REGIONAL SPOTLIGHT
WALK IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF PRESIDENTS AND HONE IN YOUR TOP CHEF SKILLS IN VERMONT OR HEAD TO VAIL FOR HOT SPRINGS AND HIKES.
The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa
A STATELY ESCAPE
Spend Your Days Where the Presidents Roamed
Escape to The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, where you can bask in the lush green mountains and charming colonial architecture that Vermont is known for. Visit Hildene, the Lincoln family home, and you’ll see why it’s a top wedding destination, with its beautifully maintained gardens, a goat farm, and a fully decorated train car. Keeping the presidential theme going, you can choose to dine at Marsh Tavern, which has served a long list of presidents throughout its day and specializes in New England Fare.
Tivoli Lodge
A EUROPEAN-INSPIRED MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
Breathe in That Fresh Mountain Air
Stepping outside Tivoli Lodge in Vail, you might just think you’ve wandered onto a street in the Swiss Alps. With stunning vistas, a bustling village, and plenty of fresh air, it’s hard to stay indoors when springtime hits Vail. Start your trip by traversing the wildflower and raspberry fields of the Booth Falls Trail, a four-mile hike that gives you some of the best views in Vail. Then relax your muscles at the Iron Mountain Hot Springs, which features 16 natural mineral hot springs along with a freshwater pool and spa.
The Essex Resort & Spa
A FOODIE-LOVER’S DREAM
Experience Vermont’s Cuisine Culture
Lake Champlain is a foodie destination with The Essex Resort & Spa at its belly. If the thought of staying at a culinary resort and spa in Vermont makes your tastebuds tingle, then keep reading. Learn how to make an exquisite 4-course meal during one of the resort’s hands-on cooking classes. Enjoy wine tasting Wednesdays at The Tavern, and delight in a 3-course prix fixe menu at Junction. Outside of the resort, there are plenty of places to ignite your foodie palette, including hand-rolled artisan truffles at Lake Champlain Chocolates. We recommend trying the spicy Aztec hot chocolate for a sweet and spicy kick!