TRAVEL TALK: Eastern seaboard a cruising option

In Michigan we are blessed with four seasons.
My two favorite are spring, when once again we see color back in the trees, and flowers and we get to mow the grass, and my other favorite is fall.
Even though I know fall is followed by snow, I love the changing of the colors.
If you like the beautiful fall colors then perhaps a Canada and New England cruise would be something for you to look into.
Sailing the Atlantic along the Eastern Seaboard can be as short as seven days and as long as 21.
With their rocky headlands, landmark lighthouses, quaint fishing villages and yachting towns New England and Eastern Canada will enchant you with the magic of fall colors.
French-speaking Quebec and the charming Old South, Arcadian forests to Ivy League towns can all reached by an Eastern Seaboard cruise.
The following is just a sample of some of the tours and points of interest you have the opportunity to experience.

Boston, Mass. — Considered the economic and cultural center of the entire region. Boston was the location of several major events during the American
Revolution, including the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party.
There’s no better way to get a sense of the revolutionary struggle that changed our nation’s destiny than a stroll along Boston’s Freedom Trail. Along the way is Paul Revere’s house, the Old North Church, the Old State House and Faneuil Hall, a gathering place of the early revolutionaries. A bit further is Lexington Green, where the minutemen and the redcoats first fought.

Portland, Maine — Nestled between Maine’s forest-covered mountains and its spectacular rugged coast is the historic and vibrant city of Portland. Here, restaurants serve up Maine lobster and the Portland Head Light sends out its bright, blinking beam. Nearby is the charming coastal village of Kennebunkport, the summer retreat for the Bush family. Tours of the city and the Civil War fort there are worth taking in as well.

Bar Harbor, Maine — Once considered a small fishing and ship-building community, today, it is now a favored destination for travelers from all over the world. A visit to Bar Harbor affords the comforts and luxury of a classic vacation retreat, but also offers spectacular beauty and natural wonder for those who would prefer to spend their time outdoors.
Once an exclusive summer resort for the wealthy, Bar Harbor today is an artist enclave and gateway to the natural beauty Acadia National Park, much of which was donated by the Rockefeller family.
Coastal sea kayaking would top off this stop at Bar Harbor.

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada — There is a world of wonder waiting in Saint John on the Bay of Fundy. Pristine parks, steep history-lined streets, quality dining and shopping abound there.
It is a vibrant arts and entertainment community with colorful festivals and a river that runs backward.
How does a river run backward? Find out as you watch the phenomenon of the Reversing Falls, created by the powerful tides of the Bay of Fundy.

St. Lawrence River, Canada — The life blood of French Canada, explorer Jacques Catier sailed into Canada on the St. Lawrence in 1524. Today it will deliver you to majestic landscapes, rich aquatic life and the possibility of seeing multiple species of whale that feed at the St. Lawrence estuary, including the blue whale, the world’s largest.

Prince Edward Island, Canada — Prince Edward Island is Canada's smallest and greenest province. Cradled on the shores of the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the island is known for the vivid colors of its gently rolling landscape. Prince Edward Island is surrounded by miles of sandy beaches and red sandstone cliffs and is just the right size for touring.
Quebec City, Quebec, Sydney, Halifax, Nova Scotia,  New York,  Newport, R.I., are just a few more of the ports of call on your  cruise along the Eastern Seaboard of the United States and Canada.
Each day brings a new history, culture and beauty to discover.