New England Romantic Weekend Getaway: Holiday Gift Certificates Feature Luxury Travel & Getaway Gifts To Newport Rhode Island

Newport Rhode Island's leading luxury bed and breakfast, Cliffside Inn, debuts a new holiday gift certificate program with a luxury and value twist, featuring the ultimate New England romantic weekend getaway.

Everyone who buys a Travel Gift Certificate for at least $250 this holiday season, will automatically be entered in a drawing for a 2009 romantic weekend getaway to Newport Rhode Island's Cliffside Inn, a founding member of Distinctive Inns of new England. The winning couple enjoys 2-nights in a State Room or Luxury Suite with fireplace and whirlpool, plus our Grand Romance Package which features Veuve Cliquot Champagne, artisanal chocolates, roses, and organic spa products for the bath. In all, a luxury getaway value of $1,000.

> In addition, holiday gift certificate buyers who spend $500 - $700 receive a $75 Getaway Coupon, good for any 2009 getaway to Cliffside Inn, or the other Legendary Inns of Newport, with no restrictions.



> Gift certificates of $750 or more, also receive a Farmaesthetics Sustainable Beauty Spa Gift set. Valued at $60, the organic travel set features a selection of all natural skincare products put together for us by Farmaesthetics founder Brenda Brock, one of the country's leading organic skincare and spa specialists.


Holiday Gift certificates are good at all Legendary Inns of Newport, and have no expiration date. To order a holiday gift certificate or get more information, call Cliffside Inn at 401-847-1811 or visit the gift certificate or holiday gift idea webpages. Read more about the program launch.

CONDE NAST READERS' CHOICE AWARDS

Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards

The Inn at Thorn Hill & Spa, located in Jackson, New Hampshire in the White Mountains has been selected as the number two resort in the Mainland United States . The award is the second time the Inn has been choosen in the top three resorts in the Mainland USA. The four diamond Inn is a four season destination and is popular with skiiers in the winter and hikers and mountain bikers in the summer.

The Inn also placed as the #12th best lodging establishment in the United States and is a destination for weddings, small corporate meetings.

The wine list has also been selected by The Wine Enthusast as the only New Hampshire restauarant as the "Best of the Award of Excellence" for its 1800 selecion wine list.
Call the Inn for current rates at 1-800-289-8990 or email at stay@innatthornhill.com
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Rombauer Vineyard Wine Dinner

ROMBAUER VINEYARDS WINE DINNER

The Inn at Thorn Hill is hosting Rombauer Vineyards on October 23, 2008 at 7:00pm for five course wine dinner.
Rombauer was founded in 1982 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer and sits on a tree covered knoll overlooking Napa Valley. The Rombauer family is orginally from Reingau region of Germany and his great aunt, Irma Rombauer, wrote the book The Joy of Cooking. Their wines are consistently ranked high in the wine trade journals.
The menu:
Hors d' oeuvres
Piper Sonoma, Blanc de Blanc, NV

Red lentil salad with smoked bacon, puff pastry, fresh garden grown leeks and mimolette essence
Carneros Chardonnay, 2007

Grilled beef shortribs with fresh turnips, parsnips and
aigo boulido "braised" bread
Napa Valley Merlot, 2005

Roasted squab with red kuri gourd, sweet garlic, black olive
poached fennel and a hint of curry
Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005

"The fruit bombe"
Zinfandel, 2006
The dinner is $75 per person and starts with hors d' oeuvres at 7:00pm in the lounge. Call us at 1-800-289-8990 for reservations or email us at stay@innatthornhill.com

CATENA ZAPATA WINE
DINNER, SEPTEMBER 18

The Inn at Thorn Hill is hosting its monthly wine dinner featuring the Argentinian wines of Catena from Mendosa. Jorge Lilory is representing the winery on Thursday, September 18th. The Menu follows:

Hors d' oeuvres

Catena Alamos Torrontes, 2007

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Roasted Oysters with Uni Butter, Roasted Garlic

& Citrus Tuile and Locally Grown Mache

Catena Alta, Chardonnay, 2005

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"Sofrito" Braised Beef Cheeks with Black Grits

and Scallion and Almond Salad

Alamos, Seleccion, Pinot Noir, 2007

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Earle Family Farms Chicken Roasted with

Summer Truffles, Rosemary and New Potatoes

Catena Alta, Malbec, "The Stick", 2005

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"Chocolate Pot" with Spiced Organic Chocolate,

Dried Cherries, Prickley Pear and Coco Nibs

Catena, Alta, Cabernet Sauvignon

The dinner starts with hors d'oeuvres at 7pm and costs $75 per person. Call us at 1-800-289-8990 or email us at: stay@innatthornhill.com

A Typical New Hampshire Visit

If you have a laundry list of things to do on your next vacation, your destination is New Hampshire. The state truly justifies their motto, "Live Free or Die", with tons of indoor and outdoor activities, plenty of shopping and antiquing, all season sport events, many art and entertainment scenes, and lots more. This year spice up the adrenaline with some white water sea-kayaking in the Saco River among the White Mountains. Slow down the pace instead on a panoramic hike with your family and children or follow a tour guide. Having 48 4,000 foot peaks, your bound to find a trail perfect for you. Try horseback riding at several of the state parks, play golf with some peers, visit historic sites on hundreds of different walking routes, or rent an ATV or snowmobile for some extreme action.

Stumped on where to stay? New Hampshire hosts warm hospitality with umpteen very unique inns and bed and breakfasts in just about every town you choose. For the nature type, boundless campgrounds lie from full-service RV sites to extremely rustic back country and remote spots. Now stumped on when to go? Because New Hampshire is so versatile, you can ultimately book your vacation depending on what you want to do. For the undecided, avenge in the maple sugaring time, that is mid-February to mid-April. During this time, the maple industries will produce more than 90,000 gallons of maple syrup so you know your pancakes will be smothered in the finest maple of the year. Plan and book your trip now stress-free today.

Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Tart Recipe

The finest restaurant in Lenox, Massachusetts, an award winning wine and spirits bar, and a stay in the Arthur Fiedler room make the Gateways Inn your new escape to serenity. You will find the Fiedler room European enthused by Italian marbled spacious floors, Venetian lace curtains tailoring French doors, a Mahogany library with a dry-bar, an antique armoire aside the French Aubusson bedding print. Tie up your nights at the Gateways Inn Restaurant for a purely fresh meal with the talented Culinary Team offering Creative and Contemporary American dishes supporting locally grown food. Experience the recent bar and lounge, "La Terrazza", for some dessert, cocktails, cappuccino, and most certainly a glass of wine. With an Award of Excellence from Wine Spectators and Sante' Magazine, endeavor their vast selection of sophisticated Italian and American wines to fit your taste. After you stay, try this Gateways Inn recipe to remember that classy and refined European feel.

Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Tarts

Makes 15 small tarts

Tarts:

Pie or unflavored pizza dough

Olive oil

Goat cheese spread:

1 (8-ounce) package goat cheese, softened

1/2  cup heavy cream

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Dash of salt and white pepper

Caramelized onions:

2 tablespoons olive oil

3 large yellow or Spanish onions, thinly sliced

1 clove garlic, minced

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon sugar

2 teaspoons finely chopped flat leaf parsley

For the tarts: Preheat oven to 350˚F. On a floured surface, roll out pie or pizza dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut dough into 15 (4-inch) circles. Pierce dough randomly with a fork. Brush lightly with olive oil. Bake for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oven and cool.

For the goat cheese spread: Combine all spread ingredients.

For the caramelized onions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over low heat. Add onions and cook until translucent. Add garlic, salt, pepper and s

ugar; cook for about 10-15 minutes, until onions are dark brown and sweet. Stir in parsley. Remove from heat and cool.

To assemble: Spread some goat cheese mixture over each crust. Spread caramelized onions over goat cheese. Bake for 5-7 minutes. Serve immeadiately and enjoy.

A Camden Maine Musical Stay

The Camden Opera House hosts a thrilling occasion for the musically enthused. Scheduled for the summer of 2008 are several showings varying from Deathtrap! to Seussical the Musical! The atmosphere is equivalently pleasurable as the highlighted shows. What additionally makes the opera house exquisite is the recently renovated Victorian style together with grand chandeliers, a horseshoe balcony, and antique moldings. The 500-person capacity and three distinct function rooms cater to all performers any size. And better yet, a quality seat stands at a sheer $16.00 per person; so don't hesitate to see more than one show. Settle down after a show to elegant and romantic ambiance not even a half a mile down the road.

This cozy and warm mood can only be found at the Camden Maine Stay. Innkeepers, Bob and Jaunita Topper, dedicate themselves to provide eight charismatic rooms each very unlike the other to suit your taste. Speaking of taste, the first brew of coffee for the day starts at 7:30 A.M., so you will still have time for that early morning walk. Return to fresh juice, stuffed French toast, egg casserole, homemade granola baked in pure Maine maple syrup, and plenty more. And if you loved the food so much you can even find the recipes at their website. Check their availability online and mark your calendar with a loved one or friend to unwind after a tiresome week.

A Blast From the Past in Historic Deerfield, MA

Flashback to at least seven generations before us in a walk through Historic Deerfield located in the 330-year-old New England Town of Deerfield, Massachusetts. Back in the 1930's, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flynt migrated to the small town wishing to restore as much of the beloved town possible. Nowadays, more than 25,000 17th, 18th, and 19th century items, which were made or utilized by America, are revealed in eleven old museum houses. These houses alone were constructed from 1730 to 1850 in a town that attracts many by downright age. With special events running constantly, tours, a library, and even cooking programs no person could possible go uninterested. If you're still hyped over the past after your visit, retreat to an inn equally as historic as the surroundings.

With twenty-three guest rooms, an authentic 125-year-old vibe, fresh and naturally raised cuisine, and plenty of conveniences, no other inn could compare to The Deerfield Inn. Each room is meticulously decorated one by one with complete services from private tub/shower bathrooms to high-speed internet access to flat screen DVD televisions to complimentary gourmet breakfast to even homemade cookies and tea served every afternoon. Very simply you can book your room and while you're at it, make a dinner reservation online and gourmand cooking will be awaiting when you prefer.