Night 1 & 2: Omni Parker House Boston, Massachusetts The stately, elegant Omni Parker House is one of America’s longest continually operating luxury hotels, having first opened its doors in 1856. Beautifully located in downtown Boston on the famous Freedom Trail, it is very convenient to all the many sights and attractions in this historic city. While much of the striking décor remains faithful to its proud heritage and history of providing luxury to its guests, the Omni Parker House offers every modern amenity one could expect. Welcoming guestrooms offer plush robes, duvets, hair dryers, high-speed Internet access and cable TV. Dining in Parker’s Restaurant is a delight and calories don’t count when it comes to the Parker House Rolls and Boston Cream Pie, both of which originated here. A fully equipped, 24-hour fitness center awaits those who just can’t resist these tasty treats. Enjoy your favorite libation in the mahogany haven of Parker’s Bar or at The Last Hurrah, a traditional Boston bar recalling a bygone era.
Night 3: Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth Portsmouth, New Hampshire Located in the charming historic heart of Portsmouth, the Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth overlooks the bustling harbor. The guestrooms are attractive and very well appointed, offering a 27” TV with movies on command, hair dryer, coffee maker, a mini bar and a two-line telephone with data port. Take a dip in the indoor heated pool, avail yourself of the fitness facility or relax in the redwood sauna. Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail in the Riverwatch Lounge, with its wonderful views of the harbor.
Night 4: White Mountain Hotel & Resort North Conway, New Hampshire Enjoying a superbly beautiful setting in the heart of the White Mountains, the White Mountain Hotel emanates an air of refinement, gentility and blessed peace and quiet. The charmingly appointed guestrooms welcome with pillow-top mattresses and 310 thread count sheets and pillow cases, coffee makers, 26” flat panel TVs with DVD / VCR players, high-speed wireless Internet access, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards and refrigerators. Every table in the lovely Ledges dining room has a beautiful view of the Green Hills, Mt. Cranmore and Mt. Kearsarge. Outdoors, enjoy the 9-hole golf course, refresh yourself in the heated pool and Jacuzzi or explore the lovely grounds.
Night 5 & 6: Hawk Inn & Mountain Resort Plymouth, Vermont Situated on 1,200 pristine acres, which include the Resort’s own 70-acre nature preserve, in the heart of Vermont’s gorgeous Green Mountains, the Hawk Inn & Mountain Resort is a sophisticated resort offering many activities and amenities in a truly stunning setting. The individually decorated guestrooms, with their down comforters, feather beds, plush bathrobes and cable TV, radiate tasteful charm and warm Vermont hospitality. Both an indoor and a year-round heated outdoor swimming pool await, as do Vermont’s largest whirlpool, three tennis courts and the Hawk Spa. The River Tavern was the proud recipient of the 2003 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine.
Night 7: Orchards Hotel Williamstown, Massachusetts This proud member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World provides a peaceful, elegant refuge in the midst of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains. Located near charming Williamstown, Williams College and the Clark Art Institute, it is a most pampering place from which to explore this lively, entrancing area. Each of the 49 unique guestrooms offers individual climate control, high-speed wireless Internet access, TV and VCR, a safe and a large bathroom with deluxe amenities. In spring, summer and early autumn, the tranquil inner courtyard, with its pool and resident ducks, is a delightful place for relaxing and reflecting, as well as for alfresco dining. For those seeking something more active, a swimming pool waits. Yasmin’s, the award-winning restaurant, invites with innovative approaches to New England cuisine. Enjoy afternoon tea in the cozy, elegantly furnished Livingroom.