Fall Foliage - Timeshare Users Group Online Community Forums

labguides · January 11, 2009, 11:47 AM

Do you think there is any possilbity of getting an exchange into a timeshare in New England the first part of October? I was able to pull one in Maine, which didn't sound great. Am I too early? too late? Or is it just impossible to find one during peak season?

falmouth3 · January 11, 2009, 11:52 AM

I would suggest that you keep trying. It seems that throughout the year there are always people asking about the foliage season in New England.

You might want to consider making hotel reservations for the area(s) that you'd like to see and cancel them if something comes up for a timeshare exchange or rental. And consider a hotel outside the major areas. For instance, Boston might get booked, but I live in a suburb of Boston and we have several residence inn type hotels as well as a Marriott and just north of us, in Woburn, there are also several well know chains.

Good luck.

Sue

#1 Cowboys Fan · January 11, 2009, 12:15 PM

Which resort in Maine?

You might hit peak foliage in the week(s) you are speaking of.

Pat

labguides · January 11, 2009, 12:27 PM

<<Which resort in Maine?>>

Vacationland Estates in Island Falls, 90 miles from Bangor. I admit that I didn't check tug's reviews. The description of "rustic" made me wonder??

MULTIZ321 · January 11, 2009, 12:34 PM

Labquides,

See this previous Tug thread for links and a discussion on Fall Foliage

Richard

gorevs9 · January 11, 2009, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by labguides

<<Which resort in Maine?>>

Vacationland Estates in Island Falls, 90 miles from Bangor. I admit that I didn't check tug's reviews. The description of "rustic" made me wonder??

It will definitely be "rustic", but that doesn't mean run down (but I have't been there). Many timeshares in New England have that rustic look to them. If you are looking to find the luxurious 5-Star resort, you will be disappointed.

Foliage dates vary with the weather so it is hard to pinpoint the best time. This resort is very north and as a PP said, foliage may be at peak (or it might be past peak) in this area. You might want to try and stay more central, then take a day trip to the peak areas (and maybe combine it with another day in the Boston area).

Bernie8245 · January 11, 2009, 12:49 PM

Unfortunately figuring out when the peak fall foilage will occur in a given area is not an exact science. I studied a lot of data and I ended up booking a week at Smuggler's Notch in Vermont beginning Oct 3rd and Vacation Village in the Bershires Oct 10th thru 17th. It may not be the peak but hopefully we'll see some color.
Bernie

gorevs9 · January 11, 2009, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bernie8245

Unfortunately figuring out when the peak fall foilage will occur in a given area is not an exact science. I studied a lot of data and I ended up booking a week at Smuggler's Notch in Vermont beginning Oct 3rd and Vacation Village in the Bershires Oct 10th thru 17th. It may not be the peak but hopefully we'll see some color.
Bernie

With the two weeks in New England, I'm sure you will catch Peak somewhere. Even if you are in MA and peak is in VT or NH, it's aonly a two a three hour drive away. You would not be that far from the Adirondacks in NY either. That's the great thing about New England.

labguides · January 11, 2009, 01:16 PM

Several years ago, we were in New England last week in Sept/first week in October.. Fall Foliage was wonderful. We scheduled trip a little early in the season as we preferred seeing trees with leaves than nude trees. It was not peak, but to someone who lives in dry southern CA, it was absolutely fabulous.

In 2008, I was in Boston area the last week in October and there was still beautiful foliage. It was way beyond peak, but I thought it was lovely.

#1 Cowboys Fan · January 11, 2009, 03:18 PM

If I were to advise a Maine resort, I'd suggest Harbor Ridge in II; Samoset in RCI.

That being said, both are near the coast; which might not be your priority with a foliage visit.

Pat

SailBadtheSinner · January 11, 2009, 05:01 PM

Yankee Magazine has an interactive fall foliage map of New England for average peak conditions here: http://www.yankeefoliage.com/peakmap/

Also offered are directions and commentary for New England scenic foliage drives here:
http://www.yankeefoliage.com/drives/

SBtS

Werner · January 11, 2009, 08:04 PM

The map at the bottom of this site is pretty reliable.

tonyg · January 11, 2009, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by #1 Cowboys Fan

If I were to advise a Maine resort, I'd suggest Harbor Ridge in II; Samoset in RCI.

That being said, both are near the coast; which might not be your priority with a foliage visit.

Pat

I would add Acadia Village Resort - actually a bit better starting point for a Northern or Eastern trip.

Leaf season varies from year to year, so sometimes you may have to go north or south or east or west to find the more peak areas.

mdurette · January 17, 2009, 10:33 PM

Watch for Polard Brook in Lincoln (II). I think it is the only 5 star in New Hampshire. Right in heart of the White Mountains. They have a 1BR out there now for the end of September.

January 11, 2009, 08:04 PM	#12
Werner TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Vermont Posts: 357 Resorts: the Point at Po'ipu, Kaua'i	The map at the bottom of this site is pretty reliable. __________________ Werner

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

January 11, 2009, 11:47 AM	#1
labguides TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Southern CA Posts: 678	Fall Foliage Do you think there is any possilbity of getting an exchange into a timeshare in New England the first part of October? I was able to pull one in Maine, which didn't sound great. Am I too early? too late? Or is it just impossible to find one during peak season?

January 11, 2009, 11:52 AM	#2
falmouth3 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Burlington, MA Posts: 1,649	I would suggest that you keep trying. It seems that throughout the year there are always people asking about the foliage season in New England. You might want to consider making hotel reservations for the area(s) that you'd like to see and cancel them if something comes up for a timeshare exchange or rental. And consider a hotel outside the major areas. For instance, Boston might get booked, but I live in a suburb of Boston and we have several residence inn type hotels as well as a Marriott and just north of us, in Woburn, there are also several well know chains. Good luck. Sue

January 11, 2009, 12:15 PM	#3
#1 Cowboys Fan TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Maine Posts: 727 Resorts: Lakeview Resort (Morgantown,WV) and Harbor Ridge (Southwest Harbor, ME)	Which resort in Maine? You might hit peak foliage in the week(s) you are speaking of. Pat

January 11, 2009, 12:27 PM	#4
labguides TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Southern CA Posts: 678	<<Which resort in Maine?>> Vacationland Estates in Island Falls, 90 miles from Bangor. I admit that I didn't check tug's reviews. The description of "rustic" made me wonder??

January 11, 2009, 12:34 PM	#5
MULTIZ321 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Posts: 3,596 Resorts: CELEBRITY RESORTS PALM COAST; CELEBRATION, ORLANDO; SEAWATCH AT ISLAND CLUB, HHI; RHC (POINTS)	Labquides, See this previous Tug thread for links and a discussion on Fall Foliage Richard

January 11, 2009, 12:49 PM	#7
Bernie8245 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Saint Charles, Missouri Posts: 107 Resorts: Surrey Vacation Resort @ Carriage Place Durban Sands(1 red & 1 white week) Surrey Grand Crowne	Unfortunately figuring out when the peak fall foilage will occur in a given area is not an exact science. I studied a lot of data and I ended up booking a week at Smuggler's Notch in Vermont beginning Oct 3rd and Vacation Village in the Bershires Oct 10th thru 17th. It may not be the peak but hopefully we'll see some color. Bernie

January 11, 2009, 01:16 PM	#9
labguides TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 7, 05 Location: Southern CA Posts: 678	Several years ago, we were in New England last week in Sept/first week in October.. Fall Foliage was wonderful. We scheduled trip a little early in the season as we preferred seeing trees with leaves than nude trees. It was not peak, but to someone who lives in dry southern CA, it was absolutely fabulous. In 2008, I was in Boston area the last week in October and there was still beautiful foliage. It was way beyond peak, but I thought it was lovely.

January 11, 2009, 03:18 PM	#10
#1 Cowboys Fan TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Maine Posts: 727 Resorts: Lakeview Resort (Morgantown,WV) and Harbor Ridge (Southwest Harbor, ME)	If I were to advise a Maine resort, I'd suggest Harbor Ridge in II; Samoset in RCI. That being said, both are near the coast; which might not be your priority with a foliage visit. Pat

January 11, 2009, 05:01 PM	#11
SailBadtheSinner TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Windsor Locks, CT Posts: 129	Yankee Magazine has an interactive fall foliage map of New England for average peak conditions here: http://www.yankeefoliage.com/peakmap/ Also offered are directions and commentary for New England scenic foliage drives here: http://www.yankeefoliage.com/drives/ SBtS

January 17, 2009, 10:33 PM	#14
mdurette TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jul 2, 08 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 90	Watch for Polard Brook in Lincoln (II). I think it is the only 5 star in New Hampshire. Right in heart of the White Mountains. They have a 1BR out there now for the end of September.