The Balsams‘ reputation as a luxury hotel sometimes overshadows one of its other advantages: affordability. Rick Toland, director of Golf and Tennis at this New Hampshire resort, notes that there are perks included with each night’s stay. If you just stay a single night you get full use of all the resort’s formidable facilities, and you get it for two days. Read More
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One Night’s Stay Gets You Two Days of Golf at NH Vacation Spot
“How Well Do You Know Your Mate?” Game at NH Hotel
Couples staying at this New Hampshire Resort for Valentine’s Weekend will be offered the chance to play The Balsams’ twist on the old T.V. game show, “The Newlywed Game.” It’s called “How Well Do You Know Your Mate?” and is sure to be a great time for participants and audience members alike! Read More
“Almost Famous” 1960s Rock Figure Runs Sales at New Hampshire Hotel
Officially, Gary Armitage is Vice President of Sales and New Business Development for this New Hampshire hotel. Unofficially, he is a rock figure from the ’60s, a former college professor and a fireball of enthusiasm for a beloved vacation spot. Like most folks at The Balsams, Gary has had a series of profound experiences with guests and nature. This fall he discussed some of them with The Balsams Blog. Read More
“The Balsams Broomball”: New Hampshire Hotel Mixes Hockey, Soccer
Broomball is an increasingly popular ice rink sport that originated in Canada but now has a firm foothold in the U.S. Unlike hockey, it requires no skating ability; you play in shoes, and use a ball rather than a puck. At this New Hampshire hotel, broomball is generally played in the late afternoon, though some contests occur at 8 p.m. The games are complimentary…some organized with staff help and others more spontaneous. Read More
Ski For Free at NH Resort (and Other Great Ski Bargains)
Ski NH is offering a great deal for families this year—the organization of New Hampshire ski resorts is bringing back its popular programs for children in grades four and five “to encourage kids to adopt a healthy lifestyle and get out and enjoy winter in New Hampshire.” The two Kids Ski Free programs encourage the students to earn coupon books that include lift tickets and trail passes to all New Hampshire resorts that are members of Ski NH.
12-Step Program to Enjoying an Unplugged NH Vacation
The Balsams is a NH vacation spot where history and nature converge; a place where many natural treasures can be discovered. Part of what makes The Balsams what it is today is the sense of escape from the electronic distractions of everyday life.
Logging onto your PC, for example, to read an email from the boss, or turning on the television to watch “Dancing with the Stars” are uncommon activities at this NH vacation spot.
While this type of unplugged vacation is refreshing for many, it can be challenging for others. To help those video game, electronic gadget and TV-addicted travelers, below is a “how to” guide for getting the most out of an unplugged NH vacation.
Technology Addicts Beware: Leisure Lurks at this Family Friendly NH Vacation
You’ve scrimped and saved and managed to put some money away in these difficult times, and now it’s time to plan your next family vacation; time to finally spend some “quality time” together! Read More
Welcome to a New Blog for New Hampshire Travelers
Warm greetings and welcome to The BALSAMS’ new blog!
For those of you discovering The BALSAMS for the first time, this historical resort is located in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, near the Canadian border. Situated on 8,000 acres nestled deep into the Great North Woods, far away from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan areas, The BALSAMS offers many recreational opportunities. It is a Grand Hotel experience second to none, and our blogging team’s goal is to not only bring this one-of-a kind experience to life, but also to provide helpful information to those traveling within New Hampshire who share The BALSAMS’ passion for family, nature, outdoor recreation, tradition, simplicity and so much more. Read More
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