BestRomanticInns.com Announces Holiday Getaway Specials, 2008

Romantic Inns and Hotels (www.BestRomanticInns.com), the Internet’s highest rated romantic lodging directory, offers a list of holiday getaway specials in their November 6th newsletter. From a bed and breakfast Thanksgiving to a Christmas getaway in the city, these worldwide lodging specials offer up new ways to celebrate the holidays. View the Holiday Getaway Specials Newsletter online at: http://www.bestromanticinns.com/1/Getaway-Specials/Holiday-Getaways.htm

New Hampshire - Lakes, Ashland - The Glynn House Inn

An English Christmas in New Hampshire
Imagine celebrating Christmas in an elegantly furnished Victorian home filled with delightful holiday decorations. Spend your days skiing, taking romantic walks or go for a sleigh ride. Return to the Inn and relax by a romantic fire. Soak in a bubbling whirlpool bath. Enjoy gourmet breakfasts and specially prepared English Christmas treats each afternoon plus evening wine and seasonal hors d’oeuvres.
Rate: $149.00-$279.00
Valid Through: December, 28, 2008
Web: www.glynnhouse.com, Email: theglynnhouseinn@yahoo.com
Phone: (603) 968-3775, Toll Free: (866) 686-4362

Arizona - Central, Scottsdale - Fairmont Scottsdale

Five Diamond Holiday

This holiday season enjoy luxurious accommodations with breakfast for two, transportation to fabulous shopping at Kierland Commons and a $100 Westcor gift card (plus complimentary gift delivery to your guestroom) with the Lux Holiday Shopping Package at the AAA Five Diamond Fairmont Scottsdale.
Rate: Rates start from $289 per room, per night
Valid Through: December, 31, 2008
Web: www.fairmont.com/scottsdale, Email: reservations@fairmont.com
Phone: (480) 585-4848, Toll Free: (800) 441-1414

Belize, Cayo District - The Lodge At Chaa Creek

Belize Thanksgiving - Kids Rainforest Adventure

Family adventure will take an unprecedented new dimension at Chaa Creek with the introduction of the Thanksgiving Family Special, a new educational and fun-packed program for school children. The special is an environmental program that will introduce children to the tropical rainforest in western Belize, where an irresistible, bright blue iridescent butterfly, is a prominent resident. The Lodge at Chaa Creek has pioneered natural history travel to Belize since 1981, and is one of Belize’s premier destinations for a wide range of Caribbean and Central American adventures.
Rate: 4/5 night day package US$1275.00 per adult, US$235. per children (6-11 yrs)
Valid Through: December, 31, 2009
Web: www.chaacreek.com, Email: marketing@chaacreek.com
Phone: (877) 709-8708, Toll Free: (800) 861-1519

Florida - Northeast, Amelia island - Amelia Island Williams House Bed & Breakfast

Victorian Island Christmas

This elegant Victorian antebellum home, circa 1856, is decorated with thousands of tiny white lights, garlands of red bows and poinsettias, wreaths on every window and Christmas Trees in every room. The 3 day Christmas package includes a goodie basket filled with holiday treats, Christmas Eve wine and hors d’oeuvres followed by a carriage tour of the Historic District. Christmas morning arise to a beautiful full, two-course breakfast, then round out the day with a Christmas buffet dinner.
Rate: $795.00
Valid Through: December, 27, 2008
Web: www.williamshouse.com, Email: info@williamshouse.com
Phone: (904) 277-2328, Toll Free: (800) 414-9258

Victoria, British Columbia - Sooke Harbour House

Canadian Coastal Christmas Holiday

The Sooke Harbour House provides a home away from home to enjoy Christmas. The holiday package includes a two night stay on December 24 and 25, breakfast delivered to your room daily, a candle lit four course dinner for two each night, and a Christmas gift. The Inn features 28 guest rooms with water views, wood-burning fireplaces, private baths, decks or balconies and wet bars. An award winning restaurant features the freshest of local seafood, meats and produce.
Rate: $1050.00 to $1300.00 depending on room selection
Valid Through: December 24 and 25, 2008
Phone: 250-642-3421
Web: www.sookeharbourhouse.com Email: info@sookeharbourhouse.com

Virginia - Tidewater, Virginia Beach - Beach Spa Bed And Breakfast

Holiday Massage

Stress of the holidays becoming too much? Then relax and be pampered at the award winning Beach Spa Bed and Breakfast. Receive a free Swedish body massage or upgrade to a hot stone massage when you stay three nights. Gourmet breakfast is served every morning along with an afternoon cordial. And if you want to shop or need to get a special gift, there are dozens of boutiques and personal shops a few blocks from the Inn. Restaurants and entertainment are close by. Minimum three night stay.
Rate: Free One Hour Swedish Massage with a three night stay. Room rates vary from $125 to $225 through the end of 2008. Massage value $90.00.
Valid Through: December, 21, 2008
Web: www.beachspabnb.com, Email: innkeeper@beachspabednbreakfast.com
Phone: (757) 422-2621, Toll Free: (888) 422-2630

New Hampshire - White Mountains, North Conway - Cabernet Inn

Cabernet Inn-timate Thanksgiving or Christmas Getaway

Romance and holidays go hand in hand with a Thanksgiving or Christmas getaway at the Cabernet Inn. Their package is exclusively for couples and includes two night’s accommodation, breakfast each morning, champagne upon arrival, dinner for two, holiday keepsake and a recipe collection.
Rate: Prices start at $319.00 per couple.
Valid Through: November 26 & 27, 2008 or December 24 & 25, 2008.
Web: www.cabernetinn.com, Email: info@cabernetinn.com
Phone: (603) 356-4704, Toll Free: (800) 866-4704

Connecticut - Southeast, Westbrook - Captain Stannard House Bed & Breakfast

Connecticut Shoreline Thanksgiving

Spend your holiday at the Captain Stannard House and enjoy mulled cider, homemade baked goods, a fire in the fireplace, and comfy overstuffed high-backed chairs. Delicious two-course, full breakfast is included is included. The Inn will reserve your holiday dinner table at one of the local restaurants. Shop all day Friday at the local premium outlets.
Rate: 2 nights Wed – Sun, $390-$410 depending on room selection plus 12% CT tax
Valid Through: November, 30, 2008
Web: www.stannardhouse.com, Email: stay@stannardhouse.com
Phone: (860) 399-4634

New York, Hudson Valley, Cornwall - Cromwell Manor

Let’s Talk Turkey

Stay any three nights at the regular price including Thanksgiving (Nov. 27), and the Inn will pay for a Thanksgiving dinner for two at the Canterbury Brook Inn, voted Best Restaurant in Orange County by Hudson Valley Magazine. Cromwell Manor Inn is located in the heart of the Hudson Valley, fifteen minutes from the Woodbury Common Premium Shopping Outlet (the largest in the world) and only 10 minutes to West Point.
Rate: $165 - $380 per night including gourmet breakfast.
Valid Through: November, 29, 2008
Web: www.cromwellmanor.com, Email: cmi@hvc.rr.com
Phone: (845) 534-7136

France, Loire Valley, Conflans sur Anille - Chateau De La Barre

Christmas in a French Chateau

Experience the elegance of centuries with your family and friends. Five days as exclusive guests in an authentic Loire Valley castle: Chateau de La Barre. Festive candlelit gala dinner at the château, unique Renaissance feast at Leonardo da Vinci’s home nearby, vintage wine tastings, and much more, all arranged for you by your hosts. This offer is based on a group of 14 guests renting the entire chateau. It includes daily breakfast, a gala dinner on Christmas eve and a Renaissance festive dinner on the 23rd, and a wine and cheese tasting supper on another night, plus one day chauffeur driven sightseeing.
Rate: 1400 euros per person based on 14 attending
Valid Through: January, 3, 2009
Web: www.chateaudelabarre.com, Email: info@chateaudelabarre.com
Phone: (324) 335-0017

Ohio - Northeast, Berlin - Donna’s Premier Lodging

Cook Your Thanksgiving Meal in a Luxury Cabin

Donna’s Premier Lodging offers accommodations for those that would like to cook their Thanksgiving meal in their own private log cabin; or warm up a prepared Thanksgiving meal in a lovely Cottage. All units have a bubbly Jacuzzi for two, fireplace, b-que grill and many other amentias to make your stay comfortable and relaxing.
Rate: When you arrive the Thanksgiving eveyou will get Thanksgiving Day at 1/2 price.
Valid Through: November, 28, 2008
Web: www.donnasofberlin.com, Email: info@donnasb-b.com
Phone: (330) 893-3068, Toll Free: (800) 320-3338

Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains, Hawely - Woodloch Resort

Pocono Thanksgiving

Start a new family tradition and celebrate Thanksgiving at Woodloch. Enjoy a full turkey feast with all the trimmings, without all the work. Have a nice glass of apple cider while you sit by the crackling fire. The package includes immaculate accommodations, 3 meals daily, endless holiday activities, and amenities including the new pristine nature trail & indoor splash pool and nightly entertainment. Recognized by Parent and Better Homes & Gardens magazines as one of America’s Best Family Resorts. The accommodations offer a variety of choices that will suit any size family.
Rate: $824 - $988 per person, per night
Valid Through: Nov 26 – 30
Phone: 570-685-8000. 800-572-6658
Web: www.woodloch.com, Email: woodmark@woodloch.com

Pennsylvania, Pocono Mountains, Hawely - Woodloch Resort

Pocono Christmas

Woodloch is your winter Wonderland, with beautiful decorations, the traditional festival of the lights, caroling around the fire, Yule log and walnut hunt and holiday craft show. Visit a local tree farm to choose your free tree. Package includes spacious accommodations, 3 meals daily, endless activities, amenities including the new pristine nature trail and indoor splash pool and nightly entertainment. Recognized by Parent and Better Homes & Gardens magazines as one of America’s Best Family Resorts. The accommodations offer a variety of choices that will suit any size family.
Rate: $365 - $445 person per night
Valid Through: Dec 19 – 21
Phone: 570-685-8000. 800-572-6658
Web: www.woodloch.com, Email: woodmark@woodloch.com

Maine - Southern Maine Coast, Kennebunkport - 1802 House Bed and Breakfast Inn

Holiday Madness Relief Package

Escape the holiday stresses on the beautiful Maine coast. Valid Savor the charm and character of this beautifully restored Colonial home. Fireplaces, period furnishings, warmth and comfort. Private, tiled baths, many with Jacuzzi tubs, WI-FI, cable TV, air conditioning. Signature, three-course gourmet breakfast.
Rate: Save 30% on a second night, 50% on a third night.
Valid Through: Sunday - Friday, November 1-31, Sunday - Thursday, December 1-23. Not valid December 5, 6, 12, 13.
Web: www.1802inn.com, Email: info@1802inn.com
Phone: 207-967-5632, Toll Free: 800-932-5632

Pennsylvania - Dutch Country, Gettysburg - The Gaslight Inn

Dutch Country Thanksgiving

Relax for two nights at the Inn for Thanksgiving and enjoy a complimentary Thanksgiving Day Buffet at the Carroll Valley Resort. This is your opportunity to have an outstanding Thanksgiving dinner without all the fuss and bother. The buffet is served from 11 am to 5 pm.
Rate: Rates range from $120 to $190
Valid Through: November, 27, 2008
Web: www.thegaslightinn.com, Email: info@thegaslightinn.com
Phone: (717) 337-9100, Toll Free: (800) 914-5698

Colorado - Southwest, Pagosa Springs - Elkwood Manor Bed & Breakfast

Christmas in the Mountains

Special Holiday Dinner Events on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are offered at Elkwood Manor’s Winter Wonderland. Come experience an Old Fashioned Christmas, home away from home, with a personal gift left under the tree from Santa on Christmas Day. Suites feature private bath, fireplace & sitting room. Enjoy Full Gourmet Breakfast & Complimentary Wine & Appetizers. Jacuzzi on Site.
Rate: Christmas Eve Spaghetti Dinner - $30/pp, Christmas Day Turkey Dinner - $40/pp
Valid Through: December, 26, 2008
Web: www.elkwoodmanor.com, Email: gonzada03@yahoo.com
Phone: (970) 264-9166, Toll Free:

West Virginia - Greenbrier Valley, Eckman - Elkhorn Inn & Theatre

Romantic West Virginia Mountain Holiday

The Elkhorn Inn holiday package includes a two night stay in November or December with dinner at the Inn for two on one night, a hand-crafted WV favor, and Continental breakfast each morning. The Inn features 14 guest rooms, fireplace, claw-foot tubs, balcony, satellite TV and Wi-Fi. Elkhorn Inn has been featured on HGTV, in Great Country Inns of America Cookbook. Area attractions include golf, trout fishing, historic sites, trains, and other fun in the mountains.
Rate: Holiday Packages: $295 to $337 + tax depending on room selected.
Valid Through: January, 5, 2009
Web: www.elkhorninnwv.com, Email: elisse@frontiernet.net
Phone: (304) 862-2031, Toll Free: (800) 708-2040

Illinois - Southwest, Freeburg - His Rest Bed & Breakfast

Colonial Candlelight Christmas Dinner

Colonial candlelight dinners every Thursday in November except Thanksgiving. Experience the first Thanksgiving and enjoy “Foods of Our Forefathers” served in period clothing. $35.00/person. Christmas Memories Dinner by Candlelight in front of the fire beginning with the first Thursday in December at 6:30 p.m. Experience Christmas in our luxuriously rustic log cabin in the country. Wonderful way to begin the holidays. $30.00/person. THE B&B offers an upper room suite and private cabin with real wood burning fireplaces in all guest rooms, dining room and tea room. Garden redwood cedar hot tub heated by an underwater wood burning stove. Dinners served to overnight guests upon request and special event dinners during the holidays may be made without an overnight reservation.
Rate: Private cabin $175.00/night Upper room suite $150.00/night. 4-course candlelight dinner by the fire $75.00/couple
Web: www.HisRestBB.com, Email: hisrest@sbcglobal.net
Phone: (618) 539-3665

New Hampshire - Dartmouth, Claremont - Goddard Mansion Bed & Breakfast

Victorian Christmas Tea & Inn Tour

Stay the weekend December 12-14, 2008 and receive two tickets for the Christmas Tea & Inn Tour. Tour runs 11 am - 4 pm Saturday & Sunday. Visit 10 inns decorated for the holidays while sipping a hot cup of tea and enjoying scrumptious tea nibbles. Guests also receive a recipe collection of each inns tea nibbles and a chance to win a $250 gift certificate for the Annual Maple Sugar Weekend in March. Guests can also add on a limousine ride to each of the inns.
Rate: $270 - $380 plus tax, double occupancy
Valid Through: December, 14, 2008
Web: www.goddardmansion.com, Email: info@goddardmansion.com
Phone: (603) 543-0603, Toll Free: (800) 736-0603

Georgia - Coast, Brunswick - The King And Prince Beach & Golf Resort

Romantic Holiday Getaway on the Georgia Coast

Escape together with a three-day/two-night romance package where the focus is on special moments and memories. Includes an oceanfront guest room, choice of wine or chocolate-covered strawberries upon arrival, a $100 credit to be utilized for food and beverage purchases.
Rate: Packages beginning at $646 per stay, 2 night minimum is required, $100 credit applies only to food & beverage purchases.
Web: www.kingandprince.com, Email: sales@kingandprince.com
Phone: (912) 638-3631, Toll Free: (800) 342-0212

Illinois - Western, Nauvoo, Illinois - 1840’s Ellis Sanders House B&B

1840s Thanksgiving

Step back in time and walk the streets of old Nauvoo, Illinois. See how Americans spent Thanksgiving in the 1840’s with over 25 historic sites open to the public. Each site is free and has a personal guided tour. Stay in the original 1840’s Ellis Sanders House overlooking the Mississippi River. Have a different gourmet breakfast each morning and candlelight dessert one evening to the crackling of the fire. Two rooms each with private bath.
Rate: 159.00 double occupancy. Includes true gourmet breakfast and candlelight dessert.
Valid Through: December, 2, 2008
Web: www.ellissandershouse.com, Email: info@ellissandershouse.com
Phone: (217) 453-2444, Toll Free: (888) 453-2444

Wisconsin - Northern, Ashland

A Lake Superior Thanksgiving or Christmas

The Inn At Timber Cove
The Inn at Timber Cove is the perfect place for those wanting to experience the late fall and early winter holidays amidst the stunning beauty of the Lake Superior region in the quiet cozy warmth of your own private cottage. The Inn at Timber Cove is a 102 year old, 40 acre estate offering a full breakfast each morning in your cottage. Enjoy it by the fireplace.
Rate: Cottages starting at $95 per day for two people.
Valid Through: December, 20, 2008
Web: www.innattimbercove.com, Email: timbercove@mailstation.com
Phone: (715) 682-9600

Massachusetts - Cape Cod, Yarmouth Port, Cape Cod - Colonial House Inn & Restaurant

Cape Cod Christmas & New Years Getaways

Dec. 22, thru Dec. 27, any 3 nights, 4 days. Includes special Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinner menus, and breakfast each morning, and dinners (full menu by fire), each night. Dec. 30th, thru Jan 3rd, any 3 nights, 4 days: Includes special New Year’s Eve dinner, midnight buffet with Champagne and New Year’s Day brunch, breakfast and dinner (full menu) every day.
Rate: Christmas Special $450.00 including Meals/ New Years $430.00 including meals.
Valid Through: January, 3, Year
Web: www.colonialhousecapecod.com, Email: info@colonialhousecapecod.com
Phone: (508) 362-4348, Toll Free: (800) 999-3416

Illinois - Southwest, Alton - The Beall Mansion

Illinois Holiday Escape

Would you like a break from the stress, shopping and kids this holiday season? Located across the river from St. Louis, MO in historic Alton, IL, this award winning property specializes in pampering its guests with sumptuous feather beds, whirlpools for two, fireplaces, in room massage, and a 24 hour chocolate buffet.
Rate: from $119 per night or $399 per week
Valid Through: December, 30, 2008
Web: www.beallmansion.com, Email: bepampered@beallmansion.com
Phone: (618) 474-9100, Toll Free: (866) 843-2325


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