By Marti Mayne
It’s been well over a year since I left New England and the confines of Northern New England. As the administrator of the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) I was in the process of visiting all … Read more
The first half of 2020 is behind us and its been one for the record books. A history making pandemic has led to the largest drop in GDP in the history of our country. Hundreds of thousands of lives lost, … Read more
While technically, we have not quite started summer according to the calendar, ask any traveler or innkeeper at Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) and all eyes are on summer vacations. This is especially true this year after three long … Read more
One of the only certainties we are all feeling in the global coronavirus pandemic is the uncertainty it has brought to so many aspects of our lives. As innkeepers, closing the doors of the 11 Distinctive Inns of New … Read more
Years ago, we profiled the innkeepers managing the 12 Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE). Several new faces have joined the scene replacing well-loved former members. In the coming weeks we will focus on introducing new DINE faces and offering … Read more
Are you starting to plan for that memorable celebration vacation? Perha
ps instead, you’ve decided on a last minute getaway. Either way, one of the first things you think about is where you’ll stay. You want your New England … Read more
While we bid farewell to summer after this weekend, the summer spirit lives on in many of the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) based in southern parts of DINE country. Yet when it comes to breakfast tables at … Read more
It’s summer. The thermometer is rising and already we’ve had a record number of 80+-degree days in a row. The sunny days of summer are upon us and we say bring on the heat! You’ll find plenty of ways to … Read more
What separates an inn from a vacation rental? There are many differences between staying at an inn or B&B and an Airbnb. In fact, we wrote about this in an earlier blog in March. One of the biggest differences, … Read more
We continue our series on elopements, small weddings and recommitment ceremonies at New England Inns with ideas from Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) members in Maine. For those seeking a beautiful coastal Maine town and inn, both the Captain … Read more
Some say that the annual #PlanForVacation Day is one of those self-serving holidays created by the Travel Industry to promote sales. Okay, we’ll there’s surely a little bit of that there, but for years, the U.S. Travel Association has been … Read more
As we approach the month of love, we thought it might be a great idea to offer some ideas for Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) recipes from the heart. After all, the stomach is simply a by-pass when it … Read more
Ask anyone why they love visiting Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) and they usually include the word “romance” in their explanation. From celebration vacations to simple New England romantic getaways, DINE’s 12 inns offer everything from haute hospitality … Read more
It’s beginning to feel a lot like fall in DINE country, as the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) start gearing up for a colorful fall season. One of the reasons we love New England is the seasonality, and … Read more
While the heat of summer is expected to return throughout September, today’s crisp temps have us thinking about fall and with fall comes mouth-watering “crisp” recipes from innkeepers at Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE). As the days shorten and … Read more
As you can only imagine we’re over the moon about vacations at Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) Our 12 member inns go lunar over creating a stellar vacation for everyone who sets foot through the door. Not just once … Read more
This is the second in our Brew-Inn series, where we highlight favorite microbrewery picks from the 12 Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) innkeepers. Last week we covered a wide range of wonderful microbreweries in Massachusetts suggested by our innkeepers … Read more
Distance may make the heart grow fonder, but spirits warm our guests during the cold winter months. Nothing makes a romantic New England getaways to the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) better than a warm flickering fire and a … Read more
By Marti Mayne
Recently CountryLiving.com posted a story about six reasons to never stay at a B&B. The author criticized, grumbled and moaned about the small queen bed, breakfast that wasn’t served at the time she wanted and “grandma’s décor”, … Read more
Spring brings romance renewal, and that’s why we’ve been writing about honeymoons and mini-moons in New Hampshire, Vermont and Connecticut. Don’t worry, we’ll continue our honeymoon and mini-moon series, but with beautiful spring weather upon us, we thought … Read more