Berkshires and Pioneer Valley welcome romantic vacationers

A canoe for two on a glassy mountain lake. A candlelit dinner on the veranda of a favorite restaurant. An acoustic concert surrounded by curated gardens of wild flowers. Romance comes in many forms, and the Berkshires is just the place for all of them! Enjoy a summer walk through quaint towns to window shop and share a fresh iced tea and just-baked treat at a sidewalk café. Stay at a welcoming bed and breakfast or historic one-of-a-kind inn before embracing the beautiful outdoors to hike, bike, or experience a horse ride on a winding trail. Indulge in a facial and massage at an intimate resort, explore gilded age mansions, shop for antiques, and stop to taste locally crafted wines, ciders, and beers. Take your romance to the next level in the Berkshires. To learn more, visit us at berkshires.org. Find us on Facebook @Visit the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts and Instagram @visittheberkshires.

Are you thinking about getting away? Consider escaping to the Deerfield Inn, an elegant boutique inn set in one of New England’s most charming villages. The 24-room inn with its inviting porch and gardens, welcomes couples with its Romance Package, featuring a bottle of wine, box of handmade chocolates, vase of seasonal flowers and two cozy robes to take home. (You can also order up champagne and chocolate-covered strawberries, among other delights.) Ask about the suite with the gas fireplace Dine near a crackling fireplace in Champney’s restaurant and tavern and plan your day strolling through historic Deerfield or visiting one of the area’s many art and history museums, wineries or breweries. The inn is also central to activities from skiing and snowboarding to hiking and biking.