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Spotlight: Contessa Restaurant at The Newbury Hotel in Boston

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Spotlight: 1928 Beacon Hill in Boston

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Monday, January 21, 2019

Celebrate Valentine's Day at Four Seasons Hotel Boston

This Valentine’s Day, enjoy a romantic escape at Four Seasons Hotel Boston. For the entire month of February 2019, guests can enjoy special offerings for overnight stays, and on February 14, 2019 the Bristol will also offer an unforgettable Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu, making Four Seasons Hotel Boston the ultimate destination for sweethearts this February.

Overnight Offerings for February
Designed exclusively for couples, the Romantic Getaway Package allows guests to escape life’s stresses and savour a memorable stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston. The Romantic Getaway Package, valid for the entire month of February 2019, includes:
  • Complimentary valet parking
  • Complimentary room upgrade, based on availability
  • Selection from a signature Romance Menu as well as a choice of Martinis or Champagne through In-Room Dining
  • Couple’s breakfast in bed through In-Room Dining
  • Access to the Hotel's top-of-the-line amenities, including the 24-hour Fitness Centerindoor pool and whirlpool overlooking the Public Garden, and use of the luxury house car with advanced coordination
To book, call 617 338 4400 or make a reservation online.

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Today's Travel Finds: Pasta Night is Back at the Pitcher Inn in Vermont, A Winter Wine Festival in New Hampshire, Five Top Nantucket Restaurants

Pasta Night is back at the Pitcher Inn in Vermont (offered on most Thursdays).
To make a reservation, visit https://www.pitcherinn.com

Winter Wine Festival: A Celebration of Wine, Food and Song
January 18-February 17, 2019
Wentworth by the Sea Hotel in New Hampshire

Five Top Nantucket Restaurants (As Seen on the Food Network)


Monday, January 7, 2019

Today's Travel Finds: A Boston Hotel's 80 Year Anniversary Package, Maine Oyster Trail, Wine & Chocolate Tours, a One-of-a-Kind Culinary Experience at the Essex with Matt Jennings

The Eliot Hotel in Boston, is celebrating 80 years of ownership by the same family in February. Their Grand Anniversary Package includes 8 luxurious suites on the 8th floor. Maximum of 2 people per room; 7 course chef's tasting with sake pairing for 16 people; rare Moet Hennessy Cognac for the host; private full buffet breakfast with your own mimosa bar; commemorative Eliot Hotel bathrobes to take home, valet parking for overnight guests. View anniversary packages and other special offers: http://www.eliothotel.com

Discover the Maine Oyster Trail, an initiative of Maine Sea Grant at the University of Maine and their partners. For more information, visit http://seagrant.umaine.edu/maine-oyster-trail

Happening at the Essex Resort & Spa in Essex, Vermont
  • Wine & chocolate tours are being offered every Friday (January-December 2019).
  • Join Matt Jennings for a one-of-a-kind culinary experience in February. 

View all events:
https://www.essexresort.com/things-to-do-in-burlington-vermont/events-calendar