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Entries in Valentine's Day packages for singles (2)

Thursday
Jan272011

Singles: No need to eat conversation hearts alone on Valentine's Day

a guest article by B&B expert, Marti Mayne

Singles: No need to shun Valentine’s Day this year. Try chairlift speed dating at Black Mountain in Jackson, NH on Feb 12. Black Mountain photo. Inns and B&Bs have romance covered. Stay at a B&B or inn for Valentine’s Day and immediately the beautiful beds, romantic breakfasts, and plenty of pampering amenities makes the heart grow fonder. 

But what about the estimated 89 million single Americans who say “bah humbug” to all the romance, flowers and candy at Valentine’s Day? No longer are singles relegated to eating conversation hearts alone. 

Some innkeepers are kissing cupid goodbye and welcoming singles to discover inns and B&Bs are the better way to stay on Valentine’s Day, complete with Conversation Hearts, roses, chairlift speed dating and more.

For a complete list of packages for singles this Valentine’s Day and beyond continue reading Boston B&B Examiner.com.

 

Thursday
Jan212010

Send Cupid Packing: 5 Fabulous Getaways for Singles on Valentine’s Day

INNKEEPERS KISS CUPID GOODBYE AND OFFER SPECIAL PACKAGES FOR THE 89 MILLION SINGLES ON VALENTINE’S DAY

BedandBreakfast.com members have romance covered. Stay at a B&B or inn for Valentine’s Day and immediately the beautiful beds, romantic breakfasts, and plenty of pampering amenities makes the heart grow fonder.  Fortunately, singles need no longer fear this dreaded “couples” holiday. With 89 million singles in America, it’s no wonder that inns and B&Bs are kissing cupid goodbye and welcoming singles for Valentine’s Day adventures.

BedandBreakfast.com, the largest online B&B directory and reservation network worldwide is the best resource for Valentine’s Day getaways for both singles and couples.  Visit www.BedandBreakfast.com and click on the roses and champagne photo on the home page for an extensive list of romantic Valentine’s Day packages.  Read on for five fabulous packages that come to the rescue of singles on Valentine’s Day. Listed alphabetically in order by state, all rates are per room, including breakfast, and do not include tax or gratuities (unless otherwise specified.

  1. Celebrate “Me-dom” at Montgomery Inn, Versailles, KY: Singles, celebrate freedom and  “me-dom” by pampering yourself with movies, wine, chocolates and dinner. Select a  DVD, magazines, music or books from the inn’s extensive library,  then go soak in an oversized whirlpool tub. Enjoy dinner for one and complimentary snacks and beverages too. Offered February 11-17, this package includes a complimentary glass of wine or sparkling cider, a red rose, the inn’s signature chocolate bourbon truffles, and dinner for one for $139 in the Colonial or Maple Suites; add a second night for just $75 (no dinner).
  2. Find the ski bum of your dreams at Chairlift Speed Dating and Whitney’s Inn, Jackson, NH: They say Valentines Day is just for lovers… but that doesn’t mean they’ve met yet! Those looking for the skier of their dreams may just find him or her on a five-minute chairlift ride at Black Mountain during the third annual Chairlift Speed Dating Event, and then at Whitney’s Inn afterward.  Singles, enjoy three-nights lodging, a singles welcome reception on Friday night, entry into the speed dating event on Saturday, a bottle of wine and goodies upon your return (to enjoy with new friends), and dinner for two in the Shovel Handle Pub for Saturday night and breakfast each morning.  If you introduce the innkeepers to your new mate, you’ll be treated to a free sleigh ride for two on Sunday. The three-night package, offered February 12-15, including all extras, starts at $459 per person in a queen-bedded room.
  3. Get over him with help from voodoo dolls, ice cream, and a Southern Comfort tour at the Avenue Inn, New Orleans: Looking for a cure to get “over” him or her? Broken heart recovery takes about one long weekend at the Avenue Inn! Grab a friend and enjoy three nights in a room with two double beds and a private bath.

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