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Romance on a Shoestring: the Best Affordable Romantic Bed and Breakfast Inns
ILoveInns.com Finds Romantic February Getaways
No matter how deep the nation’s economic crisis, lovers are going to expect some romantic moments this time of year. ILoveInns has done the hard work by searching best-reviewed inns and gathering affordable and romantic bed and breakfast inns throughout the country. You can still afford a getaway this month! To sweeten the deal, each of these inns honors the Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free coupon in the Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns guide, published by American Historic Inns. Each of the following bed and breakfast inns has a perfect romantic element that you can maximize, whether it be a secluded forest location or a sweet little Jacuzzi for two.
Glorious Sunsets in the West
Taos, New Mexico has always been a not-so-secret favorite destination for artists, lovers, and dreamers--but how much more romantic to stay in a preserved 1832 adobe hacienda at Adobe & Pines Inn Bed and Breakfast? Nestled on two beautiful acres of mountain desert, choose from eight rooms ranging from $100-$225. Each room has a fireplace and modern amenities. The popular Puerta Rosa offers a Roman-style oversized soaking tub and dry sauna for personal in-room spa luxury.
Black Bear Inn, a bed & breakfast lodge in South Lake Tahoe, California is not exactly a budget inn, but because of all the raving reviews, we had to include this award-winning B&B. Stay in luxurious accommodations in a rustic mountain setting with king beds and gas fireplaces in all guest rooms or choose one of the three private cabins out back at the edge of the woods. That’s where the hot tub gazebo is.
Cuddle Up in the East
Hearts will flutter under the canopy of the bed in Cupid’s Retreat at Ambroselli’s Villa Serendip. Special packages include fresh flowers, decadent chocolates, romantic candlelight breakfasts and more. An enchanting Italianate villa in the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, local attractions include state parks, hiking, trout fishing, skiing, whitewater rafting and award-winning wineries. Delicious breakfasts are a specialty here. Whether you order the French Toast with Glazed Pecans or the Skillet Potatoes with Sausage and Rosemary, you and your loved one will be fueled for the day.
Midwest Candlelit Cuisine
Just minutes from Chicago, enjoy a classic bed and breakfast at the gracious Chestnut Street Inn. Savor a gourmet breakfast served in the elegant formal dining room of this historic local landmark or dine on the sun porch. Innkeeper Monika is also the chef and she offers exquisite candlelit, four-course dinners by reservation.
Southern Lovin’
A testimonial says it all. When you stay at Cameron’s Crag Bed and Breakfast in Missouri you get: “A million dollar view for about a hundred bucks.” Situated high on a bluff overlooking Lake Taneycomo and the Branson, Missouri skyline, each guest accommodation features a private hot tub and wide-open exhilarating views. Currently, there are special discounts for mid-week stays and additional specials for the Bird’s Eye View or Grandview suites.
February is a great time to visit 1884 Bridgeford House B&B in Arkansas. Stay any winter weekend except February 14 for $20 off the regular rate. Friday nights in February through March, the innkeepers will keep you warm with free homemade soups, breads, and decadent desserts.
For more information on these or other inns visit www.iloveinns.com or use your iPhone and the free InnTouch application. The Web site lists 19,000 B&B inns with many full descriptions, photos, video clips and Web links. Many of the properties are also in the best-selling bed and breakfast guidebook Bed & Breakfasts and Country Inns with a Buy-One-Night-Get-One-Night-Free Certificate. ILoveInns also offers Bed and Breakfast Gift Certificates, a perfect solution to help celebrate any occasion.
About American Historic Inns and iLoveInns.com
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