Distinctive Inns of New England knows that there are niche Inn getaway packages for all types of wonderful experiences, but a “Babymoon Package” is a new one for us.  One of our Distinctive Inns of New England, The Captain’s House, located in quaint Chatham, MA, has now developed such an event.  Calling it a pre-baby vacation package for expecting parents, this unique Inn offering at one of our finest AAA Four Diamond rated Bed and Breakfast Inns is sure to be a must visit for all people embarking on the parenting experience.  Here is what it is all about.

This incredible Babymoon Package includes two nights in Winter and four nights in the Summer in one of the Inn’s fantastic rooms, a couples massage at one of the local Spas (for pregnant women prenatal massages are available), chocolates in the room on arrival, ice cream sundaes after dinner delivered to the room, for pregnant women, a comfy, specially designed pregnancy pillow, a copy of: Good Night Cape Cod (a spin-off on the children’s classic, Good Night Moon), a full gourmet breakfast each morning with room service optional, and afternoon cream tea served daily, with dinner reservations and activities available from the Inn’s concierge staff.  Wow, what a great package!  Do you have to be expecting to sign up? 

Whether you are expecting a baby through adoption or pregnancy, it is essential to get away one last time, just the two of you.  Indulge yourself for your last adult vacation (for awhile) and let the Captain’s House Inn pamper you before you embark on your parenting adventure.

by Howard, Quantum Hospitality

While many of our Distinctive Inns of New England feature fine dining as a part of their offerings, one of our most luxurious destinations, AAA rated Four- Diamond, Cliffside Inn located in Newport, Rhode Island, is a Bed and Breakfast Inn.  Not to be outdone by its epicurean friends in Distinctive Inns, this celebrated property has developed one of the most respected dining guides for Newport restaurants called The Best Restaurants of Newport.  This wonderful restaurant guide is designed to make your stay at Cliffside Inn a gourmet dining experience to be remembered forever.

Current top picks in the Restaurant Guide include Tucker’s Bistro, a romantic and funky, Parisian-style bistro, and 22 Bowen’s Wharf Wine Bar and Grille, Newport’s acclaimed wine bar and steakhouse, located right on the harbor.  Also included in anyone’s list of fine dining in Newport is the perennial favorite, the White Horse Tavern, probably one of the best overall dining experiences in Newport, or anywhere!  Finally, one of our long-term, more casual favorites, the Mooring Seafood Kitchen and Bar, also located on the docks, with spectacular views of Newport harbor.   Have the “chowdah” at the Mooring, and you will return again and again.  These are all part of the many culinary experiences listed in the Restaurant Guide, all a quick jaunt from Cliffside Inn. 

The celebrated Cliffside Inn, former home of legendary artist Beatrice Turner, has earned a worldwide reputation as one of New England’s most distinguished Bed & Breakfast luxury Inns. Known for seamlessly blending today’s finest deluxe amenities — whirlpools, steam baths, fireplaces, grand beds, fine linens — with Victorian elegance and antiques, refined design, and stunning artwork from the Turner collection, Cliffside is a magical hideaway.  With its Restaurant Guide to recommend the finest Newport gourmet dining, it is the perfect place for a getaway visit!

by Howard, Quantum Hospitality

If you are thinking about a New England getaway with your pet this year, you should consider visiting the Chesterfield Inn in West Chesterfield, New Hampshire.  This fabulous member of Distinctive Inns of New England is one of the few truly luxury Inns that really welcomes pets; and in their 22 years of hospitality, the doors of this Inn have always been open to guests who travel with their pets.

Located in Southwest New Hampshire, this Inn is nearby the Monadnock Region and both Keene, NH and Brattleboro, Vermont.  With its extensive gardens and grounds, this Inn is perfect for strolling and walking your pets.  The Inn has set aside six rooms for guests with pets, each outside its main building with separate entrances.   

The Chesterfield Inn even has a Pet Package complete with terrific fireplaced room, and a multi-course gourmet dinner (for the human guests) with special North Woods Animal Treats for the four-legged varieties.  While there are some policies that guests need to consider when visiting, the Chesterfield Inn goes out of its way to welcome pets.  For those who just cannot travel without their little friends, this is a really great place to consider.

by Howard, Quantum Hospitality

The New Hampshire Sled Dog Club hosts the 81st Laconia World Championship Sled Dog Derby on February 12th-14th and it is sure to be exciting!  If you have not seen a dog sled race, you will be entertained as they compete for the title.  The first sled dog races in Laconia took place in 1929 as part of a series of weekend events.  Now the Lake City Dog Sled Races have become a major winter sporting event.   Dogsled racing, more accurately referred to as sled dog racing, is a winter dog sport involving a timed competition of teams of sled dogs that pull a sled with the dog driver or musher standing on the runners. 

Mushers from Canada and the Unites States travel to take part in this championship competition, and at times are also joined from Mushers from Europe.  The New Hampshire Lakes Regions Dog Sled Race will have multiple classes of Mushers competing for a piece of the $15,000 purse as events start ane they draw for the line-up on February 11th.  The schedule for races start on the morning of February 12 and spectators are welcomed to join along in the fun!  

During your visit, stay at the Manor on Golden Pond and take advantage of their February special.  Book a three night stay during the month of February and receive a 50% discount on the third evening.

by Rebecca, Quantum Hospitality