This stylish boutique hotel is located in downtown Portland, in the city’s theater district, surrounded by restaurants, art galleries, museums and nightlife. The property’s elegant atmosphere reflects the vibrancy and unique beauty of Portland itself. The interiors blend the clean, sleek lines of mid-century design with Portland’s unique fusion of laidback style and welcoming warmth, and features an art collection encompassing over 500 local and regional pieces. Spanning five floors, the 174 guestrooms offer either garden or city views and there are six wonderfully spacious Premier suites. Expect flat screen televisions, iPod docking stations, coffee-makers, spa bathrobes, down blankets atop pillow-top mattresses and high-speed internet access and you wont be disappointed. Nel Centro Restaurant offers an eclectic menu with an emphasis on cuisine influenced by northern Italy and southeast France. There is also an urban outdoor garden retreat featuring a fire pit and relaxing terrace.

Sitting on North Carolina’s Outer Shores, Sanderling Resort has a private setting on the coast of the North Atlantic and Currituck Sound. Secluded, unspoiled beaches stretch for miles and the village of Duck is just five miles away.

Nestled in the southernmost uplands of the Adirondack region, Gideon Putnam Resort sits in the heart of Saratoga Spa State Park in upstate New York. Surrounded by 2,200 acres of lush, natural beauty, it allows you to enjoy a multitude of outdoor pursuits whilst wondering the delights of Mother Nature. Albany is a 45 minute drive and New York just four hours away.

Holding a great position in Riverhead, on ever-popular Long Island, Hotel Indigo makes a wonderful pairing with New York City. Sitting adjacent to Tangier Outlet Shopping and close to North Fork Wine Country, Splish Splash Waterpark and a selection of beaches, it’s an ideal choice for couples and families alike. Manhattan is a 90 minute drive and it is just 66 miles from JFK Airport.

Offering a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the Gardens NYC hotel is located in the more relaxed and residential Lenox Hill area of the Manhattan. With 5th Avenue only a 10 minute walk from the hotel and a couple of subway stations mere steps away, the major attractions of New York are easily accessible.

The New York Hilton Midtown’s central location on Avenue of the America’s makes it an ideal base for exploring. Attractions such as Rockefeller Centre, Radio City Music Hall, The Museum of Modern Art and Central Park are a short stroll, and the world-class shopping and dining on Fifth Avenue is just one block from your doorstep.

Church Landing is Meredith’s most upscale lakefront property. Set in an idyllic location, surrounded by lush gardens and directly on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, this Adirondack-style Inn redefines rustic elegance. Church Landing features 57 well-appointed guestrooms with private lakefront balconies, cozy fireplaces and plush bedding. Sitting alongside its three sister properties, Bay Point, Chase House and Inn at Mill Falls, the resort creates a village-like feel. Guests are encouraged to use the facilities and amenities shared by each property which include a choice of six restaurants, and Cascade spa, a full-service day spa with an indoor/outdoor pool.