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TRAVEL
GUIDE: CONNECTICUT
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With
fine dining, Appalachian hiking and enough history to
make legendary resident Mark Twain proud, Connecticut
offers much more than a commute to New York City. Hartford’s
world-class convention center attracts business travelers,
while the coast draws everyone from luxury lovers to sea
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HARTFORD
TOP DESTINATION SPA
Mayflower Inn and Spa
Take control of life by managing your routine. Mayflower Inn and Spa enhances mind, body and spirit by offering tailored programs to enhance a luxurious experience. Whether you want to fill your days with activity or just max out and relax, you're sure to find your best fit.
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BILLY GRANT'S GRAND NEW SPOT
Grants Restaurant & Bar
This former school was originally converted to an inn in 1920. The mid-20th century saw it fall to disrepair, but it was revitalized in 1992, when its current owners took the reins and fashioned it after the classic country houses of Europe. Read the full review... |
STRESSLESS
IN THE CITY
72-Hour
Vacation in Hartford
The
riverside capital that bloomed with the development
of America's insurance industry has plenty of ways
to entertain for 72 hours. On a long weekend in
Hartford, you can come and go with ease, opening
up a world of recreational opportunities, from river
tubing to tossing the dice. |
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STYLISH EAST COAST RETREAT
The Mayflower Inn
This former school was originally converted to an inn in 1920. The mid-20th century saw it fall to disrepair, but it was revitalized in 1992, when its current owners took the reins and fashioned it after the classic country houses of Europe. |
COASTAL
CONNECTICUT
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WHERE THE GRASS IS GREENER
Thomas Henkelmann Homestead Inn
Located in
one of the most historic neighborhoods of
Greenwich with some of the most expensive
real estate in the country, the Homestead
Inn can hold its own. Today, there are 19
tasteful chambers on this historic property,
along with the famed Thomas
Henkelmann restaurant. |
GOLD
COAST GETAWAY
Delamar
Greenwich Harbor Hotel
Perched
right on the harbor, steps from the fashionable
stores, restaurants and businesses on Greenwich
Avenue ("The Rodeo Drive of the East
Coast") and just 40 minutes from Manhattan, The
Delamar Greenwich Harbor Hotel is Greenwich's
one and only waterfront luxury property. |
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MAKE
AN IMPRESSION
Destination:
Old Lyme
It
is in Old Lyme, a serene inlet at the mouth
of the Connecticut River, where early 20th
century Impressionist artists sought refuge
from the trials of city life. Much
of the character that inspired painters over
a century ago remains today. |
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HOTEL SPECIALS
Saybrook Point Inn & Spa
Overlooking the Long Island Sound, the Saybrook Point Inn & Spa has 80 rooms and suites with 18th century mahogany furnishings. Most of the rooms feature working fireplaces, whirlpools and private balconies. more... |
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Visit
the official Connecticut tourism site
Guides
for other parts of the world
(Updated:
08/20/08 HC)
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