Rhode Island – the Ocean State – is the smallest state in the United States, and small really is beautiful. Only 37 miles east to west and 48 miles north to south “Little Rhody” has 400 miles of coastline, a great sailing tradition, and Newport, situated at the entrance to Narragansett Bay, attracts some of the wealthiest yachtsmen in the world.
This little state offers more than just water, more than 60 percent of its total area is covered in woodland, carefully preserved in 53 state parks, making it a perfect place to indulge in camping, hiking, and cycling.
The state capital is the city of Providence, lying at the northern point of narrow Narragansett Bay about 30 miles from the open ocean. Both Providence and the southerly city of Newport have a fascinating colonial history worthy of investigating via the local attractions, while the little resort island of Block, about an hour by ferry from the southern town of Point Judith is an unspoilt and well-preserved paradise for beachcombing and bird watching.
Once reserved as the resort for the rich, Rhode Island is today a favourite east coast getaway, particularly for Bostonians and New Yorkers, being only 60 miles and 180 miles respectively from those major cities.
The extravagant 19th-century mansions of America’s wealthy families that grace Newport, Rhode Island’s southern city on the Atlantic Ocean, are now reminders of a golden age that serve as tourist attractions to be marvelled at by visitors.
| Superior Deluxe | Among the finest the world has to offer, hotels in this category are exclusive, lavish and indulgent. Needless to say, you will enjoy the highest service levels, superb accommodation and outstanding facilities and public areas. |
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| Deluxe | This will be an outstanding hotel, offering many of the features of Superior Deluxe, though on a scale which will be a little less grand. |
| Moderate Deluxe | This will be a Deluxe standard property, although some of the accommodation and public areas may offer a less pronounced degree of luxury. In other instances, the hotel may be a famous name with a well-established reputation. |
| Superior First Class | More often than not, this will be a superior modern hotel or an older property which is exceptionally well maintained. All offer very comfortable and well-furnished accommodation and public areas. |
| First Class | A dependable and comfortable hotel with standardised rooms. These are the ideal choice for travellers who don not require deluxe facilities or special services. |
| Moderate First Class | Essentially a First Class hotel with comfortable but sometimes simple accommodations. Public areas may be limited but generally provides all the essentials a guest requires. |
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