Wine Trail of Rhode Island has been launched by Great Freedom Adventures. It winds through coastal villages, taking in grand country estates, vineyards, and historic Newport. www.greatfreedomadventures.com/coastal-new-england-wine-trail-bike-tour.html

On the antiques trail in Connecticut … Discover some of America's finest and largest collections of antiques on the Connecticut Antiques Trail. Taking in all five Connecticut counties as well as the town of Hartford (where many of the state's early antique collectors first lived), the trail combines breathtaking New England countryside with auction houses, antique stores and shows, and historic inns. www.CTVisit.com/AntiquesTrail

Vermont celebrates a Year of the Arts … Vermont will celebrate its art, music, literacy, and performing arts heritage. Art festivals in Vermont include Rockfire in June, the Vermont Festival of the Arts in August, and the Stowe Foliage Art Festival in October. There will be art walks in some of Vermont's charming towns and cities, including Burlington, Montpelier, and Brattleboro. www.vermontvacation.com

To learn more about New England, visit www.discovernewengland.co.uk

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Picture Credit: From Top - "Cape Cod (5335004626)" by cjuneau via Wikimedia Commons; 'Map-USA-New England01' by Nick Roux (:Image:Map-USA-New_England01.svg) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Palm Springs, Orlando ‘most affordable’ for self-catering holidays

ACCORDING to TripAdvisor’s vacation rentals index, Palm Springs (California) and Orlando (Florida) are the most affordable US spots for self-catering getaways this summer.

The index compares the price of a summer trip for a family of four in 15 popular vacation rental destinations throughout the US, including the combined average costs of a week-long stay in a two-bedroom vacation rental property, a one-day bike rental, basic groceries, and dinner at a restaurant.

Palm Springs is the most affordable destination on the list with a total cost of $1,256 (£737), but it has a slightly more expensive weekly vacation rental rate ($1,035) than Orlando, the second most affordable spot (weekly rental, $1,022).

Gatlinburg (Tennessee), Myrtle Beach (South Carolina), and Sanibel Island (Florida) round out the top five most affordable US resorts for vacation rentals.

At a total cost of $3,661 (£2,140), the ever-fashionable Martha's Vineyard (Massachusetts) is the most expensive destination on the index.

‘For those travelling with family or a group, vacation rentals can be a great way to cut down on accommodation costs while enjoying some of the creature comforts of home,’ said Brooke Ferencsik, director of communications for TripAdvisor.

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