The Sea Crest Beach Hotel Most people don’t think of Cape Cod, Massachusetts as a great winter vacation spot, but for Valentine’s Day weekend, it may be the best spot around. Even in the winter, it’s incredibly scenic, and February should be a nice and quiet time for a romantic weekend. In addition, the weather here in Massachusetts has actually been unseasonably warm – so you should be able to walk around town without needing to be completely bundled up. The Sea Crest Beach Hotel in North Falmouth, MA, is offering an “Escape to the Cape” getaway on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Guests will enjoy dinner for two at the on-site restaurant Shutters, a delicious chocolate buffet, and breakfast for two on Sunday morning. Rates for the Sea Crest Beach Hotel’s Valentine’s Day Weekend Package start at $250 including taxes and gratuities. Additional night stay on Friday, February 10, 2012 is available based on availability starting at $89. ...[more »]

Violet Thorn at the Verve, Crown Plaza Natick Last week, the Crowne Plaza in Natick, Massachusetts, right across from the Natick Mall (the largest indoor mall in New England), revealed their metamorphosis into The Verve, Crowne Plaza Natick. The 18-month, $25 million renovation turned the standard business hotel into a Metrowest Boston hotspot. The lobby bar, once a standard hotel bar, has been rebranded to Violet Thorn, a flashy bar which is more reminiscent of Vegas than Metrowest Boston. The old steakhouse restaurant has been completely transformed into the Pantry, a retro restaurant celebrating the art of cooking. Fun features include utensil light fixtures, a TV playing cooking segments, and a wall of milk bottles. The lobby has also been completely renovated with a fun, American pop culture vibe, and local business Bose designed a special sound system which plays popular tunes from decades past. Business travelers will appreciate the improved WiFi in the conference rooms,...[more »]

The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain Are you an avid golfer? Golfing on vacation (or anywhere, in fact) can be expensive, but with the Unlimited Golf package at the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain in Tucson, Arizona, you’ll get unlimited golfing at their world-class golf club during your vacation. The Unlimited Golf package at the Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain starts at $249 for one person per night ($299 for two people per night) and includes the following: Overnight deluxe accommodations at the hotel Unlimited golf for one or two players Use of all golf practice facilities on property Unlimited use of golf cart during your stay American Breakfast for two people in the on-site CORE Kitchen or through In-Room Dining The Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain, located in the Tucson, Arizona area, offers 209 deluxe guest rooms, and 44 individual and casita suites. Theses rooms and suites offer numerous luxurious amenities including beautiful views, twice daily housekeeping, 24-hour concierge service,...[more »]