Berkshires and Pioneer Valley welcome romantic vacationers

Is romance in the mountain air in the Berkshires? It is at the Hotel on North, where a sense of history combines with a modern cosmopolitan flair to provide the perfect atmosphere for a romantic getaway. In this 45-room hotel, each room is unique, with locally crafted furniture and individual decor. Ask about a room with a gas fireplace or a luxurious claw-foot tub. Or stay in the intriguing Library Suite, with 125 bookshelves filled with books, crafts, memorabilia and design pieces. Plan to have cocktails for two in the birdcage elevator and morning coffee in the atrium. Use your day pass to the fitness center, head out the door for shopping or the theater, then dine in the on-site Berkshire Palate restaurant.

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.

Experience the romance of the Berkshires during the magical seasons of spring and summer. Bright blue skies, emerald hills, lavender mountains at sunset - it’s the perfect backdrop for a getaway with your sweetheart. Relax by the pool at a hip hotel, or treat yourself to a spa date at one of our world class resorts. Dine on a delicious farm fresh meal cooked to perfection by one of our inspired local chefs. After a day of hiking and shopping, cozy up with a book and bottle of wine at one of our many quaint New England inns. You’re sure to wake refreshed for the next day’s adventure. To learn more visit us at berkshires.org. Find us on Facebook at "Visit the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts" and Instagram at visittheberkshires.