Luxury Vermont Hotels

Vermont is the second smallest state in America with little more than 600,000 residents. The state is the leading producer of maple syrup in the country and is known as the "Green Mountain State". It is believed that the word, "Vermont", means "the green mountains". The actual Green Mountains are also found in the state of Vermont. The climate in the state is humid continental, meaning that its summers are warm and humid and the winters are cold. Shuttle services at the luxury Vermont hotels can drop or collect guests from nearby airports or railway stations.

The economy of the state rests on a number of pillars; health, agriculture and manufacturing to name a few. Tourism is also an important contributor. Vermont's largest foreign trading partners are Taiwan and Canada, with Quebec the most important one in Canada. Burlington is the largest city in Vermont and is home to the Burlington Auditorium, an arena with a 2,500 seating capacity and 20,000 square feet of convention space. Apart from conventions, the auditorium is also used for trade shows, concerts and graduations.

During the winter months, snowboarders and skiers flock to ski resorts across the state. Burke Mountain Ski Area, Mount Snow and Killington Ski Resort are a few of the resorts that are frequented for outdoor recreation. In the summer, resorts such as Woodstock, Stowe and Manchester are on the list of visitors. The luxury Vermont hotels guests, who want to visit the slopes but do not want to ski, can rest assured that the ski areas have shops and restaurants to browse in and dine at. At Lake Champlain, the visitor can indulge in lake fishing, trout fishing and ice fishing, or hike along Long Trail. The Catamount Trail runs the length of the state and many skiers visit the state in winter especially to travel this trail. Horse lovers should take note of the fact that a number of horse shows take place every year.

Vermont is known for the hunting of wild turkeys, black bear, moose and deer but hunters should be aware of the fact that hunting is controlled and you will need to comply with the rules. Snowmobiling is a favorite pastime of the locals and the guest can join in. Vermont snowmobiling clubs maintain about 6,000 miles of trail, some of it on private land. It is a multi million-dollar industry for the state. The luxury Vermont hotels guest has easy access to kayaking, rock climbing and mountain biking. Information is just a help desk away. If it is not action the visitors want, they can drive to one of the local wineries. Boyden Valley Winery is one where they can sample the wine and many are in close proximity to hotels.

The 400,000-acre Green Mountain National Forest is a national forest in the state and it teems with a variety of wildlife and bird species. Recreation takes place over all four seasons and includes backpacking and hiking, snowshoeing, mountain and road cycling, fishing and hunting. The visitor should remember to bring a camera and binoculars to notice everything and to remember it all. Enquire at the hotel about guided hikes at this forest or at other trails.

The luxury Vermont hotels offer a large number of activities including karaoke, table tennis, darts and billiards. Select hotels have ski schools where guests can learn how to do it before they go to the slopes. Many rooms have kitchens equipped with refrigerators and microwaves. Indoor and outdoor swimming pools are available and BBQ facilities allow the guest to cook and eat outside. Golf courses are within easy access of many hotels and some hotels have mini golf courses on the premises. A children's playground is available for the little ones and a games room for the older children. A childcare service allows parents a day or night out with friends.

Many hotels have restaurants, bars and snack bars on their premises and room service is also available. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests whenever they come or go. In an area where skiing is a major outdoor event, it stands to reason that the hotels will offer storage for guests' ski equipment or will have equipment for hire. Many hotels can pre-pack lunches for the day ahead. Meeting and banqueting services as well as a business center are on offer if required.

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