Boston, Japan, Goa

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Boston bound

The state capital of Massachusetts has much to offer. Browse the boutiques of Newbury Street; dine at "America's oldest restaurant", the Union Oyster House; or explore the Museum of Fine Arts. Trailfinders has three nights' B&B at The Langham with flights from Heathrow on 11 November for £549 per person. trailfinders.com

Spring in Japan

Combat the onset of winter by booking ahead to see Japan's sakura (cherry blossom) burst into life. British Airways will take you to the heart of Tokyo, with a week-long stay at the B Ikebukuro hotel, for £906 per person, room only. The deal includes BA flights from Heathrow to Haneda on 26 March. britishairways.com

Going, going Goa

A fortnight from now, you could be departing for India's smallest state. Cosmos has a 14-night trip to Goa, leaving on 17 November from Gatwick with Monarch flights, for £499 per person. The deal includes transfers and B&B at the Palmarinha Resort in Calangute, from where you can explore Anjuna's famous flea market. cosmos.co.uk