Even though times are tough, you can still give the extravagant gift of travel to your loved ones. American Historic Inns, Inc., which has been publishing travel guidebooks for more than 25 years, sells the perfect present. Their guidebook, Bed and Breakfast and Country Inns, includes descriptions of more than 1,400 B&Bs and inns and each book has a Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free certificate.
The certificate is valid at any of the inns in this book, and your loved ones can save up to $300, depending on which inn or bed and breakfast they choose. The guidebook itself, costs only $24.95, which is a huge bargain when you consider that the average savings is more than $140. Here are some of the romantic examples of inns that accept the Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free certificate.
For some seaside romance, consider the Cheshire Cat Inn, located in downtown Santa Barbara, California. The inn combines romance with a hint of whimsy, with individually decorated guest rooms and suites bearing names such as the Mad Hatter or March Hare. Some rooms offer a fireplace, whirlpool tub or private patio or balcony. Breakfast and afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres are included in the rates, which range from $199 to $410 per night. If you use the Free-Night certificate, you could potential be saving more than $400 off a two-night stay.
If your gift recipient is a history buff, there are hundreds of historic places to choose from in the guidebook. One charming example is the Williamsburg Manor Bed and Breakfast. Located in the popular tourist destination of Williamsburg, Virginia, the inn was built in the 1920s during Colonial Williamsburg’s reconstruction. Each of the rooms has been decorated with fine linens, Oriental rugs and carefully selected antiques. The scrumptious full breakfasts are a highlight of any stay at the Williamsburg Manor, and the inn is just three blocks from the historic village. Rates run from $159 to $179, so you could save nearly $200 with a Free-Night certificate.
Enjoy all the fun of New York City, as well as the historic ambiance of New Jersey’s first inland settlement. The Pillars of Plainfield Bed and Breakfast, located in a restored historic 1870 home, is just 28 miles from the city but serves as a more peaceful, quiet home base from which to enjoy this exciting region. There are seven guest rooms; each one is different and decorated with antiques. Fine linens and down blankets top the beds and the bathrooms are stocked with handmade bath products. A three-course breakfast gets the day off to a perfect start. The rates range from $125 to $250 per night, so with a Free Night certificate, you’ll save enough to score theater tickets or dinner out in the city.
You can order the guidebook, which usually ships within 24 hours, at ILoveInns.com. This comprehensive website includes detailed listings to more than 19,000 country inns and bed and breakfasts. ILoveInns.com also offers printable gift certificates for many of the inns listed on the website. This is a great instant gift idea that is both easy and thoughtful.
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