TRAVEL FACTS

NORSE Atlantic flies to Boston from Gatwick from £380 return from April to October (flynorse.com). Doubles at the Intercontinental Hotel cost from about £254 (ihg.com). Afternoon tea costs about £51 at the Boston Library, £52 at the Inn at Hastings Park and £79 at Four Seasons One Dalton Street. More information at meetboston.com.