Connecticut Last Minute Vacations - Beach Sell Off Vacations and Beach Last Minute Vacation Deals at Connecticut Family Resorts

Connecticut Last Minute Vacations - Beach Sell Off Vacations and Beach Last Minute Vacation Deals at Connecticut Family Resorts

The sales tax in the State of Connecticut is 6%. The lodging facility sales tax is 12%.

Coastal Fairfield County

It's 30 miles of beautiful coastline. It's a stone's throw from New York City. It's rolling hills and picturesque New England countryside. It's all that and more. It's Coastal Fairfield County - a place where the shore, country and city come together to create a unique getaway destination to discover.

Looking for a quiet country getaway? You'll find it here. Chic hotels, boutique shopping and first-class dining? You'll find those too, along with museums, sports stadiums, nature preserves, lighthouses and an aquarium. Explore our beautiful towns and you'll discover that we have a lot to offer families, couples and groups.

Greater New Haven

The cities and towns that make up Connecticut's Greater New Haven Convention and Visitors Bureau are Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Clinton, Durham, East Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Killingworth, Madison, Middlefield, Milford, Orange, New Haven, North Branford, North Haven, Wallingford, West Haven and Woodbridge.

Litchfield Hills

Northwest Connecticut encompasses the following communities: Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Barkhamsted, Bethel, Bethlehem, Bridgewater, Bristol, Brookfield, Burlington, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Danbury, Derby, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Middlebury, Morris, New Fairfield, New Hartford, New Milford, New Preston, Naugatuck, Newtown, Norfolk, North Canaan, Oxford, Plymouth, Prospect, Redding, Ridgefield, Riverton, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Seymour, Sherman, Southbury, Thomaston, Torrington, Waterbury, Warren, Washington, Washington Depot, Watertown, Winchester, Wolcott, and Woodbury.

Northwest Connecticut has four distinct seasons, each with its special charm.

Spring: The mixture of warm days and cold nights is the perfect and necessary combination for "sugaring off." This is the time of year when farmers collect the sap from sugar maples and boil it down to make maple syrup, candy, and spread. Spring is also one of the best times for whitewater canoeing and kayaking on the Housatonic and Farmington Rivers. Another favorite spring activity is a visit to one of the many nurseries and a stroll through beautiful display gardens.

Summer: The pastoral countryside, cool mountain lakes, laurel covered slopes and pine-scented forest glades have made the Litchfield Hills a resort area for more than a century. In Northwest Connecticut a refreshing breeze cools the warm, often hot summer days and pleasant evenings. Lake swimming, picnicking, hiking on the Appalachian Trail, fishing, and biking are just some of the summer pleasures that abound in the area.

Fall/Indian Summer: Beginning in September through late October the days are crisp, clear and sunny; the evenings are cool. Our rolling hills and river valleys are alive with the activity of the harvest, which culminates in fifteen of the State's Country Agricultural Fairs. During the first three weeks in October our bucolic countryside and colonial villages are transformed into a palette of brilliant colors.

Winter: Snow transforms the Northwest Connecticut into a Currier and Ives painting -- with church steeples soaring above a filigree of bare branches, village greens powdered with snow, colonial homes garlanded with pine boughs and candles gleaming in windows etched with frost. This is a favorite time for skiers to visit the area because the Northwest Connecticut's Litchfield Hills has Connecticut's largest downhill Ski Area, Mohawk Mountain (860-672-6100) in Cornwall, Ski Sundown in New Hartford (860-379-9851), and Woodbury Ski & Racquet in Woodbury (203-263-2203), as well as miles of pristine trails for cross country skiing. Another outdoor activity is Eagle Watching in Southbury.

Mystic Country

With so much to experience in beautiful Mystic Country, it's no wonder people travel from all over the world to explore this region of eastern Connecticut and southwestern Rhode Island. Mystic Country is complete with romantic getaways, world-class gaming, nightlife and entertainment, and fun for the whole family.

Our Yankee heritage is visible everywhere -- in charming villages surrounding classic town greens; scenic farm roads and ancient stone walls; waterfronts bustling with fishermen, ferries, and yachts. And here, like no where else in New England, you'll find a wealth of attractions and events of all sizes, appealing to all ages and interests. Welcome to Mystic Country!

Whether it's testing your luck at Foxwoods Resort Casino or Mohegan Sun, bonding with Mystic Aquarium's Beluga whales, touring a New England winery, or simply spending a day at a luxury spa -- whatever escape you crave at whatever speed you seek, you can find it in Mystic Country.

Browse unique art exhibits, immerse yourself in our rich maritime and Native American history, or take in a show - we've got something for every interest.

Come to a place that has been treasured for centuries by sea captains and artists and today by city dwellers and families seeking inspiration, relaxation and an opportunity to recharge.

River Valley

Connecticut's River Valley offers visitors big-city sophistication, along with the charms and splendors of the New England countryside: sparkling rivers and shoreline, centuries of history and culture, and an endless array of interesting sights to enjoy. Come see for yourself why Connecticut's River Valley is the perfect destination for your next vacation, getaway or long weekend.