Explore New England in Style: Tips for Charter Travelers 2023
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New England is a glimpse into the not-so-distant past when nature's awesome power shaped the beautiful coastline and dotted the landscape with kettle ponds in valleys surrounded by rolling hills and jagged peaks as the Laurentide ice sheet retreated 10,000 years ago. The area has a rich history, breathtaking beauty in the forests and by the sea, world-class cuisine, and sought-after destination hotels and rentals. While Boston’s Logan International Airport (KBOS) can be a good gateway to the region, utilizing Symphony Private Jets can get you where you want to go faster. The company is partnered with Air New England, offering a sophisticated understanding of the broker/charter equation to ensure your travel is unencumbered.
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Take yourself to the top of New England first, starting in Maine. If possible, a trip to Bar Harbor shouldn’t be missed. The top accommodations in the area share the neighborhood, and both offer water views. Bass Cottage Inn is a “Best of New England / Editors’ Choice” award winner.
The large windows offer unparalleled views of the bay and Cadillac Mountain. Two blocks away, Bar Harbor Inn meets the shoreline by the water and has 8 acres of private land to enjoy all near downtown’s best attractions and restaurants. Bar Harbor Inn received the “Travelers’ Choice Award 2023” from TripAdvisor.
Bar Harbor is next to Acadia National Forest, which boasts the highest peak on the east coast. Cadillac Mountain in Acadia National Park is a must-see for the nature enthusiast. Challenge yourself with the rewarding hike up, or if you prefer, drive to the summit for a majestic sunrise or sunset. The park also offers many outdoor activities, including bird watching, kayaking, horseback riding, and exploring miles of historic carriage roads.
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After taking in the awe-inspiring beauty of Acadia National Park, allow Symphony Private Jets to whisk you away to the quintessential New England town of Kennebunkport, Maine—an American classic steeped in presidential history, playing host to the Kennedy and Bush family properties. Don’t be surprised to see Martha Stewart on the Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport tarmac as you leave. After acquiring her estate in Seal Harbor, tucked in Acadia National Park, she's a regular in the area.
Accommodations in Kennebunkport are delightfully cozy and steeped in history. Grace White Barn Inn stands out for its unique rustic charm and luxury blend. Housed in a converted barn from the 1860s, the inn offers rooms with original wooden beams and period furnishings, a spa, and a restaurant renowned for its farm-to-table cuisine. You'll be ideally positioned to explore the art galleries, boutiques, and seafood restaurants that define Kennebunkport’s charm.
Options for dining in Kennebunkport include local fare with an ambiance to match seaside tranquility and fine dining experiences that put you at the water's edge, pairing epic views with exquisite food. Nunan’s Lobster Hut offers whole lobsters in a rustic setting for a casual occasion. When it’s time for a fine meal, look no further than Chez Rosa from husband-and-wife Chef duo Kyle Robinson and Yazmin Saraya Jean. The two realized their vision for a cozy French-inspired dining experience after a trip to Chamonix in 2019. Their four-season farm sources, the abundance of the sea, and nearby pastures promise a dish with fresh ingredients regardless of what you pick.
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Charter Broker Lisa Campbell with Symphony Private Jets wouldn’t want you to miss her hometown, Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The vibrant city offers a wealth of cultural experiences. The Strawbery Banke Museum is a 10-acre outdoor history museum where costumed interpreters recreate daily life in the centuries-old Puddle Dock neighborhood. The historic Music Hall is the oldest in New Hampshire and 14th in the United States. The building has hosted various shows, from minstrel and vaudeville to TEDX and Hollywood hits. Today Music Hall has a full calendar with tribute to Fleetwood Mac bands and Emmy-award-winning Pheobe Waller-Bridge of Fleabag.
For a bite to eat, consider a meal at the Black Trumpet, an award-winning restaurant known for its creative use of locally sourced ingredients. Chef Evan’s journey to the kitchen of Black Trumpet has given him a culinary worldview he fuses with local heritage ingredients. Boston Magazine nods the Black Trumpet for “rustic-refined New American cuisine (plus excellent wines).”
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Another leg of your New England exploration might bring you to the charming island of Nantucket, Massachusetts. Symphony Private Jets will make your travel to this enchanting island effortless. Experience the ultimate luxury at The Wauwinet, a historic property built in 1875, now offering five-star accommodations without compromise. You are ideally situated outside town and within easy distance of Coskata Beach or Quidnet Beach. If the rain spoils the beach day, Nantucket has a variety of museum experiences worth waiting out the storm in.
A short trip from Quidnet Beach is the Sankaty Head Light, offering panoramic views of the Atlantic. From 1850 to 1944, the keeper, his family, and his assistant occupied the lighthouse. The French Fresnel lens and a single-wick whale oil lamp lit the way for travelers to the island. The lens is now with the Nantucket Historical Association. The association offers a variety of experiences around the island, including the Whaling Museum, which educates on the vital economic activity at the heart of Nantucket’s history. There is also a Discovery Center for families full of interactive 18th-century-inspired vignettes to educate, entertain, and delight the kids.
Once the day exploring is done, indulge in some of the top-reviewed food on the island. Ships Inn Restaurant is an upscale dining experience that shouldn’t be denied. The experience is upscale modern dining nestled in the home of a legendary whaling captain from the 1830s with 21st-century refinement. Chef Mark Gottwald has cultivated a signature American-Brasserie cuisine underpinned by the fresh fish he cooks caught by local fishermen, staff members, or even himself.
As you embark on your journey to discover New England, Air Charter Guide has you covered when it comes to getting there on a private jet. Lisa Campbell with Symphony Private Jets has some advice before you go: “Choose a broker that you know has your best interest in mind. Someone who is present throughout your journey, paving the way for the most successful trip imaginable.” Because Symphony Private Jets operates as a broker and aircraft operator through their charter company, Air New England, you can travel with peace of mind in the region and beyond.
Check out aircharterguide.com here for additional charter operators in the area.