Transatlantic Crossing, New England and Canada

See the bright lights of the Big Apple, international mecca and melting pot, with expensive brownstones, colourful neighbourhoods, great museums and ambling parks. Some come just for the shopping: there’s Bloomingdale’s on Lex, Tiffany’s on Fifth, Barneys and the unique boutiques along Madison. Or head downtown and explore the trendy shops of SoHo.

Rockland sits in wonderful Knox County in Maine, almost exactly midway between historic Portland to the south and Bar Harbor to the north, on a stretch of typically picturesque New England coastline.
Enjoy the patchworks of hills and fields inland, and the grandeur of the rocky coast and pounding Atlantic waves, from what many call the ‘gateway to Penobscot Bay’.

The star-shaped fortress stands guard to this fascinating city, where in summer, a band plays the bagpipes while a cannon is still fired ceremoniously each day at noon. Come view tradition as it lives today.

Almost 400 miles northeast of Quebec City, Sept-Iles stands proud in the Côte-Nord region, where roads are scarce. It looks over the St Lawrence River as it widens into the mighty Gulf of St Lawrence.
While this corner of Canada may be better known for its endless landscapes of forests, lakes and mountains, there are in fact long stretches of sandy beach mere minutes from the centre of town.

As it flows into the St Lawrence River, the Saguenay River winds through a majestic fjord to reveal a host of picturesque villages. Natural beauty surrounds Saguenay Harbour, this vibrant conurbation.
For those who like to increase their knowledge of local culture and heritage, there are many museums to discover. ‘La Pulperie de Chicoutimi’ presents many diverse exhibits including the entire house of famed painter Arthur Villeneuve. The Bagotville Air Defence Museum presents an altogether more military experience with bilingual interpretation panels narrating the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Here you can view the only MIG-23 military aircraft in Canada. You might even see the current F-18 fighters in flight.

The only fortified city in continental America, there’s every possibility you’ll lose your heart to Quebec, an unforgettable cocktail of old world charm and urban sophistication. During your overnight stay, an evening stroll around the quaint back streets of Montemartre and Petit Champlain is perfectly punctuated by a visit – or two – to the city’s patisseries.

The only fortified city in continental America, there’s every possibility you’ll lose your heart to Quebec, an unforgettable cocktail of old world charm and urban sophistication. During your overnight stay, an evening stroll around the quaint back streets of Montemartre and Petit Champlain is perfectly punctuated by a visit – or two – to the city’s patisseries.

Off the east coast of Canada lies a group of large islands that make up the region of Nova Scotia. The port of Sydney is at the end of a long waterway to Canada’s ocean gateway to Cape Breton Island.
Sydney is the historic capital and the largest urban conurbation of Cape Breton. The stunning coastline and panoramic vistas will make you gasp at their magnificence. But for those who enjoy a more urban experience, the city itself will not disappoint.

See the bright lights of the Big Apple, international mecca and melting pot, with expensive brownstones, colourful neighbourhoods, great museums and ambling parks. Some come just for the shopping: there’s Bloomingdale’s on Lex, Tiffany’s on Fifth, Barneys and the unique boutiques along Madison. Or head downtown and explore the trendy shops of SoHo.

Enjoy a spectacular stroll along the Atlantic cliifs towards The Breakers, fabulous summer ‘cottage’ of the Vanderbilt railroad dynasty.

Boston is the largest city in Massachusetts and New England’s most famous. Located in a natural harbour full of significant historic sites including The Freedom Trail, a visit here is truly historic.
Discover tide-turning history at the Boston Tea Party ship, stop by TV’s famous Cheers bar where everybody knows your name or, for the simple pleasure of retail therapy, visit Boston’s many shops.

Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, you’ll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ?

Absorb the rich historic atmosphere of Germany’s greatest port city. The heritage of the Hanseatic League is evident once more in theis great seafaring crossroads, much of which has been carefully restored to its pre-war glory. Hamburg is a place where anything can – and frequently does – happen, like giving the world its first glimpse of The Beatles.