Mystic blends history, hospitality, harbor views Iowa Gazette, Lori Erickson, November 26, 2025 "I’ll admit it: before I visited Mystic, Connecticut, my main reference point was the 1988 romantic comedy “Mystic Pizza,” starring Julia Roberts and Lili Taylor. When I arrived, I half-expected Roberts to appear with a slice in hand and a smile." An itinerary of what to see, where to stay and where to dine in Mystic, CT Read
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Why Mystic, Connecticut is the charming seaside town you need to visit November 25, 2025 | Alexia Dellner, Pure Wow "When it comes to charming towns, New England does it best (sorry, not sorry). And if you want family-friendly activities with a side of genuinely good food and breezy seaside views, Mystic, Connecticut might be your sweet spot." What to see, where to dine and where to stay. Read the Full
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From Santa Breakfasts to NYE Bashes: DHG Announces Holiday Happenings at Its Award-Winning Hotels Celebrating community, comfort, and curated holiday experiences from Connecticut to Massachusetts. MADISON, CT / MYSTIC, CT / NATICK, MA/ CAMBRIDGE, MA — (November 21, 2025) Distinctive Hospitality Group (DHG), owner and operator of Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton; Hilton Mystic, The IRONS Restaurant & Bar, Skybokx 109 Sports Bar & Grill, and The Verve Hotel Boston Natick, Tapestry Collection by Hilton; invites
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This bell is a rare and beautiful relic from the S.S. Diemerdyk, a distinguished combination cargo and passenger vessel of the legendary Holland America Line. This Bell is on display at our Hilton Mystic hotel in Mystic, CT. The Flagship of the Pacific Launched in 1949, the Diemerdyk was a symbol of post-war maritime elegance. She proudly served as the flagship of the Line's crucial North Pacific Coast Service, operating an epic, two-month itinerary from
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MARLBOROUGH, Mass. - The New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC), in partnership with its agency Gener8 and Distinctive Hospitality Group (DHG), is pleased to announce a new corporate partnership designating several DHG properties as official hosts for upcoming championship events. As part of this partnership: SPARK by Hilton Mystic Groton and Hilton Mystic will serve as the official host hotels for the April 2026 NEWMAC Track & Field Championships, held at the U.S.
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MADISON, CT (June 17, 2025) – A quintessential New England summer comes to life at Madison Beach Hotel, where sweeping shoreline views, live music, and timeless traditions converge for a season of unforgettable experiences. From sun-soaked beach parties to starry-night concerts, the award-winning boutique hotel invites guests and locals alike to revel in the charm of the Connecticut coast. The season’s signature event, the Grassy Strip Music Series, returns for its tenth year beginning Thursday,
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We spent last weekend in Mystic, CT which has always been a favorite stop of ours. It’s perfect for a dog friendly day trip (it’s under an hour from Providence) or weekend. This time, we stayed the night at the Spark by Hilton. It opened in 2023 (it was formerly the Days Inn and has been rebranded and beautifully renovated) so feels fresh, clean, and new. It’s also the perfect spot for traveling with your pup.
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High Road, Low Road is a fun, travel show which pairs top celebrities and sends them off to popular holiday destinations, city break favourites and far flung places for an unforgettable adventure of discovery, culture and fun! However…Both are headed to the same location, but they'll have very different experiences. For one holidaymaker, it’s first class travel, luxury hotels and the finest cuisine. Five-star all the way. For their companion, it’s economy travel, budget digs and local
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By Allison Tibaldi, Boston Magazine This little town by the sea has a big food scene, from dumpling feasts to decadent ice cream sundaes. The laidback coastal Connecticut village of Madison is just a two-hour drive from Boston, offering a compact, pedestrian-friendly downtown full of shops and restaurants. The town green, a New England classic, boasts manicured lawns, free concerts, and a bountiful Friday farmers market. Best of all, Madison is anchored by beautiful beaches,
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MADISON, Conn. — — On Tuesday, May 20, Madison Beach Hotel celebrated being selected the 2024 Year-End recipient of the prestigious Connie Award, Hilton’s highest honor recognizing exceptional performance and guest satisfaction across its global portfolio. The hotel, managed by Distinctive Hospitality Group, is the only Curio hotel to have been awarded the Connie award twice (the hotel received its first 2017). “This recognition is so well deserved. Madison Beach Hotel has a way of
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