Fall colors set Vermont ablaze

Travel agents and tour guides make much of New England's autumn season, spinning what is essentially a bunch of colorful leaves into an oft-used selling point. For once though, it's safe to believe the hype - there isn't anything quite like an autumn in New England, where the temperature, climate and species of trees converge to create a technicolor landscape unique to this little corner of the world.

Across New England and particularly around northern Vermont, the trees blaze and undulate in spectacular shades of crimson and yellow. It's a beautiful time of year, loved by locals and tourists alike.

Also, take note: if you decide to visit New England in the fall, aim to arrive around mid-October, when the leaves are at their peak.