Friday, December 25, 2009

New Years Getaway to Berkshires at The 1897 Hampton Terrace Bed and Breakfast

Known for the summer concerts at Tanglewood the Berkshires in western Massachusetts have many Bed and Breakfast are offering special New Years activities to create a winter vibe. The 1897 Hampton Terrace Bed and Breakfast in Lenox has a special New Year’s getaway package that includes a three night stay for the long weekend. At the low season rate of $189 a night with extras such as Champagne at the private bar New Year’s Eve at midnight and a Brunch instead of the traditional B&B breakfast.




Most of the rooms at this 100 year plus “Berkshire cottage” have fireplaces to add a romantic twist to the celebration. The village of Lenox is just a short 2-block walk with many restaurants, shops, galleries & bars to choose from. Just over 2 hours from Boston a Berkshire getaway offers a more relaxed New Year’s celebration with a surrounding of artist community of art, music and even poetry to add a unique character.

Call 800-203-0656 for more information or reservations.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

New Years Getaway to Mystic Connecticut at The Whalers Inn

Historic Mystic Downtown Location Getaway

If you are looking for a small town feel with lots of vibe for New Year’s Eve then Mystic CT could be just the place. You can start your night off with a trip to the near by casinos and if luck is running on your side even start ahead for the year. Be sure to stop by the Mystic Pizza restaurant that was used for the location setting of the movie of the same name (it starred a very young Julia Roberts).


The Whaler’s Inn has a New Year’s Eve Package for Two that includes one night stay, New Years Eve hors d'oeuvres reception, continental breakfast and even a late morning check out for those who partied more than they should have. The Guest rooms rates are $115.00 per person and for $30 more per person you can upgrade to water view with more luxury features.

Be sure to ask for the half of rate if you plan to stay on Saturday and call 1-800-243-2588 to book. Space is limited!

Monday, December 21, 2009

Unique Vermont New Year’s Getaway Package at Harness House in Springfield VT

Look to the stars with as you begin 2010. The Harness House a historical landmark in Springfield Vermont has a special “Gala New Year’s Eve Candlelight Dinner” getaway package. Includes dinner and dancing, music provided by the Jamberry Jazz Orchestra and all the party favors/champagne toasts you could come to expect. This New Year’s Eve getaway package includes two nights lodging for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, two breakfasts for two, and dancing to live music from 9PM to 1AM.


So what’s so special about this 1904 restored county mansion in middle Vermont? The original owner, James Hartness, was a rather odd character and inventor. With underground tunnels leading to a unique telescope that he called the Equatorial Turret Telescope, it has a rather sophisticated motor-drive, transmission system for when it was built in 1910. It allows viewing the stars over extended periods of time notwithstanding the rotation of the earth. So why not ring in the New Year with a celebrations to those crazy inventors of America’s past who helped establish the United States as a leader in sciences.

The New Year’s getaway packages range from $599 to $799 and call for more information on Specials and Packages call 1-800-732-4789 or 1-802-885-2115