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Does the election chatter have you ready to pull your hair out? You’re not alone. Satisfaction over the choice of candidates is at the lowest it has been in more than 20 years, according to recent research by the Pew Research Center. So, what’s one to do? Escape the chaos. This November cast your vote then book one of these getaways for some much needed peace and quiet.
Check In. Tune out (the elections)!
Looking to escape the election mayhem this year? Grab your kids and head to the Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi! Sip hot chocolate by a roaring fire, play board games, and take a hike (literally). The great outdoors is your backyard. Choose a Cabin Suite where WiFi may be limited… and, if, you happen to pro-actively seek out election results and aren’t too thrilled – hire a sitter and head with your significant other down the Poconos Wine Trail!
The Tune Out (the elections) getaway includes:
- 2 nights accommodation at the Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi (one room for two people)
- Complimentary breakfast each morning
- Complimentary use of board games/parlor games
- Complimentary access to Lake Naomi Club activities – this varies by season
- Complimentary parking and WiFi
Package costs start at $430 plus tax for a two-night stay (for 2 guests in one room). Additional guests are $25 per evening. Getaway is subject to availability; runs November 7-8 and November 8-9, 2016.
Election Relief Rx
Upset stomach? Clammy hands? It could be Election Day jitters. The Caldwell House Bed and Breakfast in Salisbury Mills, New York, has just the prescription. Stay two-nights at the B&B, drink local wine, read a book by the roaring fire, or slip into your private Jacuzzi tub. Next day, enjoy a three-course breakfast and check Election Day results at your own peril. Last-minute (and car-less) relief seekers welcome… the B&B is accessibly by train within the New York Tri-State area. Caldwell House has discounted its room rates by $25 to those seeking solace. An Irish pub, mere steps from Caldwell House, may help deliver an extra dose of pain relief too.
The Election Relief Rx getaway includes:
- 2 nights accommodation
- Complimentary breakfast each morning
- Complimentary use of board games/parlor games
- Complimentary snacks, drinks, parking and WiFi
Prices start at $360 plus tax for a two-night stay; subject to availability; package runs November 7-8 and November 8-9, 2016.Contact the B&B in advance to add a stress-relieving massage.
Bipartisan Getaway
No chads. No stress. The Huron House Bed and Breakfast in Oscoda, Michigan, is offering a respite for travelers seeking to escape the tense Election Day coverage. The award-winning, luxury, bed and breakfast off the shores of Lake Huron offers scenic vistas, breakfast-in-bed, and a TV-free reception area. So, check in, tune out, and soak your worries away in one of the B&Bs personal Jacuzzis or private outdoor hot tubs.
The Bipartisan Getaway includes:
- 2 nights accommodation at the Huron House Bed and Breakfast
- Complimentary breakfast-in-bed each morning
- Complimentary parking and WiFi
Prices start at $238 plus tax for a two-night stay; subject to availability; package runs November 8-9, 2016. Add a romantic in-room chocolate fondue for $75.
October 8, 2016
