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Amazing Resort Makeovers

These resorts have been gorgeously revamped to offer the newest (and best) amenities.

by Jenna Mahoney
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Topnotch Resort & Spa

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Topnotch Resort & Spa, Stowe, VT

Combine Vermont’s tranquil natural surroundings with an indulgent spa, an organic restaurant and a country-manor setting, and you’ve got Topnotch Resort & Spa in Stowe. The 60-room, 8-suite property boasts a brand-new restaurant, spa and fitness center. Natural earth tones and sweeping views of the pine-topped mountains complement the organic meals at the restaurant. The treatments on the diverse spa menu feature locally grown flowers and herbs (some of which are picked by the therapists). The treatment rooms have hardwood floors, fireplaces and walls of windows with spectacular views. At the resort’s fitness center, state-of-the-art equipment inspires health-minded guests (topnotchresort.com).

Harbor View Hotel & Resort

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Harbor View Hotel & Resort, Martha's Vineyard

A clapboard facade and a breezy porch welcome guests to this classic New England inn on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. The hotel’s lobby, with sun-drenched views of the lighthouse and harbor, feels more like the great room of a cozy home, with comfy sofas and overstuffed chairs. The inn’s guest rooms and freestanding cottage suites are all individually decorated and mirror the historic feel of the property. Luxury touches such as large bathrooms and plush robes enhance the experience still further (harbor-view.com).

*Bridal Guide Exclusive!: Mention Bridal Guide and receive, at a discounted rate that includes taxes and gratuities, the special Stardust Romance Package, which features a superior room for two nights, breakfast in bed, one dinner and an evening cruise. You’ll also receive champagne and chocolate-dipped strawberries upon arrival. Go to bridalguide.com/deals for more information.

Four Seasons Resort Maui

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Four Seasons Resort Maui

As if plush accommodations, a top-rated spa and impeccable service weren’t enough, the Four Seasons Maui at Wailea has raised the bar even more with its recently completed property-wide renovation. The extensive project, which took nine months to complete, has infused the high-end beachfront resort with innovative technology, including hotel-wide WiFi access and giant, flat-screen, high-definition TVs and iPod docks in every room. There are even environmentally progressive cleaning facilities and electrical systems. In addition, each of the resort’s 380 suites and guest rooms has been completely revamped with luxurious bedding, plush carpets and spacious marble bathrooms. And more than 280 pieces of original native artwork, such as feather leis, missionary-style quilts and historic wooden vessels, are scattered about the hotel’s public spaces. But perhaps the most exciting addition to the four-star property is the new steak and seafood restaurant DUO, which features true Kobe beef from Japan and the freshest island seafood (fourseaons.com/maui).

Photography: (from top) Courtesy of Topnotch Resort and Spa; Savid Soliday; courtesy of Four Season Resort Maui at Wailea.

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