Laguna Beach 4/3/2008 9:00:00 PM
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$600 B&B EXPERIENCES THAT WILL STIMULATE YOU AND THE ECONOMY

American Historic Inns, the nation's leading publisher of B&B guidebooks, challenged innkeepers throughout the United States to create the ultimate B&B tax stimulus vacation.  

"We asked innkeepers to create exotic adventures that would create lasting memories," explained Deborah Sakach, president of American Historic Inns.  "We wanted to get people to try something new and see what diverse experiences our country has to offer. You can drive a Model T through Yosemite or glide on a canopy line cable through the trees in Georgia, or embark on many other amazing adventures.."

 Nearly 50 inns responded to our challenge. These packages, of course, all include breakfast daily,  For a complete list go to www.iLoveInns.com.

 The following are samples of some of our favorites by region:  

 Northeast

The $600 Whale of a Trip!

West Barnstable, Mass - High Pointe Inn. Set sail for a fantastic Cape Cod getaway that includes two nights in an oceanview suite with breakfast served overlooking the Great Salt Marsh, the dunes of Sandy Neck Beach and Cape Cod Bay. Experience the thrill of whale watching with expert naturalists onboard.  This package includes two whale watch cruises, a three-course dinner for two at one of Cape Cod's finest restaurants and complimentary evening cordials.

The Steam Locomotive Vacation

Glen, New Hampshire - Bernerhof Inn. Travel The Cog, the oldest mountain-climbing railway in the world and experience real 1869 steam locomotives in action and a spectacular climb up the highest mountain in the Northeast. Package includes three nights at The Historic Bernerhof Inn in a deluxe Jacuzzi room and two round-trip tickets to the top of the Cog Railway.

South

Fly Fishing on the Upper New River

Dan, Virginia – Meadowood Bed & Breakfast offers a day on New River with innkeeper and expert fishing guide Darrin "Gil" Gillenwater to land smallmouth bass, walleye, muskie or striped bass, fly or spin fishing. Includes lunch on the river, breakfast and two nights at the sprawling mountain inn set on 20 acres near the Blue Ridge Parkway.

 High Adventure Zip Line Tree Flight Package

Whitesburg, Georgia – At Historic Banning Mills, overlooking the historic Snake Creek Gorge and ghost town of Banning Mills, enjoy one of the longest and highest canopy tours in the world!  Aptly named "Tree Flight", you will encounter two 1000-foot zip lines, suspended bridges and the awesome 1500-foot "Big Daddy" zip line. The package includes two nights, the “Tree Flight" and a romantic in-room candlelight dinner

 West

The $600 B&B and Model T of Your Own to Explore Yosemite

Fish Camp, Calif. - The Tin Lizzie Inn, offers you one night and a Model T or Model A Ford that you can drive and explore Yosemite. Included is a special picnic lunch for two created by your innkeeper so you can spread out a blanket by a beautiful meadow or waterfall.

Rapids, Rodeo and Sleeping in a Sheepherder Wagon in Wyoming

Cody, Wy. - K3 Guest Ranch B&B offers a retro-fitted sheepherder wagon with comfy beds, a modern bathroom and in the morning, western breakfasts cooked over an open fire. The package includes passes to the Buffalo Bill Center and its five museums, the Cody Night Rodeo, and a rapids trip on the Shoshone River.

Visit
http://www.iloveinns.com/ to see more $600 B&B Experiences that Will Stimulate You and the Economy or browse though the 19,000 B&Bs and country inns that specialize in other packages, events or locations that interest you.  iLoveinns.com is the website for American Historic Inns, Inc. the leading publisher of bed & breakfast guidebooks.

For photos or interviews, please contact Deborah Sakach at 949-497-2232.