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A Girls' Escape to the Quiet Cape

By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com

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The Dan'l Webster Inn is an Ideal Setting for a Girls' Getaway

Dan'l Webster Inn Cape Cod

The Dan'l Webster Inn is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts, Cape Cod's oldest town.

© 2005 Kim Knox Beckius
My former intern and good friend Jessica Mand may be younger, but she's always been wiser than me when it comes to knowing that women need to pamper and nurture themselves. Jessica gave me a gift certificate for my first massage when I turned 30. I remember it well because I left my bra on, which made things rather difficult for the massage therapist!

I've come a long way since then, and as my travels have taken me to some of New England's wonderful spas, I've been massaged with hot stones, slathered with rose oil and even scrubbed with maple sugar. I'll admit, however, that I still need coaching when it comes to making time for me a priority. When I decided at the start of 2005 that I needed a break from diapers and deadlines, I called Jessica, who was also ready for a diversion from her busy travel and work schedule.

The Dan'l Webster Inn, with its intimate spa, fine dining, comfortable rooms and proximity to shops and beaches, provided the ideal setting for a girls' getaway. The 54-room inn is located in Sandwich, Massachusetts, the oldest town on Cape Cod. The Cape may be crawling with families in the summertime, but when winter arrives, it is a serene spot for adults to re-connect and relax.

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