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Mother’s Day getaways in every New England state
From a seaside escape on the Cape to a murder mystery weekend in Vermont.
For mothers who love travel, the possibilities for relaxing and fun getaways this Mother’s Day across New England are endless.
Ahead, discover regional hotels offering everything from spa services to murder mystery dinners to brunches and outdoor tours Mother’s Day weekend (May 9-11). All packages are based on availability.
Massachusetts
Whisk mom off to Cape Cod for a getaway at The Platinum Pebble Boutique Inn in Harwich, which is ramping up its pampering this Mother’s Day. All guests will enjoy early check-in, complimentary flowers, a box of locally-made chocolates, fresh-baked treats each afternoon, a gourmet breakfast each morning, and mimosas during breakfast on Sunday. No promotion code is needed. Rates start at $299 to $389 per night and a two-night minimum is required.
New Hampshire
Dance and dine with mom at the opulent Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa in Bretton Woods, N.H. during a special Big Band Celebration Weekend. The resort’s big band weekend package includes tickets to Glenn Miller Orchestra and Tommy Dorsey Orchestra performances, daily breakfast, and a nightly three-course dinner at the resort’s 1902 restaurant. The starting rate is $1,212 for two nights and the resort service charge and meal gratuities are included.
Maine
Pose with mom for a coastal photo shoot at Black Point Inn, a beachfront property in Prouts Neck. Ask for the Mother’s Day Package, which includes a brunch at The Chart Room, mom’s choice of a fresh floral arrangement from the in-house florist, house-made chocolate strawberries, or a bottle of wine, a monogrammed robe to take home, and a professional family photo shoot session on Black Point Inn grounds (subject to availability). Rates start at $300 per night.
Rhode Island
Give mom a classic Newport experience at Castle Hill Inn, established in 1875. The mansion’s Gilded Age Experience, inspired by the HBO “Gilded Age” series, includes a two night stay, daily gourmet breakfast and afternoon tea, a tasting-menu experience for two at Aurelia at Castle Hill, two mansion tickets, access to a self-guided tour of Newport’s famous Cliff Walk, complimentary valet parking, bicycles, a welcome amenity, bottled water, locally-produced bath amenities from Farmaesthetics, and a digital subscription to The New York Times. Rates range from $1,185 to $2,305 per night. Newport was named one of the best mother-daughter getaways in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure.
Vermont
Solve a murder with mom in the Green Mountains at The Wilburton in Manchester during “The Million Dollar Movie” Murder Mystery Weekend. Guests will dress in festive attire and step back in time to 1955 where they’ll attend a secret board meeting by RKO Studios where “everyone is dying to be a part of it.” The package includes a two night stay, Friday welcome party and Mother’s Day Cabaret, Saturday breakfast, guided tour through Manchester Village, a three-course musical dinner party with themed specialty cocktails, and a Sunday mimosa cocktail at breakfast with sweeping mountain views. Rates start at $235 per night with an additional $150 per person plus tax and service for the package.
Connecticut
Pamper mom at The Water’s Edge Resort & Spa in Westbrook. When you book the Spa Bed & Breakfast Package, you’ll receive overnight accommodations for two, a $50 breakfast credit, a European deep-cleansing facial, 50-minute Swedish massage, 10% off additional spa services, and 10% off dinner at Dattilo Fine Italian. Rates start at $649.
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