Experience two great east coast cities in one visit and a chance of seeing the changing of the colours in the Fall. Start your journey in the Big Apple, the city that never sleeps. Explore 5th Avenue with its boutique shopping to the view of New York from the top of the Empire state Building. Travel onwards by train to Boston, famed for the starring role in the American Revolution to being one of the walkable downtowns in America. Board the Brilliance of the Seas for your seven night voyage of New England and Canada.
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Sanctuary Hotel New York is a luxury boutique hotel located 150 yards from Times Square and within 350 yards of Radio City Music Hall. It offers free WiFi throughout the building and a 15% discount to the flagship Tender Restaurant located inside the Sanctuary Hotel. Guests of the Sanctuary Hotel will receive entry to the NYSC Elite Health Club.Rooms are decorated with a warm colour palette and include a desk, leather headboards, and plush bedding. A flat-screen cable TV and an iHome system are also provided. En-suite bathrooms are fitted with marble countertops and eco-friendly bath amenities.
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Overview
Enjoy the exclusive amenities that come with traveling in Business Class a premium, enhanced experience offered on most corridor services across the Amtrak system. Specific features vary by route, but Business Class includes extra legroom, a wide and comfortable seat, and a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage (not offered in Acela Business Class). On many routes in the Northeast, seat selection is offered, providing a more seamless boarding experience and taking the guesswork out of finding a seat. Additionally, Business Class customers receive a 25% bonus on Amtrak Guest Rewards points.
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This upmarket hotel dating from the 1920s is a 3-minute walk from the Boston Public Garden as well as the nearest MBTA station, and a 6-minute walk from the Boston Common. Polished, modern rooms offer smart TVs. Upgraded rooms add desks, coffeemakers and minifridges. Elegant suites have living rooms and city views; one has a terrace. Room service is available. Amenities include an airy lobby restaurant serving local cuisine and a buffet breakfast for a fee, plus a steakhouse with a trendy bar. There’s a fitness center and a golf simulator, along with event space and a business center. Dogs are welcome (fee).
Royal Caribbean
Brilliance of the Seas is the second Radiance-class ship in Royal Caribbean's fleet. The ship's mediumish size -- it holds some 2,112 passengers at double occupancy. As with all ships in the Radiance series, passengers are never at a loss for a view: the ship's stunning nine-story central atrium is surrounded by glass, and elevators face the outside. Nearly every public area has a stunning view. Brilliance is suitably named, as the design of the ship is innovatively designed to be easy to navigate. The plethora of outdoor features, such as the rock climbing wall and mini-golf course are easy to find and no reservations are required.
Stateroom Accommodation
Brilliance features 1,075 staterooms in four main types: Suite, Balcony, Outside View and Interior. Every stateroom offers an interactive flat-screen TV with closed captioning, mini-bar and a vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers, private bathroom with shower, 110/220 electrical outlets, a radio, telephone and a hair dryer. All rooms, save for the three Interior Studio Staterooms onboard, have a chair or sofa. Closet space in staterooms and suites is generally sufficient for four-person parties, each with one midsize suitcase and a carry-on bag. Most bathrooms are small but efficient, with glass-enclosed showers, compact counters, sinks and thin shelves for storage.
Dining Options
Minstrel Dining Room (decks 4 and 5, aft): The ship's main dining room spans two decks and has a gushing waterfall as its focal point. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and operates on an open-seating plan for breakfast and lunch.
There's undoubtedly no shortage of entertainment onboard Brilliance of the Seas. The ship rattles and hums with activity day and night, and passengers find they have run out of time before they run out of things to do. Lively and educational courses such as casino gaming lessons and travel photography are offered. There are elaborate production shows in the Pacifica Theatre, and people-watching at Viking Crown Lounge on Deck 13. Those seeking an upscale experience can enjoy sampling wine for a fee at the classes offered at Vintages wine bar on Deck 6.
Fly UK to New York, USA
Fly from the UK to New York, overnight at hotel
New York, USA
Explore this buzzing city in a continual sweep starting in Central Park and working south towards Wall Street and Battery Park where boat trips depart for The Statue of Liberty and the fascinating Immigration Museum on Ellis Island. Definitely take advantage of the shopping on 5th Avenue. Stop off for a coffee in the golden atrium of the Trump Tower and stroll through the Rockerfelller centre on your way to marvel at the bright lights of Times Square. Soak up the panoramic views from the viewing platform at the top of the Empire State Building as the sun sets over the horizon and the lights twinkle on.
Train from New York, USA to Boston, USA
Catch the train from New York to Boston, overnight at hotel
Boston, USA
Boston is home to the 400 year old Harvard University, the Boston Tea Party, Cheers and Ally Mc Beal - The central area of Boston is called Back Bay where you will find the Copley Plaza shopping area, Boston Common, Faneuil Hall Market place and Beacon Hill. Beacon Hill runs along the north edge of Boston Common and is home to the original pub called Cheers. Faneuil Hall Market place is the bustling centre of Boston with Quincy Market which looks rather like Covent Garden in London. Here you will find lots of shops, bars and restaurants including the famous Irish pubs. Also in this area you will find The 18th Century Schooner Liberty used in the uprising against the British, The Boston Aquarium and the site of the original Boston Tea Party which triggered the American War of Independence. The best way to the learn the most about this historic centre of the USA is to follow the two and a half mile long Freedom Trail. This was the very route that Paul Revere took to warn of the British invasion of the city.
Boston, USA
Embark ship
Portland, USA
Portland is perched on a peninsula, jutting out into the island-studded Casco Bay. This city of 230,000 people is a progressive, lively city incorporating the character of yesteryear into a modern urban environment. Historic architecture blends gracefully with the new as you stroll along her working waterfront or the cobblestone streets of the restored Old Port section of the city.
St John, Canada
This charming town is situated on the Bay of Fundy which has one of the largest tidal ranges in the world. The St John rivers empties into the Bay of Fundy here and when the tide is low the water cascades one way and when the tide is high the water reverses and cascades the other. Many people come here for this reason to take white water ride in the reversing falls.
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Day 9 Sydney, Canada
Halifax, Canada
Located on one of the worlds great natural harbours, Halifax is adorned with landmarks like the Citadel fortress, Pier 21 (Canada's Ellis Island), and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic - which is well worth a visit to see the artefacts recovered from the Titanic. Learn about the formation of World War II convoys which gathered here to run the gauntlet of U-Boats across the Atlantic and the gun ship collision during World War I which caused as catastrophic explosion and flattened the city. Another interesting spot to visit is the graveyard of the victims from the Titanic disaster which were recovered by the local fleet. Beyond the city, you can discover the weather-beaten landscape of Nova Scotia's south shore. See craggy coastlines, and the German village of Lunenburg - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Fly Boston, USA to UK
Disembark ship and transfer to airport for overnight flight back to UK
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