Luxury Vermont Hotels

It is one of the least populated states in the US and is one of the few landlocked New England states, surrounded by Canada, New York State and the Hampshire's its spine is made up of the Green Mountains and the destination for the majority of the ski Resorts which attract so many. It is a beautiful state left unspoilt by manufacturing or urban sprawl, it is best described via a patchwork of pristine green fields dotted with sheep, and cows, in the distance church steeples pinpoint small historic villages. Even its roads are prohibited from billboards and motorists may come across herds of cows crossing, looking for greener pasture.

The town of Stowe is the ultimate Ski destination and where some of the finest Luxury Vermont Hotels are found, the Green Mountains offer the most popular ski destination in the eastern US. The climate plays a dramatic impact on this beautiful state providing a variety of theatres for its many tourists. The winter presenting the snow covered slopes and resorts are set with runs for all levels and include areas for snowboarding. As spring arrives the snow melts and the heads of spring flowers rise as the alpine forests shrug their shoulders to the last remaining wisps of snow.

Summer warms the scene and glistening lakes are born, whilst rivers stream over waterfalls providing canoeists with days of pleasure and adventure, fishers perch on the side of streams, whilst windsurfers and sailors take to lakes. Hikers take to the rugged mountains, cyclists investigate the many small lanes, walkers and joggers take to the trails in the forests. When autumn finally arrives the brilliant greens turn to crimsons, umbers and oranges painting the state in rich hues presenting romance and offering its rich historic villages a magnificent coat of colour.

Warm hearths welcome within the Luxury Vermont Hotels, open log fires set in heritage buildings set with antiques, luxury rugs, deep comforting sofas and ambient lighting situated at the heart of an historic village. For weekend retreats for couples and families small boutique luxury Hotels offer the perfect sanctuary and are on the edge of the State's history and culture. The small town centers host their own unique hearts detailed through fascinating boutiques, arts and craft shops, antique shops, book shops and fashion stores.

Life is slowly paced in these quaint towns hosting fine art Galleries, gift shops, bakeries, deli shops, coffee houses, bistros and fine restaurants, life is all about quality. The surrounding neighbourhoods are coloured with fine homes set in small leafy lanes, parks and gardens offer hours of relaxation for fun family picnics, walking the dog, jogging, cycling and walking. Wine bars and glitzy cocktail bars surprise with local entertainment and the starting point for parties.

The famous maple syrup boiled in local sugarhouses is often sought by celebrity chefs for their fine boutique restaurants. Tourism is the State's biggest industry and constantly growing, guests may expect to be overwhelmed by the fabulous display of the Luxury Vermont Hotels set all over the state. Set in the central town location amongst historic quarters, set within rolling farmlands, within alpine forests and on the sides of mountain slopes each example offering the perfect springboard to central points of interest.

Rutland Airport offers connecting flights to Boston, alternatively guests may use Dulles, Washing DC and Manchester airports, and many arrive by car allowing views of the introducing countryside. Hotels may be small in room number these may be the choice of artists and designers as interiors are unique hosting the criss cross of old and new seen via antiques and contemporary art. These designer retreats present detailed services, each en suite room is often themed boasting unique furnishings, internationally sourced soft furnishings, ambient lighting Juliette balconies and glamorous four poster beds hosting pillow top mattresses. Bathrooms may offer Victorian baths, porcelain vases and bowls and floral body lotions and bath salts.

The Ski lodges offer a traditional welcome through a massive central fireplace surrounded by deep sofas and side lamps, reception areas are efficient and check in is fast. The resorts offer their own ski lifts directly to the peaks. Spacious suites are warm and welcoming often decorated in a rustic feel achieved through wood and tufted rugs, deep leather sofas complemented with thick woollen rugs offer comfort. Sophistication is exhibited via flat screen TV's, DVD's and in room movies, study areas offer quiet and comfort complete with internet connection. Bedrooms host designer king size beds and adjoin marble and granite bathrooms, displaying corner baths, rain showers and imported toiletries.

Imagine sinking into a hot tub whilst gazing upon snow capped mountains and later retiring to an indulgent massage conducted in a beautiful Spa, home to therapeutic treatments and the latest beauty innovations. As winter clears the resorts change shape and guests take advantage of outdoor swimming pools accessorised with hot tubs set against alpine backdrops.

Extensive golf courses offer challenging play as slopes may be steep and interjected with rows of maple and pine, falconry lessons are on offer within some resorts and further exercise is found on tennis courts and sophisticated gymnasiums.

Colonial wrap around verandas punctuated with tall white columns offer areas of seclusion on white wicker arm chairs with aromatic cups of coffee and colourful knee rugs, common rooms host relaxation and time for reading next to a crackling fire. Dining is offers an occasion for celebration as do the Luxury Vermont Hotels hosting lifelong memories and new friends.