Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa (Stowe, Vermont)
A mountain wonderland! Stoweflake Mountain Resort in Stowe, Vermont, offers prime skiing and snowboarding at Stowe Ski Area during the winter, but there’s plenty to do in the summer as well. The 180-room luxury resort offers pampering treatments at its on-site spa and fine dining at Charlie B’s Pub & Restaurant. The restaurant has an eclectic menu and an award-winning wine list that includes several local vineyards. There are also plenty of craft beers and intriguing cocktails to sample. The resort offers complimentary shuttle service to the ski area during the winter season.
Guest rooms are graciously appointed and have warmly lit gas fireplaces, Jacuzzi tubs, refrigerators, and a wet bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, coffeemaker, flat-screen TV, spa bathrobes, plush linens, and cozy bedding.
Nearby summer activities: Antiquing, biking, canoeing, golf, hiking, horseback riding, hot-air ballooning, kayaking, rock climbing, shopping at Stowe Village, spa, tennis, zip-lining.
Nearby winter activities: Antiquing, cross-country skiing, dog sledding, ice skating, skiing, sleigh rides, snowboarding, snowshoeing, spa.
Deal: Ask about the Couples Renewal Escape Package that includes resort or townhouse lodging and a 50-minute couple’s tandem massage. Other benefits include daily breakfast and dinner for two at Charlie B’s Pub & Restaurant, a bottle of chilled champagne with keepsake flutes, a Vermont specialty products basket, complimentary access to the Sports Club, free parking and no resort fees. The deal also grants access to the Spa at Stoweflake, including water therapies and private sanctuary lounges with whirlpool and steam room. (Offer subject to change at any time. Blackout dates apply.)
Omni Mount Washington Resort (Bretton Woods, New Hampshire)
The classic New England experience! The Omni Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, is the epitome of a New England resort. It has lavish grounds, impeccable accommodations, wonderful dining and an abundance of activities during all four seasons. Guests can choose from an endless list of adventures, including two golf courses, tennis and heated indoor pools. During the winter, there’s ample skiing at New Hampshire’s larges ski area. The resort has a 25,000-square-foot full-service spa with 13 treatment rooms.
Guest rooms are available at the Omni Mount Washington Hotel and the upscale Omni Bretton Arms Inn. The Lodge at Bretton Woods is another great option just across the street.
Nearby summer activities: biking, canoeing, fishing, golf, hiking, horseback riding, hot-air ballooning, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, sailing, shopping, spa, tennis, zip lining.
Nearby winter activities: Cross-country skiing, ice skating, shopping, skiing, sleigh rides, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, snow tubing, spa.
Deal: Investigate the Deluxe Romance Package at Omni Mount Washington Resort. The package includes lodging, champagne in keepsake flutes, fresh flowers, carriage or sleigh ride (weather permitting), daily full breakfast, and dinner at the hotel restaurant of your choice. (Offer subject to change at any time. Blackout dates may apply.)
Madison Beach Hotel, Curio - A Collection by Hilton (Madison, Connecticut)
A year-round coastal getaway! At the Madison Beach Hotel, all the guest rooms face Long Island Sound and have a balcony with stunning views. If the fresh breeze isn’t enough, book a relaxing spa treatment at the on-site Sounds of the Sea Spa. (How about a romantic couple’s massage?) Afterward, make plans to dine on delightful local fare paired with a glass of wine while overlooking the sound at The Wharf. Guest rooms at the hotel are well appointed with plush bedding and soft linens.
Nearby summer activities: Antique shopping, beach, biking, boating, canoeing, fishing, golf, hayrides, kayaking, sailing, shopping, spa, yoga
Nearby winter activities: Antique shopping, sleigh rides, tennis, spa, yoga.
Deal: Kick off you day of Coastal adventure with the Breakfast Included package at the Madison Beach Hotel. The deal offers special rates for breakfasts for two. The meals are healthy and decadent and are the perfect way to charge up for a day of fun with your partner.
Inn by the Sea (Cape Elizabeth, Maine)
A cape escape! Dig your toes into a mile of unspoiled sandy beach at the Inn by the Sea in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. The 61-room seaside inn offers a one-of-a-kind Maine experience while being just 15 minutes from Portland’s chic port and ample boutique shopping, galleries and fine dining. The on-site spa offers sea-inspired treatments and even has a room for two with a deep soaking tub and side-by-side massage tables. The Sea Glass Restaurant is open all year and presents a captivating regionally sourced menu and serene ocean views. The restaurant’s award-winning wine cellar boasts more than 3,000 bottles and 350 labels from which to choose.
The hotel offers one- and two-bedroom suites, many with views of Crescent Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. Guests love the picture-perfect beachfront sunsets, romantic strolls on the beach, and the overall ambiance of the luxury resort.
Nearby summer activities: Antique shopping, biking, boating, canoeing, fishing, golf, hayrides, hot-air ballooning, kayaking, sailing, spa, whale watching.
Nearby winter activities: Antique shopping, cross-country skiing, sleigh rides, snowshoeing, snow tubing, spa.
Deal: See about the INNcredible Spa Package at the Inn by the Sea. The relaxing package begins with two nights’ stay in a one-bedroom accommodation with a gourmet breakfast each morning at the Sea Glass Restaurant ($40 voucher daily). Later, retreat to the spa for a serene, sea-inspired treatment ($220 credit toward any spa service). At the spa, guests receive their own robe, sandals and locker, and have access to private steam rooms.
Mirbeau Inn & Spa Plymouth (Plymouth, Massachusetts)
Settle in! Head to the popular Pinehills community in Plymouth, Massachusetts, to explore Colonial America and stay at the Mirbeau Inn & Spa. The inn is a former French manor that has 50 guest room that showcase the sophistication of a classic estate. Dine on delectable cuisine at the French-inspired restaurant on site or schedule a treatment at the world-class Spa Mirbeau. The wine bar has an extensive list of wines by the glass and other handcrafted spirits. Guests can dine outside during warmer weather on the Bistro Porch and at The Garden Bar.
The inn offers 16 guest rooms in the Manor House, including two romantic Turret Suites and two one-bedroom suites. Rooms at the Manor House have king and queen beds, warm fireplaces and oversized soaking tubs and walk-in showers.
Nearby summer activities: Boat excursions, golf, historical sites, museums, trolley rides, Village Green shops, walking trails, waterfront and beach.
Nearby winter activities: Historical sites, museums, trolley rides, Village Green shops, walking trails, waterfront and beach.
Deal: Get the Romance Package at the Mirbeau Inn & Spa and enjoy overnight accommodations for two; breakfast for two in the Bistro; dinner for two in the Bistro; a rose-petal turndown service; a bottle of Love Rose; and a 50-minute signature couple’s massage. (Available dates and rates subject to change without notice.)
Also available is the Perfect Getaway Package that includes a $200 spa treatment credit at Spa Mirbeau and a $100 dining credit. (Available dates and rates subject to change without notice.
The Essex, Vermont’s Culinary Resort & Spa (Burlington, Vermont)
A foodie paradise! The Essex Resort & Spa in Burlington, Vermont, presents a unique culinary experience for guests, including couples cooking programs with award-winning chefs and hands-on Cook Academy programs in the classroom kitchen. The freshly renovated hotel has a full-service spa, chef gardens, tennis, indoor and outdoor pools, and 18 holes of challenging golf at The Links at Lang Farm. The resort has two scrumptious restaurants: the upscale Junction and savory Tavern.
The 120-room hotel a few different lodging choices: traditional rooms, spa suites, fireplace mini suites, and premier one- and two-bedroom suites. The resort is just minutes from downtown Burlington and about 7 miles from Burlington International Airport (shuttle service available).
Nearby summer activities: biking, boating, canoeing, cooking school programs, fishing, golf, hayrides, hiking, horseback riding, hot-air ballooning, kayaking, mountain biking, rock climbing, sailing, shopping, spa, tennis, zip lining.
Nearby winter activities: Cooking school programs, cross-country skiing, ice skating, shopping, skiing, sleigh rides, snowboarding, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, spa.
