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The historic Christmas Farm Inn and Spa, a 200 year old Inn nestled in New Hampshire’s picturesque Mt. Washington Valley, offers guests wonderful amenities and a memorable setting for a romantic getaway. Pass through Jackson’s famous covered "Honeymoon Bridge" that is the gateway to a quintessential New England village and you'll find the Christmas Farm Inn & Spa that features the personal touches of a country inn with the amenities of an upscale modern resort. Settle in to your uniquely handcrafted cottage and enjoy the full service spa after a day of Tax-FREE shopping outlets in North Conway. Share a romantic evening of culinary delights at the Restaurant & Pub or head out on the town. For families and groups the Christmas Farm Inn and Spa has Family Rooms & Spacious Suites, and there are Wedding & Business Facilities available for any occasion. A visit to the Christmas Farm Inn and Spa is always a pleasure. The Inn's guest rooms and suit...

  We recently stayed at the Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center , which is located in the heart of Cleveland's business district near the Quicken Loans Arena and the Cleveland Browns Stadium . When visiting Cleveland you'll find not only great accommodations like the Marriott, but also an abundance of wonderful attractions and events to enjoy. There are world-class hotels, amazing museums, and the people, well the people of Cleveland are among of the friendliest folks we've met in the Midwest! Yes, the folks in Cleveland are more than happy to help when you have a question or need assistance with directions. And, the city works very hard to make sure that those who call Cleveland home as well as their guests enjoy all this city has to offer! The Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Center rises 25 stories above the city and attached to Key Tower, which is where we enjoyed a few cups of coffee at Starbuck's. It is here that we first encountered the home-town charm a...

A drive along the Midwest byways offers a glimpse of country crafts near small towns. Waynesville is such a lovely town and known as the Antique capital of the Midwest. The town is picturesque with the streets lined with quaint shops, beautiful trees, park benches for those who want to rest or people watch. This town is also a lovely place to browse the shops and sites. The Cobblestone Village and Cafe - While strolling around the town, the Cobblestone Village is one of the sites to stop in at and explore the items. They say the Cobblestone Village is the place which has nothing you need but everything you want. Whoever said that was absolutely correct - I did find some home decorating items.  Owners Rick and Brenda Weber created a unique blend of really neat and creative gifts for the country home and a fabulous café too. They also have the largest collection of quilts in the region. The workmanship of these quilts is awesome with some really beautiful designs. The Hammel Ho...

Located in one of the most diverse areas in Germany, the Frankfurt Rhine-Main region offers great food and wine, half-timbered houses, beautiful countryside. And, it is home to amazing sites to enjoy as well as Celtic Sites to explore and the original Frankenstein Castle. Discover the enchanting rivers and historic towns within the Frankfurt Rhine-Main region: 1. Pack your copy of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to read or download it from your favorite site to read on the way to the Frankfurt Rhine-Main region, where you'll find the original Frankenstein Castle. When you visit this castle that dates back to 1252, you can easily see what inspired the author. 2. If you're visiting in February, the it’s time for Carnival ! And, Germany has a great carnival tradition, and Mainz is one of the major carnival capitals of the country. The main parade on Shrove Monday, which is a huge party for all ages, with decorated parade floats, people wearing costumes waving and collecting sweet...

  Located in Brewster, the Ocean Edge Resort & Club on Cape Cod is a perfect, family friendly getaway, where you can enjoy all the recreation and fun the majestic coast of the Cape offers. When planning your trip be sure to pack your bikes, or bike rentals are available, so you and your loved ones can ride along through the state parks and cranberry bogs along the Cape Cod National Seashore. The 26-mile Cape Cod Rail Trail runs through the Ocean Edge Resort & Club, and is a great starting point for your bike tour. The paved trail sits atop a former railroad right-of-way with few hills and well-marked automobile crossings, and there are plenty of opportunities to get off trail to visit beaches. Open year-round, Ocean Edge Resort & Club occupies 429 pine-scented acres on a majestic bluff overlooking Cape Cod Bay in picturesque Brewster, MA on historic Route 6A, Old King’s Highway The centerpiece of the resort is the 1912 Victorian-style Nickerson Mansion, which is listed...

  Offering elegant accommodations, with luxurious touches, the Rosewood Country Inn is a home away from home set on 12 hilltop acres in Bradford, part of New Hampshire’s Dartmouth Lake Sunapee Region. Their beautiful suites have antique beds with fine linens, private baths, whirlpool tubs, and romantic fireplaces. In the morning relax on the Inn’s sunlit porches or guest chambers before breakfast in the large dining room that can seat up to 65 people, and has a full-service bar. The Rosewood Country Inn host's are always there to make you feel right at home, and can suggest local sites to visit, and festivities to join while visiting Bradford. In the evenings relax and enjoy a sip of crème sherry in your room. Or, if you'd like a snack visit the butler’s pantry on the second floor for special late-night snacks. In case you want to keep in touch with the world you left behind there is wireless internet is available in all rooms. Then again, why use your laptop when there's s...

  Featuring four luxurious and individually decorated rooms, and two comfortable suites complete with a queen size bed and private bath, The Bradford Inn is a charming and intimate getaway option in Bradford, New Hampshire. This victorian style Inn invites you to leave the world outside behind and relax in the welcoming parlor by a cozy fireplace. This is especially nice when you're visiting in the fall when the weather's cooler and you can enjoy sipping a delicious cup of hot apple cider. Or, relax and catch up on your reading and mingling with other guests staying at The Bradford Inn. When staying at The Bradford Inn you'll feel welcome as part of the family by your host. This warmth and hospitality is part of the charm of visiting the Bradford area, where everyone is known to be friendly. When planning your days you'll find there are many sites and attractions to enjoy, and your hosts can be very helpful by offering suggestions for local sites to explore on ...

To celebrate Boston’s history and heritage the Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston introduces eight culturally inspired suites. Built on the original site of the Museum of Fine Arts, the Fairmont Copley Plaza has stood as one of the city’s architectural jewels and part of the fabric of the community for over 90 years. To celebrate this connection with Boston’s cultural community curators and archivists have created suites to highlights the communities’ cultural and historic sites and attractions. In Suite 341 explores the roots of the Museum of Fine Arts. Step back in time to the 1890’s with photographs of the original museum and reproductions of MFA Masterworks including a sculpture of Degas’ Ballerina, John Singer Sargent watercolors and Claude Monet’s Poppy Fields. Each suite features framed artwork and other accoutrements showcasing the partner organizations, including John F. Kennedy Library and Museum, Museum of Science, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Other partners contributing to ...

Warmth and sunshine is an invitation to play to waterside. Offering unparalleled hospitality and Southern charm, The Homestead sits on 3,000-acres within the Allegheny Mountains of southwestern Virginia. And, now you can enjoy even more fun at The Homestead's Mountain Rush water complex that offers thrills and spills for all ages, including two 100-foot water slides and a 400-foot lazy river. While two of the water slides move at a quick pace, the lazy river lets you float through the natural landscape on inner tubes at comfortable speeds. And there's more to enjoy, including a charming spring house poised over a babbling brook that feeds the lazy river; winding footpaths; a separate family pool and whirlpool; and a sandy beach. In the winter the family pool remains open for you to relax in the steamy waters or on chaise lounges set upon a stone-face deck warmed by radiant heat, while the water play zone is transformed into an ice skating rink. This means you'll enjoy all t...

  Beautiful scenic trails to hike are peaceful as one wanders to woodlands in the region. The  New Hampshire landscape has drawn many, who transformed the area into a retreat destinations. In fact, a t one time, there were more than a dozen of luxurious getaways in the state. New Hampshire’s grand hotels once offered their own post offices, printing presses, newspapers, baseball leagues and dormitories for chauffeurs. Presidents, poets, statesmen and celebrities all signed the guest registers at one time or another. Today, these Grand Hotel offer to their guests with modern luxuries, world-class amenities, and endless recreation for their enjoyment. New Hampshire’s White Mountains, with their endless scenery, first attracted tourists to take the Grand Tour of New Hampshire in the19th century. The Presidential Range that envelopes Mount Washington has 86 peaks, and dramatic notches are the only way to cross them. It was here in the notches that lodging houses to attract visitor...

  The Tamarack’s first boutique hotel, the Members’ Lodge & Spa brings new meaning to luxury and relaxation in Idaho. With luxury hotel rooms and condominium suites overlooking the beautiful Osprey Meadows on one side and Tamarack Mountain on the other guests can simply relax and take in the natural beauty or explore the many adventures diversions offered at the Tamarack. Let your troubles slip away at the luxurious Santé Spa at the Tamarack that features three treatment rooms and two styling stations, the latest in massage therapy, facials, peels, envelopments, waxing and tinting, pedicures, manicures, and hair styles. Work out in the state-of-the-art Nordic center or join a fitness classes such as yoga and Pilates, as well as personal training and stretching sessions. In the evening enjoy a gourmet meal at Morels, featuring an expanded menu of Pacific Northwest cuisine while you enjoy The view through the 100-foot wall of windows featuring amazing views of the Tamarack meadow...

  The Marriott family of hotels offer spacious rooms with plenty of amenities and is one place we enjoy staying. When searching for a weekend getaway we often head to Warren county, Ohio. From historic towns to plenty of shopping, great food, and local attractions to enjoy; there's plenty to do throughout the county.  Finding the right place to stay is key to planning your weekend getaway, and Warren County has plenty of options available. Among the top of our list is the Cincinnati Marriott Northeast located in the suburb of Mason, Ohio. The Cincinnati Marriott Northeast is easy to find; we spotted it from the highway, and it is only minutes from local attractions, shopping and dining. The Cincinnati Marriott Northeast is an ideal getaway destination for every traveler who enjoys the comfort of a good night's sleep, and the comforts of home. The rooms are very clean and spacious, and the Revive® bedding with plush mattresses, cotton-rich linens and down comforters make it eas...

  We arrived early at the Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa and weren't able to check in as they were still cleaning the unit. One thing about being at a timeshare is the ability to trade. If you do this on a bit of the off-season, you can still get the area attractions and in many cases a larger unit than the one you trade. Our unit had two bedrooms and two and half bathrooms. Each of the bedrooms upstairs (Oy, the climb) had a full bathroom and tv. The bathroom downstairs was perfectly placed at the entrance. Full kitchen with dishwasher, dining area and living room with a tv and couch. Washer and dryer. What more can you want? At no extra charge you can get the cleaning folks to tidy the place the whole week. I only asked for it once. There is a hotel on the premises and quite common for groups to come in and book events. You park in front of your unit but may not be as easy if you're stopping at the hotel. That's where the computer is that gave me access to my email at no c...

  My friend Laurie and I set off on a road trip to Morgantown , West Virginia . Wanting an extra day from our check in at a timeshare week, we stayed at the nearby Lake Manor Bed and Breakfast. Arriving in the mid afternoon we were told that the last room available was given to us, which was where the owner Kathleen (Katie) Crumbaker and her mother usually stayed. The room was large, had two queen beds and beautifully decorated, as were all of the rooms. We popped into the kitchen as it was just off the parking lot and easier to get our luggage in. There was a group of folks pulling apart what appeared to be a roasted pig. Augie and his wife Rosemary, two of the guests, brought the pig as well as a roaster doing the job in the parking lot. All who were present in the kitchen were tasting it as we participated in pulling the pork with forks, placing it into a large pan. A pot of Cuban Beans were cooking alongside of another pot of rice. Augie brought some special BBQ sauce. Someone ...

  In search of a vacation destinations that offers opportunities to take a family trip without spending an outrageous amount on gas and lodging? Then a visit to Warren County, Ohio is just what your family needs for Coasters, refreshing and COOL water slides, historic treasures, Sky Diving, Zipline Adventures, and much more for everyone to enjoy than you might have imagined. The cost of gas is a consideration when traveling, and to solve this problem we search for a destination that would make “Great Getaway…Not Far Away,” and one of these destinations turns out to be Warren County, Ohio. With great rates on lodging, and special discounts on local attractions in the area we saved plenty, which left enough to enjoy our vacation without breaking our budget. On our visit we discovered several money-saving offers and among the Warren County hotels offering special rates is the Great Wolf Lodge , which has: Fully furnished woodland-themed suites A 78,000 square-foot indoor water park An...

  When planning your escape to the beautiful countryside of Warren County, Ohio, you'll find charming small towns. These towns are the perfect places to join regional events like those in Lebanon, Ohio while relaxing as inviting bed and breakfast as Judy Worley discovered on her travels. Among her favorites are the Hardy’s Bed & Breakfast Suites , which are four fabulously designed homes dated back to the 1800’s that will wisp you away to that relaxing and peaceful getaway. All four of these homes are nestled in one location in the Floraville District of the Historic Lebanon Ohio. The wonderful thing about these bed and breakfast is that they within walking distance of one another and offer a variety of fabulous suites to enjoy for that perfect getaway or special reunion. When choosing to stay at one of the Hardy’s Bed & Breakfast Suites you have a wide variety of Special Packages to choose from to meet your special needs for just about every occasion. Among the recent pack...

  As you plan your summer getaway think sunshine along the shores in Mystic, Connecticut, where you'll enjoy a fun time while vacationing at the AAA Four-Diamond  Mystic Marriott Hotel And Spa . Among their current packages is a two night special designed for families to experience the area’s most prominent attractions. Mystic Aquarium trainers, Josh Davis and Tracy Camp shared a photo of them joining Farouk Rajab, General Manager at the Mystic Marriott Hotel and Spa to meet with two of the aquariums African Penguins on the Mystic Seaport's carriage to kick off the hotel's  Explore Ashore Package . These are some of the fun adventures your family will enjoy with this summer packages.  In the mornings stop in for the Marriott’s delicious breakfast buffet before taking advantage of the four tickets included in the Explore Ashore Package for both the exciting Mystic Aquarium and historic Mystic Seaport. Families can also use their four tickets to see Spongebob Squarepan...

We have a family of creative artists, who enjoyed painting on just about everything that doesn't move. And, sometimes things that do move if they can catch them long enough. Our son has turned the snow into his canvas, and each year we await to see what he create next. When the boys were children we enjoyed making snowmen with them. And now you can make this fun winter event even more exciting by Building A Snowman and submitting it to the Wildflower Inn's contest. Located in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom in Lyndonville, the Wildflower Inn is celebrating their 25th anniversary by offering families across the country a chance to win a free getaway as part of a new contest. "This contest is about bringing families together, which is the heart of our mission," says innkeeper Jim O'Reilly. "Everyone knows that the secret to a happy family is spending time together and having fun. It's been a crazy couple of years with the economy, and I think we're all ...