New England escape: One holiday, three ways

One beach, one city, and one self-drive

Self-drive: £969, Travelbag

We targeted three companies to ask for their best offer on a trip to New England on the east coast of the US, departing in June. All prices are per person, based on two travelling together, and include non-stop flights from Heathrow.

Beach: £1,039, Virgin Holidays

Includes Virgin Atlantic flights to Boston on 8 June, plus a seven-night stay at the Green Harbor Waterfront Lodge in Falmouth, Cape Cod, on a room-only basis. It has a large pool, beautiful gardens and is close to beach (0844 557 3859; virginholidays.co.uk).

City: £1,299, BA Holidays

Includes British Airways flights to Boston on 1 June, plus seven nights' room-only accommodation at the five-star Omni Parker House Hotel, located downtown, a short walk away from Boston Common (0844 493 0758; ba.com/Boston).

Self-drive: £969, Travelbag

Includes Virgin Atlantic flights on 1 June, 10 days' car hire, and three-star room-only accommodation. Stops include Green Mountains National Forest, the Cliff Walk, and the White Mountains (0845 543 6615; travelbag.co.uk).