Sail the Chesapeake: Offshore Sailing School at The Inn at Perry Cabin

Savvy East Coasters prize The Inn at Perry Cabin as the perfect Chesapeake Bay escape close to home. Situated in the Victorian resort town of St. Michaels on the Eastern shore of Maryland, The Inn offers a luxury travel bargain not far from Washington D.C. and less than two hours from Baltimore and Philadelphia. And as an Orient-Express property, The Inn at Perry Cabin knows how to treat guests right: whether they're luxuriating at the Linden Spa, checking out complimentary bicycles to cruise around, or tucking into award-winning fare at Sherwood's Landing, the restaurant overlooking the Miles River. Looking for a sailing school vacation? The Inn at Perry Cabin is the perfect setting for your Chesapeake adventure, as it's home to the Offshore Sailing School. You can choose from a variety of sailing courses, accommodating guests at every level. There's the signature three-day "Learn to Sail" course, five-day "Bareboat Cruising" course, or "Fast Track to Cruising," the only comprehensive novice to ready-to-charter course out there. Half-day classes are also available, and you can even skip the group course in favor of private lessons. Available April through November.

Summer Deal: The Inn at Perry Cabin is offering the "Summer Fever" package for mid-week stays (arrival Sunday- Thursday) from June 1 - September 2, 2010. Along with your luxe accommodations, you'll get a gourmet picnic for two, Epicuren X-treme cream (SPF 45) and lip balm (SPF 15) from The Inn's Linden Spa, canapés and a bottle of chilled rosé, access to the Linden Spa, complimentary high speed internet access, and daily newspaper. Rates from $650 per room for two nights (two-night minimum required).