Summer Greetings from
Distinctive Inns of New England
Wow! It's been a warm summer throughout New England, but our guests have found ways to stay cool during summer getaways to the  12 Distinctive Inns of New England  (DINE). It's not too late to plan your end-of-the-summer soiree. Sneak in one more  romantic getaway  to any of our outstanding New England inns before Labor Day. As you'll see, it'll be good for your health!

We're partnered with Lord Hobo Brewing Co. to add another element of chill to your upcoming getaway. Read below how you just might win not one, not two, but 12 mini-getaways to DINE inns plus additional fun prizes from New England companies while joining DINE and Lord Hobo in celebrating the New England experience.  
 
Win 12 Mini-Getaways to
Distinctive Inns of New England
What does it mean to be "Crafted in New England" ?

That's the question that  Distinctive Inns of New England  is teaming up with  Lord Hobo Brewing Co . and its partners to tell the world. New England has its own brand of panache and the  12 Distinctive Inns of New England  (DINE) are stalwartly connected to that New England brand of hospitality. To prove it, DINE inns are giving away 12 mini-getaways to enjoy in the coming year as the Grand Prize in Lord Hobo's Crafted in New England  campaign.
 
A number of New England based companies will join Distinctive Inns of New England and Lord Hobo to help lucky winners experience the New England brand. The Lord Hobo Crafted in New England promotion is all about winning prizes that will allow you to explore New England and have the best time of your life at the same time.   

Click here  to learn more about the  Crafted in New England  campaign and to enter to win 12 mini DINE getaways.
Need a Reason to Vacation?
How about catching up on sleep!
Your great fortune begins with the luxury of a Distinctive Inn
Getting ready to go on vacation can often add to the stress in one's life. Yet, just like sleep, vacations are an important way to stay healthy, and a vacation to one of the  12 Distinctive Inns of New England  (DINE) is one way to revive and refresh...and catch up on sleep. If you can't get enough sleep at home, try an  unplugged getaway  to any of the  12 Distinctive Inns of New England , and w e're almost sure you'll find yourself with one of the best night's sleep you've had in months! According to travel expert, Peter Greenberg, a new Swedish study has recently shown that for those who burn the candle at both ends, ending up with only a few hours of sleep a night, there's hope in sight. You can actually make up for lost sleep by grabbing extra winks on the weekends or during your next getaway to DINE country.
 
Click here  to read more how catching up on your sleep is the ideal reason to plan your next DINE getaway. 

Click here   for more info on how your vacation slumber will keep you healthy, wealthy and wise. 
A Dozen Great Ways to Stay
Cool in DINE country
Recently, the temps in Southern Maine reached levels not seen for the past 107 years! New Englanders have been suffering through one of the warmest summers in decades. Yet DINE innkeepers are taking it all in stride. While the thermometer may be climbing, guests can stay comfortable with ocean or lake breezes, pools, ponds and air conditioned guest rooms and parlors. The best  romantic getaways  are filled with plenty of fabulous food (there's a reason our acronym is DINE), wonderful places to spend time together, and total removal from every day cares. We throw in fabulous beds, chilled afternoon refreshments, and plenty of places to stay cool too. Let our photos do the talking.  

Click here  for a photo tour of a dozen ways to stay cool in DINE country.
Summer Recipes from Our Kitchens
We've gone back through our recipe files to bring you some of our favorite summer recipes -- all highlighted on the DINE blog.

Did you know if you go to DINE website and click on the RECIPES button, all of the recipes featured on the blog will be there at your fingertips? Here are a few you might try.


We've found that some of our most "Instagrammable" memories feature animals -- everything from felines to fish. If you missed the blog on our 12 Best Instagrammable moments,  click here  for some great photos.  

Here's to your end of the summer getaways. And remember, fall isn't very far behind. Book your fall foliage getaway soon or "forever hold your peep"!

Sincerely, 
The Innkeepers of the Distinctive Inns of New England  
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