Indulge in the ultimate romantic getaway featuring candlelit dinners, hot stone massages, chocolate-covered strawberries, and 20% off.
Where: Friends Lake Inn. 963 Friends Lake Rd., Chestertown, NY. 518-494-4751; www.friendslake.com
What’s special: Friends Lake Inn, a member of Select Registry, overlooks a small pristine lake in the Adirondacks, where guests can embark on their own adventures using the inn’s complimentary canoes and kayaks. The charming B&B boasts 17 guest rooms, each decorated with classic wood paneling, deluxe linens, and many with Jacuzzis, lake views, or fireplaces. Its highly acclaimed restaurant offers innovative New-American cuisine complemented by a varied wine collection. Acres of Adirondacks Mountains offer recreational opportunities like boating, biking, fishing swimming, and hiking, as well as indoor events.
The deal: The Inn’s “Ultimate Massage Package” includes a two-night stay in a plush guestroom with a Jacuzzi tub; a split of Laurent Perrier Champagne; three-course candlelit dinner for two each evening; two one-hour hot stone massages in your room; a full country breakfast each morning; turndown service; and a welcome bath basket with rose petals, Grand Marnier chocolate-covered strawberries, and robes to take home. Ask for a complimentary room upgrade on arrival if available. Hudson Valley Magazine readers receive a 20% discount; the two-night package with discount begins at $1,055.
When: Through Sept.
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