Ask any of the 12 Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) innkeepers, and they’ll tell you that travelers love packages. By bundling meals and entertainment/adventure together, DINE inns create almost the same offerings as an all-inclusive New England resort. Packages take all the work out of planning an active vacation too.
In last week’s blog, Part I of this series, we explored Seasonal Packages, Romantic Getaways and Spa Packages. This week we’ll look at Hot Deals and Weekend Specials, Outdoor Fun and Culinary Vacation Packages
Hot Deals & Weekend Specials
Find yourself with a free weekend? Check out the Hot Deals and weekend specials, designed for that last minute traveler.
The Camden Maine Stay Inn has a great Hot Deal for you on your birthday. It comes by only once a year, so why not spend it in enhancing Camden? Celebrate your birthday with a stay of three or more nights at the Camden Maine Stay Inn, and a bottle of sparkling beverage will be included plus take 30% off the last night of your visit. When booking, online or by phone, mention the code BDAY in the Comments/Requests section when booking. This offer is valid Sunday through Thursday in May, June and September. Click here for all the details.
Book three nights at the historic Deerfield Inn through August 31 and the least of the three nights is just six dollars! This package also includes afternoon tea & cookies, a full country inn breakfast, 10% off in gift shop, and $4 off per adult ticket to the museum houses of Historic Deerfield. Mention this special when calling 413-774-5587 or enter “Third Night Almost Free” in comments line if making your reservation online or ask for this package when booking in person.
Rabbit Hill Inn also offers their Hot Dates midweek just for that very reason – to enjoy a hot date at the last minute!
Culinary Vacations
Foodie travel is on the rise. Connecticut’s Inn at Harbor Hill Marina offers a Wine & Dine Tour Package with a “View to Sea”! Wine connoisseurs and wanna-be’s can explore Connecticut’s wineries with the inn’s Wine & Dine Packag
e. With over 24 wineries and vineyards in Connecticut, it is one of the fastest growing wine regions in the U.S., and several award-winning wineries are located within a short drive of this Connecticut coastal B&B. Return to the inn after a day of wine tasting and enjoy a glass of your favorite red or white from the inn’s inviting porch overlooking the marina while watching the sun go down.
Manor on Golden Pond also offers Cooking School packages too.
Outdoor Fun
Maybe your idea of a great New England inn getaway includes plenty of fresh air. DINE inns offer Outdoor Fun packages including the Guided ATV Add-On Package at Rabbit Hill Inn. NEK Adventures will get you suited up and ready to see the back country sites; we’ll supply a hearty picnic lunch for two. The Grafton Inn also offers fabulous facilities for outdoor fun year-round with their Grafton Ponds Outdoor Center, and the Captain Jefferds Inn, Harbor Light Inn, and the Gateways Inn & Restaurant are located in the ideal parts of New England for outdoor adventure.
Tune in to the DINE blog next week for more great travel ideas and recipes. Meanwhile, visit each of the Distinctive Inns of New England by clicking below on links that will take you directly to each of their websites. Better yet, visit them in person and take advantage of their value-added packages.
In Maine: Captain Jefferds Inn in Kennebunkport & Camden Maine Stay Inn in Camden
In New Hampshire: Manor on Golden Pond in Holderness & Chesterfield Inn in West Chesterfield
In Massachusetts: Harbor Light Inn in Marblehead, Gateways Inn & Restaurant in Lenox, Deerfield Inn in Historic Deerfield and Captain’s House Inn in Chatham on Cape Cod.
In Rhode Island: Cliffside Inn in Newport
In Connecticut: Inn at Harbor Hill Marina in Niantic.
In Vermont: Rabbit Hill Inn in Lower Waterford & Grafton Inn in Grafton