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PORTLAND UE Urban Escapes FORTY 1° NORTH If your idea of a New England winter getaway is more urban than rustic, Forty 1° North in New- port, Rhode Island, is the place for you. Sit back and unwind among modern elegance and sparkling win- ter views of Newport Har- bor and historic Thames Street from any of the 28 HARBOR HOTEL guest rooms or suites. For truly royal treatment, take advantage of the sweeping views seen through the floor-to-ceiling windows while enjoying in-room spa services by the fire. Plus, all accommodations at Forty 1° North feature state-of- the-art technology and are LEED registered for an eco- friendly stay. And with an iPad in every room, you'll never be without paperless directories, menus, and maps, or even your daily newspaper. 351 Thames Street, Newport, RI, 401- 846-8018, 41north.com. PORTLAND HARBOR HOTEL Located in the heart of the Old Port in Portland, Maine, Portland Harbor Hotel is a one-stop destination for winter fun and all of the glamorous amenities of an upscale urban retreat. Situated on the waterfront, the Portland Harbor Hotel provides a dose of warmth from the cold winter temps as soon as your car is whisked away by the valet and you are ushered inside to the toasty lobby. Head upstairs to your room and THE ESSEX RESORT & SPA you'll find a custom-made Signature Portland Harbor Hotel bed waiting to wrap you in luxurious 250-thread- count linens. A Town Car is available to whisk guests away to downtown restau- rants and attractions, but if you prefer to enjoy the brisk New England outdoors, the hotel is right near spots for cross-country skiing, snow- shoeing, and ice skating. 468 Fore Street, Portland, ME, 207-775-9090, portland harborhotel.com. THE ESSEX RESORT & SPA Just minutes from the lively cultural scene of Burlington, Vermont, you'll find a winter getaway that's perfect for culinary aficionados. The Essex Resort & Spa, also known as Vermont's Culi- nary Resort, offers an onsite cooking-class program for its residents. Stay in one of the property's 120 guest rooms and suites and you'll get the opportunity to work alongside its renowned chefs as you prepare delicious meals using local Vermont ingredients in the fun and intimate atmosphere of its classroom kitchens. Not only will you sharpen your knife skills and cooking tech- niques, but you'll also get a three- or four-course meal paired with a glass of wine to celebrate your new area of expertise. 70 Essex Way, Burlington, VT, 802-878-1100, vtculinaryresort.com. FORTY 1° NORTH 111