Thankfully, coronavirus cases and deaths have plateaued and are hopefully now on the downslope in Massachusetts. Obviously, our health and safety are still the No. 1 priority, but slowly, we\u2019re starting to see an interest in possible travels this summer and fall. Lisa and I, and are our son, Jake, have been holed up in our house like the rest of you for a good two months now. So we understand your need to dream about a new locale that\u2019s anywhere but the backyard. But having gotten a number of you home safely from abroad in late February in early March, we want to be damn sure that the places we send you in 2020 have a good degree of social distancing, are regional, and, if not regional, can be found after one relatively quick flight. This is not a good time to be connecting in an airport. We also have to be concerned with individual state regulations. For example, Maine wants to quarantine all out-of-state visitors for 14 days upon arrival. This is currently on the books through August, which would restrict all hotel stays.<\/p>\n

This week, we decided to reach out to some of our favorite outfitters and see what\u2019s happening this summer and fall. First up, DuVine Cycling. If you had the chance to join Andy Levine, owner of the Cambridge-based DuVine Cycling, on the ride he created for ActiveTravels members in the fall of 2017 from Wellesley to Concord, you know they\u2019re a top-notch biking outfitter. Lisa and I had the good fortune to bike with DuVine in Puglia<\/a> the fall of 2019 on one of our most memorable trips. There\u2019s been a demand this summer for private regional bike trips this summer and fall. Here\u2019s what they\u2019ve created. Pricing is based on a minimum of 6 guests, so 3 couples, or 1-2 families.<\/p>\n

Hudson Valley Highlights<\/a>:
\n\u2022 Enjoy all three nights at Troutbeck, a stylish and historic country retreat in the heart of farm country on the New York-Connecticut border
\n\u2022 Bike over covered bridges, through sleepy towns, and into fertile farmland in a pastoral paradise that\u2019s surprisingly close to New York City
\n\u2022 At private visits and meals, sample farm-fresh produce with local producers and meet the chefs spearheading the region\u2019s farm-to-table renaissance
\n\u2022 Taste artisanal whiskey and bourbon made from grains grown on the grounds of a boutique distillery
\n\u2022 Ride to lunch at Connecticut\u2019s award-winning Arethusa al Tavolo restaurant<\/p>\n

Vermont Bike Tour, 6 Days, Highlights<\/a>:
\n\u2022 Cross the Green Mountain State on Vermont\u2019s extensive network of unpaved roads, a traffic-free paradise of packed-dirt gravel
\n\u2022 Spend a day cycling to local farms in the Mad River Valley, culminating in a totally locally sourced picnic in a mountain pasture
\n\u2022 Enjoy insider access to local chefs and innovative farmers during private meals and visits
\n\u2022 Cool off after a challenging day of cycling with a dip in the local lake or swimming hole
\n\u2022 Stay at three of Vermont\u2019s most luxurious and historic hotel properties<\/p>\n

Vermont Bike Tour, 4 Days Highlights<\/a>:
\n\u2022 Cycle beside the Ottauquechee River and past historic Taftsville Covered Bridge to a cheese tasting at Thistle Hill Farm
\n\u2022 Visit Vermont\u2019s most well-known microbrewery, Long Trail, for a tour and tasting
\n\u2022 Go leaf-peeping from the seat of a bicycle, feeling the warmth of the fall sun
\n\u2022 Watch a glassblowing demonstration and dine at the riverfront flagship location of glassmaker Simon Pearce<\/p>\n

ActiveTravels<\/a> is here to help you get away during these difficult times. If you\u2019re itching to leave the house, please let us know and we\u2019ll toss around some travel ideas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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