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    As a travel advisor, as soon as one season is appr As a travel advisor, as soon as one season is approaching or ending I’m always thinking about that season and travel for the next year. 

Boston is BUSY in the fall, and so is New England. A New England fall road trip has become extremely popular, and that means you need to plan your travel in advance.

Here’s a 4 Day Boston Itinerary. I would add a few days to this to also go north of Boston to Maine and Vermont to see the fall foliage and stay at @whitebarnauberge , @hiddenpond , or @twinfarms . 

You can go south to the Cape for an incredible stay @chathambarsinnfarm or @wequassett , or even to Rhode Island and also stay on the ocean @oceanhouseri or @weekapauginn .

If you want even more details and help planning your trip, send me a message!

🇺🇸Day 1: Walk the Freedom Trail and explore the North End
Walk the Boston Freedom Trail
Massachusetts State House in Beacon Hill
Old State House in Downtown Boston
Make a detour for a super old Bookshop Faneuil Hall and Quincy Marketplace
Paul Revere House and the Old North Church in the North End
USS Constitution and Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown
Feast on the most delicious food in the North End

🇺🇸Day 2: Wander around Beacon Hill and the Charles River
Esplanade
Have breakfast at Tatte
Wander through Beacon Hill
Take a stroll in the Boston Common and Garden
Take a walk along the Charles River Esplanade and ‘Comm’ Ave Visit the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum

🇺🇸Day 3: Spend the morning in Back Bay and then take the subway to Harvard
Go shopping on Newbury Street
Find Boston Library’s secret courtyard
Take the elevator to the top of the ‘Pru’ Enjoy Boston’s favorite tour
Take the subway to Harvard University

🇺🇸Day 4: Have fun at Fenway Park or one of Boston’s many
museums
See a game at Fenway Park
Enjoy one of Boston’s many museums
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    My baby’s 1st Halloween…and our 1st fall back in N My baby’s 1st Halloween…and our 1st fall back in New England since living in London! 

Mother Nature has given us the most beautiful weather, and fall foliage. Our Halloween celebration started on the Cape and finished with dressing as the Incredibles!

I told my husband, I think we need to commit to a family costume every year, it’s just so fun now with Oli- let’s see how many years we can do it! 

Any fun family costume ideas for next year?! Drop them below! 

But in all honesty, once I finish with one season I’m always thinking ahead to the next and what I should be planning. It’s never too early to start planning your fall travel, especially if you’re coming to New England. 

It’s very busy here in the fall, so let me know how I can help!

I hope you all had a lovely Halloween!
    If this doesn’t convince you to visit Boston in th If this doesn’t convince you to visit Boston in the fall I don’t know what will…

But in all honesty, Boston is busy in the fall. You’ll need to plan a bit in advance for those best hotel rooms and rates.

And hey, if you’re new here I’m Melissa. I’m a boy mom living in Boston who recently moved back from London, who works as a travel advisor helping couples and families explore New England, England, and beyond! So get in touch if you want to learn more!
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    Have I enjoyed being back in Boston after living i Have I enjoyed being back in Boston after living in London?! 

100% absolutely…I don’t think New England could have rewarded us with better fall weather or brighter foliage. 

I can’t believe in the little over three months that we’ve been back we’ve renovated our bathroom and are almost done with the kitchen, Oli has started daycare and has been doing so well there, I’ve traveled not only out of the state for work but out of the country (I’m so glad Oli and Luke got to come along with me to the Bahamas)… and connected with old friends that I missed dearly and have made some new fellow Mom friends too. 

It’s been incredible to be back in the States and also closer to family, I just no longer feel lost at sea in a way, it’s very hard to explain. 

We made so many memories in London, it’s where it was for my entire pregnancy, and where Oli was born. London will always hold a special place in my heart, and I’m so grateful for the time that we had there. 

If you’re looking to plan a trip to London or Europe and don’t know where to start- reach out! Who could better plan a trip than someone who’s lived on that side of the world, and experienced so many of those beautiful destinations. 

If you have any other questions about New England, motherhood, or traveling- my DMs are always open! 
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    If you’re heading to Vermont the next few weeks, h If you’re heading to Vermont the next few weeks, here are a few of my favorite things in the best Vermont towns! 

🍁50 BEST things to do in Vermont in the fall, and where to find fall foliage!

🍁STOWE
Drive Smuggler’s Notch
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Von Trapp Family Lodge
Percy Corn Maze
Stowe Community Church
Stowe Gondola
Take a carriage ride
Grand View Farm
Hike to Moss Glenn Falls

🍁BENNINGTON
Old First Church
Armstrong Pumpkin Farm

🍁MANCHESTER
Make a reservation at Copper Grouse
Visit the Hildene Estate
Stroll the Square near the Equinox
Bellow Falls
Shop the original Orvis Store

🍁DORSET
Visit the Dorset Union Store
Walk the Dorset Green
Take a scenic drive to Shaftesbury

🍁SHAFTESBURY
The Vermont Country Store
Old Mill Museum

🍁BURLINGTON
Shelburne Musuem
Lake Champlain
Burlington Brewery
Whitcomb’s pumpkin patch
Go apple picking
Morgan Horse Farm

🍁POMFRET
Moore’s Orchards
Maple Grove Farm

🍁MONTPELIER
Try maple syrup at Bragg’s
Burtt’s Apple Orchard

🍁A PERSONAL FAVORITE, WOODSTOCK
Billings Farm and Musem
Marsh-Billings-Rockefellar National Historic Park
Sleepy Hollow Farm
Quechee Gorge
Have dinner at Simon Pierce
Downtown Woodstock
Sugarbush Farm
The Woodstock Inn and Spa Always wander the backroads

🍁A FEW MORE
Nichols Ledge
Mount Washington Cog Railway
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    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland is such a perfect destination in O 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿Scotland is such a perfect destination in October and even November…

If you want to start planning a fall trip for next year, or even a trip to Scotland any time of the year- hi! I’m Melissa, and as a former Londoner I’ve traveled around the UK and been to Scotland a few times and it’s such an easy flight from Boston and the East Coast. 

I honestly prefer Scotland over Ireland if you’re deciding between the two, and I definitely wouldn’t try to see them both in one trip unless you want only a few of the highlights. 

Send me a message to learn more about how we can work together and how you can access the incredible travel relationships I have through @fourhundredadvisornetwork .

Let’s get planning your next trip! (Believe me, even travelers will start planning their New England fall road trips now for next year as hotels get booked quickly!)
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    Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas was a beautiful lux Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas was a beautiful luxury destination, but it isn’t for everyone.

Hey! My name’s Melissa, and as a former Londoner who has traveled the world I now plan travel not just for my family and I, but for my lovely clients as well!

Even though my family and I enjoyed this luxury property in the Bahamas, it’s quite unique. It’s advertised as a luxury destination, but it may not be the luxury destination you’re hoping for if you’re looking for a certain type of vacation. 

I was surprised, walking in, to see that all three resorts are connected, even though they all have their own entrances. Upon entering the Grand Hyatt, which is where we stayed, you’re greeted with a beautiful front desk but also an entire casino floor that feels like you’ve stepped into the Bellagio at Las Vegas.

Not only is Grand Hyatt part of this complex, but also SLS and Rosewood. Both hotels have very different vibes, Rosewood as the most luxury option of the three, but I wouldn’t say it’s on the same level of luxury as other Rosewood properties. SLS is aimed towards adults wanting to party, so it’s an interesting mix of all three.

Baha Mar is wonderful in that it has a waterpark on property, and as guests of any resort you will have access. As a mom of a 10 month old, I thought the water park was best for children that are a bit older, and maybe not the best for younger children. Even with the incredible slides that they have, not all of them are even great for kids.

There are other nuances to this location that I wish I would’ve known before visiting, but that’s the beauty of using a travel advisor like me to help plan your next trip. I will say it’s a beautiful location, and the white, sandy beach and restaurants were incredible- but it only fits the bill for a certain client or trip you’re wanting to have.

I’ve been to so many of these destinations or have relationships with many of these properties that always help me steer my clients in the right direction- even if I haven’t had a chance to visit them all myself. 

Get in touch if you want to know more about Baha Mar, or are interested and working together!
    Saying goodbye to summer the only way I know how…s Saying goodbye to summer the only way I know how…sharing one of my favorite places in the summer @chathambarsinn .

Even though I love the Cape in the fall (we’ll be heading there next month), this spot is the best place to spend your summer days on the Cape. 

Working with me to help book your stay not only gets you extra perks, but even room availability that you can’t find online. There are SO many room and family options at this property, so get in touch! 

Don’t let me or the lobster nachos convince you, here are a few of the other reasons you need to book your next trip here!

USA Today Ranked #1 Best Waterfront Hotel for 2026 (and also won #1 in 2022 and 2024). 

USA Today: Voted Best Waterfront Restaurant for 2026.

Forbes Travel Guide: Named a Five-Star Hotel for four consecutive years through 2026, alongside a spot on the 2025 Hotel Icons list.

Condé Nast Traveler: Recognized in the Reader’s Choice Awards, including #1 Resort in Massachusetts and 2 in New England.

Boston Magazine: Voted Best Cape Cod Resort in the Best of Boston Award
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