Berkshires and Pioneer Valley welcome romantic vacationers

Planning a special couple’s trip to the Berkshires? Book a condo unit at The Ponds at Foxhollow, and you’ll be close to all that is enchanting about this breathtaking part of the country. Hike past waterfalls, kayak or canoe across pristine lakes and ponds. Visit the gardens of Edith Wharton’s lovely home, The Mount, or take in a romantic play at Shakespeare & Co. Visit the Gilded Age Museum and escape to a more romantic time. Take your pick of fine restaurants, galleries and boutiques in picture-postcard towns. At the resort, relax by your room fireplace, sip wine on your deck overlooking the pond or take a dip in the indoor or outdoor pool. There’s also a hot tub, sauna and fitness center.

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.

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.

Hailed as one of America’s Most Romantic Winter Destinations by Travel & Leisure, the Berkshires delivers a dreamy experience for sweethearts. Set against a backdrop of snowy mountain peaks, classic red barns, and charming New England towns, lovers can explore the winter wonderlands of the outdoors or snuggle up inside to sip wine by the fire. Rejuvenate side-by-side at a renowned spa (many offer couple’s packages) or stroll hand-in-hand through a classic, contemporary, or historical museum. Be sure to end your day over a delicious farm fresh meal cooked to perfection by one of our great local chefs. To learn more click our listing link or search “Visit the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts” on Facebook.