We recently discovered the intimate
boutique hotel 1754
House located on the antiques trail in Woodbury,
Connecticut. The Inn is gorgeous with gracious hospitality, an
impressive beauty built before 1736 by Anthony Stoddard, opened as an Inn in
1754, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Chef/Owner
Michael Bates-Walsh purchased "one of oldest inns in Connecticut" in
March 2020, beautifully renovated the property and opened it in June 2020. The
Inn has 7 charming and well-appointed guestrooms in the main house, and 4
additional guestrooms in The Carriage House, providing guests with the
opportunity to reserve 1 guestroom or the entire space making it perfect for
family getaways, wedding parties, or special event groups.
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 We had a wonderful stay at the 90-room luxury boutique Southampton Inn nestled on 5 stunning acres in the heart of Southampton, New York. The Southampton Inn has all the bells and whistles that one could want for a stay in the fabled Hamptons. The Inn boasts sumptuously appointed guestrooms, an excellent restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, croquet on the immaculate lawn, and much more. Located within walking distance of a movie theater, boutique shops, upscale restaurants, museums, cultural and historical venues, as well as Coopers Beach, the Southampton Inn is a charming and comfortable respite in The Hamptons in any season.
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 The Hotel Concord, a AAA Four Diamond luxury boutique 38-room gem hotel in Concord, New Hampshire celebrated its first anniversary on August 29, 2019. Location, location, location is the real estate mantra, and we loved that The Hotel Concord has the desirable location of being located on South Main Street in the heart of the everything, and within walking distance from the State House, historic sights, boutique shopping, Red River Theatre, concert venues, and great restaurants. Complimentary Indoor parking connected directly to the hotel, a gym, and a lavish complimentary continental breakfast helped to sweeten the experience. A professional and knowledgeable 24/7 concierge team made our stay most enjoyable. |
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 The Atlantis Casino Resort Spa located in Reno, Nevada is pure pleasure with its 824-rooms and suites, special luxury spa room floor, world-class Spa, atrium and outdoor pools and whirlpools overlooking the Sierra Madre Mountains, Fitness Center, and 8 restaurants, including 2 fine dining restaurants, the AAA Four Diamond Atlantis Steakhouse and Bistro Napa to appeal to every appetite, gift shops, a casino, state-of-the-art ballrooms, and fun activities for families traveling with children. |
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 The MGM Springfield located in Springfield, Massachusetts is almost a destination unto itself with an upscale 252-room and suite hotel with top-of-the-line amenities, fine dining and casual restaurants, spa, fitness center, pool, salon, shops, entertainment, and even a casino, although there is also much to discover in the city of Springfield as well, making it a perfect fun getaway no matter the time of year or the weather. |
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 We had a wonderful stay at Pousada Pequi a charming, family-owned 10-room inn located on a former fazenda (farm) in the Pantanal in Aquidauana, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Located 112 miles /180 km from Campo Grande, Aquiduanais known as the "southern gateway to the Pantanal tropical wetlands" and the inn offers a wide selection of adventures to experience including Horseback Riding, Photographic Animal Safaris, Alligator Tours, Bird Watching, Carriage Rides, Milking Cows, Ecological Walks, Piranha Fishing, River Tours, and much more! |
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 We stayed at the Grand Hotel, part of the Kennebunkport Resort Collection, in Kennebunkport, Maine, a luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of this pretty New England seaside resort town where gracious hospitality and luxurious amenities and appointments await guests. Small in stature with just 17 rooms and 2 suites, their personalized service and attention to detail began at check-in with a glass of sparkling wine at this oh-so civilized and delightful hotel. |
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 We stayed at the Emerson Resort & Spa a luxury boutique 53-room hotel nestled on 20 acres in the heart of the Catskill Mountains in Mt. Tremper, New York, where we were greeted by breathtaking mountain views. The "dog friendly" resort has a world-class 6,198 square-foot stunning spa with a plethora of treatments, an outdoor whirlpool, sauna and steamrooms, wellness and fitness classes including Core Yoga, Core Fusion, Vinyasa Flow, Beginner's Yoga, Pilates Mat, Barre Fitness, and more. In addition to their restaurant Woodnotes Grille there is also Ralph's Café for breakfast and lunch for guests on-the-go, an outdoor pool, complimentary bicycles, and indoor and outdoor activities to appeal to guests who want a little adventure. Complete with bonfires every Friday and Saturday night, and its proximity to the ski slopes, the Emerson Resort & Spa is a perfect Catskill Mountain getaway in any season. |
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 The Fairmont Washington, DC, Georgetown, part of Accor Hotels, has all the bells and whistles that one would expect in a luxury hotel and then some. Located in the desirable West End, the hotel is an attractive blend of contemporary elegance and gracious hospitality. Sumptuous, well-appointed accommodations, Juniper, their gourmet restaurant, Balance Gym with a plethora of fitness options including CrossFit, Zumba, Yoga, Barre, Pilates, Spin, Boxing, and more, indoor saltwater pool, whirlpool, sauna, steam rooms, business center, complimentary bicycles, and Gold Floor for guests who want amore personalized experience, make it perfect for the business or leisure traveler. |
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 The Hamptons are known for their luxury lifestyle, and if you have always dreamed of experiencing the good life there, you will love the White Fences Inn. We stayed at the new luxury boutique bed and breakfast owned by Eric and Liz Brodar and their charming "Ambassa-dog" Bailey, a sweet and friendly Goldendoodle, and loved the experience.
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The luxurious Saybrook Point Inn & Spa located in the shore town of Old Saybrook, Connecticut, has all the bells and whistles one could want in a luxury property - sumptuously appointed guestrooms, an upscale restaurant, Spa, two year-round salt water swimming pools, whirlpool, sauna, steam room, fitness center, complimentary bikes to explore the area, a marina, and impeccable service. It is also conveniently located to both New York City and Boston, with 2-hour drive times. |
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 Elegance and luxury abounds at The Greenbrier® - America's Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia with its sumptuous setting on 11,000 acres nestled in the Allegheny Mountains. Home of The Greenbrier® Classic, there are 5 golf courses, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, over 55 activities, 37 shops, a 40,000 square foot Spa, daily Afternoon Tea, 12 restaurants, 7 bars and lounges, a casino, and so much more. A destination wedding favorite, The Greenbrier® also has a picture perfect chapel with impressive stained glass windows for a most romantic way to say "I do."
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 The luxury boutique waterfront Battery Wharf Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts is a contemporary, chic oasis nestled steps away from the Italian North End. With Boston Harbor as its "backyard," the hotel has a decidedly tranquil feel with wonderful amenities: an award-winning 13,000 square foot Exhale Spa and Fitness Center, two restaurants: Aragosta Bar + Bistro and The Terrace, The Battery Lounge for innovative cocktails and live Jazz and traditional Afternoon Tea on the weekends, and the hotel is also pet-friendly.
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 Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa located in Stowe, Vermont is a luxury all-season resort offering impeccable hospitality, stunning guestrooms, an award winning spa and delicious restaurants. This resort has all the bells and whistles that create lasting memories for years to come.
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 The Lodge at Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York has all of the ingredients for a perfect getaway; a stunning 95-room, all-suite luxury boutique hotel, Wildflowers, their AAA-rated four diamond restaurant where Chef Dustin Tuthill brings an innovative focus, full service Skaná Spa, and adjacent PGA championship golf course, Shenendoah Golf Club at Turning Stone. With new programs of Afternoon Tea and Wine & Cheese Pairings in the evening, you may be tempted to never venture further than The Lodge, although a destination resort casino waits should you wish to explore.
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 We stayed at the luxurious Grand Miramar Puerto Vallarta hotel located in the affluent Conchas Chinas section of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico where we had the best of both worlds, the tropical forests of the Sierra Madre Mountains on one side of the hotel and a stunning, panoramic, uninterrupted view of the Bay of Bandera in front of us from our terrace.
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 The Delamar Greenwich Harbor located in the heart of Greenwich, Connecticut has the three important essentials of real estate, "location, location, location." Situated on Greenwich Harbor with a private 500-foot dock for guests arriving by sail or motorboats up to 160 feet, this 82-suite and guestroom luxury boutique hotel provides the utmost in attentive service, amenities, and gracious hospitality. Combined with its fitness center, Spa, l'escale Restaurant Bar, and its close proximity to luxury shopping and nearby attractions, the Delamar Greenwich Harbor is a desirable and sought after hotel.
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 The Delamar Southport located in Southport, Connecticut has all the bells and whistles that one expects of a luxury hotel: a gracious welcome, an attentive staff, elegantly appointed public spaces, luxurious guestrooms, spa services, a fitness center, and the excellent Artisan Restaurant, Tavern & Garden where Chef Frederic Kieffer is the talent in the kitchen. For a small boutique hotel with 44 stunning guestrooms and suites individually designed with handcrafted furnishings, it has a lot to offer both the business and leisure traveler. Located a 20-minute drive from Greenwich and New Haven, Connecticut, a 1-hour drive from Hartford, Connecticut and from New York City, and with its close proximity to the Southport Metro North rail station, and the hotel's complimentary shuttle service from the rail station, make it a very desirable property.
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 The Menla Mountain Retreat and Mahasukha Spa located in the Catskill Mountains in Phoenicia, New York, is nestled on a 325-acre private nature reserve, 1500 feet above sea level. We heeded the siren call of the Catskill Mountains with their dazzling display of color, the trees wearing their finest colors of gold, red, and orange, and enjoyed an R&R Getaway Weekend at Menla Mountain Retreat and Mahasukha Spa, because to quote the Devon Allman song, Turn Off The World, "...You've gotta slow down, Sometimes, And turn off the world..."
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 The luxurious Black Point Inn located in exclusive Prouts Neck, Scarborough, Maine opened in 1878 and is a member of the Historic Hotels of America. This stunning 25-room and suite property open seasonally from May until the end of October, has all of the ingredients for a memorable stay: a beautiful inn, well-appointed public spaces and guestrooms, breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, two outstanding restaurants, an outdoor swimming pool, a diverse selection of activities, and a professional and caring staff.
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 The Notchland Inn located in Hart's Location, New Hampshire is a luxury inn built as a private mansion in the 1860s. The mansion became an inn in the 1920s, and Innkeepers Ed Butler and Les Schoof purchased it in 1993. They are the perfect hosts, along with their friendly Bernese Mountain dogs Crawford and Felonie who greet guests with happy wags of their tails.
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 The Roger New York hotel opened in June 2012 after an extensive renovation of this attractive 194-room luxury boutique hotel located in the heart of the Flatiron District of New York City. It is a lovely little secret for American as well as international guests that begins with their multilingual website in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian, and Traditional Chinese. The Roger New York, in any language, translates as a wonderful stay for the leisure or business traveler.
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 The Resort at Squaw Creek located in Olympic Valley USA, California, home of the 1960 Winter Olympics is a dream year-round destination offering diverse amenities and activities, and is conveniently located 42 miles west of the Reno/Tahoe International Airport, 200 miles east of San Francisco, and 100 miles east of Sacramento.
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 Looking for luxury as well as a convenient location, we stayed at the 285-room Loews New Orleans Hotel, in New Orleans, Louisiana which opened in December 2003 adjacent to the Arts District, and a short three block stroll from the French Quarter.
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 The family-owned Hôtel Château Laurier located in Québec, Canada, the oldest city in North America takes pride in their French heritage and is the first "Francoresponsible" hotel outside Europe to provide guests with an authentic French experience. If you do not speak French, it is not a problem; the hotel employees are bi-lingual in French and in English.
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 Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth is an impressive hotel in Montréal, Canada that has been newly renovated and reigns with 1,037 rooms (100 are suites) and all the bells and whistles that one has come to expect from the Fairmont.
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 Glenmere
Mansion, located in Chester, New York is a
luxurious 18-room and suite Relais
& Chateaux Country House Hotel. Once a gilded age mansion, Owners
and Maîtres de Maison Alan Stenberg and Daniel DeSimone have lovingly transformed the Tuscan Villa nestled on
150-acres overlooking Glenmere Lake into a delightful oasis in the Hudson
Valley perfect for romantic getaways.
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 The luxurious Le Westin Resort & Spa, Tremblant,
in the Province of Quebec, Canada
is nestled in the Pedestrian Village a short stroll from boutique shopping and
excellent restaurants, and so close to the mountain that they offer
ski-in/ski-out services via access on the third floor of the hotel.
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 Blantyre is a dream of a resort nestled on 110-acres in Lenox, Massachusetts in the Berkshires. Built in 1902, owner Ann Fitzpatrick Brown has lovingly transformed the Gilded Age mansion once a private residence, into a luxury country house hotel with an excellent restaurant, The Dining Room at Blantyre featuring Relais & Chateaux Grand Chef Christopher Brooks, an award winning wine cellar, and an inviting Spa, called The Potting Shed Spa.
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 The Inn at Great Neck located on the fabled Coast Gold of Long Island, in Great Neck, New York, is an intimate, stunning little gem of a hotel where Art Deco style, luxury amenities, and its close proximity to New York, make this 85-room and suite hotel perfect for the business or leisure traveler.
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