Why a New England Hotel Gift Card is Perfect for Every Traveler

Known for bold flavors and locally sourced ingredients, New England is making a name for itself as a culinary capital for every type of foodie. Give the food lover in your life a culinary vacation as they learn the art of lobster fishing at the best spots in Maine, take a flavor tour of hidden corners of New England’s cities, and pop open a craft cider to pair with some cave-aged cheese. Let’s eat!

A snow lover’s dream looks a lot like New England. With majestic mountains, pristine powder, and some of the country’s most famous ski slopes, a New England vacation comes packed with 2,000-foot vertical slopes, beautifully-groomed trails, thrilling terrain parks, and miles upon miles of cross-country skiing terrain. Though a winter vacation to the northeast is far more than carving down the slopes, it’s a great place to start when you know your loved ones find joy in all the chilly season has to offer.

New England towns are overflowing with history, culture, and knowledge. Not only is colonial and revolutionary history endemic to New England’s cities, towns, and villages, there’s history being made here with each passing day. Invite the intellectual in your life to stroll along Boston’s Freedom Trail, visit the site of the 17th Century witch trials in Salem, or witness the frontier life at one of the many living history museums. Encourage them to explore the art featured at MASS MoCA, flip through the books at the Boston Athenaeum, and wander through the Portland Museum of Art. Talk about a day well spent.

Beach lovers are a special breed—one that happens to thrive in New England. Here, beach vacations are an enchanting assortment of sights, sounds, smells, and unique lodging possibilities at resorts and inns. Opt for the rustic, bleached-wood charm of beachside cottages that feature the soothing rumbles of lobster boats returning with the day’s catch. Or stay right on the water at a luxury resort that boasts modern amenities, luxury furnishings, and local cuisine. No matter where you stay, the crispness of the North Atlantic breeze flowing over the dunes will find you.

For those in your life that simply don’t need another material object that’ll clutter their home, give the gift of travel. By doing this, you’re encouraging your loved ones to relax, rejuvenate, explore, adventure, and be inspired. 

New England offers something special for everyone. Paddle pristine lakes, experience world-class dining, ski wintry slopes, or take in the landscape set ablaze with brilliant fall colors. Whatever your pace—New England has a place for it.

Life is short—and for many of us, there’s not enough hours in the day to explore the places we want to experience. Take the first step towards encouraging your family and friends to live the clichés—cross it off the bucket list, live out the dreams, seize the day. This holiday season, invite the people in your life to embrace the joy, experience New England, and live a little more fully. We will all be better off for it.

New England Inns and Resorts was founded in 1907 and has been devoted to providing unforgettable experiences ever since. With over 300 hotels, inns, and resorts located across New England, we support exceptional hospitality with a dedication to keeping it local at every location.