USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards

Wentworth by the Sea in New Castle, New Hampshire and The Sagamore Resort in Lake George, New York

Wentworth by the Sea & The Sagamore Resort Are Nominees For…

USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards

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We’re excited to announce that two Opals have been nominated for USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. The Sagamore is up for the title of “10 Best Destination Resort,” while Wentworth by the Sea is up for “10 Best Waterfront Hotels.”

Cast your vote by following the links below. Voting ends August 5, 2024, at noon EDT.

10 Best Waterfront Resort

Wentworth by the Sea

An iconic hotel on the charming island of New Castle, New Hampshire, this storied retreat has long been known as grand gathering place, hosting presidents and political figures with serene space for celebrations of all kind. Our historical yet luxury escape features indoor and outdoor pools, three dining outlets, an on-site spa and clay tennis courts for a wide range of activities to make memories.

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10 Best Destination Resort

The Sagamore Resort

With a prestigious legacy dating back to the 1880s, this iconic sprawling hotel is set on a private 70-acre island on Lake George in the New York Adirondacks. Guests love the elegant lakeside accommodations, award-winning dining, an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course, and the commitment to creating remarkable experience every day.

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Read Up on the Nominated Resorts

5 Places to Glimpse Wentworth by the Sea History

While this historic hotel on the New Hampshire Seacoast is far from dusty thanks to a multitude of modern updates, alluring period details still remain throughout the property – if you know where to look.

7 Reasons The Sagamore is a Condé Nast Traveler “Most-Booked” Hotel

The people have spoken. Or, more like, the readers have spoken. Better yet: the readers have booked. We’re referring to the fact that The Sagamore Resort was a top 15 most-booked hotel by Condé Nast Traveler readers for the year of 2023. Here’s why.

A Delicious Journey Through Salt Kitchen & Bar

In honor of Salt Kitchen & Bar celebrating 10 years on the menu as a superior New Hampshire Seacoast dining destination, we take you on a delicious journey through the spaces and signature dishes that have made it such a mainstay.

Eating Your Way through The Sagamore Resort

We hope you packed your appetite. Because The Sagamore Resort boasts eight (yes, eight!) Lake George restaurants on property, each with their own unique flavor.

6 Reasons To Visit Wentworth by the Sea’s Winter Wine Festival

Rubbing elbows with Napa’s top wine luminaries, hundreds of bottles of premier wine at your fingertips, and some of the most innovative dish pairings the Seacoast has ever seen. These are just a few of the reasons to check out the Winter Wine Festival, a month-long celebration that runs January 17–February 9, 2025.

5 Ways Donald Ross Lives on at The Sagamore Golf Course

Ranked among “Top 200 Resort Golf Courses” by Golfweek’s Best of 2020, the 18-hole Sagamore Golf Course was designed and built under legendary course designer Donald Ross’s personal supervision in 1928 – and very much stays true to his distinct style, in more ways than one.