Berkshires and Pioneer Valley resorts offer vacations with lavish comforts

Make marvelous memories at the Cranwell Resort, nestled snugly in the Berkshires, high on a hilltop in the charming town of Lenox. Book one of 18 rooms at the re-imagined Carriage House, which has held true to much of the glory of the original 1890s structure with its tower, gables and cantilevered floors. The Zagat-rated resort, on 380 acres, includes an indoor pool, historic 18-hole golf course, fitness room and classes and tavern offering fresh, regional fare. From theater, dance and music to galleries, boutiques, dining and every outdoor sport imaginable, Cranwell’s location, coupled with its reputation for attentive service, has guaranteed its guests over the years a fun, relaxing time away from it all.

This magnificent resort sits on a secluded 223-acre estate sheltered in a scenic area and framed by breathtaking mountains and its picturesque pond. Forty-eight condominium units offer guests one and two bedroom condominiums, each with a master bathroom with Jacuzzi, kitchen, dining area, living area with a sleeper sofa, a deck, and fireplace. Recreational activities abound with an indoor and outdoor pool, exercise room with hot tub and sauna, plus tennis, basketball, a playground, rowboats and canoes, and trails for walking, hiking, biking or cross country skiing. For your convenience, wireless Internet access is available in all units and the Clubhouse at no extra charge. Offsite are the fabulous Berkshires with unlimited family activities, cultural events, historic sites, museums and more.

Holiday Inn Club Vacations® Oak n’ Spruce Resort is set in the hills of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts, offering vacation fun through the seasons. Enjoy spacious 2- and 3-bedroom villas complete with a living room and fully equipped kitchen. Guests can enjoy the indoor and outdoor pools and a well-equipped fitness center with indoor sauna. Plus, our onsite arcade, pool tables, movie theater, 18-hole mini golf course, tennis and basketball courts provide fun for everyone. Experience the Berkshires diverse cultural attractions like the Norman Rockwell Museum and Tanglewood, the summer home to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Or, find boating, rafting, snow skiing and miles of beautiful hiking trails that run along the nearby Appalachian Trail which help make the region a popular New England destination.