Saturday, November 23, 2019

Today's Travel Finds: Romance at Manor on Golden Pond, Christmas at Newport Mansions, Relax in the Berkshires, A Taste of Maine, Best Towns for Hiking in CT, The Winter Menu at The Trapp Family Lodge in Vermont

Looking for a romantic getaway? Experience the royal treatment, with the Romance-Honeymoon package, at Manor on Golden Pond, in New Hampshire. 

Enjoy a full country breakfast each morning, afternoon tea, Chef tasting 7-course menu, a spa package that includes a spa lunch with champagne and more. Visit website for details. 

Festive grandeur and Gilded-Age ambience—Christmas at The Newport Mansions will commence on November 23 and continue through January 1, 2020.  The celebrations include live holiday music, special holiday evenings, the holiday dinner dance (Sold Out), Newport Nutcracker performances. 


Escape to Blantyre in the beautiful Berkshires region of Massachusetts and recharge. Under new ownership, this award-winning, luxury Forbes Five-Star resort (a member of Relais & Châteaux) has undergone a major renovation, while maintaining its elegant charm. Blantyre offers casual and fine dining experiences, and is involved in the Farm to Table movement.

 


Inn by the Sea is offering a Taste of Maine Culinary Package. The 2 1/2 hour tour of the city of Portland, Maine, is available seven days a week, year-round, and includes two nights luxury accommodations (single bedroom), house-made whoopie pies upon arrival, a $100 voucher towards dining at Sea Glass, a bottle of Maine wine. 

Love the outdoors and hiking in particular? The Connecticut Office of Tourism has suggestions for best towns for hiking, including where to eat, stay and play.
 
On the winter menu at The Trapp Family Lodge in Vermont: Austrian Waldorf Salad, Butternut & Goat Cheese Ravioli, Trapp Farm Braised Pork Belly and Roasted Pork Loin. View the full menu.


 
 

Discover New England and Canada Cruises


Spotlight: Woodstock Inn & Resort's Culinary Philosophy

Video courtesy of Vermont's Woodstock Inn & Resort on YouTube

Spotlight: Contessa at The Newbury Hotel in Boston

Video courtesy of Dining Playbook on YouTube