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Westin Avon Pool.jpgStarwood has so many exciting new hotels and resorts opening up across the country that it can be hard to keep track of them all. Until now, that is. Check out the recently launched a microsite that helps connect travelers with its newest properties, wherever in North America they happen to be. Simply click here and browse by destination, property type, or brand to find new and noteworthy hotels and resorts from sea to shining sea. Curious to see what's new in Colorado? Have a look at the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, Avon (pictured), with inspiring views of Beaver Creek Mountain. Looking for the newest resort? They don't get much newer than the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, Vermont, a member of Starwood's Luxury Collection. Wondering where the next W will wind up? The sleek new W Fort Lauderdale will open on March 1, 2009, ushering in a new era of style to the classic beachfront town. You can even search on an interactive map. Best of all, you'll have instant access to special offers that make checking out a new place all the more enticing. Visit the Opening Offers site today and explore the best in new designs, new escapes, new views, and new luxuries.

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Cheese and Maple Tours in Vermont

Tuesday October 7, 2008

vermontcheesemap.jpgFor better or worse, there are two things most people associate with Vermont: maple syrup and cheese. Fortunately, both industries embrace that fact, and several tours are offered around the state.

Staying at the Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center, strike out on the Vermont Cheese Trail, which boasts 37 cheesemakers scattered across the state — the closest is Willow Hill Farm, an artisanal producer of sheepsmilk cheese. The well-known Cabot Creamery is makes cheese on a grander scale, with guided tours for just $2 (kids under 12 are free).

Maple syrup is more of an early spring thing, but there are a couple sugarhouses still active this time of year. Carman Brook Maple Farm and Nebraska Knoll Sugar Farm are good bets through October. Many of the state's apple orchards are in high gear right now, too — stop by Chapin Orchard October 25 for their annual hard cider crush.

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Equinox Golf Resort 200.jpgRecently, The Luxury Collection welcomed a new resort to its portfolio, The Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, Manchester Village, an exquisite retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, with unparalleled service, luxurious accommodations, and every amenity you can imagine. Dating back to 1769, the resort sits on 1,300 acres of rolling countryside in the shadows of Vermont's Green Mountains, which provide a stunning backdrop for 18 holes of championship golf, hiking, biking, fishing, cross country skiing, or whatever you feel like doing. The adventurous traveler can take advantage of falconry or archery lessons, while those who just want to find that perfect state of relaxed bliss can head straight for the spa, where a heated indoor pool, jacuzzi, and a host of pampering treatments will have you feeling like yourself again in no time. Guest rooms and suites feature the best of everything, from 250-thread-count sheets and flat-screen televisions to signature bath amenities and turn down service. There are a variety of special offers available to acquaint guests with this new resort, so take a look and start planning your getaway to the Equinox Golf Resort & Spa, Manchester Village today.

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Old Fashioned Skiing in Vermont

Wednesday February 28, 2007

Lift.jpgSkiers at Mad River Glen in Vermont get to experience the mountain as it used to be, thanks to its historic single-chair ski lift. As this item from MSNBC.com points out, the historic ski lift has been in operation since 1948, and is just one of many ways the mountain is a favorite of ski purists who prefer the no-frills version of the sport. Thanks to the diesel-powered single-chair lift, the trails never seem crowded, and skiers are evenly spaced as they schuss down the mountain. The lift will be getting a renovation soon - the 158 wooden chairs will be sold to collectors and the diesel engine will be replaced with an electric engine - but it will remain a single-chair lift, so skiers will still be able to enjoy the quiet 12-minute ride to the top of 3,637-foot General Stark Mountain. Mad River Glen bans snowboarding in favor of classic downhill skiing, so it's perfect for those who long for the halcyon days when the sport was young. At the time it was built, when awkward uphill rope tows were the norm in the ski world, the lift was revolutionary. The mountain is only an hour away from the Sheraton Burlington Hotel & Conference Center.

[image via MSNBC.com]

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