| Connecticut, particularly Litchfield County, is one of | | | | images of your amenity-filled cottage in your head, |
| those places that doesn't immediately spring to mind | | | | don't be surprised if the lure of the lake ends up taking |
| when deciding where to venture for your next | | | | you back to your temporary home before too long. It's |
| hard-earned vacation. Take a peek at what this | | | | good to experience everything that Litchfield County |
| charming region has to offer, however, and just try to | | | | has to offer, but the serene and untouched wilderness |
| stop yourself from falling under its spell. By the end of | | | | might have a way of making you into a bit of a hermit. |
| your investigation, you'll have a vision of all that your | | | | In these parts, that's nothing to be ashamed of. |
| delightful trip will entail, from the dates of your stay to | | | | The vacation rental options in this area vary from small |
| the vacation rental that will house you and your | | | | and snug to big and breathing-room friendly, so matter |
| traveling companions. | | | | who your traveling group consists of, you'll find a place |
| The diversions of this region are varied, but all have | | | | to make you happy. Ample bedrooms, a library of |
| one thing in common; they are low stress and | | | | books and DVDs, plenty of pillows and blankets, and |
| laid-back. For starters, the many lakes make for an | | | | laundry facilities will all add the touch of luxury to your |
| abundance of water-themed activities like canoeing, | | | | rustic getaway. Yes, you'll have the opportunity to |
| fishing, paddle-boating, and swimming. Lots of lakeside | | | | venture out into the backwoods for some exploration |
| chalets are equipped with private docks, so dipping | | | | and communion with nature, but you'll never really feel |
| your toes in the clear, fresh water can be the first | | | | like you're roughing it thanks to the great features of |
| thing you do in the morning and the last thing you do at | | | | this retreat. |
| night. Rumor has it that the water is so clean you can | | | | There's a time and a mood for adventurous, |
| even see the bottom at a depth of 30 feet. | | | | quick-paced vacations, and then there's a time to take |
| The Berkshire Mountains make a great backdrop for | | | | it down a notch. If you're feeling overworked and |
| your leisurely vacation, so be sure to enjoy the sights | | | | underappreciated, it may be an occasion for a true |
| as much as time allows. Should you decide to rent a | | | | escape. Imagine putting your feet up as you look out |
| cottage here, this should be easy to do. A great room | | | | across the cove, setting out for some bird-watching |
| with a wall full of windows, a patio overlooking the lake, | | | | with your trusty binoculars, or sitting down for a night |
| and easy access hiking and foliage-tour trails all make | | | | of games with your family in the comfortable living |
| for an experience of calm and natural beauty. When | | | | room of your lodge. |
| you can't even see the lights of the city or hear the | | | | So if a trip that contains time for slowing down as well |
| sounds of traffic, you know you're well on your way | | | | as sightseeing, water-skiing as well as wandering |
| to relaxation. | | | | through museums, and dozing in the sun as well as |
| This quaint region of northwestern Connecticut may | | | | driving to restaurants, then Litchfield County might be |
| be "away from it all," but it is hardly lacking in human | | | | the right place for you. Visit in the summer to soak up |
| warmth and creative spirit. For taste of what the | | | | the warmth or come in the fall for supremely beautiful |
| surrounding towns have to offer, take a day or two to | | | | views of the trees' yearly explosion of color; either |
| explore nearby Lenox, Stockbridge, Tanglewood, and | | | | way, you'll be pleased with the results of your decision |
| others. Antiquing alone could fill your vacation, so if you | | | | to settle down in cozy Connecticut for a bit. |
| have a taste for unique treasures be sure to bring | | | | Start planning now for your upcoming trip, especially if |
| along an extra suitcase or leave some room in the | | | | you want to ensure that you can reserve the Litchfield |
| trunk for the gems you may stumble upon. | | | | County Vacation Rental that would best suit your |
| The Berkshire Museum, the Norman Rockwell | | | | needs. The sooner you make the proper preparations, |
| Museum, The Colonial Theatre, and Hancock Shaker | | | | the sooner you'll feel the pleasure of true escape. |
| Village are a few more points of interest, but with | | | | |