A virtual tour of holiday decorations at DINE inns – Part III – Maine & CT inns

Gold holiday trees at Inn at Harbor Hill MarinaHanukkah is upon us and Christmas is not far away.  The innkeepers at the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) have decked the halls and are bringing on the Figgy Pudding.  With last week’s storm, we have a white Christmas … Read more

A virtual tour of holiday decorations at DINE inns – Part I, Vermont & NH

Mantle for holidays at Grafton InnTis the season to be jolly around the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE). We’ve decked the halls with boughs of holly and the bells are certainly jingling as trees, wreaths, pine boughs and more go up around the nine Read more

DINE inns offer quintessential holiday experiences – Part III – in Vermont, New Hampshire and Connecticut

Holiday planter at Chesterfield InnFor weeks we’ve focused on the fabulous Hallmark experiences the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) offer to those seeking that quintessential New England holiday setting.  We started with the beautiful experiences offered by inns in Maine. Next we … Read more

DINE inns offer quintessential holiday experiences – Part I – in Maine

Ornaments on the Christmas tree at Rabbit Hill Inn.Innkeepers at the Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) wish they had a nickel for each time they answer the question, “Do you offer a Hallmark movie experience?”. The answer, Virginia, is yes! There is a Santa Claus, along with … Read more

Twelve Days of Christmas offers from Distinctive Inns

Distinctive Inns 12 Days of ChristmasBlack Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but for the first twelve days of Christmas, Distinctive Inns of New England (DINE) will feature a very special offer from each of the 12 DINE inns.  Look forward to exclusive … Read more

Five reasons to make Distinctive Inns your home for the holidays

Captain Jefferds Inn, decorated for the holidaysAccording to BedandBreakfast.com’s Winter Traveler survey, 24-percent of travelers are planning a holiday getaway.  That means just about one in every four travelers will not be home for the holidays. More than half of those planning to stay at … Read more

Favorite Holiday Cookie Recipes from Distinctive Inns of New England

Tis the season for all things sweet, and cookies top the list on holiday tables at this time of year.  Whether you’re participating in your neighborhood cookie walk or baking them to offer as holiday gifts, December marks cookie season.  … Read more