While New England may be best known as a summer destination, spring break offers a quieter, more charming escape with blooming landscapes, seasonal festivities, and indulgent coastal retreats.
These luxury hotels provide the perfect mix of relaxation and entertainment before the summer crowds arrive.
Newport, Rhode Island
Spring Break is an underappreciated time to visit Newport, with shorter lines at iconic attractions and the city in full bloom. March kicks off with the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and a two-day Fine Art Show and Ball. Each April, Newport welcomes visitors to experience the beauty of over 1.4 million daffodils. Throughout the month, Newport In Bloom, a local nonprofit, hosts events and activities celebrating the season.
Where to stay: Newport Harbor Island Resort |
Privately and ideally positioned on Goat Island, Newport Harbor Island Resort offers a serene escape, while still being conveniently close to downtown Newport. The resort recently introduced a Chef’s Table Dinner, offering a curated multi-course tasting menu for just eight attendees. Each event, guests can expect to experience unique dishes, perfectly complemented by wines chosen to enhance and elevate every flavor. The chef and sommelier will guide guests through a journey of taste, offering insights into the culinary techniques and wine selections. Additionally, The Spa at Newport Harbor Island Resort offers a variety of massages, body treatments, and facials featuring SkinCeuticals, each designed with unique benefits. Guests can further unwind in the rejuvenating dry eucalyptus sauna, enhancing their relaxation and well-being. Finally, couples are invited to experience the iconic Newport From Above package, featuring a 20-minute sunset helicopter tour for two, $50 dining credit, and a ChappyWrap blanket embroidered with NHIR logo.
Cape Cod, Massachusetts
While known for its iconic summer season, Cape Cod is a year-round destination with plenty of cold-weather activities tailored to cozy indoor fun. With fewer crowds and lower rates, it is an ideal spring break location for families and couples. Additionally, as the weather begins to turn for the better, the warmer climate is perfect for a scenic, bundled-up beach walk.
Where to Stay: Chatham Bars Inn |
Chatham Bars Inn is Cape Cod’s most beloved and storied oceanfront destination, boasting a quarter-mile private beach, exceptional dining, and spa. In March, guests can enjoy “Cozy Coastal Pursuits” programming, featuring special events, activities, and classes hosted by their expert culinary and recreation teams. Highlights include interactive cooking and mixology classes from the Inn’s award-winning F&B team, Cape Cod-inspired paint & sip classes with professional local artists, and astronomy classes with astronomer Michael Bent, where guests can explore Cape Cod’s constellations using the Inn’s high-powered telescope.
This programming coincides with the new “Cozy Coastal Escape” package. In addition to Chatham Bars Inn’s slew of programs, their private beach is perfect for a brisk walk followed by a few cozy hours spent reading or playing board games by the fireplace in the South Lounge. Plus, Chatham’s Main Street with its unique shops and galleries are only a 5-minute walk from the Inn. The Spa at Chatham Bars Inn is perfect for a romantic or solo getaway, with exclusive cozy-themed treatments being offered all through March, including a Warm Vanilla Velvet Massage and French Vanilla Latte Body Scrub and Facial. Guests looking for a secluded wellness retreat can stay in the adults-only Spa Suites, each with their own oversized hydrotherapy tubs, saunas, steam showers, and cozy fireplaces.
Boston, Massachusetts
Spring is a vibrant time to visit Boston with blooming flowers abound at Back Bay Fens or Charles River Esplanade; streets filled with outdoor dining and Farmer’s Markets; and the electric atmospheres of can’t-miss events like the Boston Marathon, Red-Sox at Fenway Park or a Celtics game at TD Garden!
Where to stay: Raffles Boston |
Indulge in the epitome of urban luxury this spring at Raffles Boston, situated in the heart of the historic Back Bay neighborhood. As the city transforms with vibrant spring hues, guests can immerse themselves in the opulence of this 35-story haven. With 147 lavish guest rooms adorned with Raffles’ renowned service, including personal butlers, and exquisite dining venues curated by Michelin-star chef George Mendes, every moment is elevated. Guests can savor the seafood delights at signature restaurant, Amar and enjoy the sweeping views over the South End with Long Bar & Terrace’s outdoor seating. For some spring rejuvenation, The Guerlain Spa beckons guests and locals alike to treat themselves with bespoke treatments and a 20-meter heated indoor pool, providing a serene escape just steps away from the city’s pulse. Whether exploring Newbury Street’s chic boutiques, catching a game at Fenway Park, or delving into art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Raffles Boston is the quintessential headquarters for an urban spring break experience.
