If you live in the Northeast and you are looking for a top-notch spa, but don’t feel like getting on a plane? Then look no further. Grab your car, drive a short 2 hours from New York or Boston to the Mayflower Inn & Spa and prepare to get blown away by this over the top Manor home in Connecticut.

Make sure you don’t judge this book by its cover. At first glance, you will see many old money couples and perhaps a few faces that look like they are frozen from so much Botox, but once you step into this Inn, I promise, you will feel right at home. The crisp and clean décor reminds me of the house I’ve never had, but always dreamed of. Each room is its own tiny world of luxury and coziness. What I like about Mayflower Inn is the fact that the programs are not as rigid as many of the other options, yet you still have the same tailor made programs you desire.

Got some money to burn? Stay in Grace Suite Room 10, it is 1200 sqft of pure luxury that also come with private balconies and luxurious marble and mahogany bath accommodations with walk-in showers and deep soak tubs.  Another “don’t miss” at the Mayflower Inn is their luxurious amenities. They offer you robes, slippers, plush towels, warm-ups and t-shirts during your visit. There are also stations all around the spa with fresh fruit, healthy snacks and drinks (and as a born snacker, that was the olive in my martini.)

You are offered two dining options, The Mayflower Grille or The Tap Room, the second being the more casual of the two options. It’s the perfect place to meet up with friends for a bottle of Cabernet after a solid day of pampering.

Photographs courtesy of the property.