Begin your holiday in Boston, with a two night stay. Boston has a lot of history, but yet has a modern and contemporary vibe. Having undergone much renovation, the harbour area is now a great place to explore - especially with a unique Segway tour. Get a bird's eye view of the whole city and beyond from the new Boston View experience at the top of the Prudential Center and then enjoy some great shopping in the mall below.

En-route stop at Cape Elizabeth and Two Lights State Park, before travelling on to Portland, a great small city with maritime history and cobbled streets. Spend the night in Freeport, well known for its designer outlet shopping.

Continue north and around the coast to the Acadia National Park area and spend two nights in Bar Harbor. Explore Acadia National Park, hike or rent a canoe or kayak and get a view of the coastline from the water.

Discover this pretty fishing port with its boutiques, lobster restaurants and fishing boats.

Close enough to spend the day in Boston, yet far enough away that you can enjoy the coastal scenery, relax on a beach or visit a local museum.