As an avid B&B traveler, I know that the gift of a B&B trip for Mother's Day would be something I'd really love.  Yet, I suppose some might say I'm a bit biased, since I work with BedandBreakfast.com, the largest online B&B directory worldwide, and spend my days thinking about beautiful B&Bs.  So, to learn whether other Moms want the gift of travel, in March BedandBreakfast.com sent a survey to people who've visited the site at some point in the last few years, and more than 5300 people responded.  We asked respondents if they were a Mom celebrating Mother's Day, and then we asked those that were celebrating what they'd like most.  According to moms across the USA, flowers and perfume are passé. A gift card for a B&B getaway tied with dinner out with the family as the top gift choices among Moms this Mother’s Day, trumping spa services, flowers, apparel, cards and perfume. 

Nearly 25% of those responding said they preferred a gift card for B&B travel or dinner out with the family.  Only 4.3% of respondents said they hoped for flowers on Mothers Day and less than 1% said they wished for perfume or flowers. Spa and beauty services came in as a second choice with 12% claiming they'd make a nice gift and just over 6% of Moms said they hoped they received cards on Mother's Day.

It's not too late to consider the Getaway Gift Card from BedandBreakfast.com for Mother's Day, perfect for the most discerning Mom or Mother-in-Law.  This year, send Mom far, far away to a choice of more than 4000 B&Bs in the U.S. and Canada.  Best of all it's on sale through Mother's Day. Now through Mother’s Day, take 10% off your gift card purchase of $100 or more; simply enter promo code BBMOM10.

Learn more about the survey and the Getaway Gift Card from BedandBreakfast.com here.

While not traditionally a gift giving holiday, why not support our military with a gift card from BedandBreakfast.com this Memorial Day?  Even if you don't know of a service man or woman who might want one, our active military will benefit when you purchase the Getaway Gift Card for a birthday, anniversary or wedding gift now through the end of May.  A portion of gift card sales will support Fisher House, providing a home away from home for families of wounded soldiers. Simply use the promo code FisherBB and BedandBreakfast.com will donate 5% of the sale from your gift card purchase to Fisher House Foundation and offer you a 5% discount too through the end of May.  Additionally, look for hundreds of special offers from innkeepers for active military personnel on BedandBreakfast.com.

Here's how it works:  Innkeepers from Alaska to Alabama and 41 states in between are opening their doors to active military and first responders with discount offers, special rates, and free night stays.  Knowing that those on military leave want every moment to be special, BedandBreakfast.com members are making pampered B&B getaways easy and affordable; for the complete list, click here. Additionally, in commemoration of Memorial Day, BedandBreakfast.com will support Fisher House Foundation, a private-public partnership supporting the U.S. military in their time of need, while making it easier for you to offer a B&B getaway to your favorite service man or woman. 

From Mother’s Day through the end of May, reward your favorite service man or woman with The Getaway Gift Card from BedandBreakfast.com, welcomed at more than 4,000 B&Bs in the U.S. and Canada.  Use promotional code FisherBB and five percent of your sale will be donated to the Fisher House Foundation to build “comfort homes” on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers, enabling family members to be close to loved ones during hospitalization. BedandBreakfast.com will match that donation with a 5 percent discount for you on gift card purchases when you use the promotional code. Although Memorial Day is not traditionally a gift-giving holiday, why not honor a service man, woman, or veteran with a BedandBreakfast.com gift card, perfect for that upcoming leave?  It’s the ideal way to say “we salute you!”  For quick and easy online purchasing, go to www.BedandBreakfast.com  to buy a customized gift card complete with your personalized message, a choice of preset designs or your own photo uploaded and printed right onto the card. Nothing could be more heartwarming than a photo of you and your favorite service man or woman, or the specially designed Fisher House Foundation gift card. They’ll be able to enjoy the gift of a getaway, welcomed at over 4,000 B&Bs across North America. Best of all, BedandBreakfast.com gift cards have no fees, expiration or blackout dates.

Give the gift now, and it can be used anytime for an upcoming leave. Gift cards are conveniently sold online in any amount from $25 to $2000, and can be printed instantly online or sent from BedandBreakfast.com in foil-lined envelopes with a free 64-page directory, a $5.95 value. Shipping is always free, including free FedEx on orders of $100 or more.With help from BedandBreakfast.com and its members, active military are doubly rewarded – with gift cards benefitting Fisher House Foundation and special offers for savings.  Visit www.BedandBreakfast.com and click the American flag icon for a full list of more than 100 offers for discounts, free nights and special rates at B&Bs throughout the USA.

About Fisher House Foundation: Because members of the military and their families are stationed worldwide and must often travel great distances for specialized medical care, Fisher House Foundation donates "comfort homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers. These homes enable family members to be close to a loved one at the most stressful times -- during hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease, or injury. At least one Fisher House is located at every major military medical center to assist families in need and to ensure that they are provided with the comforts of home in a supportive environment. Annually, the Fisher House program serves about 10,000 families, and has made available nearly three  million days of lodging to family members since it originated in 1990.  For more information, click here.