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The New York Times this week published an insightful article on a scam travelers should be alert for: The fake hotel website. The article documents how Elvira Schawlow of Ridgefield, Conn., was planning a trip to her native Italy. She clicked on what… Lire la suite
Vermont is the ultimate backdrop for a girlfriends' getaway — think rolling green hills, cozy inns, farm-fresh food, and that rare permission to simply slow down . Here's how to pull it off without the planning headaches: Pick the Right Season Fall f… Lire la suite
Let's be honest: We're used to moving large amounts of snow here in Vermont. Jay Peak boasts and average of 380+ inches a year, and we're already at that point with two more months of winter to go. So when Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut… Lire la suite
Most of our room remodels go unmentioned and without major fanfare. But our remodel of our popular Black Bear Suite deserves some attention. To begin with, the remodel expands the suite from one bedroom to two bedrooms. The dining room wasn’t often u… Lire la suite
The big news in our little town of Montgomery is that we finally have a cell tower in town. Anyone who’s stayed with us knows that our little slice of heaven in the mountains has been isolated from cell signals for some time. AT&T and T-Mobile custom… Lire la suite
Several people have asked us why we changed our name from the “Phineas Swann Bed & Breakfast” to the “Phineas Swann Inn & Spa.” It slightly complicated, and maybe a little wonky, but if you’re if you’re interested, read on. One obvious reason is that… Lire la suite
It’s still October, but it’s time to start planning your ski vacation at the Phineas. Our most popular weekends fill up early, so don’t wait. Book your room today. Lots of guests stay with us in the winter to ski or ride. But occasionally the powder … Lire la suite
The most vivid Vermont Fall Foliage colors are always found at the top of Vermont, where the mixture of oranges, reds, yellows and golds can overwhelm the eye. If you have your heart set on Vermont leaf peeping, you need to be here. Traditionally, th… Lire la suite
The fall leaves are still clinging to the trees, but it’s not to early to plan your Vermont ski vacation. Here’s 10 Tips to help you plan the perfect Jay Peak ski getaway for you and your family: Plan Early. Key holiday weekends such as the week betw… Lire la suite
We’ve skied a lot of difference places, from Snowbird to Snowshoe , from Whistler to Killington . We’ve even slummed at some far-off Southern climes like Boone and Winterplace . But there’s something about Jay Peak that made us want to set up camp at… Lire la suite