The gateway to New England, Massachusetts was the destination of the Mayflower in 1620 and is one of the original 13 States. It is very diverse, offering everything from cobblestoned streets and village greens to space-age technology centers. The Berkshire Hills cut across its western corner. To the east the land rolls down to the sea, embracing the State capital, Boston, and the beaches of Cape Cod.

Massachusetts has been named by the WWF as one of the world’s top 10 whale watching spots, with a variety of species of whales found just 40km (25 miles) off the coast. Whale watching cruises operate from April to October.