Throughout Northern New England, fall is in the air. Even in the southern parts of the region, crisp er mornings offer a keen reminder that the most colorful season of the year is on its way. Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) are ready to welcome the season from harvest to holidays with plenty of flickering fires, autumn comfort food and their special version of New England hospitality. Each of the nine DINE inns are ready to book your fall getaway. This is a popular time of year, so be sure to book soon or forever hold your peep! Romantic vacations and outdoor fun are in store for your fall escapes.
If your travel mate needs further convincing, here are five great reasons to spend your next getaway in DINE country.
Yankee Magazine’s fall foliage predictor forecasts brilliant fall foliage
According to the New England Fall Foliage Forecast 2022 autumn’s color shows potential for being spectacular. In terms of timing, Yankee’s foliage experts predict, “the foliage will be on time across far northern New England, but it will trend later than normal the farther south you go. The wave of peak color will start in late September as usual; after that, its southerly progression may slow or stall, leading to foliage color lingering into November in southern New England.“
This prediction bodes well for travelers. Extending the autumn foliage season into November in the southern parts of New England offers the chance to visit more than one DINE inn this fall. Schedule a getaway in Vermont, New Hampshire, Marblehead, Kennebunkport or Historic Deerfield first, then plan your next colorful getaway to Niantic or Chatham for the later part of the fall.
Pick your place – from beaches to lakes to mountain vistas
The beauty of the Distinctive Inns of New England is their geographic diversity. No two inns are more than a half day’s drive from one another, but within the group you have the choice of mountains, lakes, beach or harbor getaways. Pick your pleasure – pumpkins, apples, zip lines, quiet lakeside or beach chats. Your getaway can be as relaxing as rocking on porches or as active as hiking to the top of the mountain. There is such variety among the nine DINE inns for landscapes, village experiences, activities and menus.
To encourage guests to try them all, DINE inns offer a special incentive to visit another member inn. Ask your innkeeper about the $50 DINE rewards certificate when you check out.
Time to snuggle under cozy comforters
Many travelers would argue that one of the best parts about vacation is staying in bed and relaxing in the morning. Add in the one you love to travel with and the beautiful linens you find at DINE inns, and those cozy comforters become another incentive to booking a fall getaway to your favorite DINE inn. Forget the to-do list and leave the household chores to DINE innkeepers. Linger in bed relaxing during your next romantic getaway. The only thing you have to get up for during your DINE escape is that delicious hand crafted breakfast.
Fall fare is on the menu
Speaking of breakfast, menus are shifting with the seasons. Always taking advantage of the freshest foods possible, look forward to fall flavors including apples, pumpkin, squash and more. DINE inns serving dinners are shifting to fall menus too. No matter what your taste buds adore, you’ll find something that will fill your fancy at DINE inns. Remember, special dietary restrictions and preferences can always be accommodated with some advance notice. Don’t forget to tell your innkeeper about any food allergies or special diets you’d like accommodated.
Beautiful fall getaways just a tank away
The nine DINE inns are located throughout New England. If your travels begin in any of the New England states, rest assured that your next DINE getaway should be no more than one tank of gas or a full e-charge away. With chargers for electric cars located at or near many of the DINE inns, you can be sure that getting to DINE country will be easy and as affordable as one tank of gas.
Now that you’re convinced that it’s time for a New England fall foliage vacation, be sure to book directly with your favorite DINE inn when you schedule your trip.
In Massachusetts: Harbor Light Inn in Marblehead, Deerfield Inn in Historic Deerfield and Captain’s House Inn in Chatham on Cape Cod.
In Maine: Inn at English Meadows in Kennebunkport
In Vermont: Rabbit Hill Inn in Lower Waterford & Grafton Inn in Grafton
In New Hampshire: Manor on Golden Pond in Holderness & Chesterfield Inn in West Chesterfield
In Connecticut: Inn at Harbor Hill Marina in Niantic