Dear Inngoers,
February and romance go together like tea and crumpets, and this month is upon us in full force. Roses are in bloom and being sold by the dozens; white teddy bears holding bright red hearts line the windows of every greeting card shop; chocolatiers everywhere are celebrating their best business of the year; and restaurants in every price range are booked solid for the 14th.
All this, of course, points to one event: Valentine's Day. Since February and romance go together like mashed potatoes and coleslaw, this month BBOnline highlights a few choice Honeymoon Packages for those especially caught up in Valentine fever, as well as some Theater Packages for those who like a little bit of culture with their courtship. And since February and chocolate go together like this writer and clever metaphors, we're also including a few selections from our extensive Chocolates recipes.
So indulge your sentimental side and finish an entire box of truffles, send yourself a bouquet of Moroccan Roses, and book yourself a trip to one of our B&Bs.
Sincerely,
The
Team at BBonline.com
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| Since February inevitably awakens thoughts of Valentine's Day and all the warm, fuzzy feelings it brings, we thought we'd profile our Honeymoon Packages on BBOnline. While the 14th doesn't actually fall on a Saturday, the preferred time for weekend nuptials, many couples do get engaged on V-Day. So why not skip past all the tedious details of the actual wedding and dive straight into planning for the fun part: the honeymoon.
Here are a handful of possible destinations for you and your fiance, so make good use of that luggage Aunt Ruth gave you for your wedding, and spend your first week as husband and wife someplace fitting of such a handsome couple as we're sure you are:
- Bamboo Orchid Cottage ? Volcano, Hawaii
- This peacefully secluded B&B is hidden away amidst beautiful tropical rainforest and is just minutes away from Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, whose entrance fees are included in this package. In addition, you'll be swept away by a helicopter tour of Pu'u O'o vent and dazzled by night visits to see the lava flow. Adventurous couples will have a blast here.
- Blue Violet Mansion ? Napa, California
- This distinguished B&B is an 1886 Queen Anne Victorian Mansion in the heart of California's wine country. Your honeymoon package will include champagne with complimentary flutes, strawberries dipped in Belgian chocolate, gourmet meals, a complimentary quilt, and a picnic gift basket for you upon your departure, just to name a few items. If luxury is part of your plans, this could be the place for you.
- Firelight Inn on Oregon Creek ? Duluth, Minnesota
- Another award-winning establishment, the Firelight Inn, as its name implies, is a cozy B&B that invites newlyweds for a warm, intimate honeymoon. Amenities include a whirlpool jacuzzi, audio system, and TV/VCR/DVD, while the Firelight Celebration Package adds items like champagne with satin-etched flutes and a fruit, cheese and cracker platter.
- White Rocks Inn - Wallingford,Vermont - This picturesque B&B is located on a dairy farm amidst idyllic Vermont scenery. The Honeymoon Special allows couples to treat the cottage as their own, with 700-800 sq. ft. of space, including a living room and a private deck. Amenities include a gas-fired fireplace, king-size bed, air-jet tub, and even a personal kitchen and dining area, should you decide to get a head start on playing house.
- The Nagle Warren Mansion - Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Built in 1888 and renovated to become a B&B, this elegant mansion offers a taste of old America. Staff dress in period costume for English High Tea on Fridays and Saturdays, and coffee can be taken in the garden. The Honeymoon Package offers chocolate-dipped strawberries and a comfortably late checkout time of 2pm, in addition to amenities such as a hot tub, exercise facility, and, if desired, a massage.
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THE INNKEEPER YOU FOUND THEM AT BBOnline.com!
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| You're not impressed by the special effects in big Hollywood blockbusters, and "reality TV" is simply too unrealistic for you. You crave a good show, performed by entertainers with real talent. You long for a visceral experience, something that will cut right to the core of your heart and make you scream, sigh, and celebrate. Forsooth, then, the following Theater Packages be for ye:
- Mill Creek Homestead Bed & Breakfast ?
Bird-in-Hand, Pennsylvania ? Not only can you catch a glimpse of Amish life from the grounds of this B&B, but the Dinner Theatre Package includes two nights, with candlelit breakfasts and a buffet dinner with a show.
- Asa Ransom House - Clarence, New York
- The Asa Ransom House is located less than 30 miles from Niagara Falls and features fabulous gourmet cooking. Their Dinner Theater package includes a 4-5 course meal and a performance of such classics as Fiddler on the Roof and Grease.
- American Heritage House Bed & Breakfast - Granbury, Texas - Getting the Granbury Live package at this restored Victorian villa will bring you a live, musical variety show with a 50s-60s feel.
- Green Gate Village Historic Inn - St. George, Utah -
This is actually a collection of 14 historic buildings in a quaint village, modernized for your convenience. The Tuacahn Amphitheatre Package includes admission to one of their broadway productions as well as a night in one of the restored rooms.
- The Old Stone Inn Mountain Lodge - Waynesville, North Carolina - As its name implies, this B&B is located in the mountains of North Carolina. In addition to activities like horseback riding, hiking, rafting, and a slough of other outdoor activities available here, you may also indulge in their Dinner & Theater package, which gets you a candlelight dinner and a performance by Waynesville's award-winning HART Theater group.
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"Everybody loves chocolate," so the saying goes. Or was it, "There's always room for chocolate?" No no, "I love the smell of chocolate in the morning." In any case, being that February is a month dominated by long stemmed roses, clever greeting cards, and mountains of chocolate, we figured recipes for the latter were in order. We've selected a handful of interesting ones to profile here, but our Recipe section runs the gamut, from pastries and cookies to mousse and fondue. Even if you don't fancy yourself a chocolate afficionado, there's bound to be something on the list to make your mouth water.
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Here are ten new B&Bs we've recently added to our ongoing list of getaways:
- Wind and Sea Bed and Breakfast - La Jolla, California
- Camellia Rose Inn - Gainesville, Florida
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Midtown Cottage Bed and Bath - Tulsa, Oklahoma
- Buffalo Run Inn
- Marblemount, Washington
- Korner Kottage Bed and Breakfast
- Santa Margerita, California
- Maison Beliveau
- Blacksburg, Virginia
- Bird Song Cottage
- Newport, Rhode Island
- Temple Hill Bed and Breakfast - Geneseo, New York
- The Palmoire - Alexandria, Louisiana
- Daydreams - Wilmington, Ohio
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Relax and get away on the house! BBOnline has two ways
for you to win a relaxing, two-night stay at a B&B. Enter
our February-March
contest to win a stay at St. Francis Inn, or enter
our January-February
contest
to win a stay at Canyon Villa Inn. Better yet, enter both
contests to increase your odds of winning!
Enter
Both Contests ....

February-March Contest: St. Francis Inn
St. Francis Inn is situated in historic downtown St. Augustine, Florida, and the Inn itself draws much of its charm from the surrounding area. Rooms are accordingly decorated with antiques, and guests here have access to complimentary bicycles for casual tours of the town. With amenities like Cable TV, a pool, and whirlpool tubs, paired with the museums, galleries, and historic sites, St. Francis Inn is the perfect blend of modern convenience and old world charm.
January-February Contest: Canyon Villa Inn
Located in Sedona, Arizona just two hours from the Grand
Canyon, this lovely,
mission style inn provides gorgeous, bedside views
of the famous Red Rocks. The décor and style of
this highly regarded inn is both luxurious and comfortable.
Guests can take pleasure in beautiful guestrooms, a dazzling
vista as well as an on-site pool with nearby golf, tennis,
hiking, jeep tours, ballooning and horseback riding.
December-January
Contest Winner
Congratulations to Mary King of Largo, Florida for
winning the December-January contest! She has won a gift
certificate from Loganberry Inn for two people for two night's lodging.
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