Pumpkins, Halloween and fall fun in DINE country

Inn at Harbor Hill Marina's porchWhile post-Halloween often signals a shift to holiday season, the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) continue to celebrate pumpkins, ghosts and fall fun throughout November.  Hayrides, pumpkin patches and Witches Balls give rise to fall food tours, farm stands … Read more

Updates on travel restrictions and safety procedures at Vermont Inns

handwashingThis is part three in our series updating travelers about travel restrictions and all of the safety precautions put into place at the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE). We covered Massachusetts – from Cape Cod to Cape Ann and … Read more

Update on Covid protocols, new procedures and state-mandated travel orders for Massachusetts & Maine DINE members

hand cleaningThere have been some updates, easing and changes to the travel restrictions for visitors to the six New England States since our last state by state update in June. Since then, restrictions have been lifted in every New England … Read more

June blooms in DINE country – Part II

Spring wreath on the side door of Captain Jefferds InnLast week we took you on an armchair tour of many of the gardens and blooms at the coastal members of Distinctive Inns of New England. Now that we’re a week later, so much is in bloom you will be … Read more

Sweet maple deals and maple festivals to celebrate the sweetest month in New England

Maple Syrup is an essential ingredient in most DINE maple recipesThey call March the sweetest month of the year.  As the sap starts flowing, Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) innkeepers start pulling out the maple recipes and maple syrup goes top of mind for all in Northern New England.  … Read more

The DINE Olympics-Part I

It’s been so much fun and inspiring to watch the world’s champions compete in the Olympics at Pyeongchang.  We couldn’t help but think that we have world-class guests too, and what if we could launch our own Olympic games in … Read more

Introducing DINE's newest member: Captain Jefferds Inn

holidays2013-CaptainJefferdsThere’s a new kid in #DINEcountry, and we couldn’t be happier!  We’ve recently welcomed the Captain Jefferds Inn in Kennebunkport, ME to the family of Distinctive Inns of New England.  Now when you’re searching for the ideal romantic and … Read more