BOSTON & SALEM 🧙🇺🇸🪄

We're heading to Boston and Salem, Massachusetts, for a gorgeous five-night escape combining the buzz of a vibrant American city with the magical atmosphere of Salem during Halloween season.

We'll spend two nights exploring Boston before heading to Salem for three nights, where the Halloween spirit is well and truly alive!

With organised experiences, social time and plenty of freedom to explore, this is the perfect opportunity to experience two incredible destinations in one trip.

AT A GLANCE

📍 Destinations: Boston & Salem, Massachusetts, USA
📅 Dates: Monday 18th – Saturday 23rd October 2027
🌙 Duration: 5 nights' accommodation (6 calendar days)
🏙️ Boston: 2 nights (18th–20th October)
🧙🏼‍♀️ Salem: 3 nights (20th–23rd October)
✈️ Flights: Return direct British Airways flights from London Heathrow
🧳 Luggage: 23kg checked luggage plus hand luggage included

FLIGHT DETAILS

OUTBOUND — Monday 18th October 2027

• ✈️ Airline: British Airways

• 📍 Departure: London Heathrow (LHR) at 14:30

• 📍 Arrival: Boston Logan (BOS) at 17:00

• ⏱️ Flight duration: 7 hours 30 minutes

• ✈️ Direct flight

RETURN — Saturday 23rd October 2027

• ✈️ Airline: British Airways

• 📍 Departure: Boston Logan (BOS) at 19:35

• 📍 Arrival: London Heathrow (LHR) at 07:10 on Sunday 24th October

• ⏱️ Flight duration: 6 hours 35 minutes

• ✈️ Direct flight

LUGGAGE

23kg checked luggage is included, as well as hand luggage.

Please ensure your luggage meets British Airways' current size and weight requirements before travelling.

ACCOMMODATION

We'll spend two nights in Boston followed by three nights in Salem.

BOSTON: 18TH–20TH OCTOBER

Our first two nights will be spent in Boston, giving us time to explore the city's historic streets, shops, restaurants, bars and beautiful autumn scenery.

SALEM: 20TH–23RD OCTOBER

We'll then move to Salem for three nights, putting us right in the heart of the famous Halloween season.

Transport between Boston and Salem, along with the journey back to Boston Logan Airport for our return flight, will be organised and communicated before departure.

THE BOSTON EXPERIENCE 🏙️

We'll kick things off in Boston, one of America's most beautiful historic cities, especially during autumn.

Think gorgeous brownstone buildings, cobbled streets, independent boutiques, cosy cafés, beautiful parks and plenty of places to enjoy a cocktail or two.

Some of the highlights Boston has to offer include:

• 🍁 Boston Common & Public Garden – Beautiful autumn scenery and iconic city views.

• 🧱 Beacon Hill – One of Boston's prettiest neighbourhoods, famous for its historic streets and charming architecture.

• 🚶🏼‍♀️ Freedom Trail – Explore Boston's fascinating history along this famous walking route.

• 🛍️ Newbury Street – Boutique shopping, gorgeous cafés and restaurants.

• 🍸 Rooftop bars – Cocktails with incredible city views.

• 🦞 Boston food scene – Seafood, clam chowder, lobster rolls and plenty of delicious restaurants.

Boston is the perfect introduction to New England, giving us a little bit of everything before we head into full Halloween mode!

THE SALEM EXPERIENCE 🧙🏼‍♀️

Now for the part that makes this trip extra special!

We'll head to Salem for three nights, right in the heart of the Halloween season.

Salem is famous for its witch history, Halloween celebrations, spooky attractions and incredible October atmosphere. During this time of year, the entire town embraces its spooky side, with themed shops, decorations, events and plenty of opportunities to get into the Halloween spirit.

Expect witchy boutiques, pumpkin displays, haunted history, spooky cocktails, autumn scenery and some seriously Instagram-worthy moments.

Highlights and experiences may include:

• 🧙🏼‍♀️ Salem Witch Museum – Discover the history of the Salem Witch Trials.

• 🔮 Witch shops & boutiques – Explore Salem's famous magical and witchcraft-inspired shops.

• 🕯️ The Witch House – Visit one of Salem's most famous historic buildings.

• 👻 Haunted walking tours – Discover Salem's spooky stories, legends and history.

• 🎃 Halloween attractions – Experience Salem during its famous October celebrations.

• 🛍️ Downtown Salem – Explore independent shops, cafés, restaurants and quirky boutiques.

• 🍹 Spooky cocktails & dining – Enjoy Salem's themed bars and restaurants.

• 📸 Autumn photo opportunities – Beautiful fall colours and Halloween-inspired backdrops.

October is one of Salem's busiest and most exciting times of the year, and there's so much to see and do!

THE TRIP

This is your chance to experience New England at one of the most magical times of the year!

From Boston's historic streets and rooftop bars to Salem's witchy atmosphere and Halloween celebrations, this trip brings together two completely different experiences in one unforgettable getaway.

The itinerary will combine organised group activities with free time, giving you the opportunity to explore independently or enjoy experiences with other members of the group.

Whether you're there for the autumn scenery, the history, the shopping, the cocktails or the spooky-season celebrations, there's something for everyone.

This is a group leisure holiday, not a fully guided or escorted tour. Your Hettie's Holidays Host will coordinate the group and be your main point of contact throughout the trip.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• ✈️ Return direct British Airways flights from London Heathrow

• 🧳 23kg checked luggage plus hand luggage

• 🏡 2 nights' accommodation in Boston

• 🏡 3 nights' accommodation in Salem

• 🚆 Organised travel between Boston and Salem

• 🚖 Organised transport back to Boston Logan Airport

• 🙋🏼‍♀️ Hettie's Holidays Host

• 👯‍♀️ Small-group girls' holiday experience

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

• 🍽️ Breakfast, lunches and evening meals unless specifically stated

• 🍹 Drinks, tips and personal spending

• 🚕 Additional transport outside the organised itinerary

• 🎟️ Optional activities and attractions

• 🛍️ Shopping and souvenirs

• 🛡️ Personal travel insurance

SPENDING MONEY

You'll need additional spending money for meals, drinks, tips, shopping, optional attractions and any additional transport.

Both Boston and Salem have plenty of restaurants, bars, cafés and shops to explore.

October is a particularly popular time to visit Salem, so please factor in additional spending for Halloween attractions and optional experiences.

The USA can be expensive, particularly when tipping in bars and restaurants, so please factor this into your budget.

OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES

Want to make the most of New England's autumn and Halloween season?

Optional experiences may include:

• 👻 Salem haunted history tours

• 🧙🏼‍♀️ Witchcraft and spiritual experiences

• 🎃 Halloween attractions and events

• 🍁 New England autumn sightseeing

• 🦞 Boston seafood experiences

• 🍸 Rooftop cocktails in Boston

• 🚶🏼‍♀️ Historic walking tours

• 🛍️ Shopping and independent boutiques

These experiences are not automatically included in the trip price and can be discussed and arranged nearer departure for anyone interested.

Salem has an incredible amount happening throughout October, so this is just a small taste of what we could experience!

ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Travel insurance: Personal travel insurance is not included. You are responsible for arranging suitable cover as soon as you book.

Travel authorisation: UK passport holders travelling to the USA generally require an approved ESTA or appropriate visa. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the current US entry requirements.

Bookings and cancellations: Please read the Hettie's Holidays Terms & Conditions and FAQs before booking. Accommodation and other travel arrangements may be subject to non-refundable booking conditions.

Halloween season: October is an exceptionally busy period in Salem. Certain attractions, restaurants and experiences may require advance reservations and are subject to availability.

Activities: The itinerary will combine organised experiences with free time. Participation in optional activities is entirely your choice.

Group experience: This trip is designed for positive, like-minded ladies who want to meet new people, explore two incredible destinations and enjoy a fun, social autumn getaway.

ADDITIONAL TRANSPORT

Transport between Boston and Salem and the scheduled journey back to Boston Logan Airport will be organised and confirmed before departure.

Any transport outside the organised itinerary, including additional Ubers, taxis or returning to accommodation at different times, must be arranged and paid for individually.

GROUP WHATSAPP

A group WhatsApp chat will be created before departure so everyone can be introduced and important trip information can be shared.

GET READY FOR NEW ENGLAND! 🍂

Imagine crisp autumn mornings, coffee in hand, beautiful fall foliage, exploring Boston's historic streets, followed by evenings in Salem surrounded by Halloween decorations, witchy shops and spooky-season magic.

Two destinations. One incredible girls' trip. The perfect excuse to embrace everything autumn has to offer.

Boston by day. Salem by night. Halloween season in full swing.

Who's coming? 🧙🏼‍♀️