Perfect date night ideas from inns in Massachusetts – Part III

couple - winterWhile week-long vacations are ideal, sometimes all there’s only time for is a date night. While  24 hours of down time may be quick, the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) will pack your quick getaway with everything you need … Read more

Spotlight on The Deerfield Inn, Historic Deerfield, MA

Deerfield Inn, holiday decorThroughout our series, we’ve created profiles of DINE members.  Today we will focus on the Historic Deerfield Inn, located within a living museum offering insight into colonial America.  We’re delighted to have created spotlights on each of the Distinctive Inns Read more

Introducing the newest Distinctive Inns member:  Harbor Light Inn

Made up of two Federal-era homes, Harbor Light Inn is in the heart of Marblehead, MA's historic district.There’s a new kid on the DINE block. If you have visited DistinctiveInns.com recently, you’ve probably noticed that the ranks of membership have swelled from 11 to 12 inns with the addition of the Harbor Light Inn in Marblehead, MA. … Read more

Meet the Innkeepers: Erik and Sarah Lindblom, Captain Jefferds Inn

Throughout last spring, we introduced the innkeeper owners of each of the Distinctive Inns of New England one by one on the DINE blog. Knowing that the people behind the 11 inns that make up DINE are such an important part of the experience, we wanted our DINE blog readers to get to know a little more about each member. After all, when it comes to entrusting your romantic getaway to an expert, it helps to know a little bit about their qualifications! Since our Meet the Innkeepers blog series last spring and summer, Erik and Sarah Lindblom of the Captain Jefferds Inn have joined the group. Thus, here’s your chance to learn a little more about them!

The local way to DINE

When traveling throughout New England, choose a DINE member inn and you’ll find a building that tells a local story. You’ll enjoy an inn with historic significance where the owners went to great time and expense to preserve the neighborhood story and add everything from Victorian artifacts to contemporary finishes. One thing that you can be assured of, the Distinctive Inns of New England innkeepers have invested in the community labor force and regional economy to build and preserve the building for a one-of-a-kind accommodation.

MEET THE INNKEEPERS: Nancy and Bill from the Cliffside Inn

This week we are continuing our series on getting up-close-and-personal with the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) innkeepers.  We hear over and over that it’s the people that make the difference between a hotel stay and a B&B stay. … Read more

Honeymoon and DINE

Whether it’s the first time around or the second or third, once you’ve tied the knot it’s time for the fun to really begin. Leave the family and friends behind and focus on each other with an amazing honeymoon getaway … Read more

Old Deerfield Christmas Sample Craft Fair

For another great Fall Getaway, how about a trip to Old Deerfield, Massachusetts?  This quaint town has been preserved for all time with many historic homes available for viewing along with a great museum complete with a wonderful museum store.  … Read more