Inn at Thorne Hill, Jackson NH

If you are looking to vacation in luxury is a classic small New England town, The Inn at Thorne Hill in Jackson NH would aptly fit that description. Drive through the White Mountains and past the famous Jackson Covered Bridge en route to this casually upscale inn with a four-star rating.

What to enjoy here: a wraparound porch, full day spa, award-winning three course meals, weekend piano music in the cozy lounge and Jacuzzi tubs in one of the main lodge guest rooms. You are also close to Wildcat Mountain for some excellent skiing as well as many scenic trails ideal for cross country skiing.

Most importantly, don't forget to breathe in the fresh mountain air and take in the northern sunset!

And the Village of Jackson is truly idyllic with its churches with tall white steeples, historic homes, little mom and pop shops, and waterfalls.

For more information, log onto the Inn at Thorne Hill page through our New England Travel Luxury Hotels page.

Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa, Whitefield NH

The Mountain View Grand Resort and Spa in Whitefield NH rises mountains above your typical White Mountains of New Hampshire resort.

What you have here is the best of both worlds: a grand restored 1865 resort with the charm of yesterday and modern amenities of today. In the winter, the resort offers a winter activity center with lighted skating rink, snow-tubing with tube rentals, sleigh rides, 28km of groomed cross-country and snow shoeing trails, and snowmobile rentals. The summer brings you a golf course, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, tennis, croquet, lawn games and swimming in the heated Olympic-size outdoor pool.  The Mountain View also offers upscale and casual dining restaurants,.

The real story here, though, are the spectacular, sweeping White Mountains of New Hampshire views. What a wonderful scene that forces one to relax and gain sustenance in what has to be one of New England's most scenic resort settings.

For more information or to book a room online, log onto the Mountain View and Grand Resort and Spa page through our New England Travel Luxury Hotels blog.

Wentworth by the Sea, New Castle NH

Several years ago, Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle NH was in great disrepair, but, fortunately, Marriott Hotels came in to save the day restoring this grand hotel to its original luster -- and actually beyond.  Thank goodness, this is an absolutely stunning hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and just minutes from Portsmouth -- one of New England's most interesting small historic cities. It is also near Water Country, a premier water recreation park.

Wentworth by the Sea serves as a wonderful spot for a romantic getaway or family destination. At the resort, you'll find restaurants, spa services, indoor and outdoor pools, and fitness and business centers. And don't forget, you are near some wonderful ocean beaches, including Hampton Beach in Hampton, N.H., Short and Long Sands Beaches in York Beach, Maine and Salisbury Beach in Salisbury NH.

To learn more about Wenworth by the Sea or to book a room at the lowest available rate, log onto the Wentworth by the Sea page through the New England Luxury Travel Hotels blog.

Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods NH

The Mount Washington Resort in Bretton Woods NH is so beautiful that it almost doesn't look realistic. Located in the heart of the scenic White Mountains, this grand hotel offers four seasons of vacation fun including skiing, snowboarding, dog sledding, ice skating, snowshoeing and ice climbing in the winter and golf, tennis, horseback riding, hiking, fly fishing and zip lining in the summer.

This is a go-to-resort for many New Englanders while also bringing in vacationers from all over the world. One look and it's easy to see why! For more information or to book a room at the lowest available rate, log onto the Mount Washington Resort page through the New England Luxury Travel Hotel blog.